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2 days ago
- Business
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Elise Stefanik unveils new PAC as New York governor's race buzz grows
House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is unveiling a new political fundraising machine Wednesday as she continues to generate buzz as a potential 2026 New York gubernatorial candidate. Stefanik is eyeing a potential bid for the governor's mansion in Albany. She told a Republican crowd in Staten Island Monday she was "strongly considering" entering the race. Her new state political action committee, Save New York, appears aimed at further cementing her status as a heavyweight in Empire State GOP politics. Meet The Trump-picked Lawmakers Giving Speaker Johnson A Full House Gop Conference "Kathy Hochul is the worst bovernor in America, and she is leading a failed Democrat Party. After years of failed single-party Democrat rule in New York, it has never been more clear that we need strong, commonsense Republican leadership in New York," Stefanik said in a statement. She said Save New York "will focus on supporting Republican candidates and campaigns in local elections this November to build the groundwork for 2026." Read On The Fox News App Mike Johnson, Donald Trump Get 'Big, 'Beautiful' Win As Budget Passes House "I am proud of the strong support my political team has developed over the past decade due to the generous support from New York voters and donors who have built our political apparatus into a fundraising and political juggernaut to deliver policies that benefit hardworking New York families," Stefanik said. The New York Republican has been a key ally to President Donald Trump since his first term in the White House. Trump had appointed her ambassador to the United Nations in his second term, and she was poised to sail through the confirmation process before concerns about the House GOP's razor-thin majority forced Stefanik to bow out of contention. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., appointed Stefanik chairwoman of House GOP Leadership after she gave up her role as House GOP Conference chair for the Trump administration. In the House, she's been a leader on issues like antisemitism on college campuses, playing a key role in Republicans' investigation of anti-Israel protests on Ivy League campuses. Stefanik is one of two House Republicans considering a bid for New York governor. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., one of three House GOP lawmakers representing districts former Vice President Kamala Harris won in 2024, has openly toyed with his own gubernatorial effort. Trump recently endorsed Lawler for re-election in his House article source: Elise Stefanik unveils new PAC as New York governor's race buzz grows
Fox News
2 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Elise Stefanik unveils new PAC as New York governor's race buzz grows
House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is unveiling a new political fundraising machine Wednesday as she continues to generate buzz as a potential 2026 New York gubernatorial candidate. Stefanik is eyeing a potential bid for the governor's mansion in Albany. She told a Republican crowd in Staten Island Monday she was "strongly considering" entering the race. Her new state political action committee, Save New York, appears aimed at further cementing her status as a heavyweight in Empire State GOP politics. "Kathy Hochul is the worst bovernor in America, and she is leading a failed Democrat Party. After years of failed single-party Democrat rule in New York, it has never been more clear that we need strong, commonsense Republican leadership in New York," Stefanik said in a statement. She said Save New York "will focus on supporting Republican candidates and campaigns in local elections this November to build the groundwork for 2026." "I am proud of the strong support my political team has developed over the past decade due to the generous support from New York voters and donors who have built our political apparatus into a fundraising and political juggernaut to deliver policies that benefit hardworking New York families," Stefanik said. The New York Republican has been a key ally to President Donald Trump since his first term in the White House. Trump had appointed her ambassador to the United Nations in his second term, and she was poised to sail through the confirmation process before concerns about the House GOP's razor-thin majority forced Stefanik to bow out of contention. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., appointed Stefanik chairwoman of House GOP Leadership after she gave up her role as House GOP Conference chair for the Trump administration. In the House, she's been a leader on issues like antisemitism on college campuses, playing a key role in Republicans' investigation of anti-Israel protests on Ivy League campuses. Stefanik is one of two House Republicans considering a bid for New York governor. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., one of three House GOP lawmakers representing districts former Vice President Kamala Harris won in 2024, has openly toyed with his own gubernatorial effort. Trump recently endorsed Lawler for re-election in his House district.
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
For Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Trump's big bill is a big test
Senate Republicans are rushing to pass a massive bill that includes much of President Donald Trump's domestic agenda, the first big legislative test for the party's new majority leader, Sen. John Thune. When Republicans passed their last mammoth tax bill in 2017, the South Dakota Republican was a top lieutenant to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), the longtime majority leader. Now, it's all up to Thune to shepherd Trump's agenda through a narrowly divided chamber — where some Republicans are already bashing the bill.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New moms in Congress skirt leadership to force vote changing how lawmakers can vote
WASHINGTON — A pair of moms is pushing to change how lawmakers can vote in Congress, making it easier for new parents to weigh in on legislation despite travel restrictions and responsibilities that come with a newborn. Reps. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., and Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., filed a discharge petition this week that would allow them to bypass House leadership and force a vote on a bill that would allow new parents to vote by proxy while on maternity or paternity leave. The issue has received bipartisan support but has been stalled by House Republican leadership, who are generally opposed to voting remotely. By filing such a petition, lawmakers can bring legislation to the floor even without leadership approval so long as a majority of the House signs on. Luna and Pettersen surpassed that threshold on Tuesday, with 218 lawmakers signing on in support. At least 11 Republicans have joined Luna in crossing party lines to sign the discharge petition so far. It's not yet clear when the bill may be brought to the floor as the House adjourned for recess on Tuesday evening and is not scheduled to return until March 24. Luna has long pushed for increased flexibility in how new parents can vote. She became particularly vocal about the topic after she gave birth to her son in 2023 and was not allowed to vote by proxy on key legislation. Luna's initial proposal would have allowed for up to six weeks of proxy voting for new mothers, although that bill was never taken up by the House. As a result, Luna forged a bipartisan alliance with Pettersen to force a vote through the rarely used political maneuver. Their bill would allow for up to 12 weeks of proxy voting on the House floor and in committees for both new mothers and fathers. The issue has become more prominent in recent weeks, especially after Pettersen made a surprise appearance to vote against Republicans' budget resolution last month — despite giving birth to her second son just one month earlier. 'Unfortunately, Republican Leadership denied my ability to vote remotely after giving birth to my son, Sam, but that's not stopping us from showing up to vote NO on this disastrous budget proposal,' Pettersen said in a post on X. The issue of proxy voting has been politically fraught in recent years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Democratic leaders in Congress allowed for proxy voting. But GOP leaders rescinded that decision after Republicans took control of the House in 2023, forcing lawmakers to be physically present to cast their vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is particularly opposed to proxy voting, even going so far as to lead a Republican-led lawsuit to end the COVID-era proxy voting rules. Johnson has been wary to make exceptions, repeatedly telling reporters that the Constitution requires in-person voting. Luna said she has spoken with Johnson about the issue several times, but the speaker has not budged. However, the Florida Republican says she's not worried. 'I'm right. He's not right,' Luna told reporters on Tuesday. 'So we're getting it passed.'
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Luna uses rare maneuver to try to force vote on allowing proxy voting for new parents
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) introduced a rare motion Monday seeking to force a vote on proxy voting after she struggled to balance the responsibilities of being a lawmaker and a new parent in the last legislative cycle. Her discharge petition for H.R. 164 is backed by 92 representatives but would need 126 additional signatures to cross the required threshold to force a vote on the legislation. Luna's initiative has bipartisan support, with signatures from Reps. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Lucy McBath (D-Ga.), Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) among others. The Florida representative filed a similar discharge petition during the 118th Congress, which only received six lawmakers signing off on the measure. 'No parent should have to choose between caring for their child, or recovering from childbirth, and fulfilling their duties in Congress to represent their constituents,' Luna said in a statement last year. 'Congress needs to get with the times. This bipartisan proposal is vital in promoting a pro-family Washington, where every American has a voice and the unwavering representation they deserve.' Her words were later echoed by Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.), who also recently gave birth. Pettersen has long urged her colleagues to allow her to vote remotely. Last month, she went to the Capitol with her 6-week-old son in arm to vote on legislation including the GOP budget resolution. 'Unfortunately, Republican Leadership denied my ability to vote remotely after giving birth to my son, Sam, but that's not stopping us from showing up to vote NO on this disastrous budget proposal,' she wrote in a post on social platform X. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) allowed proxy voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was criticized by Republicans due to concerns about the potential for frivolous absences. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said some officials used proxy voting to attend fundraisers or go on vacations in the past, but he has signed on to support Luna's discharge petition. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
