Amie Parnes

Amie Parnes is the Senior White House Correspondent at The Hill and co-author of the New York Times best seller HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton.  

Zadroga Act Passes

Congressman Peter T. King, a Republican, is serving his twelfth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, being reelected in November 2014 with 68.5% of the vote - the highest margin of any Congressional candidate on Long Island.

Rep. King is a member of the Homeland Security Committee and Chairman of the Sub-Committee on [Counterterrorism and Intelligence]. He also serves on the Financial Services Committee and Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Congressman King, who previously served as Chairman of the Committee in 2005-2006 and again in 2011-2012, has been a leader in the ongoing effort to have Homeland Security funding based on threat analysis and is a strong supporter of the war against international terrorism, both at home and abroad. As Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, he stood up to the pressure from special interest groups and the media to hold a series of hearings on Islamic radicalization. Chairman King led the fight to continue funding to the Secure the Cities Program to protect the New York-Long Island region from nuclear dirty bomb attacks.

During his years in Congress, Rep. King has attained a reputation for being well-informed and independent. Following the ravages of Superstorm Sandy, Rep. King led the successful fight in Congress to obtain $60.4 billion in emergency funding for the victims of the storm. Even Newsday has admitted that Congressman King is a "stand-up guy who isn’t shy about tangling with the powerful, even those in his own party. King has become a national figure who delivers for the region and his district."

Rep. King is a strong supporter of law enforcement, our military and has fought hard to bring veterans’ benefits into the 21st century. Congressman King is also a strong supporter of funding to combat deadly illnesses such as breast cancer and prostate cancer. He has also received the AARP's Legislative Leadership Award for combating elder abuse and exploitation.

Prior to serving in Congress, Pete King was elected to three terms as the Comptroller of Nassau County. Before serving in county government, Rep. King had extensive experience as a practicing attorney and civic leader. He began his political career in November 1977 by winning election to the Hempstead Town Council. Rep. King is also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Knights of Pythias, AMVETS and the Fighting 69th Veterans Corps.

"Vinnie From Queens"

The Vinnie guys discussed the Jets and QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Tony was never a fan and thinks they need to find a new quarterback in the future. Lou likes him and thinks he is the future. Bernard’s just happy he shaved off his beard. 

Monica Crowley on GOP Debate

Monica Crowley joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in 1998 as a political and international affairs analyst. She rejoined FNC as a contributor in 2008 after leaving in 2004.

In addition to her work at FNC, Crowley is currently the host of the radio show "The Monica Crowley Show," which began in 2002 on WABC radio in New York. In March 2006, in a deal with Westwood One Radio network, the show went national.

Previously, Crowley served as a foreign policy assistant to former President Richard Nixon and went on to become a commentator on NPR's "Morning Edition." Later, she joined MSNBC and worked as a political analyst and co-host of "Connected: Coast to Coast."

Crowley has written for a number of publications including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Baltimore Sun and The New York Post. She also has two best-selling books, "Nixon off the Record: His Candid Commentary on People and Politics" (Random House, 1996) and "Nixon in the Winter" (Random House, 1998).

A graduate of Colgate University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Crowley went on to receive two Masters Degrees and a Ph. D. in International Affairs from Columbia University.

Father Jonathan Morris Talks Christmas Spirit

Father Jonathan Morris Biography

A native of Cleveland, Ohio (but a diehard Michigan Wolverine fan) Father Jonathan lives in New York City where he serves in campus ministry at Columbia University, as Program Director of SiriusXM’s “The Catholic Channel”, and as an analyst for the Fox News Channel.

His most recent book is The Way of Serenity: finding peace and happiness in The Serenity Prayer.

His other books include:

•The Promise: God's Purpose and Plan for When Life Hurts

•God Wants You Happy: from self-help to God’s Help

Father Jonathan Morris studied Business Administration at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. He entered the seminary at the age of 21, and later went on to complete separate degrees in Classical Humanities, Philosophy, and Theology. In 2004, he graduated magna cum laude with a Licentiate graduate degree in Moral Theology from Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University in Rome, Italy.

Father Jonathan was ordained a Catholic priest in Rome on December 24th, 2002. His foray into mass media was as a theological advisor and marketing consultant for Mel Gibson’s epic religious film The Passion of the Christ. 

From 2009 –2013, Father Morris served as parochial vicar of the historic St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, in the SOHO district of New York City.

He currently resides and ministers at Corpus Christi Church, near Columbia University campus.