Gay N.Y. Republican faces dozens of federal fraud, conspiracy charges
New GOP Speaker believes he is on a mission from God
'It is vital to remember our collective past'
Johnson did not become more moderate in Congress
Some say House GOP members in vulnerable districts will suffer political consequences
Other Republican lawmakers treated activists well
Malamed founded The Next 50
Conversation comes after a week of battles over book bans on Capitol Hill
Democratic ranking member raised objections
'We need more politicians who are reading books and fewer politicians banning books'