WASHINGTON ― Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) slammed Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) for her ongoing efforts to downplay the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S Capitol. Stefanik has referred to the Donald Trump supporters arrested for attacking the Capitol as “hostages” and on Tuesday called the special committee that investigated the attack a “sham” […]
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Former Rep. Liz Cheney on “Face the Nation,” Jan. 7, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Rep. Liz Cheney, Republican of Wyoming, that aired on Jan. 7, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney. Her book is “Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning.” Good morning to you here. LIZ CHENEY: Good morning. Margaret. Great […]
Liz Cheney urges New Hampshire primary voters to take a stand against GOP ‘cowardice’
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — On a mission to keep former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House, former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney implored New Hampshire voters Friday to use their upcoming presidential primary to send a message to the world. “Speak for us all. Tell the world who we are with your vote. […]
Liz Cheney backs push to bar Trump from ballot under 14th Amendment
Liz Cheney is adding her voice to the movement to bar Donald Trump from the ballot, saying Friday that there’s “no question” his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, fall under the so-called insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. “I don’t believe he should be part of our political process,” Cheney said. “And this is a […]
Liz Cheney: Donald Trump Should Go to Jail if Convicted
Listen and subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google | Wherever You Listen Sign up to receive our twice-weekly News & Politics newsletter. Liz Cheney has been Republican royalty, and a conservative stalwart in Washington—a daughter of former Vice-President Dick Cheney and culture warrior Lynne Cheney. But after protesting Donald Trump’s election lies, and voting for […]
Liz Cheney: Speaker Mike Johnson can’t be trusted to defend the constitution | Liz Cheney
US House speaker Mike Johnson and his fellow Republicans who comprise a majority in the chamber cannot be trusted to protect the American constitution, former congresswoman Liz Cheney said Sunday. Cheney made the comments on ABC’s This Week as she continued to warn of the dangers that a second Donald Trump presidency would present following […]
Liz Magill’s Resignation Sparks Celebrations, Outrage
The resignation of the University of Pennsylvania’s president has prompted mixed reactions on social media, with some celebrating her departure and others decrying the alleged censorship of pro-Palestinian voices on college campuses. Liz Magill’s departure came amid pressure and criticism following her testimony at a congressional hearing where she appeared to evade a question on […]
Opinion: Read Liz Cheney’s book and weep. America’s democracy hangs on the details.
You don’t read a book like former Wyoming U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney’s tell-all looking for literary pearls. You read it to find out what was going on behind the scenes in Congress after the 2020 election, as Donald Trump’s Republican sycophants and enablers schemed with him to overturn the results of a legitimate U.S. election. […]
UPenn Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok resigns, following departure of President Liz Magill
University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok has resigned, following the departure of President Liz Magill. According to the Daily Pennsylvanian, Bok announced he’s stepping down from the board of trustees. The statement was made shortly after Magill resigned, the outlet reported. “Today, following the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania’s President and […]
Penn President Liz Magill resigns days after antisemitism hearing : NPR
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill on Dec. 5. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill on Dec. 5. Mark Schiefelbein/AP Liz […]
Liz Cheney: Trump Should Go to Jail if Convicted
Listen and subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google | Wherever You Listen Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter of the best New Yorker podcasts. Liz Cheney has been Republican royalty, and a conservative stalwart in Washington. But after protesting Donald Trump’s election lies, and voting for his impeachment after January 6th, she found herself […]