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Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader

Vice President JD Vance drew chants of “JD 48” at the Republican midterm convention, but Republicans interviewed by AP had no clear consensus on who should lead the party in 2028. Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz were among the other names mentioned.

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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea

President Donald Trump’s proposal to send Americans $5,000 if Republicans maintain control of Congress is facing criticism from lawmakers and economists over its potential cost, impact on inflation and need for congressional approval.

President Trump speaks to reporters after taking "decoy" plane
Trump says Secret Service and the military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat

Trump says a threat forced an extraordinary security maneuver involving a catering container, a different plane and Air Force One flying as a decoy.

Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

Capital One says it closed President Donald Trump's bank accounts in 2021 after an internal anti-money laundering review, according to a new court filing.

FILE - Rep.-elect Max Miller, R-Ohio, with Emily Moreno in Washington, Nov. 13, 2022.
Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House

Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly called on Rep. Max Miller to leave Congress and seek professional help after Miller denied domestic abuse allegations during a livestream on X, escalating an already contentious custody dispute that has become a major issue in Ohio's congressional race.

Trump defends massive settlement for ‘great American Patriots’ of Jan. 6, attacks GOP senators

President Donald Trump defended his controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" settlement fund while urging the Senate to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, even as two Republican senators continue blocking the nomination over concerns about the fund.

Proposed Federal Grant Rule Sparks Concern Over Maternal and Reproductive Healthcare
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Cleveland City Council Approves Flock Camera Contract Extension Amid Privacy Concerns

This week's Safety Committee of Cleveland City Council considered a six-month extension of the city's Flock Safety camera contract

FBI investigation into the Ohio Organizing Collaborative raises concerns among voting rights advocates in Ohio.
FBI Searches Ohio Organizing Collaborative Offices, Sparking Concerns About Voter Registration Efforts

The FBI searched offices connected to the Ohio Organizing Collaborative in June 2026 and reportedly seized electronic devices while questioning individuals associated with the organization. Federal officials have not publicly explained the reason for the searches, prompting criticism and concern from voting rights advocates.

A podium inside the Senators office building, the Russell Building
What is the SAVE America Act?

A major elections bill is heading to the Senate, and it could reshape how Americans register and vote. The SAVE America Act would introduce stricter voter ID and citizenship requirements, sparking debate over election security and access ahead of the midterms.

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