Article snippet: Rep. MORE’s chief defenders during the impeachment hearings has thrust her into the national spotlight. But with that higher profile comes concerns from some Republicans that her shift toward becoming a highly visible Trump ally could make her a bigger target for Democrats in 2020. Stefanik, the lone GOP woman on the House Intelligence Committee, was featured prominently during the public impeachment hearings over the past two weeks. She clashed with Chairman MORE (D-Calif.) in an early exchange that became a rallying cry for conservatives, pointedly questioned witnesses about the connection between the Bidens and Ukraine and stood at the front of the pack of GOP lawmakers during press conferences. She also appeared alongside House Minority Whip MORE’s prime-time show on Fox News on Thursday. Trump has taken notice. He recently praised the 35-year-old on Fox News. “Every once in a while you meet a new star,” Trump told “Fox & Friends” on Friday. “I know a lot about stardom ... but I’ll tell you what, this young woman from upstate New York, she has become a star.” While she’s garnered praise from conservatives in recent weeks, Stefanik is also known for her independent streak, breaking at times with the GOP on certain issues. She voted to block Trump’s national emergency declaration to secure funding for his border wall and was one of just 13 Republicans to oppose the GOP’s landmark tax reform bill in 2017. She has been outspoken in her opposition to the admin... Link to the full article to read more