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Tim Ryan won't run for Ohio governor next year

Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) announced Friday he is not planning to launch a bid for Ohio governor, leaving an opening for former state health director Dr. Amy Acton to become the Democratic nominee. “After careful consideration, much prayer and reflection, and after long

Veteran Democratic pollster Mark Mellman dies

Veteran Democratic pollster and strategist Mark Mellman died this week, according to a statement released by the Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI). The group, which Mellman founded and led, said Friday it was "devastated" to learn of Mellman’s death, referring to him as “a

Leavitt pushes back on CNN over Cabinet shake-up story

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is pushing back forcefully on a CNN story suggesting a shake-up of President Trump's Cabinet could be coming. The story, published Friday, cited several anonymous sources who told the cable news channel a number of federal agencies,

DOJ signals John Bolton could face additional charges

The Department of Justice (DOJ) signaled Friday that former national security adviser John Bolton could face additional charges in his criminal case over allegedly mishandled classified documents. Thomas Sullivan, the lead prosecutor on Bolton’s case, indicated at a hearing

Mamdani enters MAGA territory

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. Happy Friday! Who’s planning to see Wicked: For Good this weekend?! In today's issue: • Trump hosts Mamdani • White House gives Ukraine new deadline • Johnson, Thune out of sync • DOJ says grand jury reviewed Comey