Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Judges Rule Trump Administration Must Continue Funding SNAP in Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, two federal judges ruled the Trump administration needs to keep funding for food stamps, even during a government shutdown. One ruling adds that the administration should use contingency funds to keep the program going.
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Trump Concludes Asia Trip, Calls for U.S. to Start Testing Nuclear Weapons on ‘Regular Basis’
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It was a rare face-to-face meeting in South Korea on Thursday — President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years. Both sides called the meeting constructive.
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Congressional Members Urge Administration to Continue SNAP Funding, States Stepping Up Without Federal Help
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In just two days, SNAP funding is set to lapse. Millions of Americans rely on this food benefit program. Members of congress are pointing the finger at each other for this food crisis. Now, some states are trying to step up in making sure SNAP continues without…
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Senate Democrats Excluded from Briefing on Boat Strikes in the Caribbean
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Democratic Senator from Virginia is accusing the Trump administration of briefing only Republican lawmakers about the US military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean.
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Food Banks Step in to Feed Federal Workers and Families in Capital Region
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From Washington to Pennsylvania, families are turning to food banks for help — that includes federal workers who are bracing for yet another missed paycheck.
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U.S. Kills 14 on Alleged Drug Boat in Pacific Amid Escalating Campaign Against Cartels
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The Trump administration is turning up the pressure on suspected drug smugglers at sea, launching a record number of strikes in a single day. On Monday, U.S. forces struck four alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14 people on board and leaving just one survivor.
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Funding for Federal Food Aid in Jeopardy as Shutdown Continues
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vice President JD Vance met with Senate Republicans Tuesday afternoon at the Capitol. Vance said it looks like they are working to pay service members for the upcoming pay period, but in regard to funds for food benefits, Vance said there are limitations for funding to help…
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Millions at Risk of Losing Food Assistance as Shutdown Barrels Toward Second Month
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as well as another assistance program for women, infants and children, are at risk of running out of federal dollars in days.
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Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada After Reagan Ad Spurs Outrage
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President Donald Trump says he’s pulling the plug on all trade negotiations after a TV ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan sparked outrage in Washington.
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Mixed Reactions towards Demolition of White House East Wing for New Ballroom
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A major construction and demolition project at the White House is getting mixed reactions. The President announced awhile back they are building a new ballroom, but in the process, they razed the entire East Wing of the White House. Some DC visitors shared their thoughts about the…