Rough Night for Republican at Town Hall in N.Y. Swing District
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Rough Night for Republican at Town Hall in N.Y. Swing District

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines No one was expecting a love fest when Representative Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, faced constituents in his suburban swing district on Sunday night. Still, even he seemed surprised by the night’s first clash — over the Pledge of Allegiance. “Please tell…

As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat
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As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As he contemplates a run for governor next year, Representative Mike Lawler of New York was already sparring with one potential Democratic opponent, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Now, he is about to get one for his current seat, too. Beth Davidson, a well-connected Democratic…

In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support
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In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Representative Brittany Pettersen, a second-term Colorado Democrat, was not planning to have a second child at the age of 43. “As if our life wasn’t complicated enough!” she said with a laugh as she arranged herself on a couch in her office on…