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Stefanik Demands Probe into NYC Health's 'Oppression' Group

2/13/2026

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) calls for a federal probe into the New York City Department of Health, alleging staff misused taxpayer resources to form a 'Global Oppression' group.
The group accused Israel of genocide.
Stefanik notes civil rights violations and public-safety implications amid rising antisemitic crimes since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) criticizes politicizing health services.
The department has not commented on allegations or probe.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) calls for a federal probe into the New York City Department of Health, alleging staff misused taxpayer resources to form a 'Global Oppression' group.
The group accused Israel of genocide.
Stefanik notes civil rights violations and public-safety implications amid rising antisemitic crimes since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) criticizes politicizing health services.
The department has not commented on allegations or probe.