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FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2019 file photo, House Republican leader Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, asks questions of Louisiana Department of Health officials about new contract awards for the Medicaid managed care program, in Baton Rouge, La. Harris, who once led the state House Republican delegation, announced Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, that he's running to be chairman of the Louisiana GOP, challenging the current party leader. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

State lawmaker challenges current chairman of Louisiana GOP

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FILE - A man carries his weapon during a second amendment gun rally at Utah State Capitol on Feb. 8, 2020, in Salt Lake City. Utah is one of several more states weighing proposals this year that would allow people to carry concealed guns without having to get a permit, a trend supporters say bolsters Second Amendment rights but is alarming to gun-control advocates. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST - Associated Press

In this Monday, March 11, 2019, file photo, then-White House press secretary Sarah Sanders speaks during a news briefing at the White House, in Washington. Sanders is running to be Arkansas governor. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Ex-Trump spokeswoman Sanders running for Arkansas governor

By ANDREW DeMILLO - Associated Press

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the top Republican in Senate, leaves the chamber after Vice President Kamala Harris swore in three new Democratic senators, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. The victory by the two candidates in the pivotal Georgia runoff election this month was decisive in handing Democrats the majority in the Senate and forcing McConnell to become the minority leader. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Kentucky GOP group rejects push to have McConnell back Trump

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In this March 30, 2020 file photo, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell speaks as President Donald Trump listens during a briefing about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

MyPillow Guy among the Trump acolytes picking up the torch

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

In this Nov. 18, 2020, file photo, Kelli Ward, chair of the Arizona Republican Party, holds a press conference in Phoenix. Ms. Ward won reelection as chairwoman of the state party on Jan. 23, 2021 after being endorsed by former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) **FILE**

Trump backs Arizona GOP chair in her successful reelection bid

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 13, 2020, photo Cindy McCain, wife of former Arizona Sen. John McCain, waves to the crowd after being acknowledged by Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey during his State of the State address on the opening day of the legislative session at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) **FILE**

Arizona Republicans censure Cindy McCain, GOP governor

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland, left, introduces a bill during a special session on education Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tennessee lawmakers OK education bills in special session

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE - Associated Press

Arizona GOP plots its future after Trump’s presidency

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

South Carolina Sen. Mia McLeod, D-Columbia, walks to her seat as the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs meets on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 in Columbia, S.C. The committee approved a stricter ban on abortions. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

SC abortion limits bill with no rape exception nears debate

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the top Republican in Senate, leaves the chamber after Vice President Kamala Harris swore in three new Democratic senators, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. The victory by the two candidates in the pivotal Georgia runoff election this month was decisive in handing Democrats the majority in the Senate and forcing McConnell to become the minority leader. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate power-sharing deal elusive; Joe Biden agenda on hold

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., holds a news conference following GOP leadership elections for the 117th Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Kevin McCarthy supports keeping Liz Cheney in House leadership role after her vote impeaching Trump

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

Most Pennsylvania GOP backed Trump to the end, and still do

By MARC LEVY - Associated Press

Bipartisan bill proposes taxpayers pay for lawmakers’ meals

By JAMES MacPHERSON - Associated Press

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump look at supporters before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Republican Party dominated by Trump’s version of conservatism

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear addresses the media at a news conference at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, Beshear vetoed bills passed by Kentucky's GOP-dominated legislature that would limit his executive powers to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Bills limiting governor’s executive powers draw vetoes

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

In this Dec. 18, 2020, file photo, provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)

Gretchen Whitmer appoints new Republican to Michigan election board

By David Eggert - Associated Press

GOP replaces canvasser who certified Biden’s win in Michigan

By DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

House Republican Conference chair Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., pauses as she and the GOP leadership speak to reporters following a meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Liz Cheney censured in Wyoming for vote to impeach Donald Trump: ‘Did not represent our voice’

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

This combination of images shows voters across the U.S. The Associated Press talked with Americans of all political stripes and asked them to assess this astonishing moment in their country’s history. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Portraits of US voters, assessing this moment in history

By The Associated Press - Associated Press