What's in the Biden, McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal
What's in the Biden, McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A deal on the debt ceiling has been agreed on by President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R- CA). Now it’s up to the House and Senate to pass the legislation before June fifth. “We’ve got good news,

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American Heart Association Advocates to Keep SNAP Benefits, Nutrition Programs Strong in Farm Bill
American Heart Association Advocates to Keep SNAP Benefits, Nutrition Programs Strong in Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Every five years congress has to pass something called the Farm Bill. It’s a massive piece of legislation that covers everything from agriculture to food programs. A handful of people from our state visited our nation's capital ad

May 25th, 6:39 PM EDT
Republicans Begin to Doubt June First Debt Ceiling Deadline
Republicans Begin to Doubt June First Debt Ceiling Deadline

WASHINGTON, D.C. - We are now one week away before the Treasury Department’s June First deadline for the debt ceiling. If congress and the president cannot reach an agreement before then, we could go through a recession and millions of jobs could be

May 25th, 4:30 PM EDT
One Year Anniversary of Uvalde Elementary School Shooting
One Year Anniversary of Uvalde Elementary School Shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year ago at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting. The shooting was one of the deadliest school shootings in America. The community and Americans were horrified and heartb

May 24th, 4:25 PM EDT
Speaker of the House, Biden Calls Debt Ceiling Negotiations "Productive" Yet No Agreement Made
Speaker of the House, Biden Calls Debt Ceiling Negotiations "Productive" Yet No Agreement Made

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The clock is ticking for congress and the President to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling before the June first deadline. So far, no agreement has been made but the negotiations continue. The President wants to freeze spending at th

May 23rd, 3:28 PM EDT
President, Speaker Set to Meet for Debt Ceiling Negotiations
President, Speaker Set to Meet for Debt Ceiling Negotiations

We are about ten days away before the June first deadline to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling. If no agreement is made, it could mean a global economic fallout. 

May 22nd, 3:54 PM EDT
Thompson Sponsors Legislation to Bring Students to Agriculture Industry with Student Loan Forgiveness
Thompson Sponsors Legislation to Bring Students to Agriculture Industry with Student Loan Forgiveness

Congressman Thompson, who chairs the House Agriculture Committee, said one of his top concerns he hears from people across the US is we’re facing a labor shortage in the agriculture industry.  

May 19th, 2:32 PM EDT
Senate Hearing Focuses on Judicial Ethics Following Supreme Court Ethics Questions
Senate Hearing Focuses on Judicial Ethics Following Supreme Court Ethics Questions

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following reports of potential ethical violations by Supreme Court justices in recent months, a Senate committee held a hearing on judicial ethics. Members were split on whether this is a congressional issue or not. In April, ProPublica

May 18th, 3:50 PM EDT
Republicans, Democrats More Optimistic to Reach Agreement on Debt Ceiling as Deadline Approaches
Republicans, Democrats More Optimistic to Reach Agreement on Debt Ceiling as Deadline Approaches

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The clock is ticking for lawmakers to reach a deal on the debt ceiling. There seems to be some optimism in Washington that an agreement can be made before the June deadline. After meeting with congressional leaders and just before Presi

May 17th, 3:42 PM EDT
Artificial Intelligence Senate Hearing Explores Rules, Regulations for AI
Artificial Intelligence Senate Hearing Explores Rules, Regulations for AI

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Experts acknowledge Artificial Intelligence, better known as AI, is evolving and expanding as more companies pivot towards this technology. AI has been getting a lot of national attention recently, including the focus of congressional h

May 16th, 4:12 PM EDT
One Year After Buffalo Mass Shooting, Biden Urges Congress to Pass Assault Weapons Ban
One Year After Buffalo Mass Shooting, Biden Urges Congress to Pass Assault Weapons Ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 14, 2023, marked the anniversary of the Buffalo, New York mass shooting. Ten people were killed in the racially motivated shooting at the Tops grocery store. Three others, including the shooter, were wounded. To mark the anniversary

May 15th, 2:54 PM EDT
Thompson, Kelly Vote with House Republicans to Pass Sweeping Immigration Legislation
Thompson, Kelly Vote with House Republicans to Pass Sweeping Immigration Legislation

Friday, May 12 is the first full day that Title 42, a pandemic-era immigration policy, has ended. It allowed federal agents to quickly turn away some migrants. Right before Title 42 expired,  House republicans passed a sweeping immigration bill.  

May 12th, 3:05 PM EDT
Vietnam War Commemoration Honors Vietnam Veterans with Three Day Event
Vietnam War Commemoration Honors Vietnam Veterans with Three Day Event

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The war in Vietnam ended 50 years ago. Tens of thousands of US soldiers died. As a way to thank the millions of Vietnam veterans for their service, a three-day event is taking place in our nation’s capital. “Served on USS (i

May 11th, 3:54 PM EDT
EXCLUSIVE: DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Look into United Airlines Leaving Erie International Airport
EXCLUSIVE: DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Look into United Airlines Leaving Erie International Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A couple of months ago, United Airlines abruptly announced they were stopping service to Erie International Airport. This announcement was a shock to the airport and to the community. Airlines stopping services at airports is an issue t

May 10th, 3:14 PM EDT
EXCLUSIVE: DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg Pushes to Improve Rail Safety
EXCLUSIVE: DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg Pushes to Improve Rail Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In early February, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border. Nearby communities have been impacted by the derailment. While the cleanup continues there, other communities along our ra

May 9th, 1:58 PM EDT
Bipartisan Push for SNAP Benefits in Puerto Rico
Bipartisan Push for SNAP Benefits in Puerto Rico

According to members, nearly a third of the island’s residents are food insecure and they said while the island is still recovering from major hurricanes, SNAP benefits could be a game changer for Puerto Ricans.

May 1st, 2:54 PM EDT
U.S. Senators Proposes Legislation for Social Media Limits for Kids
U.S. Senators Proposes Legislation for Social Media Limits for Kids

Senators on both sides of the aisle say this legislation helps to protect kids from social media harms.

April 26th, 1:59 PM EDT
Volunteer Erie News Now Featured in Ukraine Receives Award
Volunteer Erie News Now Featured in Ukraine Receives Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A couple of months ago, we sent a crew Ukrainian. While they were in Lviv, they met with international volunteers helping feed soldiers on the front lines. One of those volunteers we met, just received one of the top awards in Ukraine f

April 24th, 3:32 PM EDT
Supreme Court Could Decide Fate of Abortion Pill Ruling
Supreme Court Could Decide Fate of Abortion Pill Ruling

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday April 21, the Supreme Court is set to make it’s first major abortion-related decision since overturning Roe v. Wade last summer. Justices are supposed to decide whether to grant the Biden administration’s request t

April 21st, 3:25 PM EDT
House Congressional Members Vote For Legislation Banning Transgender Women, Girls Playing in School Sports
House Congressional Members Vote For Legislation Banning Transgender Women, Girls Playing in School Sports

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The US House of Representatives passed legislation that would ban transgender women and girls from competing in female school sports. Republicans are calling this a ‘win’ for women's rights. Opponents say this legislation ta

April 20th, 2:39 PM EDT
Flight 3407 Families Push to Keep Pilot Training Rules
Flight 3407 Families Push to Keep Pilot Training Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In 2009, Continental flight 3407, crashed near Buffalo, New York, killing all 49 people on board and one person on the ground. Since the crash, Congress made significant changes for airline training and safety. Family members of the vic

April 19th, 4:42 PM EDT
Pennsylvania Freshman Senator John Fetterman Returns to DC
Pennsylvania Freshman Senator John Fetterman Returns to DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pennsylvania’s freshman Senator John Fetterman (D- PA) makes his return to the Capitol. Fetterman spent the past several weeks getting treatment for severe depression. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed support fo

April 18th, 4:02 PM EDT
Rally in DC Pushes to Ban Assault Weapons
Rally in DC Pushes to Ban Assault Weapons

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Organizers and activists with March Fourth a group that was founded following the Highland Park, Illinois Fourth of July parade shooting, advocated to ban assault weapons. Marching towards our nation's Capitol building, activists with t

April 17th, 3:55 PM EDT
Retired Vice Admiral Shares Impact of the Classified Documents Leaked Online
Retired Vice Admiral Shares Impact of the Classified Documents Leaked Online

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A 21 year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard is now facing two espionage charges after allegedly leaking hundreds of classified documents. Retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett shares his perspective of the leak. Helicopte

April 14th, 2:43 PM EDT
Pennsylvania will be one of the Most Watched States in 2024 Elections
Pennsylvania will be one of the Most Watched States in 2024 Elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 2024 elections are right around the corner and we’re now seeing candidates, like Senator Bob Casey (D- PA) announce they’re running for Pennsylvania's competitive US Senate seat. Casey, who is the longest serving democra

April 13th, 3:36 PM EDT
Congressional Hearing on How Schools Can Prepare for Future Pandemics
Congressional Hearing on How Schools Can Prepare for Future Pandemics

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Studies have shown remote learning during the pandemic set our student’s educational growth back. It also impacted their overall social and mental well-being. In preparation for the next pandemic, congressional lawmakers are takin

April 12th, 2:16 PM EDT
Schumer to Set Up Vote Condemning Trump's Call to Defund DOJ, FBI
Schumer to Set Up Vote Condemning Trump's Call to Defund DOJ, FBI

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The day after former president Donald Trump was in a New York courtroom facing 34 felony counts related to alleged hush-money payments, he took to social media urging republicans to “defund” two federal law enforcement agenc

April 11th, 2:37 PM EDT
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin Advocates for CPR Training, Access to AEDs
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin Advocates for CPR Training, Access to AEDs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In January, people across the nation were unified in hoping Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin recovered after suffering a cardiac arrest during a game. Hamlin said a quick response saved his life. Now he’s taking this opportunity

April 10th, 2:58 PM EDT
White House Releases Summary of Afghanistan Withdrawal
White House Releases Summary of Afghanistan Withdrawal

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Biden and his administration released a 12-page document outlining the decisions and challenges they faced during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The White House is putting the blame on the former administration for the ch

April 7th, 2:31 PM EDT
Sen. Peters' Investigation Shows Drug Shortage, Dependence on Foreign Countries for Drugs
Sen. Peters' Investigation Shows Drug Shortage, Dependence on Foreign Countries for Drugs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new drug investigation conducted by a Senate committee, shows the US is facing a shortage of critical drugs. Drugs that are used against the common cold or flu to drugs that are used for cancer. In a recent investigation spearheaded b

April 6th, 3:08 PM EDT