Abortion bans are shrinking the OB-GYN workforce, study finds

A new study finds that medical residency applications to states with abortion bans have declined significantly since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, raising alarms about deepening maternal health care shortages across the South and Midwest.

Abortion bans are shrinking the OB-GYN workforce, study finds

Pam Bondi out as Trump’s attorney general

President Trump announced Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the Justice Department and will be temporarily replaced by Deputy AG Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal defense lawyer. Bondi faced heavy criticism over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Pam Bondi out as Trump’s attorney general

Ohioans react to Gary Click wanting state cameras watching kids in day care: 'Creepy'

Hundreds of Ohioans slammed HB 649 as "creepy" and "insane" after TiffinOhio.net reported the bill would give the state live camera access to every child care center. The backlash focused on cosponsors Gary Click and Rodney Creech — whose BCI investigation into alleged conduct with a minor made his involvement a lightning rod.

Ohioans react to Gary Click wanting state cameras watching kids in day care: 'Creepy'

Trump order to block NPR, PBS funding was unlawful, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Trump's executive order directing agencies to cut all funding to NPR and PBS is unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination under the First Amendment — though Congress has separately moved to eliminate $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funding.

Trump order to block NPR, PBS funding was unlawful, judge rules

ACLU decries expanding ICE partnerships with Ohio law enforcement

An ACLU of Ohio report finds Ohio counties with ICE jail contracts tripled in 2025, while 12 local law enforcement agencies — including one in Seneca County — gained authority to conduct immigration enforcement, raising public safety concerns.

ACLU decries expanding ICE partnerships with Ohio law enforcement