Category: WENY – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Aviation Experts Warn of Worsening Delays During Shutdown
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From delays at major hubs to a potential impact on smaller airports, aviation experts say the effects of the shutdown are rippling through the entire aviation system.
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Senate still in Limbo Over Shut Down, House Canceled Votes Next Week
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s now been ten days since the government shut down and still, there’s no end in sight. Democrats won’t budge unless there’s an agreement on additional healthcare policies. Speaker Mike Johnson (R- LA) canceled votes next week in the House to apply more pressure on the Senate.
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Israel and Hamas Agree on Phase One of Peace Plan, Trump Says Remaining Hostages Could be Released in Days
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Wednesday evening, President Trump announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to move forward with his administration’s peace plan to end the war. Negotiators from both parties signed off on “Phase One” of the president’s 20-point peace proposal.
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Government Departments Blaming Democrats for Shut Down Raises Legal Concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – We are now on day nine of the government shutdown. It’s become a tense partisan messaging showdown with some federal departments and agencies are directly blaming the Democrats for the shutdown. Experts say it’s not unusual for partisan finger pointing, but using government department websites has some…
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Obamacare Subsidies Remain Key Issue in Funding Stalemate; No Signs of Deal After Another Failed Vote
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After another failed procedural vote in the Senate on Wednesday, the federal government remains shut down for an eighth day. Both parties continue to blame each other for the stalemate, which is tied to a heated fight over ACA subsidies
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Tropical Storm Jerry Could Develop into a Hurricane
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Experts are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Jerry over in the Atlantic. It developed earlier this week, but it’s likely to not make a direct hit on the eastern seaboard. However, the National Hurricane Center believes Jerry could develop into a hurricane by the weekend.
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Tense Senate Hearing with AG Bondi on Weaponization of DOJ
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Pam Bondi was in the hot seat in a Senate Judiciary hearing. She took tough questions from Democrats about the Justice Department’s work. Democrats grilled the AG over the Jeffrey Epstein files, questioned her on the weaponization of the DOJ and on the President sending…
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Speaker says “Nothing to Negotiate” as Shutdown Continues
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six days into the government shutdown and it looks we might be in a shutdown for a little longer. On Capitol Hill, Democrats and Republicans continue to play the blame game as the pause in funding impacts government programs.
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Shutdown Showdown Continues After Senate Fails to Reach Agreement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s day three of the government shutdown and there’s no end in sight, yet. Senate Republicans were unable to find enough support across the aisle to pass their short-term funding bill. Democrats maintain they want to include additional healthcare programs in the bill.
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How a Government Shutdown Impacts Service Members and Military Families
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The budget stalemate in Congress is rippling far beyond the Capitol dome. All military personnel will remain on normal duty status and must report for work. Nearly half of the Pentagon’s civilian employees could be furloughed- no work, and no pay.