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Trump impeachment trial gets personal
WASHINGTON — Even before opening arguments were made in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate, things got testy. U.S. House Democrats and Trump’s lawyers sparred for hours Tuesday over the parameters for the third presidential impeachment trial in U.S. history, offering a preview of their substantive arguments and setting the tone for […]
U.S. House votes to torpedo DeVos student loan rule
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed a resolution Thursday that would overturn a Trump administration rule that critics say guts protections for defrauded student loan borrowers. The resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the so-called borrower defense rule, which was revised by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Led by Nevada Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, the resolution was […]
Pelosi picks impeachment squad; House votes to send articles to Senate
WASHINGTON — An Army veteran, a former cop and a congressional aide during the Nixon impeachment proceedings are among the U.S. House Democrats who will soon make the case for ousting President Donald Trump from office. The U.S. House on Wednesday approved a resolution that named seven impeachment managers to serve as prosecutors in the […]
Ignorance is not bliss: The dangerous politics of anti-intellectualism
Thoughtful, studied consideration does not reign supreme in American politics, and frankly, I can’t think of an era it did. Conversely, I also can’t think of an era like ours where crankery and ignorance are entertained so prominently and with such deference. Author Isaac Asimov may have best characterized the mindless beast of legitimized stupidity […]
U.S. House votes to crack down on toxic chemicals; Trump threatens veto
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Friday to pass a comprehensive legislative package that would crack down on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a class of chemicals known as PFAS that are said to cause serious health problems. Used in tape, nonstick pans and other everyday substances, PFAS have been linked to cancer, decreased fertility, developmental […]
Lara Trump rallies supporters in Columbus ahead of president’s Toledo visit
As far as appetizers go, David Ensinger reasoned, this speech would make for a good one. This shaped up to be a good week for the Sunbury conservative — he’d see Lara Trump on Wednesday, then the commander in chief himself on Thursday at a rally in Toledo. “The man is a genius,” Ensinger said […]
U.S. House votes to check Trump on military action against Iran
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Thursday on a resolution to curtail President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran without first securing congressional approval. The chamber voted 224-194, largely along party lines, to approve the resolution from Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), which would direct Trump to halt the use of U.S. armed […]
Ohio is likely to lose a congressional seat. Here’s why that’s a huge deal
WASHINGTON — Ohio is projected to lose a U.S. House seat in the coming years, new data show — a change that would diminish the state’s influence in national politics and could lead to less money for federally funded projects and services like roads and health care facilities. “It’s virtually certain that we will be […]
History Thursday: Iran, Woodrow Wilson and making the world safe for democracy
The recent violence with Iran got me thinking about Woodrow Wilson. More than 100 years of American foreign policy has hinged on a concept Wilson introduced as he went before a joint session of Congress on April 2, 1917 to seek a Declaration of War against Germany. “The world must be made safe for democracy,” […]
12 Dems certified for Ohio primary ballot, Trump to be unopposed
Yang a write-in candidate; Delaney, Weld left off ballot President Donald Trump will face no challenge on the Ohio primary ballot in March, while a dozen Democrats will duke it out to earn some of the state’s delegates. The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office announced the list of candidates that will appear on the March […]
Elections 2020: The battle for Ohio is on
The Democratic candidates are focused on other states which host primary contests earlier than Ohio’s in March. President Donald Trump, with no formidable Republican challengers, is not as beholden to the primary schedule. The Trump administration is already making a push for Ohio voters’ attention, with two events planned here in the coming week. Trump […]
‘Real rush’ of Trump rules expected ahead of 2020 election
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is preparing to finalize a host of high-profile rules in 2020, including policies that will impact everything from auto emissions to food stamp access. With the November presidential election approaching, the administration is widely expected to make a push to wrap up pending regulations early in 2020 in an effort […]