Category: WENY – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Lawmakers Reflect on 5-Year Anniversary of Jan. 6 Attack on U.S. Capitol
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Today marks five years since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol — a day that stunned the nation and reshaped American politics. Lawmakers, law enforcement and historians say the impact of the attack on the heart of American democracy is still being felt.
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Election Integrity Watchdog Shares Concerns on Continued Election Fraud Claims
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading up to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, President Donald Trump claimed the election was stolen. He still continues to make that claim. Various claims of alleged widespread election fraud in 2020 were investigated, litigated and judges found they were without merit. We spoke with an election watchdog about our election integrity.
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“We just want to get home”: Travelers Remain Stuck in Caribbean Following U.S. Operation in Venezuela
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The dramatic U.S. military operation is rippling into American vacations and impacting their ability to get back home. The targeted strikes on Venezuela and the capture of Maduro were part of an extensive, covert operation that ultimately closed much of the Caribbean airspace on Saturday — leaving thousands stuck in paradise.
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Lack of Congressional Approval for Maduro Removal Raises Questions, Concerns in Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the surprise nighttime operation capturing Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, we’re seeing mixed reaction from congressional members. A defense expert shares why Congress’ questions about the legal justification for this operation are valid.
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Michigan Senator Peters Advocates for Bipartisanship in Congress, Shares Priorities for 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – 2026 will be Michigan Senator Gary Peters’ (D- MI) final year in Congress. We spoke with the Senator about his legislative priorities for his final year.
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National Average Christmas Day Gas Prices Lowest Since Pandemic
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This Christmas the present is at the pumps. Santa delivered a holiday gift: low gas prices. GasBuddy, which helps drivers find the cheapest gas prices in the area using crowd-sourced data, said the national average of gas is the lowest Christmas day price since the pandemic.
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PA Congressman Kelly Reflects on Policy Changes in 2025, Pushing Steel Legislation in 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Longtime Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Kelly (R- PA) said he’s eager for the new year to begin because a lot of their new policies passed in Congress will kick in. We sat down with the NW Pennsylvania Representative about the work Congress did in 2025 and his policy plans for 2026.
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State Department Highlights Work on Conflicts, Peace Deals and Visa Vetting in End of Year Address to Press
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This past year, the Trump administration has tried a more unilateral approach on foreign affairs. From cutting agencies and staff, to making peace deals, the State Department said it’s been a busy year.
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Congress Approves Great Lakes Fishery Research Legislation
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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.
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Trump Reclassifies Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III Drug, Draws Mixed Reaction from GOP
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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.