Most Republicans have opposed the panel, calling it a partisan exercise.
- The bill establishing the committee gave Mrs. Pelosi eight slots, with an additional five for Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) to select, subject to consultation with Mrs. Pelosi.
- House GOP leadership has opposed the formation of the committee, calling it a political exercise and pointing to ongoing law-enforcement probes.
- In a press conference Thursday, Mr. McCarthy declined to say whether or when he would appoint members, while also criticizing Ms. Cheney for accepting a committee assignment from the Democratic leader.
SOURCE: WSJ
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