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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Handful of House Democrats join Republicans in sanctuary city crackdown
A pair of bills cracking down on sanctuary cities passed the House of Representatives this week — with the support of multiple Democrats. On Thursday, the House passed a bill to withdraw Small Business Administration (SBA) services from jurisdictions that shelter illegal immigrants. The legislation passed the House in a 211 to 199 vote, with five Democrats joining the GOP: Reps. Henry Cuellar of Texas, Laura Gillen of New York, Don Davis of North Carolina, Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington. Dems Fume Over 'Due Process' For Abrego Garcia Despite Long History Of Party Bucking The Legal Principle That's despite House Democratic leaders urging lawmakers to vote against the bill. SBA offices at the regional, district and local levels would be required to relocate if the administration publicly designated their locations as sanctuary jurisdictions. Read On The Fox News App "House Republicans are holding these cities accountable for their refusal to follow immigration law and protect their citizens," House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the No. 3 House Republican, told Fox News Digital of the bill. "Under President Trump, lawlessness that endangers the American people and prioritizes illegal aliens will not be rewarded with federal dollars and resources." The second bill, which passed on Friday morning, would add explicit language banning people in the U.S. illegally from obtaining SBA loans. Eight Democrats voted for that legislation — Perez, Cuellar, Gillen and Davis all voted for the bill, along with Reps. Tom Suozzi of New York, Josh Harder of California, Marcy Kaptur of Ohio and Kristen McDonald Rivet of Michigan. House Democratic leaders did not appear to give their caucus guidance on how to vote for the bill. Maxine Waters Floats Deporting Melania Trump In Anti-doge Diatribe It is a sign of illegal immigration's continued potency as a political issue, after proving key to Republicans' victories in the House, Senate and White House last year. The former bill was introduced by Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., and the latter by Rep. Beth Van Duyne, article source: Handful of House Democrats join Republicans in sanctuary city crackdown
New York Post
04-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Pro-Trump group targets House Democrats, including NY pols, resisting tax cuts
A pro-Trump group is running ads in 10 swing House Democratic districts across the US — including those of Rep. Laura Gillen on Long Island and Josh Riley in the Hudson Valley — to push tax-cut extensions. 'Did you see Congresswoman Laura Gillen just voted to let taxes go up by $4 trillion?' says the radio ad bankrolled by Unleash Prosperity Now. Unleashed Prosperity Now was founded by Stephen Moore, an economic adviser who helped craft President Trump's and the GOP's 'Tax Cuts and Jobs Act' of 2017, which expires at year's end. Advertisement 4 Unleashed Prosperity Now was founded by Stephen Moore, an economic adviser who helped craft the GOP's 'Tax Cuts and Jobs Act' of 2017. Getty Images 'She said she was only going to tax the rich,' a man in the radio ad says of Gillen. A woman in the ad responds, 'The Democrats always say they're only going to soak the rich. Advertisement 'But bring your umbrella because we're all going to get drenched.' 4 A pro-Trump group is running ads in 10 swing House Democratic districts across the US — including those of Josh Riley in the Hudson Valley. Getty Images The 2017 law cut the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, doubled standard deductions and expanded the child tax credit. But it also capped deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) at $10,000 and eliminated other deductions or exemptions. Advertisement The cap on SALT hit well-to-do residents who pay high personal income and property taxes in the high tax and spending Democratic-run states including New York, New Jersey and California. 4 'She said she was only going to tax the rich,' a man in the radio ad says of Laura Gillen. Getty Images Moore told The Post that the cap on the SALT deduction is 'horrible policy' but acknowledged it is probably here to stay, although it would have to be increased to win House Republican votes in New York and New Jersey. Trump also wants to scrap taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits in the next budget. Advertisement The president last week proposed massive cuts at federal agencies — with the exception of the Defense Department — to help pay for the tax reductions. 4 The president last week proposed massive cuts at federal agencies — with the exception of the Defense Department — to help pay for the tax reductions. AFP via Getty Images Moore said Democrats in swing districts have to be held accountable for votes that would raise taxes if the 2017 reductions are not renewed. He expects to expand his group's tax-cutting-ad campaign — which already runs into the six figures — to keep the pressure on lawmakers. 'The average family will see a $2,000 to $3,000 increase in taxes if the bill doesn't pass. Everyone's taxes will go up. It will be a real catastrophe,' he said. The Gillen and Riley campaigns had no immediate comment.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
A serious car crash occurs every 7 minutes on Long Island — and NY rep is demanding action: ‘National crisis'
Long Island Rep. Laura Gillen is urging the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to hold an emergency hearing on the nationwide 'surge' in deadly traffic accidents — after an unsettling investigation revealed that a serious car crash occurs every seven minutes on Long Island. 'The failure to secure our roads has led to thousands of lives being cut short, families being ripped apart, and a terrible void being left in too many communities,' Gillen wrote in her letter compelling the committee to take action. The Democratic lawmaker's campaign comes after an investigation by Newsday revealed that Long Island drivers get into a serious accident every seven minutes — killing more than 2,100 people and injuring 16,000 others on the roads between 2014 and 2023. Car crashes are the leading cause of accidental death among young people under the age of 20 on Long Island, and the second-leading cause for all Long Islanders under the age of eighty, next to overdoses, according to the CDC. But the scourge goes beyond her district, Gillen said, declaring it a 'national crisis.' 'The deadly surge in traffic fatalities over the past decade demands our swift federal attention and intervention,' Gillen wrote to the House standing committee. 'This is not just a local problem; it is a national crisis.' The New York congresswoman pointed out that motor vehicle fatalities have risen sharply over the past decade across the country — jumping 25% from 15,035 deaths in the first half of 2014 to 18,720 during the same period in 2024. The surge is despite billions in federal funding aimed at improving road safety. 'We can and must do much more,' Gillen wrote. This is the second letter Gillen has written since Newsday's investigation. In March, she wrote to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, calling for a federal study and policy recommendations to inform future transportation legislation. 'I request the U.S. Department of Transportation conduct an immediate investigation into this deadly surge and outline a plan of action to help prevent more tragedies,' she wrote to Duffy, describing the crisis as 'alarming' and 'unacceptable.' Experts say several factors are behind the rise in deaths and injuries on the road, including impaired and distracted driving, limited public transit access, and the absence of protected bike lanes. However, while the federal government provides funding and sets standards, most of Long Island's roads are maintained by state and local governments. The New York State Department of Transportation oversees just a tenth of the Island's lane miles, with the rest falling to counties, towns, villages, and cities. Now, as Congress is working on the next round of federal road funding to replace the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — set to expire in fiscal year 2026 — Gillen said the moment to act is now. Under the current infrastructure law, New York is slated to receive about $13.5 billion in federal highway funds over five years — a figure Gillen said must be matched with stronger oversight and a national strategy to reverse the deadly trend.
CNN
16-02-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Republican pollster cautions the Trump administration: If you break it, make sure you are able to fix it again
Republican Rep. Riley Moore, Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen and CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson and Jamal Simmons join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the Trump administration's blitz on the federal government.
CNN
16-02-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Rep. Gillen on Vance accusing allies of censoring free speech: ‘Pure hypocrisy'
Republican Rep. Riley Moore, Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen, CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson and Jamal Simmons join CNN's Dana Bash to break down JD Vance's blistering speech to European allies.
