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Ohio Christian Organization Considers ‘Legal Recourse’ as Proposed Crosses Rejected

The Center for Christian Virtue is prepared to pursue legal action after the group’s proposal for displaying three crosses on top of its building...

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Is Sherrod Brown Trying to Change His Tune on Immigration?

In one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races, Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown is seeking a comeback after his 2024 loss, this time against...

30.04.2026 1

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Moreno Demands Answers Over Deadly Truck Crash Involving Illegal Immigrant

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, is looking to do something about deadly truck crashes involving foreigners. This week, Moreno sent a letter to Secretary...

30.04.2026 2

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Ohio Childcare Worker Fired for Post About Trump

The third assassination attempt against President Donald Trump continues to reverberate across the country, including in Ohio. The attempt, made...

28.04.2026 10

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Ohio SOS LaRose Defends Sending Voter Data to DOJ

As the Trump administration continues to insist that states beef up election security, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is defending his role in...

27.04.2026 6

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Ohio Senate Protects Gun Rights Against Liberal Municipalities

While Ohio has laws preventing municipalities from passing local gun control ordinances, Senate lawmakers say gun owners need further protection of...

24.04.2026 5

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Ramaswamy Speaks on American Dream Before OSU Crowd

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Speaking before an electrified crowd at Ohio State University on Tuesday, Vivek Ramaswamy discussed his experience with the...

23.04.2026 6

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Ohio Man Indicted for Threatening to Kill JD Vance

As federal authorities continue to investigate concerning incidents against Vice President JD Vance, the latest being an alleged assassination threat,...

12.02.2026 4

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Rep. Balderson Discusses Ohio’s Key Role in Energy

While Victor Davis Hanson recovers, his show goes on, and with a connection to Ohio. In the latest episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His... Read...

11.02.2026 8

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Judge’s Ruling Brings More to Springfield Story on TPS for Haitians

Prominent Ohio lawmakers have been reacting swiftly to a last-minute court ruling maintaining Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the United...

07.02.2026 4

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Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Stop Church Interruptions Amid Don Lemon Stunt Fallout

Ohio lawmakers are looking to use the recent interruption of Sunday services at Cities Church in Minnesota to send a message: Don’t do it here,......

05.02.2026 20

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EXCLUSIVE: Ohio Ticket Has More to Say on Dem Looking to ‘Kill Trump’

COLUMBUS, OHIO—Republican Vivek Ramaswamy knows what he and his ticket are up against when it comes to countering the dangerous rhetoric from Ohio...

31.01.2026 10

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EXCLUSIVE: Ramaswamy Will Make Ohio the Model State

Columbus, Ohio—Vivek Ramaswamy is on a mission to make Ohio the state everyone is talking about by making it affordable for young people. On...

30.01.2026 8

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Ohio’s Haitians Made Headlines in 2024 Election, But Will They Head Home in 2026?

The town of Springfield, Ohio, unexpectedly found itself in the national spotlight in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. At question was...

29.01.2026 9

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Dem Won’t Drop Out of Ohio AG Race After Plan to ‘Kill Trump’

Elliot Forhan, a Democrat running for attorney general in Ohio, has told The Daily Signal he’s still “running to be Ohio’s next attorney...

29.01.2026 6

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Venezuelan Illegal Sentenced for Shocking Crime

A 24-year-old Venezuelan illegal immigrant has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, followed by a three years supervised release, after pleading...

28.01.2026 6

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It Might Surprise You, But Here’s How Harry Reid Helped End Roe

Roe v. Wade would have turned 53 years old on Jan. 22 had the Supreme Court not overturned the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. The... Read More The post...

24.01.2026 10

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Vance Believes American Economy Is About to Boom, Champions American Worker in Toledo Speech

On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance appeared at Midwest Terminals in Toledo, Ohio, where he touted the successes of the Trump administration....

23.01.2026 10

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MAGA Baby Boom? Vance Baby News Takes Internet by Storm

For the first time in more than 150 years, the second family is growing. On Tuesday afternoon, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha... Read...

22.01.2026 10

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On the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Celebrate Its Demise

Fifty-three years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down one of its most consequential and controversial decisions: Roe v. Wade. That Jan. 22, 1973,...

22.01.2026 7

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Ohio AG Explains How Major Women’s Sports SCOTUS Case Could Impact Ohio

State laws protecting women’s sports in half the country could stand to be affected depending on how the U.S. Supreme Court rules in two cases......

19.01.2026 7

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Bill Aims to Take Concrete Steps to Combat Fraud in Ohio

As fraud scandals rattle the American Midwest, Republican Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams has announced that he and fellow Republican Ohio state Rep. DJ...

17.01.2026 10

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Responds to Fraud Concerns

Allegations of government-funded entities defrauding the taxpayer have made it to Ohio where Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, is attempting to shore up...

14.01.2026 10

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Vivek Ramaswamy Has Selected His Running Mate

Ohio’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy selected Senate President Rob McColley as his pick for lieutenant governor in this...

07.01.2026 10

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EXCLUSIVE: Calls Come for Fraud Investigations Into Ohio Day Cares

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Suspicion of fraud in Minnesota appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. With fraud suspected in Ohio as well,... Read...

31.12.2025 20

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‘Uninformed Posturing’: Ohio Swing District Race Heats Up as Kaptur Responds to Challenger

This week, The Daily Signal’s Bradley Devlin spoke with Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams on “The Signal Sitdown.” When Devlin asked about the race...

18.12.2025 9

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Abortion Pill Tragedy in Toledo Once More Making Headlines

An Ohio woman has filed a lawsuit against her doctor boyfriend after he allegedly forced her to take crushed-up abortion pills. As The Daily Signal......

16.12.2025 10

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Husted Officially Files for Race That Could Determine Control of the Senate

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is officially running to keep his senate seat come 2026. The Daily Signal was on the ground in Columbus to speak... Read More...

12.12.2025 6

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Dem Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Says Science-Based Teaching on Unborn Does Not Belong in Classrooms

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, a pro-abortion Democrat, says medically accurate information about the pre-born does not belong in Ohio...

10.12.2025 9

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EXCLUSIVE: Husted Campaign Grassroots Effort

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL — Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, has announced a grassroots effort to blanket the Buckeye state ahead of next year’s...

10.12.2025 6

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Ohio Republican Releases Plan to End Dual Citizenship

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, has introduced a bill that would outlaw dual citizenship in the United States. Moreno, who was born in Colombia, legally...

06.12.2025 9

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules on Texas Redistricting Maps for 2026 Midterms

The Supreme Court allowed Texas’ redistricting maps to remain in place for the 2026 midterms in a 6-3 unsigned opinion Thursday. The maps could...

05.12.2025 10

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More Good News Comes for Ohio’s Efforts to Protect Elections

Ohio is securing another win for election integrity by striking a deal with the federal government that Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has...

03.12.2025 6

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Ohio Bill Honoring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Closer to Becoming Law

Charlie Kirk’s legacy could live on for generations to come in Ohio if a bill on education ultimately becomes law, and it’s one step closer......

02.12.2025 10

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The High-Stakes SCOTUS Case Targeting Pregnancy Centers, Explained

As pregnancy centers have increasingly come under attack from Democrat lawmakers in recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case next week...

01.12.2025 6

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Ohio Church Secures a Win Against ‘Petty Tools of Government’

A church in Bryan, Ohio recently notched a win that religious liberty advocates believe will set a new precedent after the city attempted to shut......

25.11.2025 6

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Eric Swalwell Enters Crowded CA Governor’s Race Focused on One Thing

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has announced he is running for California governor in the 2026 election, pitching himself as the candidate who will go...

22.11.2025 9

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Tim Ryan Makes Major Announcement in Ohio Governor’s Race

After months of speculation as to what former Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, would do ahead of the 2026 elections, we now have our answer: Ryan... Read More...

22.11.2025 10

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Pro-Lifers Call for Repeal of Biden-Era Abortion Drug Policy After Toledo Tragedy

A Toledo surgical resident has had his medical license suspended after he allegedly forced a woman he impregnated to take abortion-inducing drugs. In...

20.11.2025 8

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Ohio Secretary of State Strikes Blow to Foreign Election Influence

While Ohioans did not head to the polls for state-wide elections in 2025, there has been a massive electoral development thanks to a court victory......

20.11.2025 7

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Ohio Dem Tries to Pin Shutdown on GOP Opponent Who Voted to Fund Government 16 Times

After weeks of noncommittal responses during the nation’s longest federal government shutdown, former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who is now looking...

13.11.2025 6

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EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Group Targets ESG-Pushing Pact Under Antitrust Review

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL: A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the concerns of consumers called Consumers’ Research is calling out the...

11.11.2025 7

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Court Delivers Win in Ohio for Free Speech Rights on Pronouns

A federal court ruled in favor of a group suing an Ohio school district over its pronouns policy on Thursday as court battles continue to... Read More...

08.11.2025 20

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Democratic Senator Misses Key Points as She Goes After Moreno on Shutdown

Heated exchanges on Capitol Hill over what’s been dubbed the “Schumer Shutdown” are becoming the norm. The latest dustup involves Ohio’s own...

07.11.2025 8

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Here’s What 2025 Elections Could Mean for Ohio Next Year

Election night 2025 may not have been a good night for Republicans, though the races and thus losses were limited to a handful of states.... Read More...

06.11.2025 7

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Wins for Dems Keep Coming in Virginia as They Expand Majority in State House

Tuesday was a good night for Virginia Democrats, and it only got better as Wednesday approached. Not only did all three Democrat candidates win...

05.11.2025 6

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Circular Firing Squad for Dems? Spanberger Calls Out Mamdani

This Election Day, Democrats may be pitted against each other in more ways than one as voters head to the polls. Not only are New... Read More The...

05.11.2025 8

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New Jersey Polling Places Closed After Bomb Threats on Election Day

It’s Election Day in New Jersey, and it’s not merely the statistically tied gubernatorial race that is driving the news for the Garden State....

04.11.2025 8

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Dick Cheney Dead at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died. “Richard B. Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025....

04.11.2025 7

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Ohio’s Redrawn Maps Likely the Best-Case Scenario for GOP

The Ohio redistricting committee, just beating its Oct. 31 deadline, has agreed to new congressional districting maps for the 2026 cycle. The new map...

04.11.2025 7

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