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Trump makes one last presidential immunity argument to the U.S. Supreme Court
Hours after Donald Trump sat in a New York courtroom and became the first former president in U.S. history to be a defendant in a criminal trial Monday, his attorneys filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court renewing his claim of absolute presidential immunity in another criminal case against him. In a reply brief responding to Justice Department […] The post Trump makes one last presidential immunity argument to the U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. Rep. Massie joins move to oust Speaker Johnson, who vows: ‘I am not resigning’
WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky called on U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to resign during a closed-door meeting of GOP lawmakers on Tuesday, throwing more uncertainty into that chamber just months before the November elections. Massie told reporters after the meeting and just before a Johnson press conference he believed the votes […] The post U.S. Rep. Massie joins move to oust Speaker Johnson, who vows: ‘I am not resigning’ appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. House Republicans deliver impeachment articles against DHS Chief Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — Eleven U.S. House Republicans serving as impeachment managers delivered two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The ceremonial delivery of the articles of impeachment, which charge Mayorkas with a “willful and systemic refusal to comply” with federal immigration law and breaking the public trust, is […] The post U.S. House Republicans deliver impeachment articles against DHS Chief Mayorkas appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio judge temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
A Columbus judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a controversial Ohio bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth and prohibiting trans students from participating in athletics on teams that align with their identity. Republican Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael Holbrook has issued a temporary restraining order on House Bill 68, which would have […] The post Ohio judge temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Mental health, care costs top problems for Ohioans in new study
Mental health is one of the top health shortfalls that put Ohio at the low end of state rankings, and racial disparities continue to impact residents, according to new data by a state institute. In the Health Policy Institute of Ohio’s 2024 Health Value Dashboard, Ohio ranks 44th of the 50 states in “health value,” […] The post Mental health, care costs top problems for Ohioans in new study appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Black voters were key to Biden’s 2020 win. But money woes make some question their support in 2024
The economy is top of mind for caregiver and driver Jennifer Garner as the U.S. heads toward the November presidential election. Garner, 46, lives in Cleveland and can bring in about $800 a week working extra hours at both jobs. But between debt payments on $56,000 in student loans and $1,300 in rent — among […] The post Black voters were key to Biden’s 2020 win. But money woes make some question their support in 2024 appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to strengthen seat belt laws, GOP lawmakers not interested
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is drafting a bill to strengthen seat belt laws and allow law enforcement officers to pull people over for not buckling up. Republican lawmakers aren’t interested, arguing that it goes against personal liberty. During his State of the State address last Wednesday, the governor said that Ohio has an obligation to […] The post Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to strengthen seat belt laws, GOP lawmakers not interested appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Since Dobbs, women’s dignity and human rights have been attacked in Ohio and across the country
Can you imagine American men allowing a legislature full of women or a majority female court to enact laws and decrees about their bodies? Can you imagine them tolerating female politicians imposing extreme government overreach on their private medical care decisions? Would American men put up with draconian restrictions on their personal liberties or accede […] The post Since Dobbs, women’s dignity and human rights have been attacked in Ohio and across the country appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Trump on trial: Former president faces criminal charges of falsifying business records
NEW YORK — The trial of former President Donald Trump kicked off Monday in a lower Manhattan courtroom, marking the first time in U.S. history that an ex-president has been tried on criminal charges. Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, appeared in the state of New York courtroom, where he is charged with falsifying business records to […] The post Trump on trial: Former president faces criminal charges of falsifying business records appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
States race to restrict deepfake porn as it becomes easier to create
After a 2014 leak of hundreds of celebrities’ intimate photos, Uldouz Wallace learned that she was among the public figures whose images had been stolen and disseminated online. Wallace, an actress, writer and social media influencer, found out the images were ones her ex had taken without her consent and had threatened to leak. Over […] The post States race to restrict deepfake porn as it becomes easier to create appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Husted won’t say if he knew about $1M dark-money contribution
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is refusing to say whether he was aware of a $1 million contribution in 2017 to a political group that was supporting his bid for governor. Instead, his office is only reiterating that the group wasn't affiliated with the Husted campaign. The post Ohio Lt. Gov. Husted won’t say if he knew about $1M dark-money contribution appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
January 6 Police Officer Michael Fanone warns November election could bring more violence
A new feature of the Trump rally traveling road show has the former president walking out on stage and intoning the pledge of allegiance. At the end of phrases, he pauses. On the big screens rally-goers see footage of January 6 defendants singing the national anthem in jail. “You see the spirit from the hostages,” […] The post January 6 Police Officer Michael Fanone warns November election could bring more violence appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
DeWine wants to fight gun violence, but GOP lawmakers don’t want gun regulations
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine continues to express concern about the increase in gun violence impacting children, but Republican lawmakers say they have no interest in adding gun safety regulations. During his State of the State address Wednesday, the governor said that you can’t talk about “the health of children without talking about gun violence.” “We have […] The post DeWine wants to fight gun violence, but GOP lawmakers don’t want gun regulations appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio officials turn down billions of dollars in federal aid
On April 7, Jake Zuckerman from Cleveland.com reported nearly 400,000 Ohioans have lost Medicaid coverage since pandemic-era enrollment rules were rescinded. We all know the importance of health insurance coverage to a family. Illness or injury can plunge even a financially sound household into dire straits. But for those teetering on the edge of poverty […] The post Ohio officials turn down billions of dollars in federal aid appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Trump’s repeated escapes from political damage to be tested in NYC trial
Donald Trump on Monday in a New York City courtroom will make history as the first former U.S. president to stand trial in criminal proceedings. And it raises new issues for the presumptive Republican nominee for president in November, even as he builds a political brand that so far has seemed immune from accusations of […] The post Trump’s repeated escapes from political damage to be tested in NYC trial appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Trump supports U.S. House Speaker Johnson, elections agenda in joint appearance
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald J. Trump met Friday evening in Palm Beach, Florida, to promote an unreleased bill related to noncitizens voting in federal elections. The event doubled as a show of support from the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to the embattled GOP speaker. The two men argued that strict […] The post Trump supports U.S. House Speaker Johnson, elections agenda in joint appearance appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. Senate Republicans push for Mayorkas impeachment trial
WASHINGTON — More than 40 U.S. Senate Republicans lobbied Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday to hold a full impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Schumer and other Democrats have indicated they’d be open to immediately voting to dismiss the House-passed articles of impeachment rather than holding a trial in the Senate. The […] The post U.S. Senate Republicans push for Mayorkas impeachment trial appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Small business owners ask U.S. House tax writers to extend Trump-era deductions
WASHINGTON — As Congress gears up for negotiations ahead of the 2017 tax law’s expiration, economists and small business owners urged U.S. lawmakers Thursday to extend or make permanent the Trump-era tax cuts. Business owners from West Virginia and Wisconsin testified at a hearing before members of the House Committee on Ways and Means, advocating […] The post Small business owners ask U.S. House tax writers to extend Trump-era deductions appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Gov. DeWine, Lt. Gov. Husted won’t comment on Randazzo’s death amid historic corruption scandal
A second person accused in the largest corruption scheme in Ohio history has died in a suspected suicide. Leaders and lawmakers shared their thoughts — except the two men at the top of the state: Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. The governor gave his State of the State address Wednesday, focusing mainly on […] The post Gov. DeWine, Lt. Gov. Husted won’t comment on Randazzo’s death amid historic corruption scandal appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
New Ohio bill seeks state support to cover possible lapses in federal food assistance
Ohio House Democrats have introduced a bill that would use the state’s Rainy Day Fund in the event that a federal government shutdown causes gaps in food assistance programs. “All these programs provide essential benefits for Ohioans, and we just can not afford to lose them, whatever happens in DC,” state Rep. Adam Miller, D-Columbus, […] The post New Ohio bill seeks state support to cover possible lapses in federal food assistance appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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