Out now on Substack: My latest analysis of the race to decide Ohio's next governor

Ohio's 9th Congressional District race could be a lightning rod for outside money

U.S. inflation rate remained at 2.7% in December

December was another month of low hiring in the U.S. economy, data shows

What does the U.S. have planned for Venezuela? It's not exactly clear.

Constitutional scholar discusses recent U.S. actions in Venezuela

Ohio's gubernatorial candidates have announced their running mates

Ukraine and its allies come to framework deal on post-war security guarantees

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro apprehended in U.S. operation

Zelenskyy says meeting with U.S. counterpart has been agreed on for the "near future"

U.S. economic growth was strong in Q3, despite sticky inflation & sluggish hiring

What we learned about the U.S. economy this week

Should Democrats take a more progressive or moderate direction in 2026?

Which states should each party prioritize in their 2026 spending?

Brown University student discusses last Saturday's mass shooting

Political scientist's take on the ingredients Democrats need for a 'blue wave'

VP of the Minnesota Farmers Union on Trump bailout plan: "We want trade, not aid"

Indiana Republicans could eliminate the state's only two Democrat-held congressional seats

Following the government shutdown, new economic data is on the way

Sunday News Brief for November 30, 2025

Kyiv targeted by another Russian attack, amid resignation of key Ukrainian official

A follow-up to last Sunday's U.S.-Ukraine talks

Populism's past & present role in Ohio politics

The latest on negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine

President Trump says he's signed bill to release the 'Epstein files'

First jobs report since the government shutdown is released

How artificial intelligence is contributing to global mis- & disinformation

Sunday News Brief for November 16, 2025

House Democrats release Epstein emails mentioning Trump; president responds

Is the longest government shutdown in U.S. history on the brink of a resolution?

Supreme Court hears arguments over the legality of some Trump tariffs

Saturday News Brief for November 8, 2025

An update on how the longest government shutdown in history is affecting SNAP

Ohio's gubernatorial candidates react to Democrat wins in Virginia, New Jersey

Why the two Democrats on the Ohio Redistricting Commission backed new congressional map

Sunday News Brief for November 2, 2025

Ohio Redistricting Commission set to vote on new congressional map Friday

Federal Reserve committee decides on 0.25% interest rate cut, amid risks to employment

Rep. Marcy Kaptur on why she thinks Democrats should continue push for healthcare talks

Rep. Marcy Kaptur: Trump administration strikes, on alleged drug boats, are "unconstitutional"

Is Ohio in play, in 2026? Breaking down the latest statewide poll.

How the government shutdown may affect the process of setting monetary policy

One economist's perspective on wealth inequality in the U.S.

'No Kings' protests take place across the U.S., opposing Trump administration

United Auto Workers Pres. Shawn Fain on tariffs, EVs, Stellantis investment, & politics

Judge: Trump administration cannot, for now, fire federal workers during shutdown

Saturday News Brief for October 11, 2025

Insight into President Trump's Chicago crackdown and how the city, state are responding

Library director, youth services coordinator discuss 'Banned Books Week'

Fifth Third Bank to acquire Comerica in a deal worth nearly $11 billion

Two years since Israel launched its war on Hamas, Gaza humanitarian crisis persists

Why the U.S. dollar has been weakening & what it means for American consumers

Sunday News Brief for October 5, 2025

Saturday News Brief for October 4, 2025

Out now on my Substack: A look at the U.S. proposal for an end to the war in Gaza

Government shutdown on track to begin in hours, as senate disagreement persists

Ukraine faces another Russian attack, as Moldovans hand pro-EU party a victory

Sunday News Brief for September 28, 2025

Saturday News Brief for September 27, 2025

Community Focus: Tom Names, Candidate for Toledo City Council