Former U.S. Rep. Brandon Williams was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Thursday to be the next under secretary for nuclear security at the federal Department of Energy. Williams was one of 48 nominees made by President Donald Trump that were confirmed 51-47 in a single vote by the upper chamber Thursday under new rules passed by Republicans to…
Leaders from the state Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) came out Wednesday appearing to feel isolated from its members and the state as the wildcat strike its members are partaking in hit its 17th day. Executive Vice President Matt Keough acknowleged that members at this point do not trust union leadership. “Have we acted in…
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Wednesday as the new Environmental Protection Agency administrator. The chamber voted 56-42 in favor of the former New York congressman. Zeldin was nominated by Donald Trump days after his election in November. Zeldin served in Congress for eight years, representing New York’s 1st…
A staffer for U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle was charged by the U.S. Capitol Police for carrying unlawful ammunition on Capitol grounds, authorities said Monday morning. Capitol Police said in a statement that Michael Hopkins, 38, entered the Cannon House Office building and put his bag through screening, where authorities detected what appeared to be ammunition…