Ashonti Ford

Washington, D.C., United States

National Correspondent at Gray Television

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Launching the Congressional Mental Health Caucus

1 week ago | wymt.com | Ashonti Ford |Priscilla Huff

Lawmakers say the mental healthcare care system is failing. Now, a bipartisan caucus seeks to find a solution to the problem. Representative Don Beyer is a Democrat from Virginia. “Every family, if you look hard enough, you’ll find that they’re dealing with some kind of mental health concern.” Representative Beyer joined in the launch of the bipartisan effort to support mental healthcare; which also means voting no to slashing funding Fellow Democrat, Rep.
Launching the Congressional Mental Health Caucus

1 week ago | live5news.com | Ashonti Ford |Priscilla Huff

Lawmakers say the mental healthcare care system is failing. Now, a bipartisan caucus seeks to find a solution to the problem. Representative Don Beyer is a Democrat from Virginia. “Every family, if you look hard enough, you’ll find that they’re dealing with some kind of mental health concern.” Representative Beyer joined in the launch of the bipartisan effort to support mental healthcare; which also means voting no to slashing funding Fellow Democrat, Rep.
President Trump to address University of Alabama

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Ashonti Ford

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is heading south to speak at a special event, ahead of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa commencement weekend. His trip comes as the Trump administration ramps up attacks on higher education,This includes lawsuits with several institutions with the administration is threatening to pull federal funding. The University of Alabama is welcoming President Trump to their campus to speak at spring graduations.
Pres. Trump to mark first 100 days in Michigan

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Ashonti Ford

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The first 100 days are symbolic for a President; it sets the tone for the new President’s agenda. It’s also a marker that allows the administration, Congress and the nation to reflect on what’s been done. President Trump will celebrate the day outside if Detroit Michigan. Copyright 2025 Gray DC. All rights reserved.
Pres. Trump to mark first 100 days in Michigan

2 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Ashonti Ford

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Washington remembers Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Ashonti Ford |Priscilla Huff

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered to half-mast, following the passing of Pope Francis. He passed away at 88-years old, hours after delivering his last Easter Sunday blessing. Washington correspondent Ashonti Ford spoke with people by the bishop’s seat in the nation’s capitol, St. Matthew’s Cathedral. Ford: “What do you think he will be most remembered for?” “His humility.
Justice Department sues Maine Dept. of Ed

4 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Ashonti Ford

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Trump administration is suing Maine’s education department for not complying with their executive order to ban transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Wednesday, The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against the state of Maine’s education department because they refuse to comply with Trump Administration executive order banning transgender women from sports. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced, “this is a violation of Title IX.
Senator Sanders pushes to raise wages

1 month ago | kktv.com | Ashonti Ford

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A fight for fair wages has more than 100 members of Congress on board . Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is leading the efforts to raise the federal minimum wage. This is something that hasn’t been done in over 15 years. President Donald Trump promised to cut taxes, address immigration reform, impose tariffs and several other things that he’s already signed executive orders for, promising to make America wealthy again. But lawmakers say, that’s only for a select few.
Lawmakers, protesters react to Trump agenda

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Ashonti Ford

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The stock market is taking its biggest hit since the pandemic. And despite fear of a recession, President Donald Trump defended his recent tariffs saying you have to take medicine to fix the problem. Lawmakers now introducing legislation to reverse these tariffs and require approval to impose hikes in the future. Washington Correspondent Ashonti Ford reports from the nation’s capital where she’s been following the reaction. Copyright 2025 Gray DC. All rights reserved.
Lawsuits filed against Trump plan to dismantle the DOE

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Ashonti Ford

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Trump administration is facing at least two lawsuits after the president signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education last week. The coalition spearheading the lawsuit represents millions of teachers, students and families. Washington Correspondent Ashonti Ford has been following this story and joins us from the nation’s capital with a breakdown of the executive order that the coalition says largely impacts marginalized communities.