Asian shares slid further Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent shudders through Wall Street at a level of shock unseen since the COVID-19 pandemic pummeled world markets in 2020.

In a room filled with Republican donors and elected officials, Ramaswamy spoke on his vision for the state, which includes growing businesses, raising children, and promoting education.

The new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war.

The lawsuit alleges that city officials, including Mayor Brown, and the state film office conspired to undermine the commission's work and divert film industry business to the city's own film office.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will host a town hall in Mahoning County Monday night, following protests and criticism of Congressman Mike Rulli’s lack of public engagement.

Those getting the messages say they're from a Political Action Committee (PAC) called "Protect Our Valley Taxpayers." 21 News looked into the group, and what they seek to accomplish. 

A trio of elections have provided plenty of warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump.

A federal judge has dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case.

Majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is at stake in an election that broke records for spending and became a proxy battle for the nation’s political fights.

Employees across the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have begun receiving notices of dismissal in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to.

President Donald Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife will be visiting an American military base in Greenland.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will eliminate 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan.

An appeals court in California has refused to halt a judge’s order requiring the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary workers who were let go in mass firings.

President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports, a move the White Houses claims would foster domestic manufacturing that could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.

Constituents and at least one public official are calling on Trumbull County Commissioner Rick Hernandez to resign for "lying" to and deceiving the public. During a busy Commissioners meeting Wednesday, 21 News pressed county leaders.

The Atlantic has released the entire Signal chat among Trump senior national security officials.

Democrat Dan Goughnour won a special election in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, keeping majority control of the state House in his party's hands by a single seat.

The outcome of these legal battles will have implications for transgender adolescents in Ohio seeking gender-affirming medical care.

Voters in a western Pennsylvania district will determine Tuesday if Democrats will hold onto a bare one-vote majority and keep control of the state House of Representatives. The chamber has been tied at 101 to 101 since incumbent Rep. Matt Gergely, an All

Democrats emphasized the impact on Title I funding, which supports schools with high numbers of low-income students.

Fuentes-Afflick said cuts could affect everything from cancer research to drug development, including clinical trials.

"Why would we throw all previous investment away by stopping now?" McNally added. "We must join our teachers and communities by saying no to this power-grab. This is profit over our children. I encourage the public to stay informed." 

A new Ohio bill is stirring up controversy. Senate Bill 107 would change how school board elections work by requiring candidates to declare a political party and run in partisan primaries. Local State Senator Sandra O'Brien is a co-sponsor, and proponents

In 2023, the department spent $895,675 on overtime. Overtime spending was cut nearly in half in 2024, with the department spending $494,054.

The bill would limit home-grow from 12 plants to six plants, reduce the THC levels in adult-use marijuana from 90% to 70%, and ban public consumption.

Republican Heather Hill is methodically building a campaign for Ohio governor outside the limelight being grabbed by more prominent candidates.

21 News's Lindsay McCoy sat down with Ramaswamy on 21 News at 5 p.m. to talk about his platform and his stance on the issues.

Hoping to capitalize on the nation’s current political climate, Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is urging state and federal officials to resume executions.

A Republican who left the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump’s first day is expected to launch his bid for Ohio governor.

Experts are recommending tax filers should consider getting their returns in as soon as they can amid the uncertainty.

One Valley Mayor calls it a slap in the face. Leaders across the Valley are coming out against a proposal from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine that would take away local revenue streams from cannabis dispensaries. Ohioans voted to approve recreational marijuana

Vivek Ramaswamy will speak at the event on April 3.

The issue is whether transplant patients who refuse the shots are risking not only their own health but also increasing the risk that the hard to come by organ will be rejected.

A Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge has ordered the state of Ohio to pursue remaining federal funds from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, a move that could provide back pay to eligible residents.

A retired Columbiana County teacher is scheduled to go on trial this fall on 75 felony charges handed down in a secret indictment alleging that he possessed lewd images of children.

Jim Tressel will be officially sworn in as Ohio’s 67th Lieutenant Governor Friday in a ceremony in the Statehouse Rotunda.

Delphi Packard Automotive Systems, previous Packard Electric, was a division of General Motors. Many still await the pension promised to them after the 2009 General Motors bankruptcy.

Mahoning Valley breweries have received notices from vendors on price increases from tariffs.