Mike Lawler

Two endangered House Republicans took contrasting positions on the baseless claim that migrants eat pets

Two endangered House Republicans took contrasting positions on the baseless claim that migrants eat pets

U.S.
Amanda Smith

NEW YORK — One New York House Republican has spread a viral but false claim about migrants eating pets. His neighbor, another ...

Here’s where Jones, Lawler stand on gun control after Georgia school shooting killed 4

Here’s where Jones, Lawler stand on gun control after Georgia school shooting killed 4

U.S.
Amanda Smith

NANUET — Former Rep. Mondaire Jones went after Rep. Mike Lawler on Tuesday for opposing or failing to support gun restrictions, speaking ...

American families of hostages in Gaza say they don’t have time for ‘progress’ in cease-fire talks

American families of hostages in Gaza say they don’t have time for ‘progress’ in cease-fire talks

Politics
Amanda Smith

NEW YORK (AP) — The families of four American hostages and others killed in the Israel-Hamas war said Friday that any cease-fire ...

Biden-district Republicans shrug off New York special election loss

Biden-district Republicans shrug off New York special election loss

Politics
Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON — Vulnerable Republicans are downplaying the implications of a House special election victory for Democrats this past week, even though it ...

Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling Santos. Will it help them keep the majority?

Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling Santos. Will it help them keep the majority?

Politics
Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON (AP) — George Santos is gone from the House, but his name is certain to pop up in key congressional races ...

With the expulsion of Santos and ouster of McCarthy, the House is making unexpected history

With the expulsion of Santos and ouster of McCarthy, the House is making unexpected history

Politics
Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is making history this year in ways that Republicans could hardly have envisioned when the party took ...

‘MAGA Mike Johnson’ is more conservative than past speakers. Here’s why moderate Republicans aren’t afraid

‘MAGA Mike Johnson’ is more conservative than past speakers. Here’s why moderate Republicans aren’t afraid

Politics
Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON – Mike Johnson’s sudden rise to the speakership reflects a major rightward shift for House Republicans in what could be a ...