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Biden district Republicans see ‘minimal’ to no engagement from White House

Biden district Republicans see ‘minimal’ to no engagement from White House

May 2, 2023

When the slim House Republican majority came into power this year, White House officials said they saw opportunities to work with Biden district Republicans – GOP lawmakers whose districts President Joe Biden carried in 2020.

Congressman Lawler Visits Taiwan, Stresses Importance of Defending Against Chinese Agression

Congressman Lawler Visits Taiwan, Stresses Importance of Defending Against Chinese Agression

April 28, 2023

Westchester Congressman Mike Lawler recently wrote about his trip to Taiwan.

Members of the House Problem Solvers Caucus on the plan for raising the debt ceiling

Members of the House Problem Solvers Caucus on the plan for raising the debt ceiling

April 22, 2023

NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer and Republican Congressman Mike Lawler about a plan from the House Problem Solvers Caucus to address raising the debt ceiling.

Congressman Lawler calls China bad actor after Moscow meeting

Congressman Lawler calls China bad actor after Moscow meeting

March 20, 2023

Following a meeting in Moscow on Monday described by China as a peacemaking effort between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17) issued a statement about his concerns surrounding the visit.

Lawler’s roundtable on Hochul housing plan, in 6 quotes

Lawler’s roundtable on Hochul housing plan, in 6 quotes

March 8, 2023

After more than an hour behind closed doors on Tuesday, Republican Congressman Mike Lawler and a bipartisan group of elected officials from the Lower Hudson Valley spilled out onto the front lawn of North Castle Town Hall and did two things together.

Plan to increase housing in suburbs meets pushback by Hudson Valley leaders

Plan to increase housing in suburbs meets pushback by Hudson Valley leaders

March 7, 2023

A plan to increase housing in the suburbs is being met with pushback from some Hudson Valley leaders.

Biden’s Ukraine Visit Important to Stop Putin – Mike Lawler

Biden’s Ukraine Visit Important to Stop Putin – Mike Lawler

February 28, 2023

According to US Representative Michael Lawler (R-N.Y.), President Joe Biden’s secret trip to Ukraine on February 20 sent a clear message to Russia and China.

Putin remarks were ‘delusional rantings of a madman’: Rep. Mike Lawler

Putin remarks were ‘delusional rantings of a madman’: Rep. Mike Lawler

February 21, 2023

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., responds to President Biden and Vladimir Putin’s speeches ahead of the one-year milestone of the war in Ukraine and discusses Mayor Eric Adams’ attack on Gov. Ron DeSantis over pro-police tour.

Lawler, Local Officials Ramp Up Opposition to Hochul’s Housing Plan

Lawler, Local Officials Ramp Up Opposition to Hochul’s Housing Plan

February 13, 2023

Congressman Mike Lawler (R-Pearl River) blasted Gov. Kathy Hochul for preparing to press forward with her proposed housing plan that he and other officials have charged would irreparably damage many of the region’s communities.

Don’t sleep on Rep. Mike Lawler

Don’t sleep on Rep. Mike Lawler

February 9, 2023

Being a Republican in deep-blue New York, Mike Lawler is used to being a perennial underdog.