# Fetterman Under Fire Over Absences | Harrisburg News

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Podcast: [Harrisburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/harrisburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7658641)
Published: 2026-09-06T16:49:51+00:00
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Senator John Fetterman is facing serious allegations after a report claims he skipped key meetings and even missed the funeral for three fallen police officers in his hometown—believing the service would be too long. Fetterman fiercely denies the claims, calling them “lies, half-truths, innuendos, smears and anonymous,” blaming former staffers now trying to stir trouble. He addressed text messages tied to the report, saying he privately and publicly reached out to grieving families, though he didn’t clarify his absence from the funeral. He also dismissed a rumor about being sick as a “dumb joke,” apologizing while admitting he was unwell but later recovered enough for an interview. As the story unfolds, Fetterman’s team is working hard to control the narrative amid mounting scrutiny. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/547aa68d3feea811

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