Clinton advisor: Hillary had a plan to ‘help support the European project’

EXCLUSIVE / Julianne Smith was the head of Hillary Clinton's Europe team during last year's presidential campaign. In an interview with EURACTIV.com, she said Hillary had a dedicated team and a detailed strategy for Europe ready to start from day one in the White House.

County officials want help with sales tax losses, old voting machines

Facing the loss of more than $200 million in annual sales-tax revenue, and needing to replace aging voting equipment, county officials urged lawmakers to send help their way before making final changes to the new two-year state budget. House Republicans added more than 300 amendments to the two-year budget on Tuesday, but none dealt with the sales-tax loss that will affect counties and regional transit authorities.

Raiders bring RB Marshawn Lynch out of retirement

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2015, file photo, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person familiar with th... President Donald Trump's plan to provide massive tax breaks to corporations faces big challenges as Washington struggles with mounting debt.

US sets up missile defense in S. Korea as North shows power

U.S. military vehicle moves as South Korean police officers try to block residents and protesters who oppose a plan to deploy an advanced U.S. missile defense system called Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, in ... . In this Monday, April 24, 2017 photo released by the U.S. Navy, the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan is greeted as it arrives in Busan, South Korea, for a sc... .

John Kasich won’t rule out 2020 presidential run

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who failed to make a mark in the 2016 GOP primaries, said it was "very unlikely" that he would run for president in 2020 - but he didn't rule it out. John Kasich won't rule out 2020 presidential run Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who failed to make a mark in the 2016 GOP primaries, said it was "very unlikely" that he would run for president in 2020 - but he didn't rule it out.

J. Geils, ‘Centerfold’ musician, dies at age 71

Authorities say a brief marriage and quick estrangement came before a man walked into his wife's elementary school class and opened fire, killing her and an 8-year-old student and wounding a 9-year-old student... Authorities say a brief marriage and quick estrangement came before a man walked into his wife's elementary school class and opened fire, killing her and an 8-year-old student and wounding a 9-year-old student before fatally shooting himself. A Democratic civil rights attorney running in the nation's first congressional election since President Donald Trump's victory has upended expectations that Republicans would easily win a Kansas House on Tuesday.

Opioid policy unites Democrats, Republicans on Capitol Hill

Extreme partisanship is rampant on Capitol Hill, but a glimmer of hope for cooperation is emerging from a dark place - the prescription painkiller and heroin crisis that's ravaging the country. It's an issue where all sides have said they want to act, though getting agreement hasn't always been smooth.

Senators press Trump administration to help communities against antisemitic threats

All 100 senators are urging the Trump administration to help communities dealing with a wave of antisemitic activity, following a spate of bomb threats against Jewish institutions and desecration of Jewish cemetaries Senators press Trump administration to help communities against antisemitic threats All 100 senators are urging the Trump administration to help communities dealing with a wave of antisemitic activity, following a spate of bomb threats against Jewish institutions and desecration of Jewish cemetaries Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2nbiAoK WASHINGTON - Capitol Hill lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to help local communities battle antisemitism following a rash of threats to Jewish institutions and vandalism at historic cemeteries.

Former US Rep Betty Sutton to make ’18 bid for Ohio governor

Former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton planned to jump into the 2018 governor's race Tuesday, bringing a solid track record of election wins and fundraising that could position her as the initial Democratic front-runner. The 53-year-old lawyer from Barberton served three terms in Congress and eight years in the state Legislature, where she was the youngest woman ever elected at age 29. She also served on her local city and county councils.

Ohio Democrats Call for Sessions’ Resignation; Republicans Say Recusal Is Enough — Or Remain Silent

Ohio's congressional delegation split - largely along party lines - on whether Attorney General Jeff Sessions did enough by recusing himself from any investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. elections last fall. WKSU's M.L. Schultze has more on the reaction to confirmation that Sessions met with the Russian ambassador twice, then told Congress he had not.

Pence to deliver commencement address at Notre Dame in May

Pence visited Ohio to discuss health... A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. government's securities fraud lawsuit against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who still faces criminal charges of duping wealthy investors. A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. government's securities fraud lawsuit against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who still faces criminal charges of duping wealthy investors.

Congressman won’t shake hands with Trump before speech

Ohio-based Lukjan Metal Products has selected Sidney... -- Two Houston police officers were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.Cameras flying overhead showed the officers b... -- Duchess Kate on Tuesday met with sick children and their families at a London children's hospital, continuing her growing charitable work.Kate, 35, dressed in a bl... The National Pork Producers Council applauds an executive order issued today by President Trump that begins the process of rescinding or rewriting a controversial Clean... The Western Nebraska Community College women's basketball team will host Gillette College in the regular season finale on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Cougars, who have won thei... -- Tim Tebow said the start of his spring training debut at the New York Mets training facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida, "feels great."

Historically black colleges push for financial support

Presidents from a majority of the country's historically black colleges and universities are in Washington this week, calling for $25 billion in the upcoming budget to help address priorities including infrastructure, college readiness and financial aid as President Trump prepares to sign an executive order aimed at signaling his commitment to the schools. Trump met briefly with the college leaders on Monday, posing for a photograph in the Oval Office before the group met with Vice President Mike Pence and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

John Kasich, Ohio governor

In an interview on CNN's " State of the Union ", the Ohio Republican, attending a worldwide security conference in Munich, Germany, said leaders from other countries are getting mixed messages from the president and members of his administration. Speaking from the 53rd Munich Security Conference, Kasich said leaders are saying, "We're just not sure" about America's alliances.