Tracking scandals and controversies involving the Republican Party.
Hurting Consumers
Senate Republicans Tried To Repeal A Rule Blocking Credit Card Companies From Imposing Exorbitant Late Fees. “Late Wednesday afternoon, the GOP-controlled House Financial Services Committee voted to advance a bill that would repeal a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that drastically reduces the caps on credit card late fees — from $30-$41 to $8. The legislation would also repeal the CFPB’s ban on automatic adjustment of late fees due to inflation.” [Rolling Stone]
Conspiracy Theories
RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump Released A Call Falsely Claiming “Massive Fraud” In The 2020 Election. “The Republican National Committee last week sent out a scripted call to voters’ phones on behalf of new co-chair Lara Trump saying Democrats committed “massive fraud” in the 2020 election. It’s the latest example of how the RNC under the former president’s daughter-in-law is perpetuating lies about the 2020 election, even as prominent Republicans say the party needs to look forward to win in 2024.” [CNN]
Michigan GOP Scandals
Michigan GOP Chair Works For Anti-Muslim Institute. “While serving as chair of the Michigan Republican Party, Pete Hoekstra has also been working for the anti-Muslim Gatestone Institute, which has posted commentaries suggesting that Muslims are incompatible with the West, declaring “Islam is a Problem,” and claiming Europe may be facing “Great White Death” because of Muslim immigrants.” [Media Matters]
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