Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Three US Service Members Killed, US Central Command Update
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Central Command released an update following the US-Israeli strike on Iran. They said as of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three US service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.
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US Central Command: Minimal Damage to US Installations in Strikes Against Iran, 3 Service Members Killed
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader has been killed. This follows an intensive strike between US and Israeli forces early Saturday morning. Experts said the killing could have a huge political shift in Iran and the Middle East.
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Iranian-Americans Celebrate Death of Supreme Leader, Discuss Steps Toward Regime Change
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The United States and Israel have launched a major military offensive against Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions. President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday afternoon that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed in the targeted strikes by the U.S. and Israel.
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Bill Clinton Sits for Closed-Door Deposition in House Panel’s Epstein Investigation
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Former President Bill Clinton fielded questions Friday in front of the House Oversight Committee during an hours-long closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York. The highly anticipated deposition is part of the House Oversight Committee’s ongoing investigation into the late, convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
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White House Sends Democrats Counteroffer for DHS Funding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional members left DC this weekend without finalizing a deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
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Judge Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction to Move Forward
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A US district judge rejects a request to block the President’s $400,000 ballroom project.
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Hillary Clinton Faces Closed-Door Deposition in Oversight Committee’s Epstein Probe
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Former Secretary of State and former First Lady, Hillary Clinton, faced questions behind closed doors in Chappaqua, New York on Thursday. The deposition in the Clintons’ hometown is part of the Republican-led House Oversight Committee’s probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Exclusive Joint Interview with PA Senators Fetterman, McCormick on Rising Tensions with Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US and Iran wrapped up a meeting in Geneva trying to reach a deal on Iran’s nuclear program. The President said they’re trying to work out a deal through diplomacy but has threatened to strike Iran if they continue their nuclear ambitions. We interviewed both of Pennsylvania’s Senators about Iran. They’re hopeful diplomacy will prevail but are adamant that Iran should not build up their nuclear capabilities.
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Republicans, Democrats Split on Trump’s State of the Union Address
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In just under two hours, President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union address Tuesday night. While some congressional members praised his speech, others called it out of touch with the financial reality many Americans are facing.
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Congressional Members Weigh in on Four Years of Russia’s War on Ukraine
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday marks four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. The invasion has tested Ukrainians and their partners, pushing back on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s quest to conquer Ukraine.