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Basil John

Washington, D.C., United States

Washington Correspondent at Nexstar Media Group

Washington Correspondent for Nexstar Media; Award Winning Journalist; @StonyBrookU : Class of 2016 Singer, gamer, cook, Bird-dad, Husband Email:[email protected]

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  • 2 weeks ago | phl17.com | Basil John

    WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Democrats came out in force to defend Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) after she was charged with assaulting federal law enforcement officers. Meanwhile, Republicans are backing the Department of Justice’s decision to press charges. Body camera footage captured a confrontation between McIver and federal agents at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey. “Don’t you put your hands on me,” McIver is heard saying in the footage.

  • 2 weeks ago | news10.com | Basil John |Zion DeCoteau

    WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – A $5 billion offshore wind project off the coast of New York is back on track after the Trump administration lifted its stop-work order, clearing the way for development to continue. Lawmakers and environmental experts are praising the decision as a major step forward for the region’s clean energy future.

  • 2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Basil John

    WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – A $5 billion offshore wind project off the coast of New York is back on track after the Trump administration lifted its stop-work order, clearing the way for development to continue. Lawmakers and environmental experts are praising the decision as a major step forward for the region’s clean energy future.

  • 2 weeks ago | myhighplains.com | Basil John

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  • 3 weeks ago | wnct.com | Basil John

    WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Monday morning in Geneva, Switzerland, the U.S. and China came to an agreement to roll back tariffs for 90 days. Both countries called this a success. The White House released a joint statement between the U.S. and China recognizing the importance of a mutually beneficial economic and trade relationship after a weekend of trade negotiations. “We have reached an agreement on a 90 day pause,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Basil John
Basil John @BasilJohnNews
12 May 25

Just this morning in Geneva Switzerland, the U.S. and China came to an agreement to roll back tariffs for 90 days. Both countries called this a success. #NexstarDC https://t.co/KG7XAHYZYX

Basil John
Basil John @BasilJohnNews
9 May 25

Many schools and libraries across the U.S. have provided Wi-Fi hot-spots to students under a Biden administration policy. But that program is now one step closer to being overturned after the Senate voted Thursday to repeal the rule. #NexstarDC https://t.co/0M6HocMQfL

Basil John
Basil John @BasilJohnNews
8 May 25

Some of the biggest names in tech are testifying before the Senate as lawmakers explore how the United States can strengthen its position in artificial intelligence. The goal: maximize innovation and ensure long-term advancements in AI. #NexstarDC https://t.co/DFOXrbKRYI