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Author: larrymlease

Larry Lease is Senior Editor at The Washington Ledger, where he is in charge of all things related to proofing and approving content among other things. You can also find his political thoughts on Twitter @larrymlease.
Maine Shooting Suspect Robert Card Faces Multiple Murder Charges But Remains At Large
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Maine Shooting Suspect Robert Card Faces Multiple Murder Charges But Remains At Large

October 27, 2023October 27, 20233 min read larrymlease

Robert Card suspected of carrying out a series of fatal shootings in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night is still evading authorities, despite facing

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House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson as New Speaker
Gov Beat

House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson as New Speaker

October 25, 2023October 25, 20234 min read larrymlease

In a significant development, the Republican-led House has elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as its new speaker, bringing an end to a weeks-long

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The Daily Wire Making Live Action Snow White Starring Brett Cooper
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The Daily Wire Making Live Action Snow White Starring Brett Cooper

October 23, 2023October 23, 20234 min read larrymlease

The Daily Wire, a media company known for its conservative stance, recently revealed plans for a live-action rendition of Snow White, a move

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Rep. Steve Scalise Drops Out of Speaker Race
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Rep. Steve Scalise Drops Out of Speaker Race

October 13, 2023October 12, 20233 min read larrymlease

Rep. Steve Scalise, the House GOP’s nominee for speaker, withdrew from the race on Thursday, acknowledging a probable insurmountable deficit in the necessary

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Ousted
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Ousted

October 3, 2023October 3, 20232 min read larrymlease

In an unprecedented move, the House has removed its speaker Kevin McCarthy from power. A coalition of Democrats and a select group of

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Gov. Newsom Names Laphonza Butler as Feinstein Replacement

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California Governor Gavin Newsom will reportedly appoint Laphonza Butler, President of EMILY’s List, to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, according to an

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Tensions Erupt between Kevin McCarthy and Gaetz Over Latest Government Funding
Gov Beat

Tensions Erupt between Kevin McCarthy and Gaetz Over Latest Government Funding

September 29, 2023September 28, 20233 min read larrymlease

Tensions within the House Republican Party have reached a boiling point, with deep divisions and infighting threatening to paralyze the party just days

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Government Shutdown, Kevin McCarthy, Matt Gaetz
Republicans Divided Over Giving Aid to Ukraine
Politics

Republicans Divided Over Giving Aid to Ukraine

September 20, 2023September 19, 20233 min read larrymlease

As winter looms, the challenges surrounding the war in Ukraine become even more complex and pressing. There’s a heightened sense of urgency in

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Biden Cancels Oil and Gas Leases in ANWR
Joe Biden Administration

Biden Cancels Oil and Gas Leases in ANWR

September 8, 2023September 7, 20235 min read larrymlease

In a bold and contentious move that has stirred strong reactions from Republicans, the Biden administration announced the cancellation of the remaining seven

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Health Scares And Funding Fights Cloud Congress’ Return
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Health Scares And Funding Fights Cloud Congress’ Return

September 6, 2023September 5, 20233 min read larrymlease

While Congress is returning after the August recess, there is a slew of pressing topics on the agenda, from funding the government to

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Daily Wire’s ‘Am I Racist’ Gets Streaming Launch Date

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Opinions

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