Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Top Military Officers Brief Congressional Members on Recent Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday morning, top military officials briefed a handful of members of congress regarding a September military strike on an alleged drug boat. Recent news reports claim there was a second follow-up strike on that boat that could be considered a war crime. Now, there are more questions than answers regarding these strikes.
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Possible FBI Inquiry is Result of ‘Unlawful Orders’ Video, Slotkin Says
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Fallout continues this week on Capitol Hill nearly two weeks after a handful of Democratic lawmakers released a video telling active service members and intelligence officials to “refuse unlawful orders.”
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Congress Seeks Answers on U.S. Boat Strikes After Survivors Were Targeted in September
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As the death toll from the Trump administration’s targeted attacks to combat drug trafficking nears triple digits, scrutiny and calls for oversight are increasing on Capitol Hill.
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White House Christmas Decorations Through the Years
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This year’s White House Christmas theme is “Home Is Where The Heart Is.” Decorations throughout the White House shares that theme, like the Green Room celebrates the playfulness and imagination that makes a house a home and the Blue Room honors the courage and sacrifice of Gold Star families. We take a look back at how celebrating the holidays has…
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Wave of Retirement Announcements, Early Resignation, and Infighting Loom Over Congress
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Members on both sides of the aisle are feeling frustrated — as made clear by dozens of retirement announcements, and even a “surprise resignation” by a close Trump ally.
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Trump Administration Reviewing Immigration Policies, Additional National Guard to DC Following Shooting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The administration is reviewing immigration policies, visas And sending more National Guard troops to dc following last week’s shooting against two National Guard members. One of the service members died. Officials said the other is in serious condition.
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Congressional Hearing on Trading Stock, Possible Revisions for Members or Outright Ban
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Should Members of Congress trade stocks? Right now, they are currently allowed to do that as long as they’re not trading based off insider information, but congress is once again floating the idea of banning stock trading for current members of congress amid concerns about protentional corruption.
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Holiday Wreaths, Trains and Dinosaurs? US Botanic Garden Unveils Unique Holiday Display
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the Thanksgiving and winter holidays here, some holiday exhibits in our nation’s capital are going back to prehistoric times to celebrate the season. On Thanksgiving Day, the US Botanic Garden will unveil their unique holiday display, including some of their traditional holiday items.
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Officials: Two National Guardsmen in DC Shot in “Targeted” Attack
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two National Guardsmen were shot near the White House Wednesday afternoon. Officials said the suspect is in custody. Officials said they believe the shooting was a targeted attack.
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Avian Flu, Diesel Costs Push Holiday Meal Prices Higher
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The U.S. turkey population is at its lowest level in nearly four decades — about 195 million birds — after multiple outbreaks of avian disease. Less supply means higher costs, potentially upwards of 40 percent, according to the USDA.