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On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid discusses President Trump's latest moves, and local New York City politics including Representative Mike Lawler's decision not to run for governor, the state of NYC policing and the upcoming mayoral race, the latest updates from President Trump and the media's handling of various issues, and plans for a rally against Democratic Socialism in Union Square coming up this Sunday. Jim Kerr, Mike Lawler, Jack Ciattarelli, Bruce Blakeman, Ray Kelly, Bill O'Reilly & Brandon Straka join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler calls in to discuss his decision not to run for governor, and his analysis of the political landscape in New York, emphasizing the importance of his role in Congress, particularly in fighting for New York and contributing to major legislative efforts. He acknowledges the difficulty of winning gubernatorial races in New York but believes in the significance of giving voters a choice. Lawler then touches upon other key political figures and races, including his support for Curtis Sliwa in the NYC mayoral race and the broader implications for the country if a socialist candidate were to win in Zohran Mamdani.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Sliwa, Republican running for Mayor of New York City, joins Sid live in-studio to talk about Congressman Mike Lawler's decision not to run for governor, which could ease Elise Stefanik's path to candidacy, before he delves into his opponents in the Mayoral race Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo, recounting his experiences and disagreements with them and his unique relationship with Cuomo and the controversies surrounding Adams, including his stance on marijuana legalization and association with controversial figures. Sliwa defends his Guardian Angels beret, representing years of dedication to New York City's safety, amid calls from potential Sliwa supporters for him to remove the iconic hat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Representative Mike Lawler says he won't run for New York governor next year, opting instead to seek a third term in Congress. Meanwhile, a panel of judges declined to extend interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba's term in New Jersey as she awaits a Senate vote on her possible full-time appointment. Plus, after record rainfall and flash flooding killed two people in Plainfield, New Jersey, the city is working to rebuild homes and businesses. Jazz Clayton-Hunt, chief of staff to the mayor of Plainfield, joins us to talk about the recovery efforts.

House member says he will seek re-election Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican whose House district includes Philipstown, said on Wednesday (July 23) that he has decided not to run for governor next year. Another prominent House Republican, Rep. Elise Stefanik, has been considering a campaign in 2026 against Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat. She said in a statement Wednesday that she'll decide after the November election. Lawler, in his second term representing District 17 after defeating incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney in 2022 and Mondaire Jones in 2024, weighed his options as President Donald Trump and the Republican Party attempts to retain control of the House in next year's midterm elections. Lawler told "Fox and Friends" on Wednesday that running for reelection was "the right thing to do for me and my family and my district. Keeping the House majority is critical if we are going to continue to move this economy in the right direction." Lawler is one of few Republicans who won a seat in 2024 in a district that went to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. He is coming off a successful fight to raise the federal income tax deduction for state and local taxes, a significant pocketbook issue in New York state. The federal budget bill enacted by the president last month raised the cap to $40,000 for the next five years; it had been capped at $10,000 as part of Trump's first-term tax overhaul. Lawler held a series of sometimes raucous town halls this year at a time when Republicans were being advised to skip the forums that were drawing angry questions about Trump's agenda. The president endorsed Lawler in May, calling him "a strong champion and highly effective representative" in a post on his Truth Social platform. Hochul, a former lieutenant governor, assumed the governor's seat in 2021 after Andrew Cuomo resigned. She was elected in 2022. She also faces a challenge from her own lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado. Seven Democratic candidates have launched campaigns to unseat Lawler, and Axios reported earlier this month that Maloney is contemplating a return. The candidates are: Peter Chatzky, a tech company founder and village trustee in Briarcliff Manor; Cait Conley, a 2007 West Point graduate from Orange County who is former director of counterterrorism for the National Security Council; Beth Davidson, a Rockland County legislator; Effie Phillips-Staley, a Tarrytown trustee who is a nonprofit executive; Jessica Reinmann, who founded the nonprofit 914Cares in Westchester County; Mike Sacks, a lawyer and former TV journalist from Westchester; and John Sullivan, a former FBI intelligence analyst who lives in Rockland County. In April, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said it would focus on 35 House districts held by Republicans nationally in 2026 in an attempt to regain control of the House. The only New York district on its list is Lawler's.

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Millions expected to lose coverage In addition to love, health insurance pushed Catherine Lisotta and her husband to marry. The Garrison resident's job in the magazine industry offered coverage after he lost his job. When Lisotta got laid off, the couple turned to New York's health exchange, an insurance marketplace where people without access to coverage from employers, and incomes too high for public insurance, can enroll in a private plan using tax credits that lower premium costs. She never considered going without health coverage. "It would worry me too much," said Lisotta, whose insurance is covering a recent hip replacement that would have cost her over $20,000. "It would be like tempting God." Lisotta and other people using exchanges in New York and other states are now facing changes to health care that are estimated to raise the number of uninsured people by 12 million. Those proposals, embedded in U.S. House and Senate versions of the One Big Beautiful Bill, will cost 7.8 million people coverage through Medicaid, according to the Congressional Budget Office The bill was narrowly passed in the House on Thursday (July 3) after passing the Senate on Tuesday (July 1). President Trump signed it on Friday (July 4). New York's two Democratic senators - Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, voted against the legislation, as did Rep. Pat Ryan, a House Democrat representing the 18th Congressional District, which includes Beacon. Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican who represents the 17th District, which includes Philipstown, voted for the legislation. New York State predicts that 1.5 million statewide will lose insurance, including 38,400 in the 18th District and 31,200 in the 17th District. The bill's provisions would also affect the health care exchanges in New York and other states established when President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010. Among the changes, people will have to verify their eligibility before enrolling instead of being allowed temporary conditional eligibility. The bill also changes a provision that allows any immigrant who is legally in the country to be eligible for coverage and subsidies through the exchanges, largely limiting that benefit to green-card holders and barring enrollment for refugees and people seeking asylum. There is also concern that Congress will not extend the more-robust tax credits, and expanded eligibility, approved under the administration of President Joe Biden and expiring at the end of the year. Letting them expire would cost 4.2 million people insurance, according to the CBO. Premiums could more than double in both Lawler and Ryan's districts without the extension, according to KFF, a health policy organization. Christine Ortiz, who owns Oh! Designs Interiors in Cold Spring, is among the insured who has been receiving text messages from the state warning that "federal rules may change your health insurance." She not only uses the exchange, but so do a son and daughter. One of them is also self-employed. "The only reason that we can be self-employed is because of health care," she said. "I have a studio in the village, trying to build my business, and having to not have to worry about health insurance has been such a blessing." Sun River Health, whose 40 locations include one in Beacon, estimates that 20,000 of its patients will lose Medicaid, said Ernest Klepeis, its chief of government affairs and advocacy. As the OBBB has worked its way through Congress, Klepeis has been urging senators and representatives to reject the Medicaid cuts, which include stronger work requirements for childless adults between 19 and 64, and a new requirement that recipients recertify their eligibility every six months instead of yearly. While Republicans say that the changes will only impact people who refuse to work, advocates say that most of the people who lost coverage from more stringent work requirements imposed in Arkansas and Georgia were actually eligible for Medicaid. ...

It's the Fourth of July, and she might be a little dinged up, but after 249 years, America is still standing. And she will keep standing as long as there are independent Americans out there to stay vigilant and ensure that the torch that Lady Liberty holds high above her head as a beacon for all stays lit. And this show will always stay vigilant. Especially on Independence Day. Or INDEPENDENTS Day! It's a time for us all to reflect on what independence really means. And explore who will stand up now and fight for it. Men and women of all backgrounds—united in a love for America. And a dedication to making it better.  Men and women like the fine residents of New York's 17th that are represented by this episode's guest. He's Republican Congressman Mike Lawler—and he's here to mix it up with Paul and react to the New York mayor's race, Ukraine, the AUMF, Trump's Iran strikes, the dropping popularity of his party, and his support for veterans. He's been effective in representing a rare moderate perspective inside the GOP. It's how he has won in a 2 to 1 Democrat district. And how he might try and win the New York governor's seat next year. It's America's birthday and after the start to this year, we could all use a break. So put your feet up, kick back and press play. Listen now or watch us on YouTube.  Welcome to Independent Americans, Episode 341. Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 49% of Americans that call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.  -WATCH video of Paul and Congressman Lawler's conversation. -NEW! Watch the video version of the entire podcast here. Help us continue the fight to empower all independents by passing open primaries: And the fight for open primaries nationwide: https://openprimaries.org/ -Check #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Hear other Righteous pods like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid opens with a discussion about the potential mayoral candidates for New York City, focusing on the implications of a Zohran Mamdani victory. President Trump's visit to Iowa to kick off the one-year countdown to America's 250th birthday is highlighted, alongside his ongoing dispute with Elon Musk. Sid also touches on President Trump's plan to open a new migrant detention center in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz". Sid opines on immigration, antisemitism, and the country's political climate, also engaging in conversations about July 4th celebrations and the significance of American patriotism. Mike Lawler, Alex Traiman, Rich Lowry, Alan Dershowitz, Abraham Hamra, Suzanne Miller & Scott LoBaido join Sid on this hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler calls in to discuss recent polling data for potential gubernatorial primaries next year and criticisms of New York Governor Kathy Hochul's administration. Lawler highlights the detrimental impacts of one-party rule in New York and discusses his strong support for Curtis Sliwa for Mayor in November over the socialist anti-Semite Zohran Mamdani. Congressman Lawler then shifts to economic and legislative matters, focusing on the significant tax cuts included in President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" which just passed through the Senate yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler represents the Hudson Valley, just north of New York City. He worked in the NY State Assembly with Zorhan Mamdani — who just received the democratic nomination in NYC’s Mayoral election. Mamdani may be charismatic and promise the moon, but Lawler tells Michele the socialist democrat would be a disaster for New York. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoyaSubscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_TafoyaFollow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Mike Lawler represents the Hudson Valley, just north of New York City. He worked in the NY State Assembly with Zorhan Mamdani — who just received the democratic nomination in NYC’s Mayoral election. Mamdani may be charismatic and promise the moon, but Lawler tells Michele the socialist democrat would be a disaster for New York. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoyaSubscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_TafoyaFollow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd reacts to the news that North Carolina senator Thom Tillis won't seek reelection, why harassment from the Trump team led to his decision, and why his decision gives Democrats another opportunity to pick up a senate seat in the 2026 midterm elections. He also highlights the path for Democrats to win the senate in 26' and cautions Republicans about the potential of a Democratic president abusing their power in a similar way to Trump.Then, Chuck sits down with renowned pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to dissect the seismic shifts in American politics following the 2024 election. They dive deep into the surprising demographic realignments that defined Trump's victory, including his unprecedented gains with young and Latino voters, while exploring whether traditional demographic-based political messaging has become obsolete. Anderson shares insights from Pew Research's unique voter validation methodology and explains why the biggest story of 2024 wasn't who showed up to vote, but rather the millions of Biden 2020 supporters who stayed home.The conversation spans from foreign policy contradictions—where only 8% support attacking Iran but majorities back preventing Iranian nuclear weapons—to the evolving nature of political coalitions and whether we're witnessing a return to pre-Obama era electoral patterns. Anderson and Todd examine the psychological profile of different generations, particularly Gen Z's political malleability and loss of societal trust shaped by COVID, while discussing the future challenges facing pollsters as AI technology threatens traditional survey methodology. They conclude by analyzing whether 2024 represented a "vote for" or "vote against" election, and how both parties must adapt to meet an increasingly anti-establishment electorate.Finally, Chuck answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment about baseball, the media, and the prospects of Republican congressman Mike Lawler running for governor in New York.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction01:00 Senator Thom Tillis won't seek reelection02:00 Tillis struggled to fully embrace Trumpism/MAGA03:00 Tillis felt harassed by the Trump team05:30 Rep. Don Bacon also not seeking reelection08:00 Tillis retirement makes Roy Cooper senate run more likely09:15 Lara Trump may run for Tillis's seat11:00 Trump has caused multiple senate seats to flip blue12:15 How Democrats can pick up the seats to flip the senate13:15 North Carolina, Texas, Maine could all be in play for Democrats15:30 Susan Collin managed to make both sides mad17:00 Louisiana probably out of reach for Democrats18:30 Other states Democrats can target22:00 Budget cuts to rural states could create openings for Democrats24:15 It's an uphill battle for Democrats, but they're in the game28:00 It's been a tumultuous week in politics28:30 Trump has pushed the limits of his powers29:30 Trump has created a blueprint for successors to follow31:00 We've grown numb to power being used for personal gain32:00 Politics was becoming less corrupt until Trump34:00 After Nixon, the country wanted a high character president35:15 The constitutional guardrails are being weakened37:00 Is the ability to get attention the most important skill in politics?37:45 Kristen Soltis Anderson joins the Chuck ToddCast! 39:15 How Pew Research's voter validation poll works 41:15 Why Pew's poll is the best survey of both voters and non-voters 42:30 Voters have an Iraq hangover when viewing the Iran strikes 43:30 Public opinion on foreign policy is complicated and contradictory 44:15 Only 8% of the public supports attacking Iran 45:00 The public supports intervention to prevent Iran nuclear weapon 46:45 Are Republican voters party first, or Trump supporters? 48:30 Polling on Iran hinges on what we actually achieved with strikes 50:00 Huge jump in Hispanic support for Trump in 2024 52:15 Trump gained most with young and latino voters 53:45 Has the electorate reverted to the pre-Obama era? 55:30 Are demographics overrated in messaging? 57:15 Urban/rural divide shrank in 2024 1:00:15 Biggest story of 24' was Biden 20' voters that didn't show up1:02:15 The parties need to meet voters where they are 1:03:15 Takeaways from Mamdani's victory in NYC? 1:04:30 Bullish on media savvy populists 1:06:15 AOC is a 5 star political athlete 1:08:45 Was 2024 a "vote for" or "vote against" election? 1:10:15 Voters continue to vote against the status quo 1:11:30 Where is the electorate stable/unstable? 1:14:00 Has Trump changed the perception of what government should do? 1:16:00 Republicans want state intervention in "woke" business over illegality 1:17:15 What is the best methodology for conducting polls? 1:20:30 Best way to contact people for polls? 1:22:30 Generative AI will cause major problems for pollsters 1:25:15 Can averaging polls be helpful? 1:27:45 Averaging national polls vs. state polls 1:29:15 Impact of millennials becoming largest voting bloc 1:30:30 Gen Z is politically malleable 1:31:15 The COVID effect on Gen-Z's politics 1:33:15 Gen Z has lost trust and faith in society 1:35:15 How lasting is someone's "coming of age" moment in politics?1:38:45 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Kristen Soltis Anderson 1:41:45 Ask Chuck 1:42:15 Naming the Florida Marlins the "Miami Marlins"? 1:47:15 Is the media failing to handle Trump's flood the zone strategy?  1:51:30 Could Mike Lawler win in New York or rise in the Republican party?

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers the critical New York Primary Election Day here in The Big Apple. Sid discusses the implications of electing a socialist, anti-Israel candidate amidst the city's Jewish population and the 25-year commemoration of 9/11. Additionally, Sid addresses the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran brokered by President Trump, who expressed disappointment as both nations allegedly violated the agreement. The episode features opinions from various political figures, including Mike Lawler, Frank Murano, Ina Vernoff, and Curtis Sliwa, offering insights into both local elections and international developments. Frank Morano, Inna Vernikov, Bo Dietl, Mike Lawler, Curtis Sliwa & Michael Goodwin join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler calls in to offer a deep dive into complex Middle Eastern geopolitics, focusing on recent military actions and the ensuing and fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Lawler critiques various aspects of international and domestic policies, stating he supports the tactical strikes executed by Israel and the US on Iran's nuclear facilities and criticizes Democrats for their inconsistent stance on military actions. The conversation transitions to local New York politics, where Lawler denounces the current leadership and potential mayoral candidates, expressing strong support for Curtis Sliwa, before the conversation wraps up with Lawler addressing his intentions and strategic considerations around a possible run for New York governor next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump says he is “not happy” that Israel fired fresh rockets at Iran. CNBC's Megan Cassella breaks down the latest on a ceasefire. Then, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) discusses more on the Israel-Iran conflict and the SALT deduction cap. Plus, New Yorkers are heading to the polls to rank their choices for the Democratic mayoral primary. Kathryn Wylde, Partnership for New York City president and CEO, discusses the state of race and the late surge by Zohran Mamdani. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Powell testifies today and this year's Game 7 of the was the most watched NBA Finals game in 6 years. Megan Cassella - 03:05Rep. Mike Lawler - 28:44Kathryn Wylde - 42:48 In this episode:Megan Cassella, @mmcassellaRep. Mike Lawler, @lawler4nyKathryn Wylde, @Partnership4NYCBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, President Trump continues to weigh U.S. involvement in the Middle Eastern conflict between Israel & Iran, with our greatest ally in Israel needed American-made bombs to access Iran's strongest and most secure nuclear facility dubbed Fordo. In other news of the day, more Republicans now including Intel head Tulsi Gabbard continue to spew isolationist jargon in opposition of any U.S. involvement in the Middle East, and in sports the Buss family enters into an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for a franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion, the highest ever for a U.S. professional sports franchise. Dov Hikind, Frank Morano, Mike Lawler, Curtis Sliwa, Alan Dershowitz, Bill O'Reilly & Gordon Chang join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler calls in to talk about weighing a run for Governor of New York for him next year while his colleague Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has her sights set on the same Republican nomination for the right to face Governor Kathy Hochul in the General Election, before he dives into the other news of the day surrounding the United States Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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First: California clashes. Trump deploys the National Guard to crack down on immigration protests. As sources say the president could cut funding for the Golden State. How will this end?  And: Breakup. Trump's feud with Elon Musk threatens his coalition. Can the president's agenda survive the onslaught? Congressman Mike Lawler joins us live. Plus: Election night. What will the first big primaries in Trump's second term tell us about how voters feel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, actor/Jewish advocate Jonah Platt learned what happens when you get Sid's dander up, forcing the morning show host to hang up on his guest after Jonah revealed that he had voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 Presidential election. Phone goes click, that's what happens. In other news of the day, Sid recaps last night's Democratic Primary Debate for NYC Mayor, Sid continues to stir the pot regarding a potential three-way GOP Primary race in next year's New York gubernatorial race between lawmakers Elise Stefanik, Mike Lawler & Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and President Trump issues a travel ban on 12 foreign countries, and travel restrictions on seven more. Arthur Aidala, Anthony D'Esposito, Rich Lowry, Laura Loomer, Bill O'Reilly & Jonah Platt join the show on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Lowry, Editor-In-Chief of National Review, joins the show to tell Sid who he'd pick between the three Republicans mulling runs for Governor of New York next year in Elise Stefanik, Mike Lawler and Bruce Blakeman, before he dives into the top national headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony D'Esposito, Inspector General for the United States Department of Labor nominee, calls in to discuss Sid wedging himself in between lawmakers Elise Stefanik and Mike Lawler, along with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, when it comes to the trio mulling a three-way primary race face off come the gubernatorial election in New York next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman calls in to talk about the rumors swirling around him potentially throwing his hat in the ring with names like Elise Stefanik and Mike Lawler for Governor of New York when the GOP Primary race rolls around next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers the changes happening both locally and nationally, starting with the changes on the New York Knicks' sideline next season, after the team's front office fired head coach Tom Thibodeau yesterday just three days after the Knicks' season-ending loss in the Eastern Conference Finals. In other news of the day, the drama heats up regarding a three-headed Republican monster in next year's primary gubernatorial race here in New York, with Elise Stefanik, Mike Lawler, and Bruce Blakeman all mulling runs in 2026. Also, now former DOGE head Elon Musk calls President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" a "disgusting abomination, NYC Mayoral Candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani have targets on their backs heading into tonight's first Mayoral debate, and early voting starts in New Jersey for the Garden State's gubernatorial primary races. Craig Carton, Vickie Paladino, Mike Lawler, Curtis Sliwa, Bruce Blakeman, Alan Dershowitz & Scott LoBaido join Sid on this hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler joins the program to speak to Sid's concerns that the Congressman is mad at him for basically endorsing an Elise Stefanik run for Governor during the Congresswoman's appearance on the program yesterday, before he discusses his own ambitions to run in next year's Republican Primary for Governor of New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In the second hour of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita discusses the latest on the charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver. She also talks with ostrich farm owner Katie Patisney on fighting the Canadian Government who is working to kill hundreds of ostriches. As she wraps up the show, Rep. Mike Lawler joins the show to briefly talk about the status of the 'big beautiful' bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump went to Capitol Hill this week to push House Republicans across the finish line on his big domestic policy bill. Behind closed doors, he told conservatives not to “F— around with Medicaid,” and told blue-state Republicans to take the SALT deal on the table: $40,000 for four years, then snapping back to $30,000. That would cover about 90% of blue-state filers, but not the ones making the most noise. Even with Trump applying pressure, guys like Andy Harris and Mike Lawler are still holding out. Some members are softening, but others like Thomas Massie are dug in. So, for now, Speaker Mike Johnson's goal of getting a vote within 48 hours is shaky at best.The bill itself is massive — over 1,100 pages, with tax cuts, defense spending increases, and border policy changes. It would still remove Medicaid coverage for more than seven million people, depending on which estimate you believe. And of course, any version that passes the House is going to get shredded in the Senate. Whatever they vote on now, they'll end up voting on something worse later. So a lot of this feels like performance. The fight is real if you're in the trenches, but from the outside, it looks like an inevitable mess.The bottom line is that they have to pass this. Everyone's worried about the attack ads, about the carveouts, about what they'll be blamed for, but if they don't pass this, they've got nothing. No achievements. No wins. And that's a death sentence for 2026. Trump knows it, and that's why he's pushing so hard. The longer this drags out, the more nervous the business community gets. Right now, things are relatively stable — tariffs are high but consistent, regulations are locked in, and the tax code hasn't changed yet. That kind of stability is gold to investors. It gives them permission to move. If you pass this bill now, businesses start planning in Q3, making decisions in Q4, and consumers start to feel it by next summer — right as the midterms heat up.And that's the ballgame. Republicans don't want to be running in 2026 on the ghost of Joe Biden's presidency. They want to run on Trump's second-term economy. They want to say, “This is what we did. Do you want to go back?” That's the message — and it only works if the economy is good. So from a strategic perspective, if you're a Democrat, you want this thing to grind. Drag it out. Make the House Freedom Caucus fight harder. Blow it all up and pray the delay ruins the timeline. Because that's the only way this thing doesn't end in a campaign-ready boom for Republicans.My guess? The bill passes the House in the next five days. I don't see what changes between now and the two-week delay the Freedom Caucus wants. Someone's going to have to eat it, and most likely, that someone is going to realize there's no better option coming. As for the SALT caucus — I'm still not sure what they're waiting for. Whatever it is, it's not making them look particularly sympathetic to the rest of the country.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:37 - Original Sin Book Thoughts (with Chris Cillizza)00:35:17 - Update00:39:13 - Big Beautiful Bull00:48:41 - Russia Talks00:53:17 - Kristi Noem00:57:42 - Original Sin and the State of Cable News (with Chris Cillizza)01:37:56 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Republican Representative Mike Lawler of New York said lifting the cap on the state and local tax deduction is an essential piece to get the tax-cut bill passed. He also voices support for the inclusion of Medicaid work requirements as republicans look for ways to reducing spending. Lawler speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers the breaking news of former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, focusing on the phony societal norm that says it's mandatory for public figures to show their moral support for the former President and his family when most of those same people didn't have a nice thing to say about the man while he was in office. In other news of the day, the Sid marched in yesterday's annual Israel Day Parade in NYC, the New Jersey Transit strike officially ends, a resurfaced video of Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani further proves he is a staunch anti-Semite, a Mexican Navy ship crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge killing two sailors and injuring several others, the New York Knicks bury the Celtics and get set to face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, and the Yankees take two of three from the Mets over the weekend in this season's first installment of the Subway Series. Mike Lawler, Arthur Aidala, Curtis Sliwa, John Catsimatidis, Brian Kilmeade and Bruce Blakeman join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler joins Sid to discuss the rumblings surrounding a potential Mike Lawler run for Governor of New York, and how President Trump is trying to clear the path for Elise Stefanik to ultimately be the name atop the Republican ballot in that Governor's race. Lawler then dives into the news of the day surrounding President Trump and his "big, beautiful bill". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Beautiful Bill is finally past the quiet phase. The behind-the-scenes negotiations have spilled into the open, and now we're in the bloodletting. Speaker Mike Johnson wants this out of the House by Memorial Day, which means committee votes need to happen, and fast. But right now, the Budget Committee is a problem. Hardliners are balking — Ralph Norman, Josh Brecheen, and Chip Roy are all leaning no. They're not satisfied with the Congressional Budget Office's timeline for a cost estimate, and they're worried the Medicaid changes could pressure red states into expanding coverage.Mike Lawler and Marjorie Taylor Greene are fighting on Twitter over SALT deductions — state and local tax breaks — and that fight is not going away. There's talk of raising the cap from $30,000 to $40,000 or adjusting the phase-out thresholds. But this is exactly why they're doing one big bill instead of multiple smaller ones. Everyone knew it was going to be painful. Nobody wanted to go through this kind of battle again and again for every policy item.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Still, I'm bullish. It's ugly right now, but that doesn't mean it's doomed. The usual sign of failure — a flood of press conferences from members declaring the bill dead — hasn't happened. Republicans aren't holding cameras. They're texting reporters. They're venting in group chats. But they're not going on record saying they'll tank Trump's agenda. That's a big difference. This isn't like other bills I've seen die. It still feels like something they're going to get through — just barely.The key players are all doing what they need to do. Trump is overseas for now, but his influence is still real. He got Johnson the speaker's gavel. He's kept this whole thing moving. When he's back, the pressure campaign ramps up. Meanwhile, JD Vance is already starting his Senate charm offensive to get reconciliation done once it clears the House. They know they'll lose a few senators, but they're planning for that. The goal is to get something — anything — through.And here's what's actually in it: no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on Social Security for anyone making under $150,000. Yes, those provisions sunset in four years, but let's be honest — once they go into effect, they're not going anywhere. Nobody's going to vote to take those benefits away from working people. Republicans used to hate that logic — the “give a mouse a cookie” approach to entitlements — but now they're writing the cookies themselves. And they're going to love running on them.This bill is messy. It's jammed with contradictions. It's being held together with string and prayers. But I still think it passes. And if it does, the Trump administration gets to claim a huge legislative win — not just a headline, but real, sticky policy that people will feel in their paychecks. That's the ballgame.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:52 - Big Beautiful Bill Progress00:15:51 - Interview with Bill Scher00:39:39 - Update00:40:23 - Inflation00:43:36 - Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship00:45:44 - Iran Nuclear Deal, "Sort Of"00:47:57 - The News Sheriff00:53:03 - Interview with Bill Scher (con't)01:18:02 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, says negotiations with other House Republicans over the SALT cap tax will take place over the weekend. He also talks about President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East and banning stock trading for members of Congress. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro and Lisa AbramowiczSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/9/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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- Has the Black Community lost faith in the Democratic Party? - Florida Dems gain a new member - Republicans urge Rep. Mike Lawler to not run for NY Governor

Congressman Mike Lawler joins Sid to discuss anti-Israel/pro-Palestinian protesters breaking into and occupying Columbia University's Butler Library yesterday, and Mayor Adams' along with Governor Hochul's failure to protect Jewish students in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps last night's ginormous Game 2 victory for the Knicks over the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference Semifinals playoff series, giving them a commanding 2-0 series lead before the action comes home to NYC and Madison Square Garden on Saturday. In other news of the day, Sid mulls organizing another press conference outside of Columbia University as the rampant anti-Semitism on the Ivy League campus continues to persist, President Trump reveals that Hamas has murdered three more Israeli hostages in the bowels of their terror tunnels in Gaza, and the President also declares today, May 8th "World War II Victory Day" in America. Mike Lawler, Joe Benigno, Lara Trump, Bill O'Reilly & Emily Austin join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a busy news weekend so it's a pretty jam-packed show today. First Emma and Sam take in the latest Trump administration spin on the blowback from their self-imposed tariff disaster. After that, they're joined by The Nation's legal analyst and justice correspondent Elie Mystal who breaks down some of the overarching legal issues that have emerged in Trump's first 100 days. Elie also has a new book out, “Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America" which is available here: https://thenewpress.org/books/bad-law/  Also check out Elie's writing in The Nation: In a Normal World, Harvard's Lawsuit Against Trump Would Be a Slam Dunk: https://www.thenation.com/authors/elie-mystal/  Did the Supreme Court Just Grow a Spine? https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/did-the-supreme-court-just-grow-a-spine/ After that, Sam and Emma react to the news that Rep. Gerry Connolly is stepping down as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee due to his worsening health. Basically at this point there's no good reason that the party shouldn't back AOC to replace him. In the Fun Half, Sam, Emma and Matt react to "Mr. Wonderful" attacking AOC by saying she's against the American dream because she's rallying tens of thousands of people against oligarchs. Then, Republican congressman Mike Lawler gets shouted out by a room full of his constituents over his acquiescence to Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker is in New Hampshire (gee, I wonder why) where he gave a fiery speech where he calls for mass protests against the Trump administration, saying that Republicans "must not know peace." Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: Liquid IV: Get 20% off your first order at LIQUIDIV.COM Use code MAJORITYREP at checkout. Prolon: ProlonLife.com/majority Get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Nutrition Program Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com and use code MAJORITY Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @RussFinkelstein Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com/

Mike Lawler, U.S. Representative (R, NY-17), talks about the issues facing his district and the country and his role as part of the Republican majority in Congress.

Congressman Mike Lawler joins the program on this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers the local story out of Long Island, where President Trump has voiced his support for a Long Island town to keep its school's team name and logo after New York State demanded their removal because of a ban on Native American imagery. The Massapequa school board called on Trump after losing a tooth-and-nail battle in court for nearly two years to keep “Chiefs,” a nod to the area's Native American ancestors, as the school's logo. In other news of the day, a federal Judge blocks NYC Mayor Eric Adam's decision to install I.C.E. on Rikers Island, Harvard University sues the Trump Administration over their withholding of federal funds, the President stands by his Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth amid another Signal Group Chat leak scandal, and the Knicks lose Game 2 of their opening round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. Brian Kilmeade, Bo Dietl, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Siggy Flicker, Jeanine Pirro and Mike Lawler join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler joins Sid to discuss Andrew Cuomo and his run for Mayor of New York City against incumbent Democrat Eric Adams and the slew of other candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring. Lawler then discusses the other top local and national political headlines in the news today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid loves the idea of a third Trump term in the White House, and spends some time exploring how another stint in The Oval Office could become a reality for President Trump, regardless of whether the President is serious regarding the matter or not. In other news of the day, Cory Booker undergoes a marathon speech on the Senate Floor because he's a crybaby with Trump Derangement Syndrome, Greenland's Prime Minister says the United States will never acquire the territory despite what President Trump wants, and Sid offers an update on the Mayoral race here in New York City. Mike Lawler, Gregg Jarrett, Bo Dietl, Lara Trump, Jeanine Pirro and Madison Molloy join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler joins the program to discuss former Governor Andrew Cuomo's campaign for Mayor of New York City, reminding Sid's listeners why the former Governor was forced to resign from his Governor's seat in disgrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[00:00:00] Sen. John Cornyn [00:18:26] Juliann Edwards [00:36:50] Mark Halperin [01:13:37] Brad Meltzer [01:24:43] Rep. Mike Lawler [01:32:00] Billy Baldwin & Dr. Robert G. Marbut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices