Ethics Panel Finds Cawthorn Improperly Promoted Cryptocurrency
Congress
Ethics Panel Finds Cawthorn Improperly Promoted Cryptocurrency
2022-12-07 00:04:22
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., may have only weeks left in Congress, but he’ll be leaving lighter in the wallet than he might have expected. On Tuesday, after a seven-month investigation, a House Ethics panel concluded there is “substantial... Read More

If Trump Runs, He’ll Face Multiple Legal Challenges as ‘Insurrectionist’
Political News
If Trump Runs, He’ll Face Multiple Legal Challenges as ‘Insurrectionist’
2022-11-04 23:51:50
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — If former President Donald Trump actually runs for president in 2024, he’ll face a concerted multistate effort to brand him an insurrectionist and have him tossed off the ballot, an attorney for Free Speech for People said Friday.... Read More

4th Circuit Rules Civil War Era Amnesty Rule Does Not Apply to Later Insurrectionists
Political News
4th Circuit Rules Civil War Era Amnesty Rule Does Not Apply to Later Insurrectionists
2022-05-25 16:48:00
by Dan McCue

RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court has ruled that the protections inscribed in an amnesty law passed in the aftermath of the Civil War do not apply to other insurrectionists. Tuesday’s ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of... Read More

House Panel to Investigate Cawthorn Tie to Crypto, Alleged Relationship With Staffer
Congress
House Panel to Investigate Cawthorn Tie to Crypto, Alleged Relationship With Staffer
2022-05-23 20:43:04
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it has begun an investigation into allegations Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., improperly promoted a cryptocurrency and engaged in an “inappropriate relationship” with a member of his staff. The committee did not... Read More

Crypto Comes to Washington. Will the Millions Buy Influence?
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Comes to Washington. Will the Millions Buy Influence?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Erin Houchin braced for the worst when a mysterious, well-financed group started buying television ads last month in her highly competitive southern Indiana congressional race. Houchin assumed she would face a negative blitz, like the one that... Read More

<strong>Cawthorn Sues NC Election Board to Block Inquiry Into Jan. 6 Role</strong>
Political News
Cawthorn Sues NC Election Board to Block Inquiry Into Jan. 6 Role
2022-02-01 21:04:02
by Dan McCue

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., sued the North Carolina State Board of Elections on Monday hoping to stop a challenge of his eligibility to run for reelection to Congress based on his alleged actions related to the Jan.... Read More

NC-11: Madison Cawthorn (R)
House Watch
NC-11: Madison Cawthorn (R)
2020-11-02 02:46:31
by TWN Staff

About Cawthorn: Madison Cawthorn is an 8th generation resident of North Carolina’s 11th Congressional district. His ancestors have served Western North Carolina communities for over 200 years including in the Revolutionary War.  Cawthorn was homeschooled in Hendersonville and received a... Read More

North Carolina a Battleground State Brimming with Controversies
2020 Elections
North Carolina a Battleground State Brimming with Controversies
2020-09-26 14:44:19
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - In the battleground state of North Carolina the conventional wisdom is simply put: President Donald Trump can win re-election even if he just squeaks out a victory in the Tar Heel State, but he might as well pack... Read More

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