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Why the U.S. dollar has been weakening & what it means for American consumers
The U.S. dollar spent the first half of this year losing its value, relative to other currencies. So what factors are at play and what could be the impact on American consumers? Watch my report to find out. β¬οΈ youtu.be/-tqjNJelftc?...
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Sunday News Brief for October 5, 2025
In this Sunday News Brief: A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's plan to send National Guard members to Portland, an update on the Israel-Hamas war, and Japan may soon have its first female prime minister.
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Saturday News Brief for October 4, 2025
In this Saturday News Brief: Hamas says it will release all Israeli hostages; the federal government shutdown continues, delaying September's jobs report; and over $7.5 billion for clean energy projects is cancelled.
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Toledo Free Press Voter's Guide: 2025 - Toledo Free Press
Voting Guide 2025: 98 officials will be elected in Lucas County during the Tuesday, Nov. 4 General Election.
My colleagues at the @toledofreepress.bsky.social and I have put together a voter guide for November's general election, featuring interviews with the candidates for mayor and city council. Check it out.β΄ toledofreepress.com/toledo-free-...
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Lisa Cook is staying on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the Supreme Court has decided.
01.10.2025 16:37 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
It's official. After a 55-45 rejection of the House GOP's funding proposal, in the senate, the government shut down at 12:01 this morning. While three Democrats joined Republicans in voting 'yea' on it, that wasn't enough to avert a shutdown.
Vote info: www.senate.gov/legislative/...
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YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
Government shutdown on track to begin in hours, as senate disagreement persists
Watch βΆοΈ While the senate is expected to vote on two options for keeping the government open, neither is expected to reach the 60-vote threshold required for passage.β΄ youtu.be/_ya7bJDyeFc?...
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#ICYMI: Saturday night into the early morning hours of Sunday, multiple regions in Ukraine, according to the country's president, were under bombardment by Russian drones and missiles.
Here's the story.β΄
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Ukraine faces another Russian attack, as Moldovans hand pro-EU party a victory
Watch βΆοΈ Saturday night into the early morning hours of Sunday, multiple regions in Ukraine, according to the country's president, were under bombardment by Russian drones and missiles. Here's the story.β΄ youtu.be/KBMRhzxSlX0?...
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In case you haven't already, subscribe to the refreshed Toledo Free Press YouTube channel πΊ β where in addition to local stories of substance β you can find video episodes of my podcast 'Behind the Byline.' π₯ποΈ
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YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
Saturday News Brief for September 27, 2025
Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted, President Trump addresses the United Nations, and a government shutdown looms β in this Saturday News Brief. β΄ youtu.be/UdHZRkBnJo8?...
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A number of U.N. delegates walked out today, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his remarks, during the General Assembly in New York.
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"My family and I have known, for years, that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump," Comey said in a video posted to social media. He added later that "I'm innocent. So let's have a trial. And keep the faith." > www.instagram.com/reel/DPC1sFF...
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Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on criminal charges stemming from 2020 testimony
Comey faces one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in connection.
#BREAKING: Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two charges, including making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. This stems from his September 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. www.npr.org/2025/09/25/n...
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In what is another change in tone about the Russia-Ukraine war, President Trump now says β in a Truth Social post β that he thinks Ukraine "is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form."
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#ICYMI: On Sunday, the U.K., Canada, and Australia announced their recognition of a Palestinian state β despite disapproval from Israel β as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire.
My report > youtu.be/vFQv9VzCdGg?...
23.09.2025 20:20 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Amid the network/station owner power struggle, between ABC and the largest owners of its local affiliates, I thought I'd reshare my 2023 TEDx talk. In it, I discussed how these large station groups affect local news coverage: youtu.be/kFLgA2Poqvw?...
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YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
United Kingdom, Canada, & Australia announce formal recognition of Palestinian state
Watch βΆοΈ On Sunday, the U.K., Canada, and Australia announced their recognition of a Palestinian state β despite disapproval from Israel β as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire.β΄ youtu.be/vFQv9VzCdGg?...
22.09.2025 22:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this week's 'Behind the Byline' from the Toledo Free Press, I sit down with City of Toledo Chief Prosecutor Rebecca Facey, for a comprehensive conversation on domestic violence: the stats, red flags, role of social media, and more.
Watch or listen here: toledofreepress.com/chief-prosec...
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YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
UN report concludes Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
In case you missed it, my report on a UN committee's conclusion about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.β΄ youtu.be/ImKIH5IImm4?...
18.09.2025 23:35 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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As U.S. hiring slows, Federal Reserve committee makes 0.25% interest rate cut
Watch πΊ: The Federal Open Market Committee's decision to make a 0.25% interest rate cut may not be an ideal response to elevated inflation. However, the call was made to address a different economic problem: slower hiring. β¬οΈ youtu.be/VO_NdefiETI?...
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Dr. Joel Voss: Great Decisions Foreign Policy Speaker Series
In case you missed it, the latest episode of my @toledofreepress.bsky.social podcast 'Behind the Byline' is up on Spotify.
I was joined by Dr. Voel Voss, an associate professor of political science at the University of Toledo, for a conversation on geopolitics.β΄ open.spotify.com/episode/55Ii...
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UN report concludes Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
Following an August declaration of famine in #Gaza, a new United Nations report concludes that Israel has carried out a genocide against Palestinians. The Israel Foreign Ministry, however, rejects the report's findings.
Watch my report here.β΄ youtu.be/ImKIH5IImm4?...
17.09.2025 11:25 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting, in which a decision on interest rates will be made, starts today. To reiterate my previous reporting: a cut would be to address slower hiring, while the lack thereof would signal that inflation is of greater concern to the FOMC.
16.09.2025 11:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Belarus and Russia's show of firepower appears to be a message to Europe
The Zapad-2025 military drills come just days after Poland accused Moscow of violating its air space with a drone incursion.
Russia and Belarus continued a tradition of joint military exercises this weekend.
This time, in the backdrop of two NATO members claiming β in the last week β that Russian drones violated their airspace.
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Dr. Joel Voss: Great Decisions Foreign Policy Speaker Series - Toledo Free Press
Jaden speaks with Dr. Joel Voss, an associate professor of political science at UToledo, about the lecture series "Great Decisions."
On this week's episode of 'Behind the Byline' π§: UToledo's Dr. Joel Voss, during our interview to discuss the school's foreign policy speaker series, had a fascinating sidebar about social media's role in our perception of global affairs. Take a listen.π toledofreepress.com/dr-joel-voss...
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An update in a story I've been following: The UN General Assembly voted today to endorse an #Israel / #Palestine two-state solution. Among the resolution's supporters: France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The United States, consistent with its foreign policy, was not one of them.
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Toledo Students Demand Action chair feels people are 'becoming numb' to gun violence
Watch βΆοΈ Tyvaughn Barnes is the chair of Students Demand Action's Toledo chapter. In this one-on-one interview, he discusses this week's instances of gun violence in the U.S. β and what he believes should be the response.β΄ youtu.be/OUKRHKI8Yf0?...
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