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Former congress member Michael Grimm is now trying to distance himself from his controversial political ally, Steve Bannon. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Grimm denounces Bannon over anti-Trump book

January 5 | By Paula Katinas

The fallout over the blockbuster book about the Trump White House by...

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U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler’s new role as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee will put him in the national spotlight. Photo courtesy of Nadler’s office

Trump critic Nadler moves up on House Judiciary Committee

December 26 | By Paula Katinas

One of President Trump’s fiercest critics in Congress now occupies the...

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The life-like sex dolls that are made to resemble young children are a danger because they can encourage pedophilia, U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan says. Photo courtesy of Donovan’s office

Donovan wants ban on child sex dolls

December 18 | By Paula Katinas

The sexual harassment accusations leveled against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and a...

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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says getting a full time Catholic chaplain assigned to the Metropolitan Detention Center before the Christmas holiday arrives “is the right thing to do at the right time.” Eagle file photo by Bill Kotsatos

Schumer asks feds to hire priest for Brooklyn jail

December 15 | By Paula Katinas

The Metropolitan Detention Center does not have a full-time priest on...

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Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), returns to his office after speaking to the media on Capitol Hill on Nov. 27 after allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior had been leveled against him. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

Gillibrand calls on Franken to resign

December 6 | By Paula Katinas

In a sharply worded rebuke of a fellow lawmaker, U.S. Sen...

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U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-Detroit) speaks at a hearing of the House Judiciary subcommittee on Capitol Hill. The longtime lawmaker is facing increasing calls to step down in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against him. AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File

Brooklyn pol says Congress overdue for sexual harassment reckoning

November 29 | By Paula Katinas

With the news of the shocking firing of “Today” anchor Matt Lauer...

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U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan charged that if the GOP-led House bill becomes law, New Yorkers will be carrying an unfair financial burden for other states. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Donovan bucks GOP, votes no on tax plan

November 16 | By Paula Katinas

When the House of Representatives voted 227-205 on Thursday in favor...

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Maureen Fitzpatrick says Danny’s law could lead to “positive interventions and a safe environment” in schools. She is pictured with U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, the bill’s sponsor. Photos courtesy of Donovan’s office

Mom who lost teen to suicide lauds anti-bullying bill

November 2 | By Paula Katinas

The mother of a teenager who committed suicide last year after he...

National

Grey Cohen, left, and Rory Mir from the CyPurr Collective. Eagle photo by Liliana Bernal

VIDEO: Security in the digital era

October 30 | By Liliana Bernal

The idea of cybersecurity can seem overwhelming and even unnecessary, but as...

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