Ramsey Touchberry
Washington Correspondent
Ramsey Touchberry is a Washington Correspondent for Newsweek based in the nation's capital, where he regularly covers Congress.
Prior to joining Newsweek in 2018, Ramsey was a multimedia reporter at the local NPR and PBS affiliate WUFT News in Gainesville, Florida. While there, he reported for TV, radio and web, primarily focusing on local and state politics. He also investigated county animal shelters' euthanization rates and the struggles Florida felons face when re-entering society, stories that won a regional Hearst and Murrow award, respectively. In 2017, Ramsey was a USA Today College correspondent, where he reported on higher education news.
Originally from the Sunshine State, Ramsey graduated from the University of Florida in the spring of 2018 where he studied both digital and broadcast journalism. You can contact him at r.touchberry@newsweek.com and via encrypted email at r.touchberry@protonmail.com.
In Final Hours of Presidency, GOP Split on Disavowing or Defending Trump
Amid an intraparty civil war, the GOP was battling itself over whether to go to bat one final time for the president or use the opportunity as a get-out-of-jail-free card.
Satirical Job Ad Seeks Boebert Spokesperson Who Will 'Support Violent Mobs'
"Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's office is looking for a communications director to join her highly active communications team to amplify her work to—among other things—undermine democracy, support violent mobs, and promote QAnon conspiracy theories," the listing reads.
Cruz, Hawley Face Few Repercussions from Corporate Donors Jumping Ship
Campaign finance records show that while many corporations are re-evaluating whom to support in Congress after the Capitol riot, the GOP duo is largely insulated from any monetary fallout thanks to a large proportion of individual donors.
5 GOP Sens Will Consider Convicting Trump. Here's Where Some Others Stand
Whether the outgoing president will be convicted for "incitement of insurrection" is truly an unknown, as Trump's former firewall of GOP support on Capitol Hill has diminished significantly since helping to incite the January 6 riot.
Lisa Murkowski Says House Responded 'Appropriately' with Impeachment
However, she stopped short of revealing whether she will vote to convict the president for "incitement of insurrection."
Merrick Garland Should Probe 'Election Crimes' by Trump, Graham: Watchdog
The outgoing commander-in-chief and one of his closest allies, Senator Lindsey Graham, have allegedly pressured Georgia election officials to take actions that would amount to fraud.
How Trump's Allies Defended Him Against Impeachment, Warned of Violence
The varying rationales from many of the president's allies illustrated the lack of coordinated strategy to rebut the assertion that he fueled the insurrection against the Capitol.
McCarthy Tells GOP Stop Saying Antifa Caused Riot, Says Trump Bears Blame
"Some say the riots were caused by antifa. There is absolutely no evidence of that, and conservatives should be the first to say so," the Republican leader said.
Top House GOP Aren't Pushing Others in Party to Oppose Impeachment
The revelation is a remarkable one and signifies a stark departure from supporting an outgoing president who is expected to be impeached a second time for the "incitement of insurrection."
'Several' Capitol Police Suspended, Official Arrested for Roles in Riot
A third individual was arrested, according to Rep. Tim Ryan, but his office said that person was not a Capitol Police officer.
17 GOP Senators Will Have to Join Democrats to Convict Trump
So far, it appears that just a handful of Republican senators—at best—would likely back the endeavor if a vote were held today.
Calls Grow for Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz to Resign After Trump Riot
By leading the charge for overturning the election, Democrats have said, the two Senate Republicans acted as provocateurs for the deadly insurrection that unfolded at the Capitol.
Capitol Police Officer Killed in Riot Should Lie In State: Dem Lawmaker
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after being injured during the pro-Trump insurrection, would become the first officer to receive such honor and lie within the Capitol Rotunda—the sprawling room that was overtaken by rioters.
'Ill-Prepared' Police Prompts Swift Change as Lawmakers Probe Trump Riot
Officials have just 13 days to fortify the Capitol grounds before Joe Biden will be sworn in as president on the very stage that pro-Trump rioters stormed with ease.
Pelosi Joins Democrats in Calling for Trump's Immediate Removal from Office
Dozens of Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have called for the swift removal of Trump from office, whether by the 25th Amendment or impeachment. Only two GOP lawmakers have so far said the same.
First Republican Calls for Trump's Removal from Office by 25th Amendment
The Illinois lawmaker described the siege of the Capitol complex by a pro-Trump mob as "a wakeup call" to install a new "sane captain of the ship." A second Republican later followed suit to support immediately ousting the president.
Some Republicans Reverse Plan to Contest Election Following Pro-Trump Mob
Several Republicans said they would no longer reject the Electoral College certification of Joe Biden's win, an effort that was politically motivated by baseless accusations by President Trump and his allies of voter fraud.
Mitt Romney Rips Pro-Trump 'Insurrection,' Condemns Colleagues
The fiery rebuke was meant to be a floor speech given as Congress congregated earlier in the day for a joint session to certify Biden's victory. However, a pro-Trump mob who took over the Capitol forced him to instead release a statement.
How A Democratic Sweep in Georgia's Senate Races is a Small Trump Victory
While the longshot Democratic feat was bitter news for the GOP, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock ousting GOP Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler did offer a silver lining for at least one Republican: President Donald Trump.
Guns Drawn by Police in House Chamber as Trump Mob Takes Over Capitol
There was an armed standoff that occurred as U.S. Capitol Police barricaded the front doors of the House chamber to protect those inside while Trump supporters attempted to bust down the doors.
Republicans Pin Blame on Trump for Poor Performance in Georgia Senate Races
"Well, it turns out that telling the voters that the election is rigged is not a great way to turn out your voters," Republican Senator Mitt Romney said.
More GOP Senators Oppose Contesting Biden Win on Eve of Certification
Republican senators joined several GOP colleagues in warning that the attempt to overturn Biden's victory would be unconstitutional and set a dangerous precedent.
GOP Splinters Over Push to Object Election Results as Others Accept Reality
"I'm concerned about the division in America, that's the biggest issue. But obviously, this is not healthy for the Republican Party, either," Sen. Ben Sasse warned of contesting Biden's win. "But what's good for America is the main question here. This is bad for the country and bad for the party."
Liz Cheney on Trump Call Pressuring Georgia Officials: 'Deeply Troubling'
Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, urged for "everybody" to listen to the roughly hour-long phone call in which the commander in chief repeatedly pushed Georgia's top election official to commit fraud.
House Passes $2,000 Stimulus Checks But its Fate is Uncertain in the Senate
The provision's fate in the upper chamber remains a question mark, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has not offered assurances he will consider the additional relief, despite a demand by President Trump.
Rubio Rails Against Fauci: He 'Lied' About Masks, 'Distorted' Herd Immunity
In a Sunday tweet, the GOP lawmaker said the infectious disease expert is part of a conspiracy trying to deceive Americans.
Trump Will Be Remembered for 'Chaos, Misery' if He Vetoes Stim: GOP Senator
Republican Senator Pat Toomey has a grim outlook for President Trump's legacy, should he ultimately veto a $900 billion stimulus package.
Trump Must Sign Stimulus Bill Today to Prevent One-Week Lapse in Benefits
Even if the president would sign the $900 billion stimulus into law as early as Sunday, millions of Americans could lose out on a week of $300 supplemental unemployment insurance.
GOP Blocks $2,000 Checks Despite Trump's Demand for More Stimulus Money
The block by Republicans was expected. However, it further underscored how at odds GOP lawmakers and the outgoing president are about stimulus spending, along with casting further doubt about the fate of the relief package.
Dems Put Pressure on GOP Leaders as Trump Pushes for $2,000 Checks
"If the President truly wants to join us in $2,000 payments," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrote to fellow Democrats, "he should call upon Leader McCarthy to agree to our Unanimous Consent request."
