The conservative House Freedom Caucus has a new leader — Andy Biggs
The hard-line group has elected Rep. Andy Biggs to be the new Freedom Caucus chief, replacing Rep. Mark Meadows .Meadows, a founding Freedom Caucus member and one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies on Capitol Hill, will step down Oct. 1 but is expected to remain on the group’s board.
“The Freedom Caucus has revolutionized Capitol Hill because our members endeavor to keep our promises to the American people. Freedom Caucus members have shown that they will stand for principle over politics — every time.” By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Meadows was initially expected to pass the baton to the next chairman earlier this year, but Freedom Caucus members decided to punt on leadership elections until the fall to give themselves time to settle into the new Congress.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
White House keeps Republicans in suspense over gunsThe Senate left Tuesday evening with no clear indication of what the next steps would be on gun legislation
Consulte Mais informação »
McConnell, Republicans look to White House for guidance on gun controlSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has made it clear that on gun control, it’s entirely up to President Trump.
Consulte Mais informação »
Santa Monica’s dazzling ‘Blue House’ comes to market for $2.995 millionIn Santa Monica's Sunset Park, artist Donald Robertson has put his eye-catching abode, dubbed 'Blue House,' on the market for $2.995 million.
Consulte Mais informação »
Trump ousts Bolton as White House national security adviserThe question isn't why Trump fired yet another national security adviser; it's why in the world Trump thought Bolton was a good choice in the first place.
Consulte Mais informação »