What Trump's choice of JD Vance as his running mate means for the Senate
If Donald Trump wins the election, JD Vance would have to give up his Senate seat to serve as vice president, prompting questions about who would fill the vacancy.
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Wyoming senator on Trump's VP pick JD Vance
Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming discusses how Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, former President Donald Trump's new running mate, can draw in disenfranchised Democrats.
Donald Trump Jr. on VP pick JD Vance
Shortly after former President Donald Trump officially secured the GOP presidential nomination during the roll call vote at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump Jr. explained to CBS News why he believes Ohio Sen. JD Vance is the best running mate for his father. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from the convention floor.
How JD Vance and Trump compare on policy
Former President Donald Trump selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate Monday. Vance is a 39-year-old first-term senator, former venture capitalist and author of the book "Hillbilly Elegy." CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the decision.
Critically endangered gorilla born at Ohio zoo
There's an adorable new face at an Ohio zoo, a baby western lowland gorilla.
NTSB's final meeting on 2023 Ohio derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold its final meeting Tuesday on the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that scattered toxic materials into the air and water. The group will then release a final report of its findings and recommendations to prevent future incidents. Chris Marquette, transportation reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss some of the new rail safety rules that have come in the wake of the East Palestine derailment.
Bernie Sanders to hold rally in Ohio
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is holding a rally in Ohio Thursday, seeking to bolster support for an upcoming ballot initiative to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Why Vance is a possible Trump running mate
Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign fundraiser Wednesday in Ohio, a state represented by Senator J.D. Vance, one of Trump's possible running mate candidates. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the relationship between Trump and Vance.
Northeast and Midwest prepare for dangerous temperatures, heat dome
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
Rare "highly toxic" viper found in Ohio
"Swamp rattlers" were once found across 30 Ohio counties, but for decades, they've become "increasingly rare" – and have only been seen in a handful of spots.
3-year-old fatally stabbed by woman in random attack in Ohio parking lot
The boy and his mother were going back to their vehicle when a woman ran at them with a knife, police said.
Diver found dead in Lake Erie identified as underwater explorer
The 70-year-old underwater explorer David VanZandt died Saturday while diving to a shipwreck in Lake Erie.
Shooting in Ohio kills 1, wounds 2 dozen others, police say
An early morning shooting in Akron, Ohio killed one person and injured two dozen people, some critically, police said.
Explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, leaves one dead, one missing and multiple injured
A reported explosion caused extensive damage to a building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday afternoon.
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"Hush money" jury deliberations set to begin; obesity medicine specialists worry there are not enough trained providers to match soaring demand.
Ohio billionaire to attempt taking sub to Titanic wreckage
Ohio billionaire Larry Connor said he wants to prove that the imploded Titan sub "was a contraption" and that the ocean can be "kind of life-changing if you go about it the right way."
One dead after explosion at Ohio bank
Officials say they believe everyone is now accounted for after a powerful explosion happened at a building with a bank on the ground floor and apartments above in Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday. Multiple people were injured in the explosion, and police say they recovered the body of a missing man.
Robert De Niro appears outside Trump trial
President Biden's reelection campaign held a news conference Tuesday outside the lower Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. Robert De Niro and former Capitol Hill police officer Harry Dunn spoke at the event. Robert Costa, Joel Payne and Matt Gorman join to discuss.
Has the author of the infamous Circleville letters been unmasked?
A sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder.
The Circleville Letters
An anonymous letter writer threatens to expose a town’s rumored secrets. Is anyone safe? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. (This episode is from Dec. 24, 2022).
Ohio's GOP governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring Biden is on 2024 ballot
Gov. Mike DeWine is calling a rare special session to pass legislation ensuring Joe Biden is on the ballot.
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Huge shakeups in Homeland Security; Ohio Rep. Ryan jumping in the 2020 race
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President Trump wraps state visit to Japan; Pulitzer Prize awards ceremony.
11/15/18: Red and Blue
President Trump: The White House is running very smoothly; Ohio governor and 2016 candidate takes another trip to New Hampshire.
3 killed, 3 wounded in early-morning shooting in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene."
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
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Golden Globes winners list for 2026: Live updates
The 2026 Golden Globes are honoring the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.