Tag: New York

Rep. Peter King, among several other Republicans from New York and New Jersey, voted against the tax reform bill as it may eliminate the Local Tax deduction. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Twenty Republican congressmen just voted against the GOP budget. Here’s why.

Timothy P. Carney · October 26, 2017 4:20 pm

More than 2,200 people have already indicated their interest in attending the New York City rally, according to the "Scream helplessly at the sky on the anniversary of the election" Facebook page. (Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg)

Thousands to ‘scream helplessly at the sky’ to mark anniversary of Trump presidency

Naomi Lim · October 25, 2017 8:49 pm

Several New York and New Jersey lawmakers, whose constituents disproportionately benefit from the break, said Tuesday that they were hoping to be offered some sort of deal. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

House GOP searches for money to appease blue-state Republicans on tax plan

Joseph Lawler · October 24, 2017 11:22 pm

With 240 House Republicans currently, and 218 votes needed to win (there's one Republican vacancy), the Republican leadership can afford 21 defections -- but not 23. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Michael Barone: Republicans’ window of opportunity on the state and local tax deduction

Michael Barone · October 24, 2017 8:22 pm

The two positions in New York are particularly controversial because the Trump Organization and its headquarters at Trump Tower are covered by the Southern District of New York in Manhattan. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Democrats upset over reports that Trump is personally interviewing US attorney candidates

Diana Stancy Correll · October 20, 2017 12:12 am

Martin Sheen's not the president, but he played one on TV. Celebrities get a pass. They shouldn't be expected to know exactly what political talking points are put in front of them. Other public figures don't. (AP Photo/Jay Drowns)

Beltway Confidential

Dishonest, ignorant celebrities are forgivable — dishonest, ignorant politicians are not

Charles Sauer · October 18, 2017 6:55 pm

A group of 18 attorneys general, including Eric Schneiderman of New York, sued President Trump after he decided to halt cost-sharing reduction payments for Obamacare insurers.

18 states, DC file lawsuit against Trump over Obamacare insurer subsidies

Diana Stancy Correll · October 14, 2017 12:52 am

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman characterized President Trump's decision to block the payments to insurers as "unacceptable, cruel, and it's unlawful." (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

More lawsuits expected to challenge Trump ending Obamacare insurer subsidies

Robert King · October 13, 2017 7:51 pm

Bull Plucky

The Scrapbook · October 13, 2017 7:00 am

The bill was rewritten after recent reports brought the Weinstein scandal to light. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP)

New York lawmakers going after non-disclosure agreements amid Harvey Weinstein scandal

Katie Leach · October 13, 2017 3:07 am

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday he would sue the Trump administration for repealing the Obama-era Clean Power Plan, a major regulation restricting greenhouse gas emissions from coal plants. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Energy and Environment

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman plans to sue Trump for repealing Clean Power Plan

Josh Siegel · October 9, 2017 6:27 pm

What Are Libraries For?

Tim Markatos · October 9, 2017 12:40 pm