Max Cotton

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Illinois Capitol Bureau Chief serving Gray Television stations across the state.

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Week Ahead in Washington: May 11

3 days ago | kktv.com | Rhyan Henson |Max Cotton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump departs for the Middle East, Congress works on passing his agenda and the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over his push to end birthright citizenship. Trump heads to the Arabian Peninsula Tuesday to meet with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Aram Emirates leaders to discuss ongoing wars and trade.
President Trump to visit Middle East next week

4 days ago | kktv.com | Rhyan Henson |Max Cotton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is set to take the world stage next week as he visits the Middle East for the first time in his second term. He heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates as he looks to strengthen ties between the U.S. and the three key Middle Eastern nations. Set to leave Tuesday night, Trump’s trip comes amid instability both in the region and around the globe, which includes the war in Gaza and ongoing fighting in Yemen.
Week Ahead in Washington: May 4

1 week ago | kktv.com | Rhyan Henson |Max Cotton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress returns to Washington with an eye on President Donald Trump’s agenda, the Canadian Prime Minister visits Washington and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors meets to discuss interest rates in the upcoming week. Congress returns to the nation’s capital Monday with House and Senate Republicans looking to make progress on reconciliation.
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Max Cotton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is encouraging people to get rid of expired and unwanted prescription drugs as it holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. The agency holds two take back days each year. According to the DEA, there are collection sites through the country where people can safely discard prescription drugs they don’t need to ensure the medication is not abused or sold.
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Max Cotton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is encouraging people to get rid of expired and unwanted prescription drugs as it holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. The agency holds two take back days each year. According to the DEA, there are collection sites through the country where people can safely discard prescription drugs they don’t need to ensure the medication is not abused or sold.
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

2 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Max Cotton

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Anti-Trump protestors rally outside White House

3 weeks ago | wymt.com | Max Cotton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - People protested across the United States and in the nation’s capital on Saturday hoping to send a message to President Donald Trump and his administration. It was organized by the 50501 Movement, which calls for 50 rallies in 50 states on one day. People rallied against what they call a “hostile government takeover” by the Trump administration. Don Simkin from New York was among the protestors outside the White House and said he’s scared for the country’s future.
Local High Schools perform in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

1 month ago | localnewslive.com | Rhyan Henson |Max Cotton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Local bands marched in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington D.C. on Saturday. The iconic event brings people from across the country to celebrate the pink and white flowers. The parade is always the official end of peak bloom and wraps up the four-week celebration. The band director from Bay High from Panama City Beach, Florida said this performance is about more than just music.
Week Ahead in Washington: April 6

1 month ago | kktv.com | Max Cotton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The markets are still reeling after stocks dropped last week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to move forward with President Donald Trump’s agenda and Congress is looking at coffee this week. Trump returns to Washington on Sunday from Florida, and Congress returns Monday. The House is expected to take up his legislative agenda. The U.S. Senate passed its budget resolution early Saturday morning. It’s part of a process known as reconciliation.
Thousands gather on National Mall as part of nationwide anti-Trump protest

1 month ago | fox19.com | Max Cotton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - People gathered across all 50 states and in the nation’s capital Saturday to make their feelings known about President Donald Trump and his administration. Known as the “Hands Off!” rallies, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington. They had a simple message, they’re not happy with the Trump administration and its policies ranging from mass firing of federal workers, to immigration, to attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and more.