Michael Goodwin

Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Michael Goodwin has been a fixture on the New York media scene for the last 30 years.  Since 2009, he has been a columnist at the New York Post and a commentator on Fox News. He started writing a column for the New York Daily News in May 2004 and first appeared as a guest on Lou Dobbs Tonight in 2006. Goodwin previously served as Executive Editor of the Daily News and prior to that, as its Editorial Page Editor. In 1999, he led the Editorial Board to its first Pulitzer Prize in 58 years for its successful campaign to rescue the legendary Apollo Theatre from mismanagement.

Prior to his career at the Daily News, Goodwin spent 10 years at the New York Times, moving up from reporter to City Hall Bureau Chief during the administration of former mayor Edward Koch. Goodwin also co-authored “I, Koch,” a biography of the former mayor, and hosted a cable television show about New York politics. 

Born in Lewistown, Pa., Goodwin came to New York in the early 1960s to attend Columbia College, from which he graduated. He has also taught at the Columbia University School of Journalism.

Fox News Channel's James Rosen

James Rosen joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in 1999. He currently serves as the chief Washington correspondent and hosts the online show "The Foxhole."

Throughout his tenure with FNC, Rosen's beats have included the White House and the State Department. He has also reported from Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, the U.S. Supreme Court and the campaign trail. His datelines include almost all 50 states in the U.S. and three-dozen foreign countries across five continents, including Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraq, Israel, Pakistan, the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia and Uganda.

Rosen has broken many exclusive stories, on subjects ranging from Iran and North Korea to government contracting and presidential campaigns. Most recently, he interviewed Secretary of State John Kerry in Doha, Qatar on the attacks in Benghazi, Libya and the United State's involvement in training Syrian opposition. He has interviewed two former presidents, four justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, and many other high-ranking officials and celebrities, including noted authors William F. Buckley, Jr. and Tom Wolfe.

Prior to joining FNC, Rosen worked as a researcher to CBS News anchor and managing editor Dan Rather; as an associate producer at WWOR-TV in New York; as a producer in the political unit at NY-1 News; as an anchor and reporter for WREX-TV in Rockford, Illinois; and as an anchor and reporter for News12/The Bronx.

Rosen's book, "The Strong Man: John Mitchell and the Secrets of Watergate," was published to wide critical acclaim. His articles and essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Atlantic Monthly, Harper's, Playboy, and National Review, among many other periodicals.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Rosen attended public schools on Staten Island. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from The Johns Hopkins University and his master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He has lectured on politics and the media at Georgetown University and the George Washington University.

Rosen lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and their two sons. 

"Vinnie from Queens"

"Vinnie from Queens" with Bernard McGuirk, Lou Rufino, Warner Wolf, Tony Powell and Mike "Gunz" Gunzleman - Vinnie from Queens gets all set for the sports weekend.  They discuss how good the Patriots have been without Tom Brady and where the Mets stand heading into the final week of the season.  Everyone gives their NFL lock of the week.

CNN's Chris Frates

Chris Frates is a correspondent with the CNN Investigations unit, reporting on in-depth stories for all CNN platforms and programs including covering the 2016 presidential campaign. Frates has reported on several high-profile and award-winning investigative stories from the rollout of Obamacare to the federal investigations into Gov. Chris Christie's administration. He uncovered that 20 percent of lawmakers responsible for writing U.S. tax laws have tax problems themselves and his recent report on a USDA California meat recall resulted in Congress authorizing an additional $1 million in federal funding. Frates joined the network in October 2013 and he is based in the network's Washington bureau.

Before coming to CNN, Frates served as a national correspondent at the National Journal, where he covered congressional leadership and the intersection of money, politics and policy. While at the National Journal, Frates founded and managed Influence Alley, a microsite that covered the ties between Congress and K Street. Prior to joining the National Journal, Frates served as a reporter at Politico, where he launched and authored Politico Influence and Politico Pulse, daily emails that brief readers on the lobbying industry and health care reform, respectively. He also covered health care reform during debate and passage of the 2010 health care reform law, regularly breaking news on that national story.

Prior to his time with Politico, Frates was a reporter for the Denver Post. During his time there he covered the Colorado Statehouse and was among the breaking news team recognized as a finalist for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize. His work has appeared in publications such as The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, The Baltimore Sun and The Tampa Tribune and his political analysis has been featured on the CBS Evening News, NBC,CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, and WTOP.  Frates received his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland.

Congressman Peter King

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.