Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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“Meaningful Progress” Made in Ukraine Peace Deal Framework
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ukraine’s President said his country is at a critical moment as they work with the US to revise a peace deal. Both the White House and Ukraine released a joint statement overnight saying there’s been “meaningful progress” towards aligning positions on a peace deal.
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White House Christmas Tree Arrives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the White House. The official White House Christmas tree arrived Monday afternoon.
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Democratic Video on Refusing “Illegal Orders” Sparks GOP Backlash, Trump Threats and Security Concerns
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A one-minute, 30-second video about “illegal military orders” has set off backlash from Republicans, explosive posts from President Donald Trump and new safety concerns for Democratic members of Congress.
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Hurricane Melissa Breaks Record with Strongest Wind Gust Recorded, Recovery Efforts Continue
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – New data shows Hurricane Melissa, the Category Five storm that devastated Jamaica in October, had record-breaking wind gusts at 252 miles per hour. It’s the strongest hurricane wind ever recorded. The storm left its mark in the Caribbean, especially on the island of Jamaica where crews are still working on recovery efforts.
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Trump says ‘Seditious’ Democrats Urging Troops to Refuse Illegal Orders Should Face Arrest, Death Penalty
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is calling for some Democratic members in Congress to be arrested and receive the death penalty after a video those Democrats released. Those members told servicemembers and intelligence officials they are allowed to refuse illegal orders.
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House Votes to Repeal Controversial Provision Allowing Senators to Sue Government, Bill Faces Uphill Battle in Senate
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In recent days, the controversial provision — which allows senators to sue the government — sparked a major clash among Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress.
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Enhanced ACA Subsidies Set to Expire as Democrats, Republicans Clash Over Next Steps
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In just over one month, enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire. Extending the subsidies was a key demand by Democrats during the longest government shutdown in history. Without the extension, health care costs are expected to skyrocket, and many Americans are already noticing higher premiums.
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House Rejects Censure Vote on USVI Congresswoman for Texting with Epstein During Congressional Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Jeffrey Epstein saga has consumed our nation’s capital city. Following the swift passage from congress to release all of the Epstein files, the House narrowly failed a measure to censure USVI Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D- USVI) for her texts with Epstein during a hearing back in 2019.
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Langworthy, NYS Republicans Call for Passage of Energy Choice Act on Capitol Hill
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Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) believes the government should not mandate how Americans heat their home. His legislation, the Energy Choice Act, aims to make that the law of the land.
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House Republicans Push to Remove USVI Delegate from Intel Committee Over Texting Epstein During Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Virgin Islands’ Delegate, Stacey Plaskett (D- USVI), could be removed from her spot on the coveted House Intelligence Committee after new reports revealed she texted with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.