Special election underway in New York to replace former Republican Congressman George Santos

Special election underway in New York to replace former Republican Congressman George Santos – CBS News Watch CBS News Voters in a suburban district on the outskirts of New York City head to the polls in a special election to fill the vacancy left by former Republican Congressman George Santos. View CBS News In Be

Senate approves Ukraine, Israel foreign aid package

Washington — The Senate approved a major foreign aid package Tuesday, as a bipartisan group of senators propelled the long-delayed legislation over the finish line after an overnight session. But new, steep opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson has thrown the bill’s prospects in the lower chamber into question. The vote on final passage of

How Secretary of State Races Became Key Focus in Election Integrity Battle

State secretary-of-state elections were of little interest before 2022 except for those most engaged in statehouse politics. Even the name has a cement reverb. But former President Donald Trump’s adamant position about the legitimacy of the 2020 election thrust these usually obscure contests into the spotlight. Several of the 27 secretary-of-state races in 2022 illustrated

Major Snowstorm Endangers Turnout in NY Special Election to Replace George Santos

The election results will further define the balance of power in Congress for the next nine months. NEW YORK—Voters of Nassau County and some parts of Queens will decide the fates on Tuesday of Congressional candidates Republican Mazi Pilip and Democrat Tom Suozzi as well as set the political tone nationwide for November’s general election.

New Yorkers Vote in Bellwether Election to Replace George Santos

Polls opened at 6 a.m. for the special election in New York to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) Follow here for live updates. Voters Brave Winter Storm BELLEROSE, N.Y.—A powerful winter storm pummeled much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic Tuesday with heavy snowfall and blizzard-like conditions. The classic nor’easter also