Democrats push Trump to release NYS counterterror funds
Garbarino organized the hearing, described evolving security threats and said New York lawmakers pushed back against an earlier proposed grant reduction.
House Democrats called on the Trump administration to release $87 million in counterterrorism funds owed to New York. At a hearing, Rep. Bennie Thompson accused President Trump of politicizing the grants, while Rep. Andrew Garbarino discussed security threats and a previous proposal to cut New York’s share.
New York representative calling for bipartisan advocacy for the funds
ALSO MENTIONED Kathy Hochul, New York governor who demanded release of the funds and described their intended uses; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who joined Hochul in demanding release of the funds
New York representative calling for bipartisan advocacy for the funds
ALSO MENTIONED Kathy Hochul, New York governor who demanded release of the funds and described their intended uses; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who joined Hochul in demanding release of the funds
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