LAME DUCK

Jun 05 2026POLITICS

What happens when a president starts losing fast?

A president who once had strong support now faces big problems as midterm elections approach. Approval ratings have dropped sharply from 52% to just 38%, while dislike for the president has grown by 15 points. Many of his policies, like tariffs and military actions, have turned voters against him. R

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

The Last-Minute Move: A DA's Final Days

In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Ohio's Sports Teams: A Tax Break Battle Brewing in 2025

Imagine this: Ohio lawmakers might give big-league sports teams like the Bengals and Browns a big tax break next year. This could cost taxpayers millions. Two House members, one from Cleveland and one from Xenia, want to stop lame-duck sessions, where quick decisions are made right before lawmakers

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