Political

Donald Trump booed as the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978
Extra security measures are in place before the Washington Commanders’ game against the Detroit Lions, where President Donald Trump planned to become the first sitting president in nearly a half-century to attend a regular-season NFL contest.

USDA reversal renews uncertainty about Ohio, Pennsylvania SNAP benefits
A directive from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced fresh uncertainty for millions of Ohio and Pennsylvania residents who rely on food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro — considered a potential White House contender in 2028 who is up for reelection next year — appeared in ads for the justices and lobbied for their retention.

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

Court rejects former Newton Falls City Manager’s $360,000 severance claim
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Newton Falls City Manager Pamela Priddy, ruling that her employment contract was invalid due to procedural errors in the city’s legislative process.

Chamber, local leaders push to keep Mahoning and Trumbull in separate congressional districts
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is urging lawmakers to keep Mahoning and Trumbull Counties in separate congressional districts as Ohio prepares for its next round of redistricting. The Chamber argues that having two representatives means more advoc

Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted after Trump pushes for prosecution of longtime foe
James Comey was charged Thursday with lying to Congress in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies.

































