US Republicans force Liz Cheney out of party leadership after Trump criticism
By DW
13 May 2021 |
7:15 am
The Wyoming representative was one of the few Republicans to not fully support former president Trump. She intends to remain in Congress, but could face a tough battle to keep her seat.
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