Cheney of politics

LIZ

This Wyoming politician made history as the first woman to represent her state in the House, later becoming a prominent critic of her own party. Her father held the same role before her.

This clue refers to Liz Cheney, the prominent American politician and daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney. The name "Cheney" is a well-known political surname, and "Liz" is her widely recognized first name or nickname. Since crossword answers are often short, the clue drops the last name and just uses her first name as the solution. It’s a straightforward reference to a public figure, not a wordplay puzzle.