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Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid flowing to Ukraine and Congress must 'stop the games'

Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid flowing to Ukraine and Congress must 'stop the games'

Congressional supporters of Ukraine say they won’t give up after a bill to keep the federal government open excluded President Joe Biden’s request for more security assistance for the war-torn nation.

22 hrs 27 mins ago
Trump campaigns before thousands in friendly blue-collar, eastern Iowa, touting trade, farm policy

Trump campaigns before thousands in friendly blue-collar, eastern Iowa, touting trade, farm policy

Donald Trump is returning to Iowa to resume a fall push in the state that kicks off the Republican nomination calendar.

14 hrs 16 mins ago
Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. 'Bring it on,' McCarthy says

Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. 'Bring it on,' McCarthy says

Rep. Matt Gaetz says he'll try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week.

12 hrs 6 mins ago
EU's top diplomat urges US to reconsider dropping Ukrainian aid from stop-gap budget bill

EU's top diplomat urges US to reconsider dropping Ukrainian aid from stop-gap budget bill

Britain’s new defense secretary has suggested that British military training of Ukrainian soldiers, which currently takes place in U.K. bases, could move into western Ukraine.

14 hrs 36 mins ago
Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes

Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes

Donald Trump has Pennsylvania’s voting rules in his sights, and it's a familiar target.

13 hrs 56 mins ago
How Valley lawmakers voted on bill to avoid government shutdown

How Valley lawmakers voted on bill to avoid government shutdown

Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown and 88 others voted in the affirmative, while J.D. Vance and eight other Republicans voted “No”

14 hrs 33 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
The Supreme Court's new term starts Monday. Here's what you need to know

The Supreme Court's new term starts Monday. Here's what you need to know

The Supreme Court seems a bit quieter than in recent years as the justices begin a new term.

14 hrs 36 mins ago
Chicago is keeping hundreds of migrants at airports while waiting on shelters and tents

Chicago is keeping hundreds of migrants at airports while waiting on shelters and tents

As Chicago struggles to house asylum-seekers, the city is using a shuttle bus center at O’Hare International Airport.

19 hrs 56 mins ago
Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died.

September 29th, 9:02 AM EDT
Prosecutor in high-profile Trumbull criminal cases seeks judicial spot

Prosecutor in high-profile Trumbull criminal cases seeks judicial spot

Becker was involved in bringing Claudia Hoerig from Brazil to face charges in husband's murder

September 29th, 5:29 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Before senior aide to Pennsylvania governor resigned, coworker accused adviser of sexual harassment

Before senior aide to Pennsylvania governor resigned, coworker accused adviser of sexual harassment

A senior adviser to Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro who abruptly resigned this week was accused earlier in the year of sexual harassment by a former coworker.

September 29th, 4:35 AM EDT
Sen. Fetterman mocks GOP-led Biden impeachment inquiry with Bud Light delivery

Sen. Fetterman mocks GOP-led Biden impeachment inquiry with Bud Light delivery

The Bud Light brand became the target of a boycott by some conservatives this past year after Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer, promoted the beer on Instagram.

September 28th, 11:54 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Public hearings continue on Mercer Co. quarry project

Public hearings continue on Mercer Co. quarry project

From dust particle pollution, water quality, and noise disturbances to potentially diminishing property value, the public hearing allowed the community to hear from experts on the project along with Three Rivers Aggregates reps.

September 27th, 10:21 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Ohio abortion issue facing pushback despite polling support

Ohio abortion issue facing pushback despite polling support

Polling from Baldwin Wallace University found that 59% of respondents were for the constitutional guarantee for abortion.

September 26th, 7:00 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
U.S. Senator pushing for Social Security Fairness Act

U.S. Senator pushing for Social Security Fairness Act

It's called the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill that allows private sector workers to get everything they paid into social security, and already has bipartisan support.

September 26th, 5:57 PM EDT by Sydney Canty
Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption

Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife have been indicted on charges of bribery.

September 22nd, 9:49 AM EDT
Judge temporarily blocks Republican-backed overhaul of Ohio's education system following lawsuit

Judge temporarily blocks Republican-backed overhaul of Ohio's education system following lawsuit

A county judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking a massive Republican-backed overhaul of Ohio’s K-12 education system.

September 22nd, 4:40 AM EDT
Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid in Pennsylvania, aims to oust Democrat Bob Casey

Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid in Pennsylvania, aims to oust Democrat Bob Casey

Republican David McCormick is expected to announce that he'll enter Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race in his second bid for the office, this time to take on Democratic Sen. Bob Casey after losing in last year’s Republican primary.

September 21st, 12:18 AM EDT
Biden declares federal disaster help for East Palestine, nearby communities

Biden declares federal disaster help for East Palestine, nearby communities

The president has directed FEMA, EPA, Health and Human Services Administration, and the Department of Transportation to report to him on the status on the within the next 30 to 60 days

September 21st, 4:07 AM EDT by Robert McFerren
Youngstown council passes resolution opposing SOBE

Youngstown council passes resolution opposing SOBE

"The next step is to make sure all the state agencies know that the city is against this," Limbian explained.

September 21st, 4:01 AM EDT by Erin Simonek
Pennsylvania's Senate wants an earlier 2024 presidential primary, partly to have a say on nominees

Pennsylvania's Senate wants an earlier 2024 presidential primary, partly to have a say on nominees

Pennsylvania’s state Senate wants to move up the state’s 2024 primary election by five weeks to March 19.

September 20th, 6:39 PM EDT
Ohio redistricting panel adopts GOP-drawn Statehouse maps for public discussion, as Democrats object

Ohio redistricting panel adopts GOP-drawn Statehouse maps for public discussion, as Democrats object

The Ohio Redistricting Commission has adopted new Republican-drawn Statehouse maps for public discussion.

September 20th, 6:36 PM EDT
Ohio justices refuse to replace term 'unborn child' on ballot language of reproductive rights amendment

Ohio justices refuse to replace term 'unborn child' on ballot language of reproductive rights amendment

The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a partial victory to opponents of the November ballot issue that would make reproductive rights part of the state’s constitution.

September 20th, 5:36 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Democrats retain narrow control of Pennsylvania House after special election

Democrats retain narrow control of Pennsylvania House after special election

Democrats in the Pennsylvania House will keep their one-vote majority after winning a Pittsburgh area seat in a special election.

September 20th, 4:11 AM EDT
Hunter Biden has gone on the offensive against Republicans. That could be tricky for the president

Hunter Biden has gone on the offensive against Republicans. That could be tricky for the president

Hunter Biden has gone on the offensive against his Republican critics.

September 19th, 12:27 AM EDT
Russia has turned food, energy and even children into weapons against Ukraine, Zelenskyy says at UN

Russia has turned food, energy and even children into weapons against Ukraine, Zelenskyy says at UN

Ukraine's leader and Russia’s top diplomat could cross paths at the United Nations this week.

September 18th, 8:47 PM EDT
House Republicans set first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28

House Republicans set first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28

House Republicans plan to hold their first hearing next week in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings.

September 19th, 10:47 AM EDT
US defense chief urges nations to dig deep and give Ukraine more much-needed air defense systems

US defense chief urges nations to dig deep and give Ukraine more much-needed air defense systems

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is urging defense leaders Tuesday to “dig deep” and provide more air defense systems for Ukraine, to help the country block increasing barrages of Russian missiles.

September 19th, 5:47 AM EDT
Control of the Pennsylvania House will again hinge on result of a special election

Control of the Pennsylvania House will again hinge on result of a special election

Voters are deciding which party will control Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives after a Pittsburgh lawmaker's resignation created a 101-101 partisan divide.

September 19th, 11:25 AM EDT
Pennsylvania wants to make it easier to register to vote when drivers get or renew a license

Pennsylvania wants to make it easier to register to vote when drivers get or renew a license

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says it's trying to make it easier for someone to register to vote when they are getting or renewing a driver’s license in the state.

September 19th, 11:21 AM EDT
Trump plans to meet with striking autoworkers in Michigan instead of attending second GOP debate

Trump plans to meet with striking autoworkers in Michigan instead of attending second GOP debate

Former President Donald Trump will travel to the battleground state of Michigan next week to meet with striking autoworkers instead of participating in the second Republican presidential debate.

September 18th, 7:07 PM EDT
Trump plans to meet with striking autoworkers in Michigan instead of attending second GOP debate

Trump plans to meet with striking autoworkers in Michigan instead of attending second GOP debate

Former President Donald Trump will travel to the battleground state of Michigan next week to meet with striking autoworkers instead of participating in the second Republican presidential debate.

September 19th, 3:58 AM EDT
Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman and others choose casual clothes

Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman and others choose casual clothes

The stuffy Senate is now a bit less formal.

September 18th, 11:41 PM EDT
Rudy Giuliani sued by former lawyer, accused of failing to pay $1.36 million in legal bills

Rudy Giuliani sued by former lawyer, accused of failing to pay $1.36 million in legal bills

Rudy Giuliani’s former lawyer has sued him, alleging the ex-New York City mayor has paid only a fraction of nearly $1.6 million in legal fees he’s racked up from investigations into his efforts to keep Donald Trump in the White House.

September 18th, 10:47 PM EDT
Biden tells a Broadway theater packed for fundraiser that Trump is determined to destroy the nation

Biden tells a Broadway theater packed for fundraiser that Trump is determined to destroy the nation

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is getting some fundraising help from Broadway's biggest names.

September 18th, 1:27 PM EDT
Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key Republicans

Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key Republicans

Donald Trump is facing political blowback from within his party for his comments about abortion.

September 18th, 12:07 PM EDT
Iran's president denies sending drones and other weapons to Russia and decries US meddling

Iran's president denies sending drones and other weapons to Russia and decries US meddling

Iran’s president is denying his country sent drones to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine.

September 18th, 3:57 PM EDT
Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says

Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says

A federal judge who rejected efforts by former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to move his charges in the Georgia election subversion case to federal court is set to hear arguments from former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark on the same issue.

September 18th, 12:17 AM EDT
Blinken meets Chinese VP as US-China contacts increase ahead of possible summit

Blinken meets Chinese VP as US-China contacts increase ahead of possible summit

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with China's Vice President Han Zheng on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly as the Biden administration and Beijing step up high-level contacts ahead of what could be a leader-level summit this fall.

September 18th, 7:17 PM EDT
Speaker McCarthy is running out of options to stop a shutdown as conservatives balk at a new plan

Speaker McCarthy is running out of options to stop a shutdown as conservatives balk at a new plan

Speaker Kevin McCarthy is running out of options as he races to come up with a plan to keep the federal government from shutting down.

September 18th, 2:17 PM EDT

Youngstown police investigating child drowning

Bond for Lisbon escapee set at $30,000 after two months at large

Road in Canfield Township to close Oct. 3

Task force addresses poor health outcomes in Mercer County

Founder Steve Burns makes $10M bid to purchase bankrupt Lordstown Motors

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One woman, two dogs dead after fire in Poland Township

One woman, two dogs dead after fire in Poland Township

Upcoming road closures in Mahoning County

Youngstown man allegedly threatens to murder police during arrest in Boardman

AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1

UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they?

Youngstown organization marches with Little Bears to end violence

Seaplane hits power line, crashes into Ohio river; 2 taken to hospital with minor injuries

Seaplane hits power line, crashes into Ohio river; 2 taken to hospital with minor injuries

Man who served time in Ohio murder-for-hire case convicted in shooting of Pennsylvania trooper

Anti-abortion groups are at odds on strategies ahead of Ohio vote. It could be a preview for 2024

Ohio football coach whose team called 'Nazi' during game says he was forced to resign, no ill intent

Over 50 arrested after mobs ransacked Philadelphia stores. Dozens of liquor outlets are shut down

Ohio Senate passes bill that would help Boy Scouts abuse victims get more settlement money