Senate Foreign Relations Committee moves to advance Elise Stefanik for floor vote
The Senate Foreign Relations Committe voted on Thursday to move forward New York Rep. Elise Stefanik for a floor vote.
Stefanik wages Democratic charm offensive ahead of confirmation hearing
Senate Democrats appear to be warming up to Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), President-elect Trump’s combative and confrontational nominee for envoy to the United Nations, encouraged by commitments
‘Needy' vs. ‘Dumbass’: NY-21 GOP contenders trade insults as race heats up
Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino and Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin had a heated exchange on social media Thursday, trading barbs over Constantino’s threat to launch a primary campaign in New York’s 21st Congressional District next year if he’s not selected as the GOP’s candidate for an expected special election this year.
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Robert Santos resigns as US Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term
Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has resigned as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, midway through his
Evening Report — Trump blames Democrats, DEI for plane crash
GOP lawmakers were caught off guard by the president’s remarks Thursday about the deadly collision …{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated
Gabbard’s dodges on whether she thinks Snowden is a traitor exacerbate questions about her confirmation chances
In 2020, then-Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard introduced legislation calling on the federal government to drop all charges against Edward Snowden, the National Security Agency contractor who in 2013 revealed the existence of the bulk collection of American phone records by the NSA before fleeing to Russia.
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4 facts about Americans’ views of the World Health Organization
More than half of Americans believe the U.S. benefits from its membership in the WHO. As of April 2024, 25% of U.S. adults say the country benefits a great deal from its membership, while about one-third say it benefits a fair amount. Conversely, 38% say the U.S. does not benefit much or at all from WHO membership.
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, grilled on Snowden, Syria and Russia
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, faces tough questions from senators on Russia, Syria and Edward Snowden.
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On the Hill: Republicans Target Undocumented Immigrants With Slate of Bills
From driver’s license changes to citizenship inquiries, the state GOP is following Trump’s lead on immigration
Who are Elise Stefanik and Lee Zeldin, New Yorkers headed for Trump cabinet posts?
Two New York Republicans are headed to the Trump cabinet with Rep. Elise Stefanik as United Nations ambassador and Lee Zeldin as EPA administrator.
Democrats’ unfavorability rating reaches new, 16-year high as party keeps licking wounds following disastrous 2024: poll
The party of Jefferson, Jackson, Kennedy, Clinton, Obama and Biden holds a 57% unfavorable rating among voters, according to the Quinnipiac University survey.
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GOP-led immigration bill signals Trump that Tennessee wants to aid his deportation crackdown
Tennessee's Republican-dominant Statehouse is on track to become the latest state to adopt immigration enforcement policies designed