THE NEW YORK TIMES: Columbia President Is Next to Be Grilled About Antisemitism by Congress

April 16, 2024 By Sharon Otterman   Four months after an explosive congressional hearing on antisemitism precipitated the resignations of two Ivy League presidents, another university president is about to step to the hot seat. On Wednesday, Columbia’s president, Nemat Shafik, will testify about antisemitism before the same House committee that grilled the presidents of the University of Pennsylvania, […]

DEFENSE ONE: New bill would greatly expand Defense Department quantum efforts

April 10, 2024 By Patrick Tucker   Republican lawmakers introduced a new bill Wednesday to accelerate the Defense Department’s use of quantum information science, from sensing and navigation to more ambitious goals of quantum computing for advanced artificial intelligence applications. As drawn up by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., the Defense […]

FLACK BROADCASTING: Stefanik criticizes Biden Administration over new WIC rule changes

April 9, 2024 By News Team   WASHINGTON, D.C. – New rule changes for WIC, a federal program that helps with groceries for low income mothers and their children, were announced on Tuesday, which include a boost in monthly cash vouchers for fruits and vegetables. But one federal lawmaker who represents the North Country is criticizing […]

FINGER LAKES DAILY NEWS: Rep. Stefanik Receives “Jack Kemp Leadership Award”

April 5, 2024 By Lucas Day   House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik received the ‘Jack Kemp Leadership Award’ presented by the New York Republican State Committee at its annual gala in New York City on Thursday night. The ‘Jack Kemp Leadership Award’ is the highest award given by the New York Republican Party. Chairwoman […]

THE HILL: Stefanik raises $7.1M in Q1 fundraising

April 4, 2024 By Caroline Vakil   House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s (N.Y.) campaign announced Thursday that she raked in $7.1 million in the first quarter of fundraising this year. That number includes money she raised for herself, the House Battleground fund and for national committees and candidates. Her campaign received contributions from 70,000 donors in […]