Mike Lawler is in the news as a GOP rep fighting for NY’s future amid political chaos. He’s been in office since 2023, after serving in NY State Assembly.
On February 5, 2026, President Trump's Truth Social account posted a video falsely alleging 2020 election fraud, ending with a brief clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The post drew bipartisan condemnation, including from Republican senators. The White House initially defended the post as a meme, then deleted it, blaming a staffer. Trump denied seeing the full video and refused to apologize.
Over 53 million taxpayers have claimed new deductions introduced by President Trump’s tax law, resulting in an average refund increase of 11.1%. Many workers report receiving thousands of dollars more, but confusion and delays have caused some to miss filing deadlines and increased scam risks. The IRS is also facing staffing challenges.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Florida parents challenging a school district's support for a transgender student. The case involves issues of parental rights, privacy, and school policies on gender identity. The court's decision continues the legal debate over transgender rights in schools.