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Ohio Democrats rally together as question of whether Biden should stay in race lingers
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A few hours before the assassination attempt on former president Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania, Ohio Democrats got together for an executive committee… Read More

Biden moves to close ‘gun show loophole’ and expand background checks for gun buyers
By: PBS Newshour
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The Biden administration is issuing a rule designed to close a gap that allows gun buyers to avoid background checks. The move will end the so-called “gun show loophole” and… Read More

Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That’s up to Republicans
By: Julie Carr Smyth | Kim Chandler | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots, as once-mundane… Read More

Joe Biden wants to complete his goals on civil rights, taxes, and social services if he’s reelected
By: Chris Megerian I AP
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has a simple reelection pitch to voters — let him “finish the job.” So what does that mean? What’s left for him to get… Read More

Ohio Valley Divide: Vote Analysis Shows Bluer Cities, Deeper Red Rural Places
By: Suhail Bhat | Ohio Valley ReSource
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (OVR) — President-elect Joe Biden received a bigger turnout in the Ohio Valley in 2020 than Hillary Clinton did in 2016. So did his opponent Donald Trump. In… Read More

Biden Wins Presidency, According To AP, Edging Trump In Turbulent Race
By: Scott Detrow | Asma Khalid | NPR
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With Pennsylvania in Joe Biden’s column, the former vice president gains the 270 electoral votes needed to be elected.

President Trump Wins Re-election In Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio Republicans are claiming a Donald Trump victory in the state with more than 5.6 million votes cast and counted. The unofficial results are showing… Read More

Trump And Biden Had A Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways
By: Deirdre Walsh | NPR
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The final debate showed candidates far apart on issues like health care, climate change and criminal justice. Trump tried to focus on alleged corruption, but the pandemic remains 2020’s central issue.

LISTEN: Shouting, Interruptions Detract From Policy Issues In Presidential Debate
By: Mara Liasson | NPR
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President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden met for their first presidential debate Tuesday night in Cleveland. The debate quickly turned into chaos. The second debate is set for Oct. 15.

Trump, Biden Prepare To Debate At A Time Of Mounting Crises
By: Jonathan Lemire | Jill Colvin | AP
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CLEVELAND (AP) — In an election year like no other, the first debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, could be a pivotal moment in a… Read More

Ohio National Guard Will Help Provide Security For Presidential Debate In Cleveland
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Members of Ohio’s National Guard have been called in to help with the upcoming presidential debate in Cleveland Tuesday. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said 300… Read More

Trump, Biden To Commemorate 19th Anniversary Of Sept. 11 Attacks
By: Alana Wise | NPR
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Both presidential candidates are expected to attend a small ceremony in Shanksville, Pa., near one of the crash sites.

The Traditional Campaign Season Begins But It Might Look Different This Year
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Labor Day marks the point when campaigns ramp up visits to states. The itineraries for in-person campaigning haven’t been finalized yet. Republican President Donald… Read More

4 Takeaways From Night 2 Of The Democratic National Convention
By: Deirdre Walsh | NPR
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Tuesday’s lineup featured Jill Biden, who gave personal and hopeful remarks. Other speakers Tuesday touted health care, and a remote roll call vote featured diverse voices.

7 Takeaways From The 1st Night Of The Democratic National Convention
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.

Biden Faces A Convention Test, To Offer A Vision Beyond Beating Trump
By: Mara Liasson | NPR
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Elections are won by the candidate who presents the most compelling vision for the future, and Joe Biden is a retro politician adapting core Democratic Party goals to the societal demands of 2020.

Inside 100 Days To The Presidential Election, 9 Things That Could Change The Race
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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Joe Biden leads President Trump in polls, but there are still a lot of things that could change the dynamic, from the coronavirus and the economy to debates and “October surprises.”

Latest Quinnipiac Poll Shows Ohio Presidential Race In Virtual Tie
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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A new Quinnipiac poll of registered voters shows Ohio may be a swing state once again. The race between President Trump and likely Democratic nominee Joe Biden is a virtual dead… Read More

Bernie Sanders Endorses Joe Biden For President
By: Benjamin Swasey | NPR
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Sanders suspended his own campaign last week after determining his path to victory was “virtually impossible.”

US Rep. Tim Ryan, Former Presidential Contender, Backs Biden
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio congressman who recently ended his own White House bid has endorsed Joe Biden for president. Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s backing was announced by… Read More

Trump Publicly Calls For China And Ukraine To Investigate Bidens
By: Franco Ordoñez | NPR
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Former Vice President Joe Biden called the president’s remarks “a grotesque choice of lies over truth and self over the country.”

Trump Vows To Release Ukraine Transcript Amid Impeachment Crescendo In D.C.
By: Tamara Keith | NPR
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The president says he would unveil the unredacted text of his much-discussed July phone conversation with Ukraine’s leader. Meanwhile, Democrats neared a fever pitch on whether to impeach.

Sherrod Brown Weighs-In On Crowded 2020 Presidential Race
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown bowed out of the 2020 presidential race weeks ago, and many speculated that was because former Vice President Joe Biden was planning to run. When asked for his thoughts on Joe… Read More

Biden Officially Launches 2020 Campaign
By: Jessica Taylor | NPR
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The 76-year-old former vice president focused on President Trump’s response to Charlottesville in his announcement. He enters the presidential race with renewed scrutiny of his decades in public life.

Biden Promises To ‘Be More Mindful’ About Respecting Personal Space
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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In an online video, the former vice president and potential 2020 presidential candidate addresses criticism by women who say his physical contact with them made them uncomfortable.