Category: WENY – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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“No Kings” Protest in DC Aims to Push Back on Trump Agenda
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Within walking distance from the White House, people participated in the “No Kings” protest. Organizers of the protest said they want to show the Trump administration that America should not have a king-like president. Top Republican lawmakers call this protest a “hate America” rally.
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Following Meeting at White House, Unclear if Zelenskyy will get Long-Range Missiles
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Friday, hoping to secure more weapons to end the war in Ukraine. It’s unclear if President Trump will give them the long-range missiles Ukraine is requesting, which Ukraine could then strike deep inside Russia.
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Shutdown Fallout Continues as Nuclear Agency Prepares to Furlough Majority of Workers
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According to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R- Ala., 80% of workers at the National Nuclear Security Administration will likely be furloughed, leaving only a few hundred to manage America’s nuclear stockpile.
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Candidates Spar in NYC Mayoral Debate, Mamdani Holds Strong Lead but Lacks Support from Party Leaders
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In this off-year election cycle, one local race has captivated the nation’s attention. The candidates running to be mayor of New York City went head-to-head on the debate stage Thursday evening.
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Trump Faces Legal Pushback Over National Guard Deployment to Democratic-Led Cities
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President Donald Trump continues to threaten deployment of National Guard troops into several Democratic-led cities. The efforts continue to face legal pushback, including in Chicago — which has become the latest flashpoint in a growing political battle over executive authority.
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Pentagon Revises Rules for Press, Journalists Reject the Changes and Turn in their Badges
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dozens of journalists who cover the Pentagon gave up their press badges and walked out of the building on Wednesday. The group of journalists from a wide range of outlets, declined to accept the Pentagon’s new rules for the press.
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New Polls Show Americans’ Attitudes on Shutdown as Impasse Enters Third Week
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It’s day 15 of the government shutdown and Washington remains at a standstill. New polling is shining a light on how Americans feel about the impasse — and who they blame for it.
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What is TrumpRx and Can It Help Drive Down Drug Costs?
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The site will serve as a portal to help patients find cheaper options. Trump says it could help bring down prescription costs by hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars every month.
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White House OMB Warns of More Layoffs to come if Shut Down Continues
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate is once again voting on reopening the government. It’s now been 14 days since the shut down began and the White House said more layoffs will happen if the shut down continues.
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Government Shut Down Heads into a Third Week with No Resolution in Sight
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – We are now headed into the third week of the government shut down. Republicans see the upcoming pay day, or lack thereof, for federal workers as a pressure point on the Democrats.