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WASHINGTON — Three of Long Island’s four U.S. House members say they won't be starting partisan fights by endorsing each other's election challengers, abiding by the non-aggression rule of a bipartisan group they’ve joined in Washington. Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi and GOP Reps. Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino each confirmed this week that they won't be endorsing against each… Read more »

Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in the House on Tuesday released an open letter condemning political violence.The letter, first shared with The Hill, comes in wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month, and after a House resolution honoring his life and legacy last week divided Democrats.While Monday’s letter briefly… Read more »

A key bipartisan group of House moderates is proposing a comprehensive overhaul of permitting rules to speed the construction of new energy infrastructure to head off electricity price hikes and meet the rising power demand from AI data centers.The House Problem Solvers Caucus is releasing a framework Thursday — shared first with POLITICO — that aims to bridge divides in… Read more »

A bipartisan House caucus released a sweeping permitting package Thursday, recycling some well-worn ideas to ease the federal process for massive infrastructure projects like pipelines and transmission lines.Led by the caucus’ energy working group heads, Reps. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), the framework outlines a plan to set deadlines, reduce litigation and… Read more »

The Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of moderate Republicans and Democrats, is taking a swing at an energy deal that has eluded Congress in recent years.The caucus on Thursday morning released a framework for a deal that’s meant to speed up energy projects. A spokesperson confirmed that so far, no actual legislation has been drafted.Speeding up the approval process for energy… Read more »

The following is the transcript of an interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" on July 17, 2025.BRET BAIER: We’re back on Capitol Hill for the Common Ground segment tonight and a bipartisan effort to address, among other things, immigration. Joining us tonight:… Read more »

Last week, the House of Representatives passed what the President has called “the big, beautiful bill.” I have multiple problems with the bill itself, the process it went through, and we still do not know if it will pass through the Senate, which will take up debate next week.This party-line vote, midnight maneuvering, and the uncertain passage through the Senate are… Read more »

The House GOP has found success in the 119th Congress by keeping it all in the family.The 220 Republicans have a narrow three-seat majority, but they have overcome policy hurdles by relying on one another — rather than Democrats — to pass legislation, a major shift from the previous Congress.This week will test whether they can agree to send President Donald Trump’s One… Read more »

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While much of Capitol Hill remains mired in a partisan reconciliation battle, Center Forward hosted a panel discussion with Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Representative Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to highlight opportunities for bipartisan governance that delivers common-sense solutions for the American people. The event underscored the importance… Read more »