Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A New York Republican has said he will be requesting a federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) investigation into apparent attempts to delay the special election to replace Representative Elise Stefanik. Representative Mike Lawler said he will ask the Department of Justice to look at claims that New York Democrats want to keep Stefanik's seat open for possibly months when she leaves office to become the next U.N. ambassador, as expected. Newsweek has contacted Lawler, the DOJ, New York Governor...