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President Joe Biden set to make a massive infrastructure proposal
WASHINGTON (SBG) — Whether it’s a water source in disrepair in California, an overused-undersized Route 2 in Ohio or a bridge bottleneck outside of DC that's considered one of the country’s worst, it seems every recent president believes they should get bipartisan support for improving infrastructure. Caption: (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) → Read More
Biden team was warned of potential border crisis, ex-border official says
WASHINGTON (SBG) — Under intensifying pressure, the Biden administration Tuesday released videos and dozens of photographs from inside holding facilities along the southern border, showing living conditions and the handling of unaccompanied children. Caption: (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) While the White House acknowledges a need for improvement, it lays blame on the Trump administration.… → Read More
Migrant surge has overwhelmed authorities at the US southern border
WASHINGTON (SBG) — The White House has announced several high ranking officials are traveling to Mexico and Guatemala to meet with those governments in hopes of better managing the mass migration situation that has overwhelmed authorities at the United States' southern border. Caption: national_pkg_border_policy_0322. → Read More
Worries arise as some states relax COVID-19 restrictions
WASHINGTON (SBG) — Some states are starting to relax rules on COVID-19, but in Washington, there's some real worry over those decisions. Caption: (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) To mask or not? And to reopen or stay shut? Across the country, state leaders are making bold moves, usually with some caveat. On Wednesday, Texas ended its mask mandate. The governor said businesses can still enforce… → Read More
The influence former President Donald Trump may have on the 2022 election
WASHINGTON (SBG) — It’s not exactly a video that crashed the internet: Missouri Senator Roy Blunt has announced he won’t run again in 2022. But in political circles, it raised plenty of eyebrows. Caption: (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) Blunt joins Senators Richard Burr, Richard Shelby, Pat Toomey and Rob Portman as Republicans who’ve decided to leave behind their Senate seats. FILE - Sen. Roy… → Read More
Capitol on high alert after warnings about potential threats
WASHINGTON (SBG) — The Capitol complex is a fortified compound these days, even more so on Thursday as law enforcement cited threats of a potential militia-style attack driven by conspiracy theories former President Donald Trump would return to power this week. Caption: (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) Democratic lawmakers were specifically said to be targets. I hope you felt safe coming in… → Read More
From Ted Cruz to Barack Obama: a look at politicians' decisions some call 'tone deaf'
WASHINGTON (SBG) — Whether it’s a case of do-as-I-say, not as I do or an example of politicians seeming out of touch, people have expressed outrage this week over Senator Ted Cruz’s trip to Mexico with his family while his home state of Texas suffers. Some are now calling for his resignation. WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Sen. Ted Cruz (C) (R-TX), wearing a face mask that reads "Come and Take… → Read More
President Joe Biden signs executive order to boost federal minimum wage
WASHINGTON (SBG) — President Joe Biden wants to boost paychecks across the country and took a step toward that Friday, signing an executive order to boost the federal minimum wage. Caption: (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) Putting pen to paper, Biden is also putting food on the table and money in pockets of those struggling most. → Read More
Trump impeached for the second time after Capitol riot fallout
WASHINGTON (SBG) – In a remarkable moment in American history, President Donald Trump was impeached for the second time on Wednesday. Caption: Trump impeached for 2nd time after Capitol riot fallout (SBG) The quick-moving actions in the House of Representatives are unlike anything we’ve seen before -- and certainly full of controversy. "Those insurrectionists were not patriots,"House Speaker… → Read More
Growing calls for President Trump to be removed from office
WASHINGTON (SBG) — There are growing calls for President Donald Trump to be removed from office after Wednesday's violent attack at the US Capitol that left five people dead. Caption: (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) Hundreds of lawmakers, who blame the president for the chaos, discussed their options Friday on a call. Police in riot gear walk out of the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in… → Read More
Georgia runoff elections will determine control of the US Senate
WASHINGTON (SBG) – Voting is underway in Georgia, and the importance can't beoverstated: two Senate seats are up for grabs in these runoff races. Caption: Georgia runoff elections will determine control of the US Senate (SBG) If Republicans win at least one of them, they keep control of the U. S. Senate. If Democrats win both, it’ll be a 50-50 tie and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris would… → Read More
YouTube will remove some videos disputing President-elect Biden's victory
WASHINGTON (SBG) — The fight over the 2020 presidential election has prompted some significant changes online. YouTube announced this week it’ll ban some content that claims election fraud is the reason President-elect Joe Biden won. Caption: (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) President Donald Trump keeps claiming election fraud, but it’s not just him, and it’s not just in speeches. Online, Trump… → Read More
Trump meets with state AGs to discuss how, if at all, they can overturn election
WASHINGTON (SBG) – In a continued attempt to swing the election, President Donald Trump had in-person discussions at the White House Thursday with some state attorneys general over strategies. He wants to stop the process set for Monday when the Electoral College formally votes to make Democrat Joe Biden president. Caption: Trump meets with state AGs to discuss how, if at all, they can overturn… → Read More
How the US government plans to handle vaccine distribution
WASHINGTON (SBG) – There's new information about how the U. S. government plans to handle vaccine distribution amid accusations it could have ordered more doses and didn’t. While signing a new executive order, President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised he’ll keep enough vaccine doses in the U. S. for American use first before sending any surplus doses overseas. Caption: How the US government… → Read More
Trump, amid flurry of election lawsuits, considering 2024 run
WASHINGTON (SBG) – In Washington, someone is always running for office, even when it’s still years away. Caption: Trump, amid flurry of election lawsuits, considering 2024 run (SBG) President Donald Trump this week has decided to float an idea about his own future that’s creating plenty of speculation: running for the presidency again in 2024. "It's been an amazing four years," Trump said… → Read More
Coronavirus forces Congress into busy lame duck session
WASHINGTON (SBG) — As cases of coronavirus continue to escalate, so do the financial needs across the country. Government funding runs out Dec. 11. The House of Representatives comes back Wednesday and is only in session until the 10th. Both chambers are still searching for a deal to likely include COVID relief funds for state and local governments who say they’re struggling to pay the bills.… → Read More
One-on-one with VP Mike Pence on the coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON (SBG) -- Vice President Mike Pence is in charge of the White House coronavirus task force and is heading the efforts and shaping policy surrounding the pandemic. In an exclusive interview with Sinclair Broadcast Group's Scott Thuman, Vice President Mike Pence talks about how the national effort is progressing against COVID-19. (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) Sinclair's Chief… → Read More
'Campaign Conversations' with Scott Thuman: Chatting & chess with Bill Weld
Previous“Campaign Conversations” segments have featured the Democrats running for president in 2020, but there are Republicans challenging President Donald Trump, too. One of them, is Bill Weld, the former Massachusetts governor who was the vice-presidential nominee in 2016 for the Libertarian Party. Sinclair’s chief political correspondent Scott Thuman sat down to see if Weld can do what no… → Read More
John McCain returns to rotunda to be honored by colleagues, fellow veterans
WASHINGTON (SBG) -- Today it is Washington’s turn to say goodbye to John McCain, where his body will lie in state throughout the night inside the U.S. Capitol building.Returning to the rotunda where he made his mark for so long, it was clear the late Ariz → Read More
Is Washington DC making schools safer?
(WASHINGTON-) - As kids head back to classes for the new school year, it’s a time of worry for some parents questioning their children’s safety.Violent incidents more than doubled from the previous school year, according to the Educator’s School Safety Net → Read More