Top GOP lawmaker rallies around conservative school board member facing calls to resign

House GOP Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain defended conservative school board member Ray Stier, who faced calls for removal after missing meetings during a military deployment to the Middle East. Stier, who was commended with an American flag and Congressional Record, alleged the board targeted him over policy disagreements, including bathroom access for transgender students. McClain criticized the board's actions and highlighted broader conflicts over school policies and accountability.