Race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in upstate New York heats up with new challenger
New York State Sen. Dan Steck is a Republican and Navy veteran running for Congress. Steck threw his hat into the ring to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik, R.N.Y., who will fill a vacant seat in the House of Representatives and become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Once Stefanik officially leaves Congress, a […]
Race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in update New York heats up with new challenger
New York State Sen. Dan Steck is a Republican and Navy veteran running for Congress. Steck threw his hat into the ring to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik, R.N.Y., who will fill a vacant seat in the House of Representatives and become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Once Stefanik officially leaves Congress, a […]
Sen. John Fetterman lumps praise on GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman expressed support for Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be ambassador to the United States, saying the New York congressman “responsible for the U.N.'s response to rampant anti-Semitism and overt anti-Israel views.” He promised to support them in holding them accountable. “It wasn’t always a yes for @EliseStefanik, but I was […]
Elise Stefanik Builds Robust Support for U.N. Ambassador Confirmation
Senate confirmation of United Nations ambassador candidate Elise Stefanik appears almost certain. Stefanik has quietly resumed “courtesy visits” in recent days with key senators who will vote on her nomination to head the U.S. mission to the United Nations. Positive meetings between Cabinet nominees and senators are essential to the Senate confirmation process. Stefanik also […]
Elise Stefanik Previews UN Agenda
U.N. ambassador-designate Elise Stefanik said Tuesday that the U.N. is a “den of anti-Semitism” that has “betrayed Israel and betrayed America.” Stefanik's bold statement, made at the Middle East Truth Fund's annual dinner, was an indication of how she intends to approach the UN ambassadorship if confirmed by the Senate. “I support President Trump’s America […]
Elise Stefanik vows to take on ‘den of antisemitism’ and ‘apologist for Iran’ at the UN
In a speech Tuesday, U.N. ambassador-designate Elise Stefanik issued a scathing and surprising rebuke of the organization she will serve as special envoy for, calling the U.N. the “den of anti-Semitism” she intends to confront. He accused it of being. Stefanik (R-N.Y.), 40, the outgoing chairman of the House Republican Conference, announced in a speech […]
Fetterman calls out ‘UN’s rank, pervasive antisemitism,’ says he looks forward to confirming Elise Stefanik
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), an ardent supporter of Israel, said he looks forward to the vote to confirm Rep. Elise Stefanik (R.N.Y.) as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Ta. In a post on X, the senator accused international organizations of persistently spreading “classical and pervasive anti-Semitism.” The UN Special Committee's report asserted that “Israel's […]
Who could replace Elise Stefanik in House GOP leadership? What we know
Competition is brewing within the House of Representatives after the No. 4 House Republican leader was selected for a post in the new Trump administration. Rep. Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.) has been elevated to the role of ambassador to the United Nations next year, prompting lawmakers to fight to fill her post in Wednesday's internal party […]
Donald Trump Applauded for Picking Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of House Speaker Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to be ambassador to the United Nations was met with much praise. Trump's nominations reflect his pledge to bring staunch America First Republicans to positions of power in his second administration. During his first administration, there was a lack of coherence behind President Trump's policies. […]
Elise Stefanik Accepts Donald Trump’s Offer for U.N. Ambassador
House Speaker Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) on Sunday accepted President-elect Donald Trump's nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations. Trump's selection gives the president an “incredibly strong, tough and wise America First fighter” to maintain peace and security at home, he said in a statement. Ta. “I am honored to appoint Speaker Elise Stefanik to […]