/news/presidential-race Presidential Race en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:03:18 GMT /npr-news/2023-04-18/fox-news-settles-blockbuster-defamation-lawsuit-with-dominion-voting-systems Fox News has struck a deal averting a trial in the blockbuster defamation suit filed by the election-tech company Dominion Voting Systems over spurious claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential race. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:03:18 GMT /npr-news/2023-04-18/fox-news-settles-blockbuster-defamation-lawsuit-with-dominion-voting-systems David Folkenflik, Mary Yang /npr-news/2023-04-16/the-1-6-billion-dominion-v-fox-news-trial-starts-tuesday-catch-up-here Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News and its parent company Fox Corp. for knowingly airing false claims that its machines rigged the 2020 election against then-President Donald Trump. Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2023-04-16/the-1-6-billion-dominion-v-fox-news-trial-starts-tuesday-catch-up-here Mary Yang /npr-news/2023-03-06/fox-news-stands-in-legal-peril-it-says-defamation-loss-would-harm-all-media Could Fox News lose a $1.6 billion lawsuit? Outside media lawyers say the network is in real legal jeopardy if the case goes to trial next month. Fox argues a loss would hurt other news outlets too. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:19:00 GMT /npr-news/2023-03-06/fox-news-stands-in-legal-peril-it-says-defamation-loss-would-harm-all-media David Folkenflik /government-politics/2023-02-28/rupert-murdoch-says-fox-stars-endorsed-lies-about-2020-he-chose-not-to-stop-them Under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation case, Murdoch says he wishes Fox News had been "stronger in denouncing" false claims of election fraud. Fox says the lawsuit threatens journalists' free speech. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:11 GMT /government-politics/2023-02-28/rupert-murdoch-says-fox-stars-endorsed-lies-about-2020-he-chose-not-to-stop-them David Folkenflik /news/government-politics/2021-05-21/rep-anthony-gonzalez-election-falsehoods-a-recipe-for-disaster-for-gop During a virtual conversation at the City Club of Cleveland, Gonzalez says the Republican Party shouldn't continue with misinformation if it wants to get back in power. Sat, 22 May 2021 00:05:52 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-21/rep-anthony-gonzalez-election-falsehoods-a-recipe-for-disaster-for-gop /news/government-politics/2021-01-17/ohio-statehouse-protest-at-times-loud-but-peaceful Protesters at the Ohio Statehouse join thousands across the country in rallies at state capitals. In Columbus, the demonstration included some tense verbal exchanges but, for the most part, remained peaceful. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 03:07:17 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-17/ohio-statehouse-protest-at-times-loud-but-peaceful Carter Adams /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-01-15/increase-in-voter-turnout-for-the-2020-general-election-prepares-ohio-for-possible-challenges-in-the-future With an election as big as 2020's, Ohio saw an increase in the number of voters and is prepared to make adjustments for the upcoming spring election. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:01:18 GMT /news/podcast/the-feed-from-wksu-news/2021-01-15/increase-in-voter-turnout-for-the-2020-general-election-prepares-ohio-for-possible-challenges-in-the-future Carter Adams /news/government-politics/2021-01-15/increase-in-voter-turnout-for-the-2020-general-election-prepares-ohio-for-possible-challenges-in-the-future With an election as big as 2020's, Ohio saw an increase in the number of voters and is prepared to make adjustments for the upcoming spring election. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:58:49 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-15/increase-in-voter-turnout-for-the-2020-general-election-prepares-ohio-for-possible-challenges-in-the-future Carter Adams /news/government-politics/2021-01-11/portage-countys-new-state-rep-will-focus-on-small-businesses-mental-health Part of the Republican wave that swept Ohio during the 2020 election, Gail Pavliga joins the 134th General Assembly this week. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:00:21 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-11/portage-countys-new-state-rep-will-focus-on-small-businesses-mental-health Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2021-01-08/ohio-political-scientist-use-of-25th-amendment-could-be-swift-to-remove-trump-from-office Within hours, the president could be out of his post, but the effort seems unlikely. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:10:18 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-08/ohio-political-scientist-use-of-25th-amendment-could-be-swift-to-remove-trump-from-office Mark Arehart