McCarthy takes control of GOP by punishing Steve King
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
McCarthy's decision to ban King, R-Iowa, from three committees was met with "near-universal" applause.
Lawmakers in the room Monday night said McCarthy's decision to ban King, R-Iowa, from three committees was met with "near-universal" applause. Many House Republicans believe the time had come for action against the troublesome Iowa Republican, who had been espousing questionable beliefs for years, and were pleased that McCarthy, R-Calif., made the move in the first few days of his leadership.
