House – Connect FM | Local News Radio

White House signals it seeks a diplomatic solution in Iran: Experts

Thursday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Top Trump administration officials have touted diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran as the president signals it could end without pursuing the challenging military operation of opening the Strait of Hormuz with naval escorts.In an interview with "Good Morning America"... Read More.

Federal judge orders halt to White House ballroom construction

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking further construction of the White House ballroom.Judge Richard Leon wrote that President Donald Trump can't build the ballroom without authorization from Congress, and that "no statute comes close to giving... Read More.

House Oversight panel seeks testimony from private investigators who removed evidence from Epstein’s home

Friday, March 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are seeking testimony from private investigators who removed and stored a trove of evidence from the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's Palm Beach mansion before it was searched by police in 2005, according to letters reviewed... Read More.

Fentanyl Detection Dog Bill Passes House

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new piece of legislation that would certify police dogs to detect fentanyl has passed the House of Representatives. House Bill 1344, introduced by State Representative Mike Armanini, is now going to the Senate for consideration after passing a unanimous vote in the... Read More.

House Passes Minimum Wage Increase

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

UNDATED - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives have passed a bill that would increase the minimum wage. If implemented, this bill would increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 dollars an hour to a total of $15 dollars an hour, increasing gradually over a three... Read More.

First lady Melania Trump enters White House summit with walking, talking humanoid robot

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- First lady Melania Trump was joined by a special guest at the White House on Wednesday: a walking, talking humanoid robot.Named "Figure 03," the shiny black and white robot strolled side by side with Mrs. Trump into the East Room for the... Read More.

Trump reverses course in Colorado House race, backing GOP incumbent he once scorned

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump made a stunning reversal Friday by again backing a Colorado House Republican for reelection a month after he publicly scorned him and endorsed his opponent.In a lengthy social media post, Trump said he would no longer back Hope Scheppelman's... Read More.

House Oversight committee to depose Epstein’s longtime lawyer

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Members of the House Oversight Committee are set to depose a key member of Jeffrey Epstein's inner circle who for more than two decades had a critical role managing his personal, financial and legal affairs.Darren Indyke served as Epstein's longtime attorney since... Read More.

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said Monday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, which was detected early, and that she will continue to serve in her role while she undergoes treatment."I am grateful to have an outstanding team... Read More.

House Oversight Committee to depose Epstein’s longtime accountant

Wednesday, March 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The House Oversight Committee is set to depose Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accountant on Wednesday, potentially shedding light on how the disgraced financier was able to manage his multimillion-dollar fortune.Richard Kahn served as Epstein's accountant for over a decade, and some of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: House