Stefanik looks back to fiery exchanges with college leaders in Senate confirmation hearing: ‘watershed moment’
Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik appeared before senators on Tuesday as part of her confirmation process to become U.N. ambassador, delivering a blistering rebuke of university administrators and “exposing the rot of anti-Semitism.” It was a “watershed'' moment.'' “At American universities. “My oversight efforts led to the most viewed testimony in Congressional history. This […]
Live updates: Stefanik faces Senate questions as Trump administration takes shape
The second day of the second Trump administration is less glamorous, but the situation continues, and executive and congressional action is expected. President Trump and Vice President Vance attended a morning service at the Washington National Cathedral. Trump is scheduled to meet with Republican leaders later in the day. Many of the Trump administration's cabinet […]
Trump nominees Collins, Stefanik to face senate grilling as VA, UN picks; Bessent gets committee vote
Two more of Trump's nominees will be questioned by senators on Tuesday, and a third, Treasury nominee Scott Bessent, will be voted on by committees. Former Rep. Doug Collins, an Air Force Reserve chaplain, is scheduled to testify before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee seeking confirmation to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. And Representative […]
Stefanik to Tout Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda in Confirmation Hearing
United Nations ambassador candidate Elise Stefanik will appear at her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday to advocate for President Donald Trump's strong America-first peace policy, Breitbart News reported. Stefanik gained attention in the House of Representatives in 2021, replacing Liz Cheney as chair of the Republican Conference. She then played a pivotal role in the […]
Trump’s UN ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik says he sees ‘great promise’ in the United Nations
First appearance on Fox: U.N. ambassador-designate Elise Stefanik said President Trump sees “great promise” in the United Nations and will bring “reform” to the organization. “When I discussed this nomination with President Trump, he told me he had great expectations for the United Nations if it focused on its founding mission of international peace and […]
Sen. Kim signals openness to Stefanik, Rubio, but has ‘real concerns’ about Patel, Hegseth
Sen. Andy Kim (DN.J.) on Sunday prepared to support Rep. Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for their respective positions in the incoming Trump administration. I suggested that there was, but I said this. I have concerns about some of President-elect Trump's other options. In an interview on CNN's “State of the Union,” […]
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 […]
Bolton on UN reform: Stefanik has 'her work cut out for her'
John Bolton, President-elect Trump's former National Security Adviser, said that Congressman Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.), whom President Trump chose to be ambassador to the United Nations, had “no work cut out for her” when it came to reforming the United Nations. “There is,” he said. . Bolton, now a vocal critic of President Trump, argued in […]
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 […]