Washington says goodbye to South Carolina US Sen. Lindsey Graham
Zelenskyy and Netanyahu attended as colleagues pushed a Russia sanctions bill now named for Graham, whose sister was sworn in to finish his term.
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Ohio court case eliminates limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates
The case began when J.D. Vance and Steve Chabot sued after being outraised by Democratic opponents, with Vance getting $15.2 million to Tim Ryan's $56.4 million.
Seneca County advances mental health levy for Nov. 3 ballot
The unanimous vote triggers a required necessity declaration under Ohio law before the four-county behavioral health board's existing 0.7-mill rate can go to voters.
Multiple childcare bills on access, fraud advanced in Ohio House committee
The bills respond to Trump administration scrutiny of childcare fraud, though providers and prosecutors criticized the fraud measures during committee debate.
Ohio Senate advances photo voter ID amendment measure
Democrats and some Republicans say the fast-tracked amendment either goes too far or not far enough, with voting rights groups warning it could be challenged as a poll tax.
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Sagging poll ratings, soaring gas prices put GOP in a fix for keeping US House control
Trump's approval rating has sunk below 40% amid soaring gas prices from the Iran war, offsetting GOP redistricting efforts that could protect only 8-10 seats.
As JD Vance and Donald Trump try to gaslight Ohioans about the economy, working families suffer
Years before JD Vance became a cynical shapeshifter willing to say anything for personal ambition and power, he told me…
Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy advance in Ohio election for governor
Ohio’s race for governor this November is set. The Associated Press projects Republican Vivek Ramaswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton…
Click deletes election day attack on Vance ally Edwards
Gary Click deleted a primary-day Facebook attack on JD Vance ally Jay Edwards over Householder ties — but Click's own 2019 campaign ran a Facebook ad promoting HB 6.
Top races to watch in Tuesday's Ohio primary
From House District 88 to Ohio Supreme Court, here are the top 2026 primary races to watch. Polls open Tuesday, May 5th from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Giant U.S. Constitution coming to Ohio in advance of Independence Day
A massive replica of the U.S. Constitution's preamble is touring Ohio cities this spring, giving residents a chance to sign the scroll before it's displayed in Washington, D.C. on the nation's 250th anniversary.
Husted campaign cuts $1,500 check to anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
Sen. Jon Husted's reelection campaign paid $1,500 to the Center for Christian Virtue, an SPLC-designated anti-LGBTQ+ hate group, an FEC filing shows.
JD Vance stumped for a Putin-backed authoritarian white nationalist in Hungary, and lost
JD Vance traveled to Budapest to endorse authoritarian Viktor Orban days before Hungary's election. Voters handed Orban a landslide defeat. A look at Vance's embrace of illiberal democracy and the Thiel-backed New Right vision behind it.
Candidates begin race for Ohio Treasurer, with unclaimed funds as hot topic
2 Republicans and a Democrat are competing for Ohio state treasurer in 2026, with the unclaimed funds controversy — and a blocked proposal to use that money for a Browns stadium — emerging as a central issue in the race.
Ohio House committee advances bill mandating 24-hour waiting period for abortion care
Ohio lawmakers approved a bill adding a 24-hour abortion waiting period, drawing criticism that it violates voter-approved constitutional protections and burdens patients.
Bills cracking down on abortion pills advance in states that already ban most abortions
Nearly 200 anti-abortion bills introduced in 29 states target medication abortion access, with Indiana and South Carolina advancing legislation allowing residents to sue pill providers for $100,000 or more.
Keep Springfield, Ohio peaceful. It doesn’t need a campaign of state violence, vengeance, and hate
During the 2024 Election, JD Vance and Donald Trump told disgusting, racist lies about Haitians in Springfield and made the…
War powers resolution fails in US Senate after 2 Republicans flip, Vance breaks tie
JD Vance cast the deciding vote to halt a Senate war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military actions in Venezuela, after GOP senators reversed course.
Repulsive JD Vance spectacle tells America to reject what we saw with our own eyes
JD Vance famously admitted he was willing “to create stories” to attract media attention during the 2024 presidential campaign. It…
In Pennsylvania visit, Vance tries to ease fears over the economy as jobs report shows losses
Vice President J.D. Vance touted an economic rebound at a Pennsylvania rally, but a delayed jobs report showed stagnant growth, rising unemployment, and renewed criticism of Trump administration policies.
