Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Questions Grow Over Taiwan Arms Sales After Trump-Xi Talks
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Taiwan may be separated from mainland China by nearly 100 miles of water, but it continues to find itself at the center of a growing geopolitical storm. During a recent summit in Beijing, Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned President Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to what he called…
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Judge Temporarily Halts DOJ’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge is temporarily blocking the President’s so-called “anti-weaponization fund”. It’s a nearly $1.8- billion fund which aims to provide monetary relief for people the administration deems were targeted by “weaponization and lawfare” under Democratic administrations.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Addresses Economy, Inflation and Iran During White House Briefing
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Bessent’s press briefing today comes as recent economic data shows Americans are feeling more pressure from rising costs. The conflict with Iran is playing a major role in that pressure.
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Gas Prices Impacted from US-Iran Negotiations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gas prices in the last week or so have started to trend down and it’s all due to a possible peace deal between the US and Iran.
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Paxton Defeats Cornyn in TX as Republicans Prepare for Headwinds in November Elections
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Republicans are heading toward November with new questions about party loyalty, electability and whether President Trump’s influence is helping — or hurting — the GOP’s chances in key races.
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Ukraine’s Postal Service Creates Stamps Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary of Independence
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In part of honoring America’s 250th anniversary, Ukraine’s postal service is releasing stamps that honor our independence. We’re told they’re the only country to do something like this that celebrates our independence.
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New U.S. Strikes on Iran Raise Questions About Fragile Ceasefire, Possible Diplomatic Breakthrough
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Just days after President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated,” the U.S. military launched what it calls “self-defense” strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command, the “defensive” strikes on Monday targeted Iranian missile sites and boats allegedly preparing to lay mines in…
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Texas Senate Primary Runoff Race Features Incumbent Cornyn Versus Trump-Endorsed Paxton
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Senate Republican runoff primary race in Texas is testing the President’s influence. Depending on who wins the Republican nomination, Democrats believe they could have a fighting chance to retake Texas.
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Congressional Veterans Clean Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Memorial Day, a handful of congressional members, who are also veterans, spent time cleaning the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall ahead of Memorial Day.
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DC Visitors have Mixed Feelings towards Trump’s Reflecting Pool Renovation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is set on renovating Washington, D.C. He’s already demoed the East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom and an arts commission recently approved a “triumphal arch” to be constructed near Arlington National Cemetery. Another iconic spot along the National Mall is…