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It's now known who the leading candidates for Ohio governor have chosen for running mates — and who the current governor desires to be his successor. In this report, I have the details. ⬇️ youtu.be/GVp2Vdbru4o?...
Ohio's gubernatorial candidates have announced their running mates
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January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
It's now known who the leading candidates for Ohio governor have chosen for running mates — and who the current governor desires to be his successor. In this report, I have the details. ⬇️ youtu.be/GVp2Vdbru4o?...
It's been a news-making 24 hours in Ohio politics. I'll have a recap, coming up, at YouTube.com/JadenReports.
Jaden Jefferson Reports
I'm a 17-year-old journalist covering local, state, and national headlines from Toledo, Ohio. Welcome to my channel!
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January 7, 2026 at 11:05 PM
It's been a news-making 24 hours in Ohio politics. I'll have a recap, coming up, at YouTube.com/JadenReports.
As it turns out, this is the week of running mate announcements in Ohio's gubernatorial race.
Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate, has announced that her running mate is David Pepper — former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.
Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate, has announced that her running mate is David Pepper — former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.
I'm proud to announce @davidpepperoh.bsky.social as my running mate! Together, we share a lifelong commitment to public service, and I'm thrilled to have him by my side in the fight to lower costs, tackle corruption, and ensure that every Ohioan can thrive. Let’s do this.
January 7, 2026 at 8:24 PM
As it turns out, this is the week of running mate announcements in Ohio's gubernatorial race.
Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate, has announced that her running mate is David Pepper — former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.
Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate, has announced that her running mate is David Pepper — former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.
JUST IN: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announces his endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate to replace him. Ramaswamy will be holding an event with his newly-announced running mate, Northwest Ohio State Senator Rob McColley, later today.
January 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
JUST IN: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announces his endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate to replace him. Ramaswamy will be holding an event with his newly-announced running mate, Northwest Ohio State Senator Rob McColley, later today.
In case you missed it, there was notable news on Tuesday, regarding the much-discussed topic of security guarantees for #Ukraine. | Watch the story here ⬇️ youtu.be/E72KzAW7oKU?...
Ukraine and its allies come to framework deal on post-war security guarantees
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January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
In case you missed it, there was notable news on Tuesday, regarding the much-discussed topic of security guarantees for #Ukraine. | Watch the story here ⬇️ youtu.be/E72KzAW7oKU?...
Five years ago today, supporters of President Trump — who falsely believed the 2020 election was stolen — stormed the U.S. Capitol. Here's a look back on what unfolded that day, through an interview I conducted with a reporter who was there: youtu.be/W-N6jYEWIzU?...
January 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Five years ago today, supporters of President Trump — who falsely believed the 2020 election was stolen — stormed the U.S. Capitol. Here's a look back on what unfolded that day, through an interview I conducted with a reporter who was there: youtu.be/W-N6jYEWIzU?...
To discuss security guarantees for when Russia's war comes to an end, Ukraine, its 'Coalition of the Willing' allies, and representatives of the U.S. were in Paris today. Watch for a rundown of the framework agreement they came to. ⬇️ youtu.be/E72KzAW7oKU?...
Ukraine and its allies come to framework deal on post-war security guarantees
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January 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
To discuss security guarantees for when Russia's war comes to an end, Ukraine, its 'Coalition of the Willing' allies, and representatives of the U.S. were in Paris today. Watch for a rundown of the framework agreement they came to. ⬇️ youtu.be/E72KzAW7oKU?...
With it still unclear how the U.S. would "run" Venezuela, as President Trump said on Saturday, the president is back to threatening the sovereignty of Greenland. In an interview with The Atlantic, on Sunday, Trump said "we do need Greenland, absolutely." www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New Leader With a Fate Worse Than Maduro’s
The president told The Atlantic that Delcy Rodríguez needs to comply with U.S. wishes—or else.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM
With it still unclear how the U.S. would "run" Venezuela, as President Trump said on Saturday, the president is back to threatening the sovereignty of Greenland. In an interview with The Atlantic, on Sunday, Trump said "we do need Greenland, absolutely." www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
RECAP: Overnight, a U.S. operation resulted in the apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife — and at the same time — raised numerous legal questions. ⬇️ youtu.be/ZZ8Fi_KCqZc?...
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro apprehended in U.S. operation
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January 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
RECAP: Overnight, a U.S. operation resulted in the apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife — and at the same time — raised numerous legal questions. ⬇️ youtu.be/ZZ8Fi_KCqZc?...
This is one of the more fast-paced Saturdays in terms of news.
I'll have a recap of what we've learned about the operation in #Venezuela — at YouTube.com/JadenReports — in the next couple of hours. Be sure to subscribe for that.
I'll have a recap of what we've learned about the operation in #Venezuela — at YouTube.com/JadenReports — in the next couple of hours. Be sure to subscribe for that.
January 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM
This is one of the more fast-paced Saturdays in terms of news.
I'll have a recap of what we've learned about the operation in #Venezuela — at YouTube.com/JadenReports — in the next couple of hours. Be sure to subscribe for that.
I'll have a recap of what we've learned about the operation in #Venezuela — at YouTube.com/JadenReports — in the next couple of hours. Be sure to subscribe for that.
Very notable quote by the president: "I watched last night, one of the most precise attacks on sovereignty — I mean, it was an attack for justice."
January 3, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Very notable quote by the president: "I watched last night, one of the most precise attacks on sovereignty — I mean, it was an attack for justice."
Notable quotes from the Trump press conference, so far:
"We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition."
"We are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so."
"We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition."
"We are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so."
January 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Notable quotes from the Trump press conference, so far:
"We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition."
"We are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so."
"We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition."
"We are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so."
Ohio Senator Jon Husted (R), who's running to keep his seat in 2026, calls the U.S. strikes in Venezuela "a well-executed operation" based on "all available information." Husted adds that he will "continue to monitor these actions" in keeping with his "congressional oversight responsibilities."
January 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Ohio Senator Jon Husted (R), who's running to keep his seat in 2026, calls the U.S. strikes in Venezuela "a well-executed operation" based on "all available information." Husted adds that he will "continue to monitor these actions" in keeping with his "congressional oversight responsibilities."
#BREAKING this morning: In a significant escalation, President Trump says a U.S. strike has resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who have both been "flown out of the country." The president says he will hold a news conference at 11 a.m.
January 3, 2026 at 12:50 PM
#BREAKING this morning: In a significant escalation, President Trump says a U.S. strike has resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who have both been "flown out of the country." The president says he will hold a news conference at 11 a.m.
Nationally, Ohio has gone from a swing state to reliably red one.
However, next year's gubernatorial race — and U.S. Senate contest — will be quite competitive, multiple polls show. The latest, from Emerson College, is among them.
Watch 📺: youtube.com/shorts/xbVL0...
However, next year's gubernatorial race — and U.S. Senate contest — will be quite competitive, multiple polls show. The latest, from Emerson College, is among them.
Watch 📺: youtube.com/shorts/xbVL0...
December 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Nationally, Ohio has gone from a swing state to reliably red one.
However, next year's gubernatorial race — and U.S. Senate contest — will be quite competitive, multiple polls show. The latest, from Emerson College, is among them.
Watch 📺: youtube.com/shorts/xbVL0...
However, next year's gubernatorial race — and U.S. Senate contest — will be quite competitive, multiple polls show. The latest, from Emerson College, is among them.
Watch 📺: youtube.com/shorts/xbVL0...
An inflation adjustment is coming, as it does annually, to Ohio's tipped and non-tipped minimum wage. Here are the details.↴
December 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
An inflation adjustment is coming, as it does annually, to Ohio's tipped and non-tipped minimum wage. Here are the details.↴
The first land-based strike, as part of President Trump's ongoing military campaign — off the Venezuelan coast — took place last week, CNN and The New York Times report. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/u...
C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
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December 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The first land-based strike, as part of President Trump's ongoing military campaign — off the Venezuelan coast — took place last week, CNN and The New York Times report. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/u...
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Sunday, in Florida, to discuss a U.S. proposal to end the war with Russia — and importantly — security guarantees.
Here's a recap. ➡️ youtube.com/shorts/dnJrI...
Here's a recap. ➡️ youtube.com/shorts/dnJrI...
December 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Sunday, in Florida, to discuss a U.S. proposal to end the war with Russia — and importantly — security guarantees.
Here's a recap. ➡️ youtube.com/shorts/dnJrI...
Here's a recap. ➡️ youtube.com/shorts/dnJrI...
President Trump says "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed," just over a day after Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
December 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
President Trump says "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed," just over a day after Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
"We're getting closer to an agreement on that," President Trump says, referring to the Donbas region of Ukraine and whether it could become a free economic zone.
December 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"We're getting closer to an agreement on that," President Trump says, referring to the Donbas region of Ukraine and whether it could become a free economic zone.
"We had great discussions on all the topics," says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking to reporters, alongside President Trump. The U.S. president said "we're getting a lot closer" to a deal.
December 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"We had great discussions on all the topics," says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking to reporters, alongside President Trump. The U.S. president said "we're getting a lot closer" to a deal.
Russia's war with Ukraine is approaching four years. And today, the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents are once again meeting in person. ⬇️
December 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Russia's war with Ukraine is approaching four years. And today, the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents are once again meeting in person. ⬇️
"I'm also calling President Putin back after the meeting," says President Trump, ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"It'll be a strong agreement," he says about security guarantees, adding that Europe will be heavily involved.
"It'll be a strong agreement," he says about security guarantees, adding that Europe will be heavily involved.
December 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"I'm also calling President Putin back after the meeting," says President Trump, ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"It'll be a strong agreement," he says about security guarantees, adding that Europe will be heavily involved.
"It'll be a strong agreement," he says about security guarantees, adding that Europe will be heavily involved.
Multiple social media posts Friday, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, show he was busy working the phones — ahead of a meeting in the "near future" — with U.S. President Donald Trump. | The story ⬇️ youtu.be/UwxyYlajCng?...
Zelenskyy says meeting with U.S. counterpart has been agreed on for the "near future"
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December 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Multiple social media posts Friday, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, show he was busy working the phones — ahead of a meeting in the "near future" — with U.S. President Donald Trump. | The story ⬇️ youtu.be/UwxyYlajCng?...
Watch ▶️ The U.S. economy grew by 4.3% last quarter, in the face of persistent inflation and slower hiring. So what drove that growth? In this report, an explanation — and look at some related data.↴ youtu.be/YHOUNfoFvTs?...
U.S. economic growth was strong in Q3, despite sticky inflation & sluggish hiring
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December 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Watch ▶️ The U.S. economy grew by 4.3% last quarter, in the face of persistent inflation and slower hiring. So what drove that growth? In this report, an explanation — and look at some related data.↴ youtu.be/YHOUNfoFvTs?...