US Weekly Headlines: Protests, immigration shooting
By Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 20Plus, Donald Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Venezuela’s future stands unknown following US capture of Maduro
By Finn Smith | Jan. 13After almost a year of tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela regarding drug trafficking and illegal immigration into the U.S., the Trump administration has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
US Headlines: ICE fatally shot woman, Maduro pleads not guilty
By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 13U.S. Headlines: ICE fatally shoots Minnesota woman, Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in front of a Manhattan courtroom and the House votes in a step to extend the Affordable Care Act.
White House launches ‘Media Offenders’ site, SPJ reacts
By Finn Smith | Jan. 6The White House recently unveiled the “Media Offenders“ site that exposes mistakes and errors made by journalists and media organizations. The administration is arguing the site combats fake news, and journalists argue it is a step toward delegitimizing the media.
US Weekly Headlines: Epstein Files, Zelenskyy, Trump meeting
By Bridget Thomas and Elizabeth Talaga | Jan. 3Plus, another boat strike, Epstein document release.
US Weekly Headlines: Oil tanker seize, Brown University shooting
By Elizabeth Talaga | Dec. 18Plus the potential problem with the Netflix and Warner Bros. deal and computer chips.
Education Department redefines professional degrees
By Finn Smith | Dec. 9A plan released by the U.S. Department of Education would place caps on student aid borrowing for graduate programs based on whether the program is deemed professional.
U.S. Weekly Headlines: redistricting battles, immigration restrictions
By Avery St. George | Dec. 9This week’s headlines involve the Trump administration’s pause on immigration from 19 countries and the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Texas congressional map.
HB 29 to ensure access for female inmates to hygiene products, showers
By Finn Smith | Dec. 5House Bill 29, legislation that enshrines female inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers, lands on Gov. DeWine’s desk for final approval.
US Weekly Headlines: Obamacare, National Guard members shot
By Finn Smith | Dec. 2U.S. Weekly Headlines: The Trump administration plans to pause immigration from poor countries, Russia-Ukraine peace deal talks continue and the Trump administration classifies Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization.
US Weekly Headlines: Epstein Files, Trump’s plan for Gaza
By Finn Smith | Nov. 25U.S. Weekly Headlines: Trump signs legislation that requires the release of Epstein-related files, the FAA removes all restrictions on commercial airlines and the Trump administration makes moves to dismantle the Department of Education.
Ohio Planned Parenthood takes on Medicaid
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 24Ohio Planned Parenthood plans to fight back against Medicaid after the government sector threatens to decrease state funding.
From Athens to Washington: Trump’s East Wing demolition sparks outrage
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 24Photos and reports from the Associated Press, released Oct. 23, showcased excavators tearing through the White House's East Wing. The demolition is making way for President Donald Trump’s 90,000 square feet State Ballroom.
Ohio House bill introduced to prohibit personhood of AI
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 20A new bill introduced in the Ohio House would prevent personhood of AI, meaning the software system could not do things like marry or own property. Experts say this is just the beginning of AI regulation.
US Weekly Headlines: Government shutdown ends, Trump plans to provide $2,000 for every American
By Finn Smith | Nov. 18U.S. Weekly Headlines: The record-long government shutdown came to an end. A legal battle continues to decide the fate of an American man who was mistakenly deported to his home country and South Carolina is considering the most restrictive abortion ban in the country.
Ohio SB 56 in limbo over marijuana, synthetic cannabis regulations
By Ben Schneider | Nov. 14Ohio Senate Bill 56 is a proposed state bill that would overhaul certain aspects of the current cannabis industry in Ohio, although it has yet to gain approval of both the state house and senate in its current form.
US Weekly Headlines: Democrat election wins, government shutdown complicates
By Zoe Weyand | Nov. 11Democrats scored major election wins across the country this week, while the ongoing government shutdown prompted FAA flight cuts and renewed political tension at home and abroad.
Ohio to potentially save $2.4 billion in property taxes
By Bridget Thomas | Nov. 11Ohio House Bill 186 passed in the House of Representatives. It aims to cut spikes in property taxes by adjusting taxes collected on the 20-mill floor.
‘A movement of the people’: Dr. Amy Acton brings campaign message to Athens
By Finn Smith and Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 9Dr. Amy Acton visited Athens on Sunday to campaign and share her message with locals. Acton spoke to the crowd at Jackie O’s Taproom about her plans for the state if elected governor.
Local food pantries prepare for SNAP cuts
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 5Due to the government shutdown, SNAP benefits have ceased since Nov. 1. Local food banks discuss how community members will be affected by this issue, and will continue to try to provide for the community supported by SNAP.
