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Jim Jordan's big promotion just kneecapped the group he built: columnist
Rep. Jim Jordan’s rise to House Republican leader may have finished off the hard-right caucus he helped create, according to a new analysis.House Republicans chose the Ohio congressman as their leader Tuesday, which MS NOW's Hayes Brown wrote has transformed the House Freedom Caucus that Jordan co-f Read More
Jim Jordan's new job deals crippling blow to hard right's GOP stranglehold: report
The House Freedom Caucus finally got one of its own to the top of the Republican conference — and effectively crippled its own power, according to a report.Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), who co-founded the hugely influential right-wing caucus in 2015 and served as its first chair, was elected Tuesday as th Read More
Johnson, Scalise, Higgins and Carter all retain seats in dominant fashion
(The Center Square) – Four Louisiana congressional incumbents secured reelection Tuesday night, with House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and U.S. Reps. Clay Higgins and Troy Carter Read More
Incumbents keep 4 Congressional seats, two districts headed to run-off elections
BATON ROUGE - Four incumbents in the state congressional races will keep their seats, and voters will return to the polls in December for two runoff elections. Voters elected to keep Republicans Mike Johnson , Steve Scalise and Clay Higgins and Democrat Troy Carter. Because of a national "Blue Wave, Read More
Amid ‘time of transition,’ Freedom Caucus sees room to grow its influence
The House Freedom Caucus is poised to look very different next year, with several stalwarts of the hard-line conservative bloc moving on. Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Byron Donalds of Florida and Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin are all running for governor. Alabama Rep. Barry Moore is favored to win electi Read More
Clay Higgins faces tough questions about race at town hall
Congressman Clay Higgins responded to questions about past remarks viewed as hostile to Black Americans during a Lafayette town hall. He also discussed Social Security support, inflation causes, and proposals to suspend the federal fuel tax, highlighting efforts to engage with constituents ahead of the upcoming election. Read More
Editorial: Reps. Carter, Higgins help inmates get port jobs
It is rare for Republican U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins of Lafayette and Democratis U.S. Rep. Troy Carter of New Orleans to agree on something, much less to together spearhead its Read More
Clay Higgins talks SpaceX Epstein files glyphosate town hall
Congressman Clay Higgins opened a Crowley town hall urging Americans to respect differing political views, but the discussion quickly grew heated over topics such as glyphosate, environmental policies, SpaceX, and the Epstein Files Transparency Act, reflecting deep divisions despite calls for unity. Read More
52 modernization ‘stabilized’ after cost spikes, schedule delays, Air Force official says
“It’s a lot of money. Some of us watch that money very carefully,” said Rep. Clay Higgins. Read More
Clay Higgins has no challengers in party primary
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins faces no Republican opposition in the GOP primary for his sixth reelection bid to represent Acadiana. Read More
Louisiana’s Clay Higgins cheers Trump’s Iran bombing threats
After President Donald Trump said “A whole civilization will die tonight,” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Lafayette, said “Hit them so hard, the Angels in Heaven nod in wonder.” Read More
'Wipe. Them. Out:' Rep. Clay Higgins says US should attack Iran 'harder than ever' ahead of Trump deadline
'Wipe. Them. Out:' Rep. Clay Higgins says US should attack Iran 'harder than ever' ahead of Trump deadline Read More
Higgins UNLOADS on Keith Ellison During Fraud Hearing: “Don’t Hide Behind Medicaid - The Minnesota AG Should Resign!”
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) shredded Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over his failure to prosecute massive healthcare fraud. Read More
Lawmakers demand Keith Ellison resign as Minnesota fraud grilling turns brutal
Rep. Clay Higgins called on Keith Ellison to resign during the House Oversight Committee’s hearing on the widespread fraud in Minnesota. Read More
Letters: Question representatives about war in Iran
I am writing to my congressman, Clay Higgins, from Louisiana's Third District. I feel that he, along with the rest of our congressional delegation, owes us all a response. Read More
Letters: Higgins shows little respect for law and order
In its Jan. 26 editorial, the newspaper’s editorial staff imagined that U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins might have something reasonable to say about the necessity of due process and equal protection Read More
Rep. Clay Higgins asks USDA to support Louisiana seafood industry by buying wild-caught Gulf shrimp
Rep. Clay Higgins asks USDA to support Louisiana seafood industry by buying wild-caught Gulf shrimp Read More
Grand Lake Elementary students honored by White House
Special to the American Press U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., announced that ornaments created by students at Cameron Parish’s Grand Lake Elementary School are being showcased by the White House […] Read More