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Political fights over the January 6 commission are very much alive at this point in time. Right now, Congress is in the middle of putting together an investigative group to probe the insurrection on January 6.

Republicans and Democrats alike have submitted congressional members they'd like to serve on the committee. However, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently blocked two GOP picks: Reps. Jim Banks and Jim Jordan. In their place, Pelosi called for GOP Reps. Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney to serve on the committee.

Republicans responded to the blockage of Banks and Jordan by calling Pelosi a dangerous authoritarian. The House Freedom Caucus even urged GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to move for Pelosi's dismissal as the House Speaker.

Thus far, Pelosi is still the House Speaker; however, on Monday, McCarthy dubbed Reps. Cheney and Kinzinger "Pelosi Republicans."

Pushback against Cheney, Kinzinger on the GOP committee

Both Cheney and Kinzinger remain vocal detractors of former President Trump; the fact that these two representatives were tapped by Pelosi to serve on the 1/6 committee also doesn't sit well with Republicans either.

Yesterday, McCarthy visited the White House in commemoration of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act's signing. At some point, the media asked McCarthy about the January 6 commission and Pelosi's GOP picks for the group. Following these inquiries, McCarthy referred to "Liz and Adam" as "Pelosi Republicans."

Later, McCarthy stated that he doesn't really discuss the events of January 6. When asked if Cheney and Kinzinger will face political consequences for accepting Pelosi's request, McCarthy said time will tell.

Responses from Cheney and Kinzinger

Shortly after the House Minority Leader's remarks, the media sought out Reps. Cheney and Kinzinger for their responses.

Cheney described the "Pelosi Republicans" jab as "childish." She then noted that there is work to be done.

Kinzinger gave remarks similar in nature to the media. The House Republican stated that McCarthy's name-calling was "childish"; he also made a point of noting that as the leader of House Republicans, McCarthy should be above these types of remarks.

Finally, Kinzinger stated that he's a Republican and that work needs to happen to get to the bottom of the 1/6 insurrection.