Stefanik's loyalty to Trump is paying off with a big promotion
And small pot farmers are suing the state. Find out why.
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In today’s CapCon:
Rep. Elise Stefanik has been a loyal ally of President-elect Donald J. Trump. She’s now his pick for ambassador to the United Nations, which she’s been critical of.
Small cannabis farmers argue in a lawsuit that the state has caused them irreparable harm through its recreational rollout.
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⬆️ Stefanik hitched her star to Trump. He delivered the world stage.
If you haven’t already heard, Rep. Elise Stefanik has been chosen by President-elect Donald J. Trump as the next ambassador to the United Nations.
That’s the same entity Stefanik said less than two months ago should no longer receive financial support from the U.S. if the intergovernmental organization doesn’t unify to unconditionally support Israel.
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