Category Archives: Politics

Contrary to what some Republicans are arguing, it is not only acceptable to ask a Supreme Court nominee questions and expect specific answers; it is necessary. Nothing precludes a judicial nominee from answering basic and specific questions about judicial philosophy ...

Washington D.C. – Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a top member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, voted against H.J. Res. 43, a resolution under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove of an Obama administration rule that ensured patients can ...

SPECIAL INTEREST COURT: Under Chief Justice Roberts, the Supreme Court has been swinging dramatically in favor of the rights of big money special interests over those of individual Americans. In Citizens United, the Court unleashed unlimited corporate spending in elections, ...

Hi friends, Reaching out to update you on the #SwampCabinet Nomination process and what to look for in the days ahead. The Senate will come into session today at 12pm to continue debate Betsy DeVos’ nomination for Secretary of Education. ...

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a top member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement regarding today’s hearing on the Affordable Care Act (ACA): “We all know the phrase, ‘be careful what you wish ...

WASHINGTON—Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement on reports of the President’s recent calls with world leaders: “Reports over the last day of the President’s calls with certain foreign ...

Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Record Raises Serious Concerns Can He Be Independent From Trump? Judge Gorsuch lacks a record of demonstrating independence and has made his right-wing political views known, expressing disdain for “the Left.” o   He has criticized “liberals” for ...

For Immediate Release Contact: Bryant Daniels (718-796-9700) Rep. Engel Statement on The President’s Nomination of Neil Gorsuch For The Supreme Court Washington D.C.—Congressman Eliot L. Engel issued the following statement on the President’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court ...