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Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation.

January 24th, 3:42 PM EST
Trump ends Fauci's security detail and says he'd feel no responsibility if harm befell him

Trump ends Fauci's security detail and says he'd feel no responsibility if harm befell him

President Donald Trump has ended the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who advised him on the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 24th, 1:02 PM EST
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping dismantling of the federal government’s diversity and inclusion programs that could include everything from anti-bias training to funding for minority farmers and homeowners.

January 21st, 6:10 PM EST
Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, asked President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.

January 21st, 3:50 PM EST
Two from Valley released from prison after Trump issues January 6 pardons

Two from Valley released from prison after Trump issues January 6 pardons

Both of the people from the Valley who were still imprisoned when President Trump pardoned those convicted for the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol have been released.

January 22nd, 5:08 AM EST by Mike Gauntner & Erin Simonek
Read the texts of Trump executive actions

Read the texts of Trump executive actions

President Trump signed many executive actions on his first day in office covering an array of issues including immigration, energy, foreign aid, and others.

January 21st, 7:54 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Trump restores 'Mount McKinley' name to North America's highest peak

Trump restores 'Mount McKinley' name to North America's highest peak

North America’s highest mountain will again bear the name of one of the City of Nile's favorite sons, under an order issued by President Donald Trump on his first day in office.

January 21st, 5:53 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Locals attend inaugural watch party, Mahoning Co. supporters in D.C. for President Trump's inauguration

Locals attend inaugural watch party, Mahoning Co. supporters in D.C. for President Trump's inauguration

James Mullarkey and Breann Stipetic of Mahoning County were in Washington D.C. for the swearing-in of President Donald Trump during the 2025 Inauguration. Mullarkey said it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. "To see it first hand, the transition of powe

January 20th, 6:09 PM EST by Madison Tromler
Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It's a guard against potential 'revenge' by Trump

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It's a guard against potential 'revenge' by Trump

President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential revenge by the incoming Trump administration.

January 20th, 7:19 AM EST
Inauguration Day Latest: Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States

Inauguration Day Latest: Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, is set to be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president.

January 20th, 7:39 AM EST
The Latest: Trump leaves the stage at raucous Washington ‘victory rally’

The Latest: Trump leaves the stage at raucous Washington ‘victory rally’

President-elect Donald Trump is spending the eve of his inauguration in a series of Washington events that celebrate his return to power as he prepares to move back into the White House at a time of deep national political divisions.

January 19th, 3:19 PM EST
Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he's challenging his fellow Democrats

Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he's challenging his fellow Democrats

When Democrat John Fetterman got elected to the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania, many backers had hoped he’d challenge the status quo.

January 17th, 12:47 AM EST
The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning

The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning

After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, the nominations process will officially begin.

January 14th, 9:55 AM EST
Special counsel report says Trump would've been convicted for Jan. 6 'unprecedented criminal effort'

Special counsel report says Trump would've been convicted for Jan. 6 'unprecedented criminal effort'

A federal judge says the Justice Department can release special counsel Jack Smith’s investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case.

January 13th, 12:45 PM EST
Vance says Jan. 6 participants who committed violence 'obviously' shouldn't be pardoned

Vance says Jan. 6 participants who committed violence 'obviously' shouldn't be pardoned

Vice President-elect JD Vance says people responsible for the violence during the Capitol riot “obviously” should not be pardoned.

January 12th, 11:44 AM EST
Surprise sale of Sharon Regional approved by bankruptcy court to Tenor Health

Surprise sale of Sharon Regional approved by bankruptcy court to Tenor Health

The attorney in bankruptcy court told Judge Christopher Lopez they hope for court approval as soon as possible to keep the 800 hospital employees employed. 

January 10th, 5:13 PM EST by Robert McFerren & Erin Simonek
Santucci elected as Majority Whip in Ohio's 136th General Assembly

Santucci elected as Majority Whip in Ohio's 136th General Assembly

Ohio House Republicans have given Representative Nick Santucci of Niles a position of importance as he begins his second term in Columbus.

January 8th, 10:11 AM EST by Mike Gauntner

One killed in Youngstown shooting

Large police presence reported in Campbell

Three Valley Big Lots stores to close permanently

Text messages for unpaid tolls and undelivered packages lead to scams

Ohio Edison now adding surcharge on to all customers who pay bill from bank account without autopay

VIDEO: Salem man struck, killed by Amtrak train in Columbiana

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

2024: The year in retail closures

Decades of Dedication: Wendy's employee retires at 84

New laws coming to schools in the new year

Judge finds Ohio pastor guilty of violating fire code while church operated as a temporary shelter

Judge finds Ohio pastor guilty of violating fire code while church operated as a temporary shelter

US defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio

Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast 'toothless' agreements

Lawmaker’s health issue could complicate swearing-in day for Pennsylvania House

The killing of an 18-year-old Ohio woman was solved with DNA technology after 43 years