WASHINGTON, D.C. - We’re keeping an eye on hurricane Ian which has now made landfall in Florida. Officials are warning this will be a devastating storm but they are ready to respond to help. Our Washington, D.C. Bureau correspondent Rachel Knapp&rsq
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Research shows that the pandemic had a negative impact on our students: they experienced loss of learning time, a loss of socializing with other kids and for many, their mental health was also impacted. A congressional hearing is lookin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It’s been a little more than seven months since Russia invaded Ukraine. And throughout this conflict... Reports and stories of war crimes and other atrocities against the Ukrainian people have circulated. A recent Congressional he
WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than a year and a half after the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack, the House passed the most significant legislation in response to the attack. It’s a bill that would overhaul the Electoral Count Act, a law that the former
Senator Bob Casey (D- PA), President Biden and other Democrats are touting the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill was recently signed into law. In part, it aims to lower healthcare costs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. and other countries issued sanctions on Russia. They hoped those sanctions would stop Russia's war in Ukraine. While experts said these sanctions have hurt Russia, Senator Oat Toomey (R- PA) said i
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congress has until September 30th to keep the federal government running or else, a shutdown could take place. Congressional members are certainly watching clock and while they are trying to avoid a shutdown at all costs, there are some
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A few days ago marked the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Following those attacks, American troops fought in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other places around the world. To honor these veterans, a group called “Warrio
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last year, Erie, Pennsylvania temporarily housed nearly 150 unaccompanied children after facilities near the U.S.-- Mexico border became overcrowded. Ever since, Congressman Mike Kelly (R- PA) has pressed for answers on this site. While
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Should there be a nation wide law on abortions? One U.S. Senator is proposing to ban almost all abortions after 15 weeks, but the idea is causing chaos at the Capitol. After the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, wh
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey (D- PA) alongside "Pineapple Express" star Seth Rogen are pushing congress to invest more in our elderly and people with disabilities. The Hollywood celebrity alongside Rogen's wife, Lauren, and "Suits" ac
WASHINGTON, D.C. - From dairy farms, to grape producers, farmers across the U.S. have been struggling with paying off loans to keep their farms afloat. We spoke with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) on how to address this. Gillibrand said New York state
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Western New York has a new congressional member representing them. Republican Joe Sempolinski (R- NY) was sworn in late Tuesday night. "It feels great because the people of the 23rd district now have a voice again, someone to speak for
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It looks like momentum for pushing back against the Russians is building in Ukraine. There are reports of Ukraine’s military gaining more territory within the past week, than it has in months, which has been a devastating blow for
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It’s been a little more than seven months since Russia invaded Ukraine. The U.S. and other countries have provided Ukraine with economic and military assistance to help push back against Russia’s attacks. Just a few days ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Joe Biden said he remembers the lives stolen from us on September 11, 2001. In a memorial ceremony at the Pentagon, he adds they’ll continue to protect and defend America from terrorists. In a somber and rainy memorial c
WASHINGTON, D.C. - When the coronavirus hit the U.S., Congress quickly acted to provide relief to families, businesses, local and state governments to help offset the pandemic’s impacts. In a recent congressional report, it outlines billions in reli
WASHINGTON, D.C. - How do you feel about your work productivity being tracked by your employers? That’s a growing concern among workers in many industries. People concerned they could be penalized, even fired for their idle time. During your work sh
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Should cannabis be legalized at the federal level? That’s an idea being tossed around at our nation’s Capitol. However the idea is receiving a lot of push back from some members. “It’s clear now after decades of
WASHINGTON, D.C. - When the first of the month comes around, that usually means rent is due. According to analysts, rental prices have skyrocketed since last year which have impacted people across the U.S. including right here at home. “Nationwide,
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Our Pennsylvania Senators are speaking out following Biden's decision on student loans. Senator Pat Toomey (R- PA) is pushing back against the president's decision. He said the taxpayers will foot the bill for canceling millions worth i
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the past couple of decades, the American Library Association notes more and more books are being challenged or banned from school libraries. They said many of which are by or about black and LGBTQ+ people. Our local congressional mem
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new FDA rule will allow people to get hearing aids without prescriptions but a local nonprofit that helps people who are deaf or have hearing loss has some advice for people before they rush to the stores. At the Center for Hearing an
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday voters will head to the polls for the New York primary elections. Here in the southern tier and parts of Western New York, there are two unique elections that will be on the ballot for some voters. Some voters will look at tw
WASHINGTON, D.C. - We are roughly two months away from the midterm elections and one of the most watched races is the open congressional Senate seat in Pennsylvania. Right now political analysts said Senator Pat Toomey’s (R- PA) seat could flip blue
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said New York has a bug problem and he’s not referring to spiders or bed bugs, but rather a tiny pest called the “spotted lanternfly”. This insect could devastate New York’s wine indust
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Biden is expected to sign a massive energy, health care and tax bill later this week. Democrats are celebrating this legislation but Republicans, including our local members, are calling it another massive spending bill. Altho
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congress recently celebrated the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including employment, public accommodations and transportation. To highlight the an
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Our local congressional members are speaking out following a recent vote which would ban assault rifles. Many of our members are calling it a ‘gun grab’. “On this vote the ‘yays’ are 217 and ‘nays&rsq
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Democrats and Republicans are butting heads over a proposed climate and tax bill. Republicans said it would ultimately hurt working families while Democrats argue it will make big changes to the tax code and combat climate change
