Tag: Liz

Liz Cheney Calls Out ‘Total Crackpot’ Elise Stefanik Over Jan. 6 Denial

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” […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]