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'Outrageous, Appalling': Hochul Lambastes Santos Over Proposed Bill Making AR-15 'National Gun' 'Outrageous, Appalling': Hochul Lambastes Santos Over Proposed Bill Making AR-15 'National Gun'
'Outrageous, Appalling': Hochul Lambastes Santos Over Proposed Bill Making AR-15 'National Gun' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is joining the growing chorus of criticism over proposed federal legislation that would designate a “national gun,” which is being co-sponsored by embattled Long Island Rep. George Santos. "It's outrageous and appalling that New York Congressman Santos would attach his name to legislation that would designate the AR-15 as the 'national gun of the United States,’” Hochul said in a statement Thursday, Feb. 23. Earlier Report: AR-15 Would Be 'National Gun Of America' Under Bill Co-Sponsored By Nassau Rep. George Santos She went on to describe the AR-15 rifle as a …

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by Michael Mashburn
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AR-15 Would Be 'National Gun Of America' Under Bill Co-Sponsored By NY Rep. George Santos AR-15 Would Be 'National Gun Of America' Under Bill Co-Sponsored By NY Rep. George Santos
AR-15 Would Be 'National Gun Of America' Under Bill Co-Sponsored By NY Rep. George Santos This story has been updated to include a statement from Rep. Santos' office.  The American flag. The bald eagle. The Statue of Liberty. All unmistakable symbols of the United States. Now a new official symbol could be on the horizon under legislation being co-sponsored by embattled New York Rep. George Santos: the semi-automatic rifle. Santos, a Republican representing the 3rd District, which includes parts of Nassau County and Queens, is co-sponsoring a House bill that would officially make the AR-15 style rifle the “national gun” of the United States. Related story: 'I've Been A Ter…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG
Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG The trial attorney who served as the majority counsel during former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trials announced that he is running to become “The People’s Lawyer of New York.” Dan Goldman, a Democrat who was the lead prosecutor in the first impeachment probe and as a staff counsel in the second, announced that he is running to replace New York Attorney General Letitia James, who previously announced a gubernatorial run. Related story - 'I'm Running For Governor': NY AG Letitia James Makes It Official The 45-year-old Goldman took to social media to announce his "people-powered ca…

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by Zak Failla
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NY Files Lawsuit To Dissolve NRA 'For Years Of Self-Dealing, Illegal Conduct' NY Files Lawsuit To Dissolve NRA 'For Years Of Self-Dealing, Illegal Conduct'
NY Files Lawsuit To Dissolve NRA 'For Years Of Self-Dealing, Illegal Conduct' Citing "brazen illegality," New York State has filed a lawsuit to dissolve one of the country's most powerful organizations, the National Rifle Association. The announcement by New York Attorney General Letitia James follows an 18-month investigation that found evidence the non-profit gun-rights organization is "fraught with fraud and abuse," contributing to the loss of more than $64 million in just three years. The move is a civil, not criminal action, so no charges were made to any individuals. "We are seeking to dissolve the NRA for years of self-dealing and illegal conduct that violate…

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by Joe Lombardi
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People Are Fleeing NY 'Because Of High Taxes And Yes, Even Oppression Of Sorts,' Trump Says People Are Fleeing NY 'Because Of High Taxes And Yes, Even Oppression Of Sorts,' Trump Says
People Are Fleeing NY 'Because Of High Taxes And Yes, Even Oppression Of Sorts,' Trump Says President Donald Trump is accusing the New York Attorney General’s office of illegally investigating the National Rifle Association's finances, alleging that this is part of the reason the state has seen a recent exodus of residents moving away. On Saturday, April 27, New York Attorney General Letitia James' office announced that it had launched an investigation into the NRA and had issued subpoenas to the organization, but did not confirm what the probe was in regard to. "The NRA is under siege by (New York Gov. Andrew) Cuomo and the New York State A.G., who are illegally using the S…

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by Zak Failla