Rep. Tom Suozzi determined to be bipartisan champion in Washington
"The people are sick and tired of the finger pointing and the petty, partisan bickering," Suozzi said. "They want us to work together."
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"The people are sick and tired of the finger pointing and the petty, partisan bickering," Suozzi said. "They want us to work together."
Democrat Tom Suozzi was sworn in Wednesday to replace former Congressman George Santos.
The most dramatic effects will be felt on Long Island, and in the Hudson Valley and Central New York, but there will be battles everywhere.
The Democrat-dominated state Legislature will now have to submit and approve a new set of congressional lines, which is expected in the coming days.
New York's senior senator just returned from a mission to Ukraine, where he met with leaders who sent a dire warning.
Two years into Russia's full-scale invasion, President Biden says Ukrainians "continue to fight with tremendous courage," but they need America's help.
The special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. George Santos' term was being seen as a bellwether for both parties in November.
Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip, who conceded Tuesday, to retake a seat he previously held for three terms.
Pilip promised to continue fighting for her campaign promises despite losing the special election.
Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip are vying for the seat representing parts of Nassau County and Queens.
Voters have Suozzi, a former Congressman, up 48%-44%. The election will be held on Tuesday.
Experts say the strategies by each candidate are being carefully calculated, perhaps to be adopted elsewhere in November.
Suozzi, who has served in Congress before and was once Nassau County executive, said there's no shame in being a career politician.
A voter education center in New Rochelle is trying to get Independents and Republicans to re-register as Democrats.
Congressional leaders announced a deal Sunday to fund the government through March 1 and March 8. Lawmakers will need to pass a short-term funding bill this week to avoid a partial government shutdown on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
The battle for control of the House of Representatives in 2024 just got a lot more complicated and intense.
Stop NY Corruption joined Republican lawmakers on Monday in effort to pressure the state's highest court.
Suozzi on Wednesday met with Gov. Kathy Hochul, because he needed her endorsement to run in the special election.
Naysa Woomer, the disgraced Republican's former communications director, advised Santos to own up to all his reported lies.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman is co-sponsoring a privileged resolution to remove Santos.
"I have done the math over and over and it doesn't look really good," Rep. George Santos said of his chances of surviving the latest expulsion effort.
The court's ultimate decision could help Democrats wrest control of the House of Representatives from Republicans.
The House voted to keep government agencies funded until at least Jan. 19 in a bipartisan vote.
Congress faces a Friday deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown.
