101 - The U.S. Representative to the United Nations

• Stefanik's Triumph: Securing Congressional Oversight on FBI Investigations

  Elise Stefanik, the Republican Representative from New York, has been making significant moves on multiple fronts this week. On Wednesday morning, Stefanik announced a major legislative victory after a productive discussion with President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson. The provision requiring Congressional disclosure when the FBI opens counterintelligence investigations into presidential and federal candidates will now be included in the Intelligence Authorization Act and National Defense Authorization Act bill heading to the House floor.This win came after Stefanik publicly criticized Speaker Johnson on social media, accusing him of torpedoing the Republican agenda by blocking the provision. She claimed the Speaker was siding with House Democrats and the deep state to prevent the measure from advancing. Johnson initially disputed her claims in a press conference, saying he had nothing to do with blocking the provision and that it was being held up by disagreements among House and Senate Judiciary Committee chairs and ranking members. However, Trump's intervention resolved the dispute, resulting in Stefanik's legislative victory.Stefanik described the inclusion of the provision as a significant win against what she calls illegal weaponization of the deep state. The measure stems from concerns about investigations into Trump's 2016 campaign and more recent investigations by former special counsel Jack Smith into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.Beyond her congressional activities, Stefanik is shifting her political focus to higher office. She announced her challenge to Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul in the New York governor's race after Trump withdrew her nomination as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations earlier this year. Trump cited concerns about the Republican Party's narrow House majority as the reason for rescinding her ambassador nomination.Now Stefanik faces a competitive Republican primary contest. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his candidacy for New York governor on Tuesday, setting up an anticipated showdown between the two Trump allies. When asked to choose between them, Trump told reporters that both are great people. Stefanik's campaign responded by claiming that public polling shows her leading Blakeman by 70 percent in a primary matchup and that she outperformed Trump on the ballot in New York more than any other Republican in the state.The primary race between Stefanik and Blakeman represents a significant moment in New York Republican politics, with both candidates positioning themselves as the strongest option to challenge the Democratic incumbent governor next year.Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more updates on political developments and news that matters. This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Stefanik's Shifting Focus: From UN Nomination to New York Governorship

  Elise Stefanik is not currently the United States Representative to the United Nations. She remains a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York’s 21st congressional district. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump nominated her to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, but he later withdrew that nomination due to concerns about the Republican Party’s narrow majority in the House of Representatives. Since then, Stefanik has continued serving in Congress and has not been renominated to the U.N. post.In recent days, Stefanik has been focused on her campaign for governor of New York. She officially entered the Republican primary race last month, challenging Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul. Her campaign has positioned her as the strongest Republican candidate against Hochul, highlighting her national profile and support from President Trump. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has now joined the race, setting up a competitive Republican primary between him and Stefanik. Both are allies of Trump, and when asked about them, Trump said they are both great people without endorsing one over the other.Stefanik has also been active on Capitol Hill. She recently secured a provision in the annual defense bill that would require congressional notification when the FBI opens counterintelligence investigations into federal candidates. She described this as a significant legislative win against what she calls the weaponization of the deep state. This provision is tied to longstanding Republican concerns about investigations into presidential campaigns, including the Crossfire Hurricane probe and the Arctic Frost investigation led by former special counsel Jack Smith.Stefanik’s role in Congress remains influential as she continues to push for changes in how intelligence agencies handle investigations into political figures while also preparing for a high stakes gubernatorial campaign in New York.Thank you for tuning in. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Stefanik's Scuttled UN Bid Fuels Her Gubernatorial Ambitions

  Elise Stefanik is no longer headed to the United Nations, but her short lived brush with that role continues to shape the political drama around her. Earlier this year, former president Donald Trump had moved to nominate Stefanik as U S ambassador to the United Nations, a post that would have made her the top American representative at the world body. According to reporting summarized by the Washington Examiner and Conservative News Daily, that nomination was abruptly pulled back when Republican leaders in the House warned that their razor thin majority could not afford to lose her vote.Since that reversal, Stefanik has turned the stalled United Nations ambassadorship into a central part of her argument that party leaders, especially House Speaker Mike Johnson, undermined her future. Conservative News Daily notes that Stefanik has privately blamed Johnson for the collapse of the nomination, and her relationship with him has become increasingly tense in recent weeks. In public comments quoted by the Wall Street Journal and other outlets, she has suggested that if Republicans held a new speaker vote right now, Johnson would not have the support to survive.The fallout from the failed United Nations move has coincided with Stefanik’s decision to leave the House and run for governor of New York. She launched that campaign in early November and is now using her national profile, built partly through her United Nations flirtation, to cast herself as a fighter against what she calls failed leadership in both parties. The Washington Examiner reports that she has used House hearings and floor debates as a platform to attack Democratic governor Kathy Hochul on crime, migration, and the cost of living, while also accusing Johnson of allowing Democrats to dictate key provisions of major bills such as the National Defense Authorization Act.Her own ties to Trump remain crucial. Recently, Trump publicly rejected her description of New York City mayor elect Zohran Mamdani as a jihadist, telling reporters that he disagreed with that language but still valued Stefanik as an ally, as reported by outlets including the New York Daily News and AOL News. Stefanik responded that she is running her own race for governor and does not take orders from anyone, a line interpreted by analysts as an attempt to balance loyalty to Trump with a more independent posture for statewide voters.Strategists quoted in the Washington Examiner say her path forward now depends on turning the lost United Nations ambassadorship into proof that she is willing to challenge the establishment, even when it costs her. Securing Trumps endorsement for the governor race, while also persuading independents and conservative Democrats in a heavily Democratic state, remains her central test.Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Headline: "New York Representative Elise Stefanik's Legislation Victory Highlights Congressional Power Struggle"

  New York Representative Elise Stefanik, who serves as U.S. Representative to the United Nations, has been making headlines this week over a major legislative battle centered on government oversight and intelligence investigations.Stefanik engaged in a public dispute with House Speaker Mike Johnson over a provision she championed that would require the FBI to notify Congress when opening counterintelligence investigations into presidential and federal candidates. The New York Republican accused Johnson of blocking her measure from the National Defense Authorization Act, calling it a scandalous disgrace and claiming the speaker was getting rolled by House Democrats and the deep state.Initially, Johnson denied involvement, saying the matter had not reached his level and that the issue was handled at the committee level where Democratic Judiciary Committee member Jamie Raskin opposed the provision. However, after just 24 hours of public conflict, the situation took a dramatic turn. Stefanik announced Wednesday that following a productive discussion with President Trump and Speaker Johnson, her provision would be included in the defense bill after all.Stefanik hailed the resolution as a significant legislative victory against what she described as illegal weaponization of the deep state. She emphasized that the provision addresses what she calls the Comey loophole, named after former FBI Director James Comey, and was specifically motivated by investigations into Trump's 2016 campaign known as Crossfire Hurricane and another investigation called Arctic Frost that secretly targeted Republican lawmakers during the Biden administration.The New York representative, who chairs House Republican Leadership, stressed that her team had worked nearly eight years on this issue and viewed the current moment with Republican control of the House, Senate, and White House as their one opportunity to pass it. She told members that this represented good policy and noted that the House Intelligence Committee had unanimously passed the provision.Behind the scenes, Stefanik also took the opportunity to share feedback from Republican members about concerns with Johnson's leadership. She indicated that party morale remains troubled and hinted at broader frustrations with the speaker's handling of recent government matters.The resolution provided temporary relief for Johnson, who faces increasing challenges maintaining unity among his razor-thin House majority. However, tensions between Stefanik and Johnson remain simmering over other issues, including a controversial move where the White House withdrew her nomination as U.N. Ambassador, a position she had vacated to pursue other opportunities.Thank you for tuning in to this update. Please subscribe to hear more about major developments in Congress and government. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Stefanik Scores Legislative Victory in Counterintelligence Probe Dispute with House Speaker

  Representative Elise Stefanik has been making headlines this week with a significant legislative victory involving the annual defense bill. The New York Republican, who serves as chair of House Republican leadership, engaged in a public dispute with Speaker Mike Johnson over a provision addressing FBI counterintelligence investigations into federal candidates.Stefanik had championed a measure that would require the FBI to notify Congress when opening counterintelligence investigations into presidential and federal candidates seeking office. This provision stems from long-standing Republican concerns about what they characterize as weaponization of government investigations, specifically referencing the Crossfire Hurricane investigation into Trump's 2016 campaign and the Arctic Frost probe that targeted Republicans during the Biden administration.After accusing Speaker Johnson of blocking her provision and threatening to vote against the defense bill without it, Stefanik took her grievances public on social media. She claimed Johnson was siding with Democrats and the deep state to prevent inclusion of the measure. Johnson initially denied her accusations, stating the matter was being handled at the committee level where House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin had objected.The dispute was resolved Wednesday after Stefanik spoke with President Trump and Speaker Johnson. Following that conversation, she announced the provision had been successfully added to the National Defense Authorization Act, which is expected to face a floor vote next week. Stefanik called it a significant legislative win delivered against what she termed illegal weaponization of the deep state.The New York Representative emphasized that the House Intelligence Committee had unanimously passed the provision in September. She also noted support from key figures including Jim Jordan and other leadership members, with only Raskin opposing it. Stefanik characterized the breakthrough as good policy and an important step toward improved governance.The victory eases tensions between Stefanik and Johnson, though underlying friction remains following previous disagreements. Stefanik is also currently signing onto a separate petition aimed at forcing a floor vote to ban congressional stock trading, indicating her willingness to circumvent House leadership on issues she prioritizes.Thank you for tuning in to this update. Please remember to subscribe for the latest news and developments. This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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