All articles tagged with #mike lawler
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
The Congressional Black Caucus PAC is using a texting scandal involving Young Republicans to attack Rep. Mike Lawler, linking him to racist messages and past controversial actions, as part of their campaign ahead of the midterms.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
During a tense five-minute exchange in the Capitol, Rep. Mike Lawler confronted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries over the government shutdown and healthcare subsidies, leading to a heated debate that highlighted the escalating tensions on Capitol Hill amid ongoing funding disputes.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will seek reelection in the House, a move seen as a win for Trump and the GOP, especially in a key battleground district in New York, amid efforts to maintain the Republican majority in the upcoming midterms.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres is considering a run for New York governor and is sharply criticizing current Governor Kathy Hochul, comparing her vulnerabilities to those of President Joe Biden before he dropped his reelection bid. Torres plans to tour New York to raise his profile and assess the state's needs. He argues that Hochul's low approval ratings and erratic governance could lead to a Republican victory in 2026, potentially by GOP Rep. Mike Lawler. Other Democrats have also expressed concerns about the party's statewide prospects.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Rep. Mike Lawler engaged in a heated exchange over border policy, with Bowman criticizing Lawler for speaking on the issue without having visited the border. Lawler admitted he hadn't been to the border, prompting Bowman to accuse him of speaking like an expert on topics he hadn't experienced firsthand. The exchange occurred amidst House Republicans' demands to link aid to Ukraine with changes to border policy, while Senate Democrats unveiled a national security package that includes measures targeting the southern border.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York, clashed with Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, during a heated exchange on CNN over the border crisis. Bowman criticized Lawler for speaking on the issue without having visited the U.S. southern border, while boasting about his own trips there. The confrontation touched on topics such as the treatment of Israel and the government's handling of the migrant situation. Both lawmakers talked over each other, prompting the host to intervene.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz apologizes for a fundraising email that targeted fellow Republican Mike Lawler and others, claiming it was sent without his team's approval. The email criticized "RINOs" who allegedly worked with left-wing House members to prevent Rep. Jim Jordan from becoming the next Speaker. Lawler called out Gaetz on social media, highlighting his collaboration with Democrats to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz's apology comes amid tensions within the Republican Party and a push to oust McCarthy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded to Rep. Mike Lawler's call for Republicans to unify with Democrats by telling him to "try talking" and take responsibility for the chaos within the GOP. The exchange occurred after eight Republicans voted alongside Democrats to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Ocasio-Cortez criticized Lawler for aligning with Matt Gaetz and MAGA extremists, accusing them of burning down the House and lacking real leadership.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The battle for control of the US House of Representatives is intensifying in New York's suburbs, with six freshman Republicans, including vulnerable Rep. Mike Lawler, fighting to hold onto their seats in Democratic battlegrounds. Lawler, who won in a heavily Democratic district, is being challenged by Democrat Mondaire Jones, who criticized Lawler's record and accused him of shifting positions. Both parties are expected to spend significant amounts of money in this closely watched race, as Democrats aim to flip the seat and Republicans seek to maintain their slim majority in the House.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
President Biden sought to sway moderate Republicans in debt limit negotiations, accusing Speaker Kevin McCarthy of pursuing a radical strategy at the behest of the “extreme” wing of his party loyal to former President Donald J. Trump, putting the country in economic jeopardy in a way that he said reasonable Republicans of his own era in the Senate would not have done. The federal government has reached the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling set by law and the Treasury Department estimates that it will run out of ways to avoid default as soon as June 1.