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Markwayne Mullin
December 7, 2023
Grace Segers
As Dysfunction Reigns on Capitol Hill, Lawmakers Head for the Exits
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy is just the latest lawmaker to announce his departure—and there’s reason to believe that more may follow.
November 17, 2023
Michael Tomasky
George Santos Is a Sideshow. Pay Attention to the Real GOP Dangers.
The comically corrupt congressman is back to doing what he does best—serving as a distraction from greater Republican sins.
November 15, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Markwayne Mullin Threatens to Bite His Next Victim
The Oklahoma senator is making no apologies for threatening to fight the Teamsters president in the middle of a hearing.
November 14, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“Stand Your Butt Up”: Republican Senator Tries to Physically Fight Union Leader
Senator Markwayne Mullin began yelling at the Teamsters president in the middle of the hearing.
March 29, 2023
Prem Thakker
GOP Senator Worth Up to $75 Million Attacks Bernie Sanders for Holding a Billionaire Accountable
Oklahoma Republican Markwayne Mullin attacked Bernie for holding a hearing with former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on union-busting.
January 13, 2021
Nick Martin
Republicans Rethink “Law and Order” Once They Become Its Target
Much of Congress thinks rules are for other people.
November 2, 2020
Nick Martin
The Elusive Dream of a Functioning Native Caucus
Can the current ideological split among Native members of Congress—and electoral hopefuls—lead to anything like a unified front on issues impacting Indian Country?

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