Gov. Kathy Hochul had been toying with blocking the former congressman’s nomination for the crucial special election to replace George Santos. Then a phone call came.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Why a Second Trump Presidency May Be More Radical Than His First
Donald Trump has long exhibited authoritarian impulses, but his policy operation is now more sophisticated, and the buffers to check him are weaker.
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McCarthy Eyes Exit From House After Speakership Loss
The California Republican is still angry at his ouster and has struggled to acclimate. His colleagues expect him to retire, but he has taken his time deciding.
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Is Sean Combs’s Empire at Risk After Sexual Assault Suits?
The music mogul has been celebrated as a transformative force in hip-hop, but fallout from new accusations of abuse has impacted some business relationships and his legacy.
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George Santos Is Kicked Out of Congress in a Historic Vote
Nearly half of the G.O.P. House delegation voted to expel Mr. Santos, a remarkable rebuke of a colleague who had survived two prior expulsion bids.