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US faces new era of political violence as threats against lawmakers rise

Members of the House will now get up to $10,000 to upgrade their home security as experts warn such threats endanger the health of US democracy

The Guardian - US

House sergeant-at-arms to cover security at lawmakers' homes

The program will cover monitoring and maintenance costs of up to $150 per month for each lawmaker.

Axios

Don't Blame New York's Bail Reforms for Quick Release of Congressman's Attacker

One of the candidate’s own supporters is responsible for the defendant’s release. And it may have been the right decision.

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Alleged Zeldin attacker arrested by feds

NEW YORK — The man who allegedly tried to stab Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for governor, was arrested on a federal assault charge Saturday, the Justice Department said.

Tribune News Service

Suspect in Lee Zeldin attack didn't know who lawmaker was, investigators say

The man accused of attacking GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin at a campaign event had apparently been drinking and didn't know who the lawmaker was.

WEKU

Investigators: Attacker 'did not know who' Zeldin was

A man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators he’d been drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was

The Independent UK

Lee Zeldin attacker David Jakubonis arrested on federal assault charge

Resident of Fairport, New York, taken into custody on Saturday

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Sentencing set for 2 ex-officers who violated Floyd's civil rights

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Biden condemns attack on GOP candidate Lee Zeldin at campaign event

‘Violence has absolutely no place in our society or our politics,’ US president says

The Independent UK

Rep. Lee Zeldin back on campaign trail for NY governor after attack suspect released

ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin hit the campaign trail Friday, hours after an upstate man accused of attacking the Republican gubernatorial candidate was released without bail.

Tribune News Service

Military veteran who attacked GOP candidate Lee Zeldin charged with assault

The seemingly drunk man approached the candidate with a pair of plastic brass knuckles with two blades and a cat’s face on it.

The Independent UK

Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, assaulted at rally

U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was assaulted by a man who apparently tried to stab him at an upstate event

The Independent UK

Moment blade-wielding attacker tries to stab New York governor hopeful at rally

Republican candidate for New York Governor Lee Zeldin was campaigning at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Perinton when an assailant approached him on stage

Daily Mirror

Armed man who ‘tried to stab’ Republican candidate Lee Zeldin overpowered

Members of the audience managed to disarm the man after a brief tussle

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Republican N.Y. governor candidate Lee Zeldin was attacked at an event but not injured

Zeldin was giving a speech when a man climbed onstage and began wrestling with him. A video showed the man appearing to grab Zeldin's arm before the two fall to the ground as others intervene.

Tribune News Service

Rep. Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked at campaign event near Rochester

A man attempted to stab Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for governor of New York, as he delivered a campaign speech near Rochester on Thursday night, according to his campaign and video from the event.

The Independent UK

GOP candidate for NY governor Zeldin attacked, avoids injury

U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was attacked by a man who tried to stab him at an upstate event but was uninjured

Axios

Man "attempted to stab" GOP Rep. Zeldin at New York gubernatorial rally

He was speaking on stage when a man reportedly attacked him on stage, per multiple reports.

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NY Democrats call for investigation of Rep. Lee Zeldin as part of Jan. 6 hearings

NEW YORK — The New York State Democratic Party is demanding the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection extend its probe to include GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin, who’s running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in this year’s gubernatorial race.

Axios

House Republican Lee Zeldin removed as third-party candidate in N.Y. governor's race

After pushing conspiracy theories about election fraud, Zeldin's political opponents say his campaign submitting thousands of invalid signatures amounts to hypocrisy.

Tribune News Service

New Yorkers head to the polls to vote in first primary of 2022

Voters from Brooklyn to Buffalo and from Queens to Kingston came out to the polls in short supply Tuesday to decide who’ll run in this November’s general election — a contest that will ultimately determine who is New York State’s governor.

WEKU

There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

New York governor's race and two incumbent vs. incumbent contests are among some key primaries on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, who replaced Cuomo, faces Democrats

New Yorkers are casting votes in a governor’s race that for the first time in a decade does not include the name “Cuomo” at the top of the ticket

WEKU

In N.Y.'s primary, 2 Democrats and 4 Republicans are running to oust Gov. Hochul

Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking a full term after succeeding Andrew Cuomo who resigned last year. If elected in November, she would be the first woman chosen by voters as New York's governor.

The Independent UK

What to watch in primaries in Colorado, Illinois, elsewhere

Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion

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