Tag: Federal

Schumer announces federal funds for security at places of worship

NEW YORK — A $400 million increase in federal funding is available for security in places of worship, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Sunday. The boost in money comes as concerns rise over threats against Jewish and Muslim communities, fueled in part by the Israel-Hamas war. Places like synagogues and mosques could apply to […]

Rep. Henry Cuellar, Texas Democrat, declares his innocence ahead of expected federal indictment

Rep. Henry Cuellar is professing his innocence ahead of an expected federal indictment. Federal officials raided the Texas Democrat’s residence in 2022 as part of an investigation involving Azerbaijan. Mr. Cuellar, who was previously co-chair of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, said in a statement Friday that he was “innocent of these allegations.” “Before I took […]