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US House approves joint measure to curb Congress’ stock trading, require voter ID
Democrats call it a fake stock ban that could still let lawmakers trade, while the ID rules would require mail voters to attach photocopies of ID.
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Food assistance advocates ask Congress to delay GOP megabill shift of SNAP costs to states
Advocates say 4.5 million people, including 1.5 million children, have already lost SNAP benefits, with states like Alabama weighing cuts to the program entirely.
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Leading Dem on US House education panel, advocates blast student loan changes
Advocates say nearly 40% of borrowers facing new graduate loan caps have poor or no credit, likely forcing them toward private lenders without a cosigner.
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Onetime acting FEMA chief fired by Trump now on track to be confirmed to head agency
Hamilton, ousted in 2025 after opposing FEMA's elimination, cleared committee 8-4 while disclosing a $350,000 bonus from a private emergency-response firm.
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Ohio school transportation debated as bus driver shortage continues, private schools demand more
Only 14.68% of vacant bus driver jobs were filled statewide last year, as teacher unions warn the workgroup's plan favors private school funding over public districts.
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State audit says Ohio’s only public HBCU inaccurately charged students tuition and fees
Auditor Keith Faber also wants the former CFO and his insurer to repay over $105,000 in penalties from late retirement fund payments, plus a foundation subpoena went unanswered.
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Feds have a new teen pregnancy prevention plan: Fertility and ‘reproductive goals’
The overhaul cancels evidence-based programs serving 1,200 NYC teens and could open funding to anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers, critics say.
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Walsh: Jay Edwards kept FirstEnergy’s money, stood by Larry Householder and now wants to manage Ohio’s billions
Democrat Seth Walsh's new attack series cites FBI records identifying Edwards as Representative 8 and his 2021 vote against expelling Householder from the House.
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Fact-check: Ramaswamy's billionaire-funded super PAC is back on air weaponizing Acton's childhood sexual abuse
The ad returns days after Cook Political Report shifted the race to Toss Up, and five out-of-state billionaires have given V-PAC $37 million.
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More Ohio agencies deploy Flock AI cameras, including workers comp and the fire marshal
State agencies investigating workers’ compensation fraud, suspicious fires, and crimes in state prisons are all turning to Flock’s AI-powered, license plate reading cameras. Ohio’s cities, meanwhile, have considered pulling back amid concerns over privacy the cameras’ use in deportations.
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Brennan Center report predicts mass voter challenges likely in midterm elections
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has threatened to prosecute election officials in four states over unverified noncitizen voter claims ahead of November.
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‘Urgent requirements’ for US military funding cited by GOP as Hegseth estimates war cost
Sen. Patty Murray says Democrats may reject the $70 billion Iran war request, calling it a rubber stamp with no exit strategy.
