Live updates: Gingrich, Lawler back Johnson, Kim has concerns about Patel, Hegseth
President-elect Trump's administration has promised a new approach to internet bans, government spending, border security and immigration policy, with each topic at the top of the list of Republican priorities for the 119th Congress. is certain. These topics are likely to be the focus of Sunday's talk show. In an interview aired Sunday, former House […]
Lawler says Johnson should be House Speaker: He 'inherited a disaster'
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Louisiana) said Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has “inherited a disaster” and should be re-elected speaker of the House. . During an appearance on ABC's “This Week,” host Jonathan Karl asked Lawler whether Mr. Johnson could or should be re-elected as Speaker of the House of Commons. “Yes, yes,” he answered. “The […]
NY Rep. Lawler hints he may run for gov while roasting Hochul, Schumer and more by the fire
He was grilling politicians and promoting himself as a candidate for New York's next governor. Republican New York state Rep. Mike Lawler slammed the state's Democratic Party this week on his grievance show “Festival,” hinting at a possible run for governor in 2026. “Kathy Hochul is the most unpopular governor in the country. Without a […]
Lawler says he has no reservations about Kash Patel for FBI chief
Rep. Mike Lawler (RN.Y.) said Sunday he had no hesitation in President-elect Trump's choice of Kash Patel to head the FBI. “Are you concerned about Kash Patel taking the role?” CNN's Casey Hunt asked the New York Republican about “State of the Union.” “No,” Lawlor said. “Donald Trump campaigned on reforming the FBI and the […]
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler evokes ‘South Park’ to diss pol’s proposal for NY to secede and join Canada
Canada on fire. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler on Friday invoked the anti-Canuck anthem from the movie “South Park” and blasted state Sen. Liz Krueger's proposal to incorporate New York into Canada in light of President Donald Trump's return to the White House. denounced. A Hudson Valley lawmaker responded to Manhattan Democrats' recent public musings about […]
Lawler says Harris's loss wasn't a function of her not introducing herself enough
Rep. Mike Lawler (RN.Y.) touted his party's performance in the 2024 election cycle and blamed Vice President Harris' loss in the presidential race on the Biden-Harris administration. In an interview on NewsNation's “The Hill Sunday,” Lawler pushed back against suggestions that President-elect Trump's significant advantage over Harris would not play out similarly in the down-ballot […]
NY Rep. Mike Lawler secures critical win for House GOP, beating progressive ex-lawmaker
Rep. Mike Lawler (D-N.Y.) is expected to win his first re-election bid in the suburban 17th Congressional District. He defeated former Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York, according to the Associated Press, delivering a long-awaited victory for House Republican leaders as they seek to maintain narrow control of half the chamber. . The race begins […]
New York Reps. Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones spar over Israel-Palestinian conflict
Tensions rose during Wednesday night's debate between New York Republican Rep. Michael Lawler and former Democratic Rep. Mondale Jones as the two clashed over differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. During the CBS News showdown, Jones was pressed about his previous support for a plan to force Israel to abandon land it captured after being […]
Rep. Mike Lawler says he deserves second term over taxes, border and public safety record
Freshman Congressman Mike Lawler said lower Hudson Valley voters should send him back to Washington, D.C., for another term because of his stance on taxes, border security and public safety. The Republican posted Wednesday that there is a tough choice between him and Democrat Mondaire Jones in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, […]
Lawler: Rhetoric about Trump-related fascism ‘needs to stop’
Rep. Mike Lawler (RN.Y.) said his rhetoric about former President Trump and fascism is hurtful to other Republicans and “needs to stop.” Lawler appeared on CBS News' “Face the Nation” Sunday morning, where host Margaret Brennan questioned whether President Trump is deepening divisions in American politics that his opponents could exploit. When asked if there […]