Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Israel and Hamas Agree on Phase One of Peace Plan, Trump Says Remaining Hostages Could be Released in Days
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Wednesday evening, President Trump announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to move forward with his administration’s peace plan to end the war. Negotiators from both parties signed off on “Phase One” of the president’s 20-point peace proposal.
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Government Departments Blaming Democrats for Shut Down Raises Legal Concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – We are now on day nine of the government shutdown. It’s become a tense partisan messaging showdown with some federal departments and agencies are directly blaming the Democrats for the shutdown. Experts say it’s not unusual for partisan finger pointing, but using government department websites has some…
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Obamacare Subsidies Remain Key Issue in Funding Stalemate; No Signs of Deal After Another Failed Vote
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After another failed procedural vote in the Senate on Wednesday, the federal government remains shut down for an eighth day. Both parties continue to blame each other for the stalemate, which is tied to a heated fight over ACA subsidies
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Tropical Storm Jerry Could Develop into a Hurricane
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Experts are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Jerry over in the Atlantic. It developed earlier this week, but it’s likely to not make a direct hit on the eastern seaboard. However, the National Hurricane Center believes Jerry could develop into a hurricane by the weekend.
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Two Years After Hamas Attacks, Hope Emerges for Peace in Gaza, Middle East
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Two years after one of the darkest days in Israel’s history, the scars of Oct. 7, 2023, still run deep. The Hamas attacks that day reshaped the region. The impacts continue to be felt across the world.
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Tense Senate Hearing with AG Bondi on Weaponization of DOJ
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Pam Bondi was in the hot seat in a Senate Judiciary hearing. She took tough questions from Democrats about the Justice Department’s work. Democrats grilled the AG over the Jeffrey Epstein files, questioned her on the weaponization of the DOJ and on the President sending…
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Speaker says “Nothing to Negotiate” as Shutdown Continues
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six days into the government shutdown and it looks we might be in a shutdown for a little longer. On Capitol Hill, Democrats and Republicans continue to play the blame game as the pause in funding impacts government programs.
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Shutdown Showdown Continues After Senate Fails to Reach Agreement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s day three of the government shutdown and there’s no end in sight, yet. Senate Republicans were unable to find enough support across the aisle to pass their short-term funding bill. Democrats maintain they want to include additional healthcare programs in the bill.
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How a Government Shutdown Impacts Service Members and Military Families
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The budget stalemate in Congress is rippling far beyond the Capitol dome. All military personnel will remain on normal duty status and must report for work. Nearly half of the Pentagon’s civilian employees could be furloughed- no work, and no pay.
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Government Shutdown Stalemate Continues as Parties Clash Over Healthcare Funding
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Democrats want to expand access and reverse past cuts, but Republicans argue their funding proposal would open the door to healthcare coverage for unlawful immigrants. Each side is accusing the other of lying about where federal health care dollars are spent.