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18 hours ago | wkbn.com | Vinay Simlot

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For the first time since becoming the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Junior took questions from members of Congress. His testimony comes as the U.S. passed 1,000 measles cases across 11 states. In his first three months on the job Secretary Robert F. Kennedy junior has eliminated 1/4 of the health agency’s workforce and cut $11 billion in federal funds for states. Senators say those cuts affected vaccine programs in states.

21 hours ago | wkbn.com | Mike Lillis

House Democratic leaders will oppose an effort by a fellow Democrat to impeach President Trump when the resolution hits the floor Wednesday afternoon. Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), the chair of the Democratic Caucus, said the impeachment push by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) is not only futile, but it poses “a distraction” from the Democrats’ efforts to sink Trump’s domestic agenda, which is moving through the House this month.

1 day ago | wkbn.com | Michael Reiner

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A former Austintown Township trustee and Poland Township Police officer submitted a motion for judicial release on Tuesday to try to get an early release from prison. Steve Kent is serving time in the Toledo Correctional Institution on a tampering with evidence conviction. He filed a second appeal in Judge Durkin’s court after he was convicted of a felony tampering with evidence charge in August of 2023.

1 day ago | wkbn.com | George Stockburger

(WHTM) – The Democrat-controlled Pennsylvania State House passed a bill that would implement several changes in the state’s election laws. The bill would allow counties to pre-canvass mail-in ballots and allow voters to “cure” their ballots by fixing mistakes such as failing to sign the envelope. The bill would also allow for in-person early voting up to 11 days before an election and set standards for drop boxes in all 67 counties.

1 day ago | wkbn.com | Caitlynn Hall

Adobe Stock by: Caitlynn Hall Posted: May 14, 2025 / 05:26 AM EDT Updated: May 14, 2025 / 05:29 AM EDT MILTON Twp., Ohio (WKBN)- Part of Southeast River Road in Milton Township will also be closed starting Wednesday for a necessary tree removal. It’s happening from Ellsworth Road and Palmyra Road.