Sen. Schumer asks for probe into Chinese rail tech company
Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer is calling for a federal probe into a plan for a state-owned Chinese company to design railcars for the New York subway.
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Sen. Gillibrand says she would allow asylum seekers into U.S. during process
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is making her stance on asylum seekers clear ahead of the 2020 elections.
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio faces criticism amid 2020 presidential bid
New Yorkers are highly critical of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announced run for president. This comes as many in the state are suffering from a homeless and public housing crisis. De Blasio’s former Republican assemblywoman, Nicole Malliotakis, claimed he has wasted billions of dollars as the mayor, and said he isn’t ready to run the country. One America’s Ryan Girdusky has more from New York.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez becomes youngest to preside over House
In what could be the future filling in for the past, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi temporarily concedes her power to a dynamic freshman lawmaker.
N.Y. Democrats push for convicted felons to serve on juries
Democrat lawmakers in New York are taking the lead in progressive efforts to allow convicted felons to serve on juries. One America’s Ryan Girdusky has more from New York.
N.Y. assemblyman blasts 2020 Democrats for apparent silence on Israel attacks
In the days after Hamas launched more than 600 rockets into Israel, reports say not a single Democrat running for president in 2020 has commented on the attack or offered their support for America’s strongest ally in the region. This has outraged some Jewish Americans, including some fellow Democrats. One America’s Ryan Girdusky sat down with a former New York assemblyman, who slammed the Democrat silence.
Former White House adviser Steven Bannon calls out Joe Biden’s ties with China
As Joe Biden announces his candidacy for president, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is questioning Biden’s past financial relationship with China. One America’s Ryan Girdusky attended a conference on the threat Beijing poses and has more from New York.