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Vulnerable House GOP Mike Lawler embraces Trump in high-stakes campaign push
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is tying his political fortunes to President Donald Trump, betting the president can energize Republican voters in New York’s battleground district. Appearing alongside Trump at an event in Rockland County, Lawler told the crowd he has a “strong working relationship” with th...
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What happenedVulnerable House GOP Mike Lawler embraces Trump in high-stakes campaign push.
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Left / center-leftLutnick donated $5M to House GOP super PAC ahead of Epstein deposition
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Right / center-rightVulnerable House GOP Mike Lawler embraces Trump in high-stakes campaign push
Vulnerable House GOP Mike Lawler embraces Trump in high-stakes campaign push
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Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is tying his political fortunes to President Donald Trump, betting the president can energize Republican voters in New York’s battleground district. Appearing alongs...
Lutnick donated $5M to House GOP super PAC ahead of Epstein deposition
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick donated $5 million to a committee backing House Republicans ahead of his testimony to Congress about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Fe...
