Category: WENY – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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U.S. Launches “Very Heavy Attack” on Iranian Targets, Trump Calls for Civilians to “Fight” Against Regime
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President Trump said Tuesday, and again Wednesday, that Iran is losing control of the Strait of Hormuz and that their economy is totally collapsing. Still, the conflict continues, with new strikes and new worries for Republicans who face an uphill battle in November’s midterms.
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Concerns over Due Process and Legality Loom over Continued Strikes on Alleged Drug Smuggling Boats
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday marks the anniversary of the US military campaign launching strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. The strikes have killed more than two-hundred people. Many have raised concerns over the legality of the strikes.
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House Vote Clears Path to Keep Government Open Through Midterms
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The House voted Tuesday to extend federal funding through Dec. 11, giving lawmakers more time to reach a deal on a long-term spending plan. The Senate had already approved the measure before leaving Washington for the August recess.
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MA Senate Democratic Primary puts Age as a Main Focus in that Race
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, voters in Massachusetts will decide who will be on the ticket for the November election. In a highly-watched Democratic Senate primary election, political experts said the state’s 80 year-old incumbent Senator, Ed Markey, is facing a “generational challenge” by a younger candidate, Rep. Seth Moulton. So how has age played a part in this year’s primaries and why are some calling for…
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House Returns from Recess, Will Focus on Government Funding Measure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House returned to Washington after their five-week recess and they already have a big task ahead of them: approving a short-term funding measure to prevent another government shutdown.
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Advocates Call on Congress to Reauthorize Vital Funding for National Parks
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More than 320 million people visit America’s national parks every year. But behind the breathtaking views is a growing problem — aging infrastructure and billions of dollars in deferred maintenance.
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Bipartisan Push to Prioritize Research for Invasive Spotted Lanternflies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Spotted lanternflies have been an issue for farmers across the US for more than a decade. Officials said they are invasive and could devastate our agriculture industry. A couple of Senators on both sides of the aisle are pushing to prioritize research for the spotted lanternfly.
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Data Centers Spark Debate Over Power, Jobs and Local Costs
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Artificial intelligence may feel invisible, but powering it is anything but. Data centers packed with computer servers are multiplying as demand for artificial intelligence surges.
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USDA Stepping in Again to Support Lake Erie’s Concord Grape Industry Following Exit of Major Processor
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The federal government is stepping in to purchase a large amount of Concord grapes after a major processor pulled out of the region in March. But some growers say the purchase will not address the root of the problem.
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South Carolina Republican Primary Runoff Race Tested the President’s Political Capital
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After President Donald Trump was dealt with a few defeats in some primary races, his latest success was in the Senate Republican race in South Carolina on Tuesday. Recent polls show the President’s approval rating dropped, and an expert said Trump’s political capital was on the line in that race.