Jaden Jefferson
@jadenreports.bsky.social
🎥🎤 17-year-old journalist covering Ohio/national politics & policy 🏛️📄 and the economy | Host of 'Behind the Byline' podcast🎙️& writer ✍️ for the Toledo Free Press | Instagram 📸: @jaden_reports | Subscribe to my channel! 📺 ▶️ YouTube.com/JadenReports
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Jaden Jefferson
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#Breaking: The Senate has passed a spending bill to reopen the government, which now heads to the House — and if passed there — to the desk of President Trump for signage.
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
#Breaking: The Senate has passed a spending bill to reopen the government, which now heads to the House — and if passed there — to the desk of President Trump for signage.
New reporting from NPR explores the concerns of Ohio National Guard members, about how the Trump administration has been deploying guard members across the country. ⬇️ www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
New reporting from NPR explores the concerns of Ohio National Guard members, about how the Trump administration has been deploying guard members across the country. ⬇️ www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
Watch ▶️ A hearing was held at the Supreme Court last week, in a case challenging President Trump's ability to impose tariffs, using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. David Lynch, global economics correspondent for The Washington Post, joined me to discuss it.↴ youtu.be/4BAtNvGbxe0?...
Supreme Court hears arguments over the legality of some Trump tariffs
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Watch ▶️ A hearing was held at the Supreme Court last week, in a case challenging President Trump's ability to impose tariffs, using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. David Lynch, global economics correspondent for The Washington Post, joined me to discuss it.↴ youtu.be/4BAtNvGbxe0?...
In this Saturday News Brief: Day 39 of the #GovernmentShutdown, new developments on Russia's war in #Ukraine, update on #SNAP, and details on the #COP30 conference that starts Monday. | Listen here 🎧⬇️ youtu.be/uTU34T9SdFY?...
Saturday News Brief for November 8, 2025
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November 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
In this Saturday News Brief: Day 39 of the #GovernmentShutdown, new developments on Russia's war in #Ukraine, update on #SNAP, and details on the #COP30 conference that starts Monday. | Listen here 🎧⬇️ youtu.be/uTU34T9SdFY?...
Watch ▶️ On day 38 of the federal #GovernmentShutdown, I sit down with POLITICO Food & Agriculture Reporter Marcia Brown, for a rundown of the latest developments regarding SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).↴ youtu.be/GNlsWtIl3a8?...
An update on how the longest government shutdown in history is affecting SNAP
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November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Watch ▶️ On day 38 of the federal #GovernmentShutdown, I sit down with POLITICO Food & Agriculture Reporter Marcia Brown, for a rundown of the latest developments regarding SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).↴ youtu.be/GNlsWtIl3a8?...
Watch ▶️ Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio's Democrat and Republican candidates for governor, have shared their thoughts on last night's election results in Virginia and New Jersey. Here's what they had to say.↴ youtu.be/_0WxWHMCLrY?...
Ohio's gubernatorial candidates react to Democrat wins in Virginia, New Jersey
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November 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Watch ▶️ Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio's Democrat and Republican candidates for governor, have shared their thoughts on last night's election results in Virginia and New Jersey. Here's what they had to say.↴ youtu.be/_0WxWHMCLrY?...
#BREAKING: In New York City's mayoral race, the AP projects a win for Zohran Mamdani (D), over opponents Andrew Cuomo (I) and Curtis Sliwa (R). apnews.com/article/mamd...
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent
Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, capping the Democrat’s stunning ascent from little-known state lawmaker just a year ago to one of the most talked-about politicians in the count...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
#BREAKING: In New York City's mayoral race, the AP projects a win for Zohran Mamdani (D), over opponents Andrew Cuomo (I) and Curtis Sliwa (R). apnews.com/article/mamd...
#BREAKING: In the New Jersey gubernatorial race, the Associated Press projects a victory for Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D). apnews.com/article/miki...
Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has been elected governor of New Jersey. Her victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli shores up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in preside...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
#BREAKING: In the New Jersey gubernatorial race, the Associated Press projects a victory for Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D). apnews.com/article/miki...
#BREAKING: In the race for governor of Virginia, the Associated Press has called it a win for Abigail Spanberger (D).
BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and becoming the state's first female governor.
Virginia governor’s race will test Trump and Democrats nationally — and make history
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is facing Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia race for governor.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
#BREAKING: In the race for governor of Virginia, the Associated Press has called it a win for Abigail Spanberger (D).
Defense secretary under George H.W. Bush, and vice president alongside George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, has died at the age of 84. A statement from his family, the AP reports, says he died Monday night, "due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease."
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Defense secretary under George H.W. Bush, and vice president alongside George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, has died at the age of 84. A statement from his family, the AP reports, says he died Monday night, "due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease."
It's #ElectionDay. 🗳️ Tonight, I'll be following the:
• Gubernatorial races in New Jersey & Virginia
• Mayoral race in New York City
• Fate of California's Proposition 50
• Gubernatorial races in New Jersey & Virginia
• Mayoral race in New York City
• Fate of California's Proposition 50
November 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
It's #ElectionDay. 🗳️ Tonight, I'll be following the:
• Gubernatorial races in New Jersey & Virginia
• Mayoral race in New York City
• Fate of California's Proposition 50
• Gubernatorial races in New Jersey & Virginia
• Mayoral race in New York City
• Fate of California's Proposition 50
▶️ Going into the redistricting process, Republicans held 10 out of Ohio's 15 congressional seats. Now, they have an improved chance at flipping two of the five currently held by Democrats — with a map Democrats on the Ohio Redistricting Commission voted for. Here's why.↴ youtu.be/t7Oj241067k?...
Why the two Democrats on the Ohio Redistricting Commission backed new congressional map
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
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November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
▶️ Going into the redistricting process, Republicans held 10 out of Ohio's 15 congressional seats. Now, they have an improved chance at flipping two of the five currently held by Democrats — with a map Democrats on the Ohio Redistricting Commission voted for. Here's why.↴ youtu.be/t7Oj241067k?...
HEADLINES 🎧: Day 33 of the federal #GovernmentShutdown, President Trump's push to eliminate the filibuster, and previewing #ElectionDay on Tuesday — in this Sunday News Brief. Listen here.↴ youtu.be/tz8N80ciYyU?...
Sunday News Brief for November 2, 2025
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November 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
HEADLINES 🎧: Day 33 of the federal #GovernmentShutdown, President Trump's push to eliminate the filibuster, and previewing #ElectionDay on Tuesday — in this Sunday News Brief. Listen here.↴ youtu.be/tz8N80ciYyU?...
#ElectionDay is Tuesday, with some votes having already been cast, in Toledo's mayoral and city council races. 🗳️ Click here for a rundown of what to know, including interviews with the candidates, conducted by the Toledo Free Press' Stephen Zenner and myself. ⬇️ toledofreepress.com/toledo-free-...
Toledo Free Press Voter's Guide: 2025 - Toledo Free Press
Voting Guide 2025: 98 officials will be elected in Lucas County during the Tuesday, Nov. 4 General Election.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
#ElectionDay is Tuesday, with some votes having already been cast, in Toledo's mayoral and city council races. 🗳️ Click here for a rundown of what to know, including interviews with the candidates, conducted by the Toledo Free Press' Stephen Zenner and myself. ⬇️ toledofreepress.com/toledo-free-...
A map that would make Ohio's 9th Congressional District (in the northwest part of the state) and 1st Congressional District (in the southwest) — more red — is set to be voted on tomorrow, by the Ohio Redistricting Commission.
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A map that would make Ohio's 9th Congressional District (in the northwest part of the state) and 1st Congressional District (in the southwest) — more red — is set to be voted on tomorrow, by the Ohio Redistricting Commission.
#GovernmentShutdown: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order providing $25 million for food assistance, in response to the expected suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1st.
October 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#GovernmentShutdown: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order providing $25 million for food assistance, in response to the expected suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1st.
Watch ▶️ Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee's interest rate decision was announced: a 0.25% cut. Here are the details on what drove that call.↴ youtu.be/1X1WJVu4LAA?...
Federal Reserve committee decides on 0.25% interest rate cut, amid risks to employment
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October 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Watch ▶️ Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee's interest rate decision was announced: a 0.25% cut. Here are the details on what drove that call.↴ youtu.be/1X1WJVu4LAA?...
In case you missed it, check out my thought-provoking interview — about the U.S. wealth gap — with economist Steven Durlauf, director of the @ucstonecenter.bsky.social:
Steven Durlauf (@durlauf.bsky.social) joins rising voice Jaden Jefferson (@jadenreports.bsky.social) to discuss how wealth inequality influences the U.S. economy through disparities in education, taxation, and opportunity.
In case you missed it ⬇️
I sat down with University of Chicago Professor Steven Durlauf, director of the school's Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility, for a comprehensive look at U.S. wealth inequality.
Watch the interview here: youtu.be/8f-ECvXYfWw?...
I sat down with University of Chicago Professor Steven Durlauf, director of the school's Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility, for a comprehensive look at U.S. wealth inequality.
Watch the interview here: youtu.be/8f-ECvXYfWw?...
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
In case you missed it, check out my thought-provoking interview — about the U.S. wealth gap — with economist Steven Durlauf, director of the @ucstonecenter.bsky.social:
I asked Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) OH-9 why she and other Democrats believe Republicans would be willing to negotiate now — on healthcare — rather than after passing a continuing resolution, which they [Republicans] have proposed. Here's how she answered.↴ youtu.be/h1L6H3b-3as?...
Rep. Marcy Kaptur on why she thinks Democrats should continue push for healthcare talks
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October 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I asked Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) OH-9 why she and other Democrats believe Republicans would be willing to negotiate now — on healthcare — rather than after passing a continuing resolution, which they [Republicans] have proposed. Here's how she answered.↴ youtu.be/h1L6H3b-3as?...
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) OH-9, discussing the Trump administration's recent strikes on alleged "narco-trafficking" vessels, said: "We [Congress] have not voted on U.S. military action in these places — that is unconstitutional." ↴ youtu.be/Gc2CSmvLYxk?...
Rep. Marcy Kaptur: Trump administration's boat strikes are "unconstitutional"
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October 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) OH-9, discussing the Trump administration's recent strikes on alleged "narco-trafficking" vessels, said: "We [Congress] have not voted on U.S. military action in these places — that is unconstitutional." ↴ youtu.be/Gc2CSmvLYxk?...
I just sat down with Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) OH-9 for a one-on-one interview. She said afterward that 72,000 people in Lucas County will be impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits, beginning on November 1st, due to the ongoing #GovernmentShutdown. More from our conversation to come.
October 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I just sat down with Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) OH-9 for a one-on-one interview. She said afterward that 72,000 people in Lucas County will be impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits, beginning on November 1st, due to the ongoing #GovernmentShutdown. More from our conversation to come.
On the latest episode of 'Behind the Byline,' I'm joined by my Toledo Free Press colleague Stephen Zenner. We discussed our journeys into journalism and what it's like being in this field, at the current moment.
Listen 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/7kVp...
Watch 📺: youtu.be/IdmpA5iCIWY
Listen 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/7kVp...
Watch 📺: youtu.be/IdmpA5iCIWY
October 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On the latest episode of 'Behind the Byline,' I'm joined by my Toledo Free Press colleague Stephen Zenner. We discussed our journeys into journalism and what it's like being in this field, at the current moment.
Listen 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/7kVp...
Watch 📺: youtu.be/IdmpA5iCIWY
Listen 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/7kVp...
Watch 📺: youtu.be/IdmpA5iCIWY
Dr. Robert Alexander — a professor of political science at Bowling Green State University — explains how Democrat Sherrod Brown's 2026 U.S. Senate bid is different from 2024's, which he lost to Republican Bernie Moreno.
Watch ▶️ youtube.com/shorts/Ja3KQ...
Watch ▶️ youtube.com/shorts/Ja3KQ...
October 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Dr. Robert Alexander — a professor of political science at Bowling Green State University — explains how Democrat Sherrod Brown's 2026 U.S. Senate bid is different from 2024's, which he lost to Republican Bernie Moreno.
Watch ▶️ youtube.com/shorts/Ja3KQ...
Watch ▶️ youtube.com/shorts/Ja3KQ...
A majority of Ohioans, in the latest Bowling Green State University-YouGov poll, believe the economy is worse than it was a year ago.
I spoke with Dr. Robert Alexander, a professor of political science at BGSU, to put that in context.
Full interview 🔗: youtu.be/2oGYtM9QqMI?...
I spoke with Dr. Robert Alexander, a professor of political science at BGSU, to put that in context.
Full interview 🔗: youtu.be/2oGYtM9QqMI?...
October 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A majority of Ohioans, in the latest Bowling Green State University-YouGov poll, believe the economy is worse than it was a year ago.
I spoke with Dr. Robert Alexander, a professor of political science at BGSU, to put that in context.
Full interview 🔗: youtu.be/2oGYtM9QqMI?...
I spoke with Dr. Robert Alexander, a professor of political science at BGSU, to put that in context.
Full interview 🔗: youtu.be/2oGYtM9QqMI?...
A poll conducted by Bowling Green State University and YouGov offers quite a bit of insight into Ohioans' evolving views of President Trump, as well as the state's senate & gubernatorial candidates.
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A poll conducted by Bowling Green State University and YouGov offers quite a bit of insight into Ohioans' evolving views of President Trump, as well as the state's senate & gubernatorial candidates.