Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) went down in the face of a primary challenge on Tuesday night, buckling under an onslaught of opponents and his own party’s concerted effort to purge the troublesome ...

Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn has paid a $17,458 fine owed to the Federal Elections Commission after violating campaign finance law. FEC records showed Thursday afternoon his fine was paid in full.

Cawthorn’s defeat was one of several Tuesday for candidates who represent the far-right wing of the Republican party, including a high-profile one in Idaho who had the backing of former ...