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Letitia James

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Letitia James is an American politician currently serving as the Attorney General of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, she made history as the first woman of color to hold this position. James has been a vocal advocate for social justice, consumer protection, and civil rights throughout her career. She has gained national attention for her investigations into various issues, including the Trump Organization and the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York.

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Jul 22, 2025

Now, the federal government is pulling that foundation out from under us overnight, jeopardizing cancer screenings, early childhood education, primary care, and so much more.

breitbart.com
Jul 22, 2025

These programs work because they are open, accessible, and grounded in compassion.

breitbart.com
Jul 22, 2025

For decades, states like New York have built health, education, and family support systems that serve anyone in need.

breitbart.com
Jul 21, 2025

These programs work because they are open, accessible, and grounded in compassion. Now, the federal government is pulling that foundation out from under us overnight, jeopardizing cancer screenings, early childhood education, primary care…

usatoday.com
Jul 14, 2025

The federal government cannot use our children’s classrooms to advance its assault on immigrant and working families.

newrepublic.com
Jul 1, 2025

By cutting funding for these lifesaving youth mental health programs, the Department of Education is abandoning our children when they need us most.

usatoday.com
Jul 1, 2025

HHS is the backbone of our nation's public health and social safety net — from cancer screenings and maternal health to early childhood education and domestic violence prevention.

cbsnews.com
Jun 30, 2025

His was a campaign powered by the people, and the people made their voices heard. New Yorkers are ready for a city we can all afford. Now it is time to bring our city together and win!

newsweek.com
Jun 25, 2025

From slashing money for law enforcement to cutting grants that provide resources for vulnerable students, this administration's reckless funding cuts have put communities throughout our country at risk. On top of causing dangerous chaos…

newsweek.com
Jun 24, 2025

When you vote today, please rank five candidates for mayor. But do not make Andrew Cuomo one of them.

nypost.com
Jun 17, 2025

For decades, the Sacklers put profits over people, and played a leading role in fueling the epidemic of opioid addictions and overdoses.

cbsnews.com
Jun 17, 2025

While no amount of money can fully heal the destruction they caused, these funds will save lives and help our communities fight back against the opioid crisis.

cbsnews.com
Jun 17, 2025

It wasn’t performative.

cnn.com
Jun 13, 2025

Free and fair elections are the foundation of this nation, and no president has the power to steal that right from the American people.

cbsnews.com
May 26, 2025

Realistic-looking toy guns can put communities in serious danger and that is why they are banned in New York.

nbcnews.com
May 26, 2025

The ban on realistic-looking toy guns is meant to keep New Yorkers safe and my office will not hesitate to hold any business that violates that law accountable.

nbcnews.com
May 26, 2025

Walmart failed to prevent its third-party sellers from selling realistic-looking toy guns to New York addresses, violating our laws and putting people at risk.

nbcnews.com
Mar 13, 2025

This administration may claim to be stopping waste and fraud, but it is clear that their only mission is to take away the necessary services, resources, and funding that students and their families need.

truthout.org
Mar 12, 2025

This administration may claim to be stopping waste and fraud, but it is clear that their only mission is to take away the necessary services, resources, and funding that students and their families need.

cbsnews.com
Mar 12, 2025

This outrageous effort to leave students behind and deprive them of a quality education is reckless and illegal.

cbsnews.com
Mar 9, 2025

What security clearance? Anyway, this is just another attempt to distract from the real work the Attorney General is doing to defend the rights of New Yorkers and all Americans.

cbsnews.com
Mar 6, 2025

Thousands of probationary federal workers who were illegally fired by Trump spent every day serving our country. They relied on their jobs to put food on the table and care for their families. Now, I'm suing to defend these workers and…

newsweek.com
Mar 5, 2025

The power of the purse belongs to Congress — not the president. I will continue to fight to uphold our laws and protect the vital funding and programs that New Yorkers need.

courthousenews.com
Mar 5, 2025

The Trump administration's illegal funding freeze jeopardized law enforcement funding, essential health care and childcare services, and other critical programs that millions of Americans rely on.

cbsnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

The de facto denial of services to hard-working Americans is at odds with the President's vows.

newsweek.com

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