Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Republicans, Democrats Urge House Leadership to Move Forward with DHS Funding Measure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This weekend’s shooting has put additional pressure on House leadership to move forward with the Senate approved Department of Homeland Security funding bill. On Monday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R- LA) has called the measure “problematic” and will have to change to pass the House.
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Security concerns raised after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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Once inside, hundreds — including cabinet officials and high-profile celebrities — were gathering at pre-dinner receptions and social gatherings — all without any type of security screening or metal detectors.
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Claims that WHCA Shooting was “Staged” Circulate Online
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following this weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, a wave of misinformation, conspiracy theories and false claims about the incident flooded online. Most of these ideas suggested that the shooting was staged.
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D.C. Correspondents Share Experience Attending White House Correspondents’ Dinner During Shooting Incident
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The President, Vice President and other top officials are unharmed following Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The suspected gunman has been detained. Officials said a federal agent who was shot is recovering. Following the incident, the President said the suspected gunman had written what he describes as a manifesto without offering details. Our Washington, D.C. correspondents were in attendance at the dinner and share what they experienced.
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Former Iranian Political Prisoners Share Stories of Survival and Resilience at D.C. Vigil
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Decades after surviving some of the darkest chapters in Iran’s history, former political prisoners are speaking out—sharing stories of torture, loss and resilience as the war with Iran continues.
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Installation in D.C. Highlights the 20,000 Abducted Ukrainian Children by Russia
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the US is focused on the war with Iran, Ukrainian advocates and members of congress are highlighting an ongoing humanitarian crisis: the thousands of kidnapped Ukrainian children.
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Virginia redistricting vote gives Democrats slight edge, Florida could be next for GOP
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Analysts say the win for Democrats likely gives them the edge in the redistricting arms race that first began in Texas last year. Now, Republicans are scrambling to respond.
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Senate Advances Funding Measure for ICE, Border Patrol
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the early hours Thursday morning, the Senate moved forward with a plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. DHS has been shut down since mid- February after Democrats have called for more reforms for ICE and Border Patrol.
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Iranian-Americans Worried About What Comes Next for Family Members, Civilians in Iran
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The conflict appears far from over, with Iran showing escalatory behavior in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday — even after recent threats from Trump, who said U.S. forces would target civilian and energy infrastructure.
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“Freedom Trucks” Travel Around US to Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Anniversary
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, interactive mobile museums are on the road sharing America’s history. It’s all part of the Freedom 250 celebrations.