Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Celebrates Presidents’ Day, Displays Rare Items
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MOUNT VERNON, VA – This President’s Day, thousands of people visited the home of America’s first President, George Washington. Visitors could get a chance to meet with actors impersonating Washington and other key figures from the 18th century as well as viewing other performances. As part of America’s 250th celebrations, visitors get a chance to view never-before-displayed items of Washington’s.
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Partial Shutdown Looms as DHS Funding Approaches Deadline
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While the rest of the federal government is funded through September, DHS funding remains in limbo. Funding for the department is set to expire Friday night. If it does, it will be the third shutdown of President Trump’s second term.
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Global Leaders, Diplomats Discuss Shared Challenges at Munich Security Conference
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – World leaders, diplomats and some US congressional members made their way to Germany for the Munich Security Conference. Leaders will focus on the most pressing issues facing the world. From the war in Ukraine, to the future of NATO, and even the changes in US foreign policy.
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Republican-Controlled House Rebels Against Trump’s Canada Tariffs in Bipartisan Vote
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Wednesday evening, the Republican-controlled House took a rare step, voting to rein in a key part of President Trump’s trade agenda — zeroing in on tariffs he slapped on Canadian imports over the past year.
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House Passed Trump-backed Elections Bill, Heads to Senate
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican-controlled House passed a sweeping elections bill on Wednesday. The SAVE America Act tightens voter registration standards but Democrats are calling it “Jim Crow 2.0″. Just one Democrat voted with House Republicans to advance the measure.
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Heated DOJ Oversight Hearing Focuses on Epstein Files, Redactions
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It was a heated oversight hearing for the Justice Department and Attorney General Pam Bondi on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers pressed Bondi over delays in releasing the Epstein files and redactions within them.
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Inspired by ‘Walk for Peace’, People Welcome Texas Monks’ Journey to D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Walking 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C., these Buddhist monks have captivated the nation. Their mission is simple: to advocate for peace. It’s a message that’s resonated across the country, especially here in D.C., where it’s the center of political discord.
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Senate Hearing Examines Impact of FCC Broadcast Ownership Rule on Local Journalism, Market Competition
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate Commerce hearing, Senators looked at the changes to the American media landscape, focusing on a rule on broadcast ownership. The hearing comes at a time where a major broadcast group is looking to solidify a deal that could allow their broadcast company to reach 80 percent of TV households. Broadcasters shared the pros and cons of how changing that FCC rule…
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Democrats Blast White House Counterproposal for DHS Funding, ICE Reforms as Deadline Approaches
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Democrats are slamming a counterproposal they received from the White House last night, as negotiations over Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms and DHS funding approach a critical deadline.
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Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth in House Deposition, New Prince Andrew Allegation Over Epstein Emerges
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Convicted Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, appeared virtually from prison today for a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee. It’s the latest deposition in the bipartisan investigation into Epstein and the federal government’s handling of his case.