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Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes
Read full article: Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homesAt least six Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been targeted by bomb threats on their homes.
Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Read full article: Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacksPresident-elect Donald Trump's transition says several of his Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks."
Biden EPA to charge first-ever ‘methane fee’ for emissions waste by oil and gas companies
Read full article: Biden EPA to charge first-ever ‘methane fee’ for emissions waste by oil and gas companiesOil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule announced by the Biden administration.
Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy
Read full article: Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policyPresident-elect Donald Trump has named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters.
Trump's Madison Square Garden event features crude and racist insults
Read full article: Trump's Madison Square Garden event features crude and racist insultsDonald Trump has hosted a rally featuring crude and racist insults at New York’s Madison Square Garden, turning what his campaign had dubbed as the event where he would deliver his closing message into an illustration of what turns off his critics.
In New York, a constitutional amendment provides election fodder for the left and the right
Read full article: In New York, a constitutional amendment provides election fodder for the left and the rightDemocrats pushed to get a constitutional amendment on New York’s ballot this November because they believed it could energize liberals eager to protect abortion rights.
Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffs
Read full article: Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffsDonald Trump sat in a large barn in rural Pennsylvania as farmers expressed concerns about losing their way of life, asking questions and offering jokes but mostly just listening.
On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress
Read full article: On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of CongressIt’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and some of the biggest names in American politics are sure to pop up.
New York made Donald Trump and could convict him. But for now, he's using it to campaign
Read full article: New York made Donald Trump and could convict him. But for now, he's using it to campaignAfter a years-long breakup with his hometown, former President Donald Trump is back in New York, this time as a criminal defendant.
Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
Read full article: Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US CapitolA conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police.
Cuomo could have run again for NY governor, but declined for family reasons, former top aide writes
Read full article: Cuomo could have run again for NY governor, but declined for family reasons, former top aide writesFormer New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aide during the onset of the pandemic and the sexual harassment scandal that forced Cuomo from office in 2021 has written a memoir.
Latest Santos chaos: 'Hiring' treasurer who turned down job
Read full article: Latest Santos chaos: 'Hiring' treasurer who turned down jobU.S. Rep. George Santos’ campaign committee has told federal regulators it hired a new treasurer amid lingering questions about the source of his wealth and irregularities in the committee’s financial reports.
Byron Donalds emerges as GOP alternative for House speaker
Read full article: Byron Donalds emerges as GOP alternative for House speakerAs Republicans struggled for a second day to elect a House speaker, Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida emerged as the choice of conservative holdouts who are refusing to support Kevin McCarthy’s bid.
New York emerges as exception to strong election for Dems
Read full article: New York emerges as exception to strong election for DemsWhile Democrats were celebrating a stronger-than-expected midterm performance across much of the U.S. this week, New York was emerging as a notable exception where losses and lackluster results prompted a round of soul-searching and finger-pointing inside the party.
Media narrative of US election: Bad news for Trump, GOP
Read full article: Media narrative of US election: Bad news for Trump, GOPIt is still up in the air which political party will control the U.S. Congress, but on Wednesday a media narrative of Election Day appeared to solidify: Good night for Democrats.
Democrat Kathy Hochul becomes 1st woman elected NY governor
Read full article: Democrat Kathy Hochul becomes 1st woman elected NY governorDemocrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned.
Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's race
Read full article: Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's raceVice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are hitting the campaign trail in New York City for Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat facing an unexpectedly competitive election.
Democrats to boost Hochul in tight New York governor's race
Read full article: Democrats to boost Hochul in tight New York governor's raceDemocrats have created a super PAC in New York to boost incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, a sign of the party’s growing fears that a late-stage surge by her Republican opponent Lee Zeldin could result in an upset in the blue state.
Paul Pelosi attack highlights rising threats to lawmakers
Read full article: Paul Pelosi attack highlights rising threats to lawmakersIt’s something that goes along with being a member of Congress, no matter your party or your status: constant threats to your life, and the unshakeable feeling that they're only getting worse.
Biden zeroes in on economic message as campaign winds down
Read full article: Biden zeroes in on economic message as campaign winds downPresident Joe Biden is focusing on economic issues as he fine-tunes his closing argument in upstate New York for voters trying to cope with raging inflation and fears of a recession heading into the Nov. 8 election.
Crime, Trump center stage in sole New York governor's debate
Read full article: Crime, Trump center stage in sole New York governor's debateFights over crime, abortion and the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection took center stage as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faced her Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, in their only televised campaign debate.
Shooting brings violent crime to Rep. Zeldin's doorstep
Read full article: Shooting brings violent crime to Rep. Zeldin's doorstepA shooting outside New York U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin’s Long Island home is giving the Republican a fresh and personal perspective on a rash of violent crime that’s been a focus of his campaign for governor.
Investigators: Attacker 'did not know who' Zeldin was
Read full article: Investigators: Attacker 'did not know who' Zeldin wasA man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators he’d been drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was.
Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked at rally
Read full article: Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked at rallyA man has been charged with attempted assault after brandishing a sharp object and attacking U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York.
What to watch in primaries in Colorado, Illinois, elsewhere
Read full article: What to watch in primaries in Colorado, Illinois, elsewhereSeven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
Paladino: Saying Hitler 'kind of leader we need' was mistake
Read full article: Paladino: Saying Hitler 'kind of leader we need' was mistakeNew York congressional candidate Carl Paladino says he was wrong to invoke Adolf Hitler when he said in an interview last year that he was “the kind of leader we need today” because of his ability to rally crowds.
NY Gov. Hochul hits election hurdle in running mate’s arrest
Read full article: NY Gov. Hochul hits election hurdle in running mate’s arrestNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to maneuver the sudden arrest and resignation of her running mate and lieutenant governor on bribery charges as she tries to win her party’s nomination in June.
WHAT TO WATCH: Pence, Conway and protest pushback at RNC
Read full article: WHAT TO WATCH: Pence, Conway and protest pushback at RNCPence, whose future political aspirations could hinge on November, has campaigned aggressively for the president. Pence has helped steer the White House response to the coronavirus, leading a task force and frequently working with the nations governors. The GOP convention has mentioned the virus far less than Democrats did last week, but Pence could throw it back into focus if he speaks about the work hes led. Conway, whose husband has become an outspoken Trump critic, says she is stepping away to spend more time with her family. Clarence Henderson, a civil rights activist from the 1960s, is expected to speak on the true meaning of peaceful protest."