Category: WENY – Washington, D.C. Bureau

  • ABC Sues FCC Over Review of its Broadcast Licenses

    ABC Sues FCC Over Review of its Broadcast Licenses

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – ABC and its parent company, Disney, have sued the FCC on First Amendment grounds. This is the latest escalation in a battle between the agency and the company following the agency’s announcement they’ll do an early review of their broadcast licenses. According to the suit, the company claims the agency’s investigation into the company is a “retaliatory campaign” which has been critical of President Donald Trump.  

  • AI and Data Centers Take Center Stage in 2026 Midterm Elections

    AI and Data Centers Take Center Stage in 2026 Midterm Elections

    Artificial intelligence is reshaping more than just technology — it’s now becoming a major issue on the campaign trail.

  • Trump Announced US to Reduce Joint Military Exercises with South Korea, Boasts Relationship with North Korean Leader

    Trump Announced US to Reduce Joint Military Exercises with South Korea, Boasts Relationship with North Korean Leader

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced he wants to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea because he said it sends a hostile signal to North Korea. Foreign relations experts worry this further strains our decades long relationship with South Korea. We’re told this exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield, is seen as an important exercise as North Korea has expanded their nuclear arsenal over the year.  

  • Expert Warns U.S. Losing Critical Ground to China in Regenerative Medicine Race 

    Expert Warns U.S. Losing Critical Ground to China in Regenerative Medicine Race 

    China is pouring resources into biotechnology and regenerative medicine, racing to develop the next generation of medical treatments. The next major arms race with China may not only be about weapons and artificial intelligence.

  • Research Shows People Increasingly Opting to Vote Early than on Election Day

    Research Shows People Increasingly Opting to Vote Early than on Election Day

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the November midterm elections approach, new research shows options to vote early in-person and by mail have grown in popularities over the years.  

  • Trump’s Secret Plane Switch Signals Ongoing Security Threats, Challenges

    Trump’s Secret Plane Switch Signals Ongoing Security Threats, Challenges

    Reports say officials received a credible threat involving a shoulder-fired missile with sights set on Air Force One after last month’s NATO summit in Turkey. The Secret Service and military came up with a ruse, which some analysts say is actually quite common. 

  • Younger, Anti-Establishment Democrats Looking to Reshape the Party in Congress

    Younger, Anti-Establishment Democrats Looking to Reshape the Party in Congress

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Political scientists are seeing a trend of anti-establishment Democratic candidates oust their opponents in the primaries. If these new candidates are to win their seat in the November election, it could change the makeup of the Democratic caucus in Congress. 

  • Gas Prices Tick Up as Iran Conflict Keeps Pressure on Global Oil Markets 

    Gas Prices Tick Up as Iran Conflict Keeps Pressure on Global Oil Markets 

    There’s persisting pressure at the pump for millions of Americans. The national average for regular gas jumped three cents Wednesday — now at $4.04 a gallon, according to AAA. Oil prices remain volatile as hopes for swift end to the Iran war fade.

  • Historical Grievances, Social Strains Tests Polish-Ukrainian Relationship

    Historical Grievances, Social Strains Tests Polish-Ukrainian Relationship

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland has been one of Ukraine’s biggest supporters. Foreign relations experts and Ukraine advocacy groups share that over time social, historical and political tensions have tested Poland’s and Ukraine’s relationship. 

  • Six States Hold Primaries as Key 2026 Races Take Shape

    Six States Hold Primaries as Key 2026 Races Take Shape

    From a battle for the soul of the Democratic Party in the Midwest, to a crowded Republican Senate fight in South Carolina- six states, with high-stakes primary fights that will shape the November matchups.