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In this May 12, 2021, file photo, Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., speaks about his opposition to critical race theory during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Freedom Caucus lawmaker supports ousting McCarthy over debt-limit deal with Biden

By Haris Alic - The Washington Times

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., walks to the House chamber at Capitol Hill, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Freedom Caucus threatens ouster as McCarthy rushes forward with debt limit vote

By Haris Alic - The Washington Times

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks with reporters as debt limit negotiations sprint into the final stages, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, May 25, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McCarthy threatened with GOP rebellion over rumored debt limit deal with Biden

By Haris Alic - The Washington Times

Rep. Zooey Zephyr poses for a photo at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont., on April 26, 2023. The banishment of transgender lawmaker Zephyr from Montana's House floor has showcased the rising power of hardline conservatives who are leveraging divisive social issues to gain political influence. (AP Photo/Tommy Martino, File)

Zooey Zephyr row spotlights rise of GOP far-right caucuses

By Matthew Brown and Sam Metz - Associated Press

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., during a voting on a motion to adjourn after the 14th vote for speaker in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Revolt over House speaker inspires Freedom Caucus lawmakers in the states

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., look at vote totals during the roll call vote on the motion to adjourn for the evening in the House chamber as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Marjorie Taylor Greene transforms rebel image at McCarthy’s side

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., appears on stage before former President Donald Trump speaks at an America First Policy Institute agenda summit in Washington, July 26, 2022. With the promise of a red wave receding, Republicans are facing the stark reality that any return to power would mean presiding over a narrowly split Congress. Meanwhile, McCarthy was weakened by the party's dismal performance as he reaches for the speaker's gavel(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Majority of House Republicans back McCarthy for speaker but he’s still got to work to take the gavel

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., speaks at the Republican watch party in Scottsdale, Ariz., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Rep. Andy Biggs preparing challenge to Kevin McCarthy for House speaker

By Kerry Picket and Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to a South Carolina GOP fundraising dinner on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard) ** FILE **

Kevin McCarthy’s run for House speaker is headed for a challenge from his right flank

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

House Freedom Caucus Torch Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

House Freedom Caucus needs leadership with a conscience

By Pedro L. Gonzalez

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing of the Department of Justice on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP) ** FILE **

Freedom Caucus Republicans vow a total takeover of GOP come 2022

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 17, 2021, file photo Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduces Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence to speak to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers in Fort Drum, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File) **FILE**

Stefanik confident of a GOP leadership win: ‘We have great support’

By Kery Murakami - The Washington Times

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., the newly elected chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, takes off his jacket for the amusement of fellow caucus member Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, right, as they arrive for the start of a markup session of the House Judiciary Committee as they work on guidelines for impeachment hearings on President Donald Trump, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Andy Biggs, Freedom Caucus chairman willing to buck Trump

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., gestures while speaking before the House Oversight Committee hearing on family separation and detention centers, Friday, July 12, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Andy Biggs elected House Freedom Caucus chairman

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, R-Cascade Township, holds a town hall meeting at Grand Rapids Christian High School's DeVos Center for Arts and Worship on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The congressman came under scrutiny May 18 when he posted a series of tweets to outline his support for impeachment proceedings. As such, he is the only Republican congress member to do so. The following days brought an announcement from the wealthy DeVos family about no longer supporting him financially. (Cory Morse/The Grand Rapids Press via AP)

GOP’s Amash, impeachment supporter, quits conservative group

Associated Press

House Oversight and Reform National Security subcommittee member Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., looks out from the dais on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2019, during the House Oversight and Reform National Security subcommittee hearing on &quot;Securing U.S. Election Infrastructure and Protecting Political Discourse.&quot; (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Justin Amash resigns from House Freedom Caucus after Trump impeachment call

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, heads into a House Republican strategy meeting as Congress tries to pass legislation that would avert a partial government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Freedom Caucus: Congress must cancel vacation to work on shutdown

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, walks to the House chamber as he prepares to file articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House conservatives hail Jim Jordan’s bid for speaker

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Freedom Caucus fund endorses New Mexico candidate

Associated Press

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., center, flanked by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif. and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., leaves the podium during a news conference after a GOP caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Conservatives back revised health bill, GOP moderates balk

By ALAN FRAM - Associated Press