Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau

  • Congress Approves Great Lakes Fishery Research Legislation

    Congress Approves Great Lakes Fishery Research Legislation

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Our local communities know how important the Great Lakes are to us. We rely on them for water, sports and it brings in business. We spoke with Michigan Senator Gary Peters (D- MI) about some legislation he said would help keep our lakes healthy and thriving. The Senator said keeping the lakes clean and vibrant has been a top priority.  

  • Trump Reclassifies Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III Drug, Draws Mixed Reaction from GOP 

    Trump Reclassifies Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III Drug, Draws Mixed Reaction from GOP 

    The change eases federal restrictions, but it does not legalize marijuana nationwide. Instead, it reclassifies the drug under a category that recognizes accepted medical use and allows for expanded research. 

  • Freshman Senator McCormick Shares Priorities in Congress for New Year

    Freshman Senator McCormick Shares Priorities in Congress for New Year

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress wrapped up for the winter holidays, we caught up with freshmen Senator Dave McCormick (R- PA) on his first year in office. He spoke with us about the legislation and policy change he helped craft; and what he wants to focus on next year.  

  • Senate Democrats Roll Out New Affordability Initiative Ahead of 2026  

    Senate Democrats Roll Out New Affordability Initiative Ahead of 2026  

    Senate Democrats are rolling out a new affordability push—aimed squarely at kitchen-table issues many voters say still hurt the most. From grocery aisles to gas pumps, Senate Democrats say Americans are still paying too much—and they’re putting a new plan on the table to bring prices down.

  • Trump Touts Achievements in National Address, Blames Democrats for Issues

    Trump Touts Achievements in National Address, Blames Democrats for Issues

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, President Trump gave a national address. In a nearly 18-minute speech, he insisted the US is poised for an economic boom, despite recent polls showing the public is still concerned about prices.  

  • House Passes GOP Health Care Plan Without Extension of Enhanced ACA Subsidies  

    House Passes GOP Health Care Plan Without Extension of Enhanced ACA Subsidies  

    Republicans say the bill lowers premiums by letting more employers band together to buy insurance, increases transparency from pharmacy benefit managers and funds cost-sharing programs for some ACA enrollees. However, the bill does not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits — set to expire in just two weeks.

  • Sec. Hegseth Will Not Publicly Release Highly Scrutinized Caribbean Boat Strike

    Sec. Hegseth Will Not Publicly Release Highly Scrutinized Caribbean Boat Strike

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not show Senators the unedited video of a highly scrutinized September strike on a boat in the Caribbean. On Tuesday, the Secretary along with the Secretary of State Marco Rubio met behind closed doors with congressional members on the administration’s operations in the Caribbean. 

  • Hegseth, Rubio to Brief Senators on Caribbean Boat Strikes

    Hegseth, Rubio to Brief Senators on Caribbean Boat Strikes

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretaries Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio will brief Senators on Tuesday about the strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. 

  • House GOP Unveils ‘Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act’ as ACA Subsidy Deadline Nears 

    House GOP Unveils ‘Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act’ as ACA Subsidy Deadline Nears 

    After two proposals failed in the Senate last week, House Republicans are now rolling out a new proposal to address the issue. However, the new proposal does not include any type of extension of the soon-to-expire enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies put in place during COVID by former President Joe Biden. 

  • White House Historical Association Creates Ornaments Honoring the Executive Mansion, Presidents

    White House Historical Association Creates Ornaments Honoring the Executive Mansion, Presidents

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – This Christmas, you could decorate your tree with a piece of the White House. Each year, the White House Historical Association creates a unique ornament to honor the White House history and our presidents.