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‘US don’t want fascist takeover by Republican party’: McGovern vs Scott

Summary: A heated House hearing erupted as Rep. Jim McGovern and Rep. Austin Scott clashed over President Donald Trump's policies, the Republican agenda, and the upcoming November elections. McGovern accused Republicans of pushing a "fascist takeover," while Scott fired back in a tense exchange over the GOP's direction and voter sentiment. Watch the full confrontation and the biggest moments from this explosive congressional debate. 7/21/26

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Steve Rensberry


Steve Rensberry is a St. Louis-area journalist with 30 years of experience in regional and community reporting.
He holds a bachelors degree in Journalism and Mass Communications/Political Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 
Apart from newspapers, Steve is a professionally-trained piano tuner and technician with 40 years of experience in the piano service industry. Please respond to: srensberry@rensberrypublishing.com.

Cheryl Eichar Jett

  
   Cheryl Eichar Jett is a historian, playwright, and the author of six nonfiction books and over 100 published historical articles. She is a regular contributor to four print publications, including the popular national magazines ROUTE and Route 66 Magazine and an occasional freelancer for other magazines and newspapers. 
To find out more about Cheryl and her work, visit: Route 66 Chick, or Aprons Away on Route 66. You can reach her by email at cheryleicharjett@gmail.com.