Punished GOP Lawmaker Stirs Talk of Rebellion

“A band of House conservatives is discussing whether to retaliate against GOP leaders for punishing rank-and-file lawmakers who voted against a procedural vote on trade earlier this month,” The Hill reports.

“Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC), one of several conservatives targeted by leadership, said members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus will discuss whether to block legislation or try once again to oust Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) from power.”