History repeats again McCarthyism was a widespread campaign of political repression and fear-mongering in the US (1950–1954), led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, accusing government officials and citizens of communist subversion. Driven by Cold War paranoia, it utilized unsubstantiated accusations and guilt-by-association to ruin careers and silence dissent. It is remembered as a

In Congress, Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy championed efforts to recruit Black Republicans to run for Congress. Now, all four Black Republicans in the House are leaving. McCarthy talks with CNN's Victor Blackwell about the GOP's lack of diversity. #cnn #news