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Advocates laud Moreno-Warren Social Security proposal
Experts praise the bipartisan payroll tax cap proposal but warn it alone won't prevent insolvency in 2032, when Ohio retirees face losing $487 monthly.
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Federal health agency cancels most of its teen pregnancy prevention grants
HHS canceled $68 million in teen pregnancy prevention grants two years early, citing misalignment with agency priorities—a move that prompted legal action during Trump's first term.
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Changes to immigration program for domestic violence victims impede safety, advocates say
Trump administration tightened VAWA rules in December, requiring stricter proof of marriage and abuse, leaving survivors with limited documentation at risk.
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US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump, ruling states can accept ballots after Election Day
The 5-4 ruling, with Barrett writing for the majority, rejects Trump administration arguments that federal law requires ballots to arrive by Election Day.
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Protesters in D.C. rally for priorities to counter Trump’s 250th anniversary programming
Hundreds of activists rallied Saturday to counter Trump's 250th anniversary programming, pushing a $25 minimum wage, gun control, voting rights, and Palestinian statehood.
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Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling sensitive documents
Bolton kept classified information in a personal diary shared with family members, while his attorney contrasts his plea with Trump's refusal to accept accountability for similar charges.
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Ohio public school districts face teacher shortages amid reduced state funding, budget woes
A state-funded teacher scholarship program is winding down just as districts report shrinking candidate pools, while new bills propose student teacher stipends and license reforms.
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DeWine: TPS ruling a mistake, 10,000+ Ohio Haitians at risk
DeWine, a Republican, breaks with Trump on the decision, warning that 10,000+ Ohioans will lose work permits within weeks and face immediate deportation.
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Ohio officials to vote on opening 23,000 acres of public lands to fracking
State officials are scheduled to vote Monday to open or select a winning bid on about 23,000 acres of publicly owned wildlife preserves. This would significantly expand oil and gas exploration on Ohio’s public lands.
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Ohioans rally to support Haitians living with temporary protected status after Supreme Court ruling
Hours after the Supreme Court upheld Trump's power to revoke their status, hundreds gathered in Springfield to support the 12,000-15,000 Haitians facing potential deportation to a violence-torn nation.
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GOP dreams of another big budget bill dashed by Trump demands for SAVE America Act
Trump's push for a voter ID bill is fracturing GOP plans for a broader budget package, with Senate Republicans saying the measure lacks the 60 votes needed to pass.
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Narrowed Education Department definition of ‘professional’ degrees stopped in federal court
Judge Howell blocked the narrower definition one week before July 1 rollout, siding with nursing, teaching, and social work groups challenging stricter loan caps.
