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Minneapolis ICE arrests


Minneapolis ICE arrests surge as protests grow after shootings

Article Summary Minneapolis ICE arrests have surged past 3,000 as federal agents expanded immigration enforcement across Minnesota under “Operation Metro Surge.” Protests erupted after two shootings involving ICE officers, including the fatal shooting of Renée Good. DHS says the operation targets people with serious criminal records, while local leaders argue it violates civil liberties and…

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housing and ICE

GOP pushes housing bills and local police ICE cooperation in Kentucky legislature

Article Summary Kentucky Republican lawmakers are advancing housing and ICE bills during the 2026 legislative session in Frankfort. Proposed housing measures aim to boost affordable housing, rehabilitate vacant homes, and ease zoning restrictions, addressing a statewide shortage of more than 200,000 units. Separately, GOP lawmakers are pushing legislation requiring local police and state agencies to…

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Ohio business climate

Ohio Is Winning the Business Race — Cincinnati Is Falling Behind

Article Summary Ohio continues to rank among the most business-friendly states in the nation, earning top-tier national marks for infrastructure, cost of doing business, and economic development performance. However, recent job losses in the Cincinnati metro suggest that local conditions are diverging from the state’s broader success. Analysts point to public safety concerns, unclear economic…

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Group of athletes running on an outdoor track, illustrating the debate over transgender athlete bans reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court signals support for transgender athlete bans

Article Summary The U.S. Supreme Court signaled support for transgender athlete bans this week, indicating it may uphold state laws that bar transgender girls from female sports teams. Cases from Idaho and West Virginia focus on whether these bans violate Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. Conservative justices emphasized fairness in women’s athletics, while…

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Greater Cincinnati job losses

Greater Cincinnati job losses rise as labor data shows late-2025 decline

Article Summary Greater Cincinnati lost about 5,800 jobs over three consecutive months at the end of 2025, marking its sharpest short-term employment decline since the Great Recession. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show nonfarm employment fell through November, reversing earlier stability seen during the year. Economists link the losses to slower national hiring, high…

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Election 2026


Election 2026 heats up statewide

Article Summary Election 2026 is heating up across Ohio, with statewide and local races drawing heightened attention. Boards of elections, including Lawrence County, are preparing for the May 5 primary and November 3 general elections, focusing on absentee ballots, staffing, and polling logistics. Key contests include the open governor’s race, featuring Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and…

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Cincinnati football recruiting

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Faces a Defining 2026 Season After Major Turnover

Article Summary Cincinnati football recruiting enters the 2026 season in the middle of a roster reset after a productive 2025 campaign ended with significant turnover, most notably at quarterback. Bearcats recruiting added volume through the transfer portal. However, they still sit near the bottom of Big 12 recruiting rankings. The next step depends on quarterback…

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ICE official resigns


Top ICE official resigns to run for Congress in Ohio’s 9th district

Article Summary Madison Sheahan, deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resigned on January 15, 2026, to run for Congress in Ohio’s 9th District. Sheahan, 28, is launching a Republican campaign against long-serving Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, emphasizing her ICE experience and conservative immigration policies. Her departure comes amid national debate over ICE…

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