US Senate passes new funds for ICE and Border Patrol Senators have approved funding for US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown after hours of arguing over his controversial "anti-weaponisation" fund. AAP · Jun 5
Trump news at a glance: Senate Republicans keep president’s $1.8bn ally payout fund alive – for now Trump’s plan for an ‘anti-weaponization’ fund that could issue financial settlements to people connected to the January 6 insurrection has sparked dissent in his party – key US politics stories from Thursday 4 June at a glance The Guardian - US · Jun 5
Ex-FirstEnergy executives reindicted in Ohio in $60 million corruption scheme Two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives whose initial prosecutions in the state’s long-running $60 million bribery scandal ended in mistrial earlier this year have been reindicted The Independent UK · Jun 4
Senate Republicans narrowly block bid to bar Trump’s $1.8bn fund to pay allies Three GOP senators join Democrats as dispute over proposed payouts exposes party divisions The Guardian - US · Jun 4
Michigan pigment maker could benefit from highway bill provision A Michigan manufacturer stands to become the U.S. government’s preferred supplier of yellow pigment used in road and highway markings across the country if a provision in the House’s sweeping surface transportation reauthorization bill becomes law. Section 1328 — on page 270 of the 1,005-page text released Sunday — would… Roll Call · May 19
Trump news at a glance: Marco Rubio, in White House press room, puts a spin on rising gas prices Secretary of state says US is ‘very fortunate’ as Trump’s Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50 a gallon – key US politics stories from Tuesday, 5 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 6
Ohio’s Kaptur set for rematch with Merrin in bid for 23rd House term Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, will face a rematch with Republican Derek Merrin in a battleground northwest Ohio seat that grew a shade redder in redistricting. Merrin emerged as the victor in Tuesday’s five-way GOP primary in the 9th District. The former state representative had… Roll Call · May 6
Ohio primary results set up high-stakes senate and governor races Trump’s endorsement continues to carry weight in Ohio, which favored him three times for president The Independent UK · May 6
Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted set for Senate showdown after Ohio primary victories Ohio’s Senate seat is one Democrats have prioritized in the party’s bid to retake control of the chamber The Guardian - US · May 5
Primary elections: crucial showdowns set in Ohio; Indiana races yield ‘big night for Maga’ as Trump asserts control of party – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · May 5
Ohio voters head to polls to select candidates for midterm elections State expected to play major role in deciding whether Republicans maintain control of Congress in his final two years The Guardian - US · May 5
At the Races: Meet me in the Midwest Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and… Roll Call · May 5
‘We’re a perfect example of being lied to’: Democrats vie to flip Ohio in a battle for trust Trump’s war in Iran and gas prices dominate messaging as state prepares for special election to fill Senate seat The Guardian - US · May 4
Husted named to succeed Mullin on Senate Appropriations panel Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is set to replace newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Husted confirmed Tuesday. Husted, who had been his state’s lieutenant governor, was appointed to the Senate in January 2025 to replace Vice President JD Vance. He’s now locked in a… Roll Call · Mar 25
Roll Call · Mar 18 As GOP senators grapple with cost concerns, Democrats see opening Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith appeared to downplay a question about rising beef prices last month by saying Americans have “so many proteins to choose from.” Fellow Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio told a conservative podcaster last week that people living in poverty lack the experience to handle the “real…
The Times of India · Feb 13 Ohio Senator Jon Husted voted to block Epstein files after donation from Leslie Wexner: Report Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted is under scrutiny for voting to block the release of Jeffrey Epstein files shortly after receiving a $3,500 campaign donation from Leslie Wexner, a former associate of the convicted sex offender. This donation is part of over $116,000 Husted has received from Wexner throughout his…
The Independent UK · Feb 3 Trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives charged in $60M Ohio bribery scheme set to begin The $4.3 million that Akron-based FirstEnergy paid veteran utility lawyer Sam Randazzo in 2019 is at the center of the latest criminal trial tied to Ohio's sweeping $60 million bribery scandal
Roll Call · Feb 1 Democrats continue to outraise Republicans in key Senate races Democratic Senate candidates continue to outraise their Republican opponents in battleground midterm races, new federal filings show.
Roll Call · Oct 16, 2025 4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter - Roll Call Here are some takeaways from the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission for the three months ending Sept. 30.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, a political rookie, decides not to run for governor Former Ohio State football coach and current Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel says he won’t run for Ohio governor in 2026
Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025 At the Races: Redrawing the majority? - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and new campaign launches.
Latin Times · Apr 2, 2025 Trump Attorney Reportedly Analyzed Whether Trump Could Serve a Third Term Despite Clear Constitutional Prohibition A Trump attorney said back in 2023 that he was confident in finding the way in which Trump could run for a third term. He is now the president's outside counsel
Latin Times · Mar 31, 2025 Republican Lawmaker Insists Trump 'Wasn't Advocating' for Third Term Despite Saying He 'Was Not Joking' About Another Run Ohio Senator Jon Husted brushed off President Donald Trump's comments about running for a third term during a CNBC interview on Monday.
Roll Call · Mar 19, 2025 Ohio officials hopeful Intel gets plant funds targeted by Trump - Roll Call President Donald Trump called for a rollback of billions for U.S. microchip plants, possibly threatening funds for Intel and others.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2025 Former Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel Appointed As Lieutenant Governor of Ohio The national title-winning coach will now work in politics.