Freedom Caucus

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The Freedom Caucus, also known as the House Freedom Caucus, is a congressional caucus of conservative members of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. It is generally considered to be the most conservative bloc within the chamber. Formed in January 2015 by a number of conservative lawmakers, including several associated with the Tea Party movement, the caucus was created to advocate for a more conservative policy agenda and press Republican leadership to the right. Its first chairman was Jim Jordan, and its current chairman is Andy Harris. Members typically support policies associated with fiscal and social conservatism, including lower federal spending, limited government, and rigorous immigration oversight. Over time, the caucus has been associated with right-wing populist and national conservatism, particularly during the presidencies of Donald Trump. It has also included some libertarians. The Freedom Caucus has often taken an assertive role in internal...

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