MSNBC’s Ruhle: GOP Opposes Harris Because She’s ‘Too Black’

Republican guest suggested Kamala Harris was "too far left" for even moderate Republicans

Alex Griswold
July 8, 2019 1:40 PM

Republican pollster Chris Wilson speculated about the possibility of Republican-turned-independent Justin Amash running for president, saying that the Michigan congressman could attract the votes of moderate Republicans.

Amash Fact Checks Ilhan Omar’s Claims of ‘Historic’ Progress

Mikhael Smits
January 4, 2019 9:16 AM

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) incorrectly attributed historic firsts to the 116th Congress during its first day in session, as pointed out by Rep. Justin Amash (R., Mich.).

Ellison’s Must Read of the Day

Ellison Barber
December 12, 2013 8:47 AM

My must read of the day is “Your guide to the budget deal compromise,” in NBC News.

Conservative Brian Ellis to Challenge Justin Amash in Republican Primary

Michigan businessman says Amash ‘not a conservative Republican’

Alana Goodman
October 9, 2013 6:40 PM

A Michigan businessman told the Washington Free Beacon Wednesday that he will run as the “real conservative” against libertarian rising star Rep. Justin Amash (R., Mich.) in the Republican congressional primary.

Concern over ‘Credible Threats’ in Middle East, Africa from Al Qaeda

Sunday Show Round-Up: Some lawmakers, officials praise, defend NSA program after alert issued

Ellison Barber
August 4, 2013 2:36 PM

Lawmakers and officials expressed Sunday growing concern over “credible threats” faced by U.S. interests in the Middle East and North Africa from al Qaeda affiliates.

Justin Amash’s NSA Defunding Bill Criticized by War on Terror Supporters

House will vote on amendment that would defund the NSA

Adam Kredo
July 24, 2013 3:29 PM

Rep. Justin Amash (R., Mich.) and a group of self-described “wing nuts” defended on Wednesday a hotly controversial amendment that would slash funding for the National Security Agency's (NSA) counterterrorism efforts.

Twitter Storm

GOP congressman calls John McCain racist, Ron Paul offends with tweet on dead Navy SEAL

Adam Kredo
February 4, 2013 1:08 PM

Rep. Justin Amash (R., Mich.) accused Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.) of being a “racist” Monday after McCain tweeted a joke about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Cobbling Together a Cliff Coalition

GOP leadership united on fiscal cliff deal despite conservative complaints, aides say

Andrew Stiles
December 18, 2012 4:59 AM

Negotiations over the so-called fiscal cliff entered a critical stage this week as the outlines of a potential compromise began to materialize.

Defeating National Defense

Defense amendment aims to grant terrorists legal rights

Adam Kredo
May 16, 2012 2:12 PM

Former government attorneys and defense experts fear that foreign terrorists could capitalize on a new House proposal that would afford them full protection under the U.S. legal system, potentially spurring a domestic influx of would-be terrorists who may seek to exploit the legal loophole.