Midwest
Freshman GOP senator rips predecessor while reflecting on 'whirlwind' first 100 days: 'Urgency and speed'
EXCLUSIVE: Freshman Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno has served out his first 100 days in office, and he spoke to Fox News Digital about his biggest takeaways and what he hopes the GOP Senate can accomplish over the next 100 days.
“It’s been a whirlwind,” Moreno said. “Obviously, President Trump’s moving at 100 mph. So my hope is that Congress meets that same sense of urgency and speed. I think voters expect it.”
Moreno, who defeated Ohio’s longtime Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown last November, has been busy since being sworn in, cosponsoring 67 bills while introducing eight original ones of his own.
Over the next few months, Moreno told Fox News Digital, he hopes to see some of his legislation become law.
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Senate candidate Bernie Moreno speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16, 2024. (Reuters/Mike Segar)
“Most important of all being the Transportation Freedom Act,” Moreno explained. “The auto industry is right now in a really, really critical juncture. Because of Joe Biden and California lunatics, there’s a lot of standards that are just not going to be able to be met.”
“The car companies are trying to figure out what kind of cars to make. So what our bill basically does is say, ‘Hey look, here’s one set of standards. It’s one set of standards for the entire country and then, most importantly, set those standards for 10 years,’” Moreno continued. “So if you’re Ford or GM or any other car company, you know, what kind of cars to make for the next decade. That’s huge. That will lower the price of automobiles.”
Continuing to address illegal immigration is going to be a priority over the next few months, according to Moreno, who said he hopes his Rules Act addressing the broken asylum system will be passed, calling it a “low hanging fruit” and an “80-20 issue” Republicans can win on.
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Bernie Moreno, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, listens as Sen. Tommy Tuberville addresses supporters at Brecksville Community Center on Nov. 4, 2024, in Brecksville, Ohio. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Since taking office, Moreno has visited constituents in all 88 counties in Ohio, taken part in over 30 interviews with Ohio media outlets, hosted over 500 Ohioans for constituent coffees in Washington, D.C., and authored 16 letters on issues affecting Ohioans.
“I think my opponent, the guy who I replaced, Sherrod Brown, was emblematic of the kind of politicians people hate and basically just go down there for the paycheck and don’t ever accomplish anything,” Moreno told Fox News Digital. “I think he passed like six bills that named post offices. That was his 30-year career high. So we just want to get stuff done. I’m not gonna be there forever. I’m gonna be there one or two terms. The second one is up to the voters of Ohio. And then that’s it.”
President Donald Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office at the White House. (Reuters/Evelyn Hockstein)
Over the next 100 days, Moreno told Fox News Digital, there is a long list of things he hopes the GOP Senate gets done in a timely manner to ensure that the Trump agenda is firing on all cylinders heading into the midterms.
“I want to make sure we get a good reconciliation bill that preserves Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits but lowers the cost because of technology that we put in place in sort of state-directed work mandates for able-bodied Americans,” Moreno said. “I think most people expect that.”
Moreno also spoke about the need to cut funding to USAID.
“We can’t afford 40-50 billion dollars in USAID-type programs, some of which are completely insane, and we need that money here in America to help Americans. Preserving Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid benefits, making the 2017 tax reform permanent so we don’t see a four-and-a-half trillion dollar tax increase.”
Additionally, Moreno said it is a priority to “codify” DOGE cuts into law so that the cuts are “in there forever.”
“I think if we can accomplish all that, combined with what President Trump’s already done with tariffs and trade and peace and the border, we will see the golden age of America by the end of the year in a way we’ve never seen.”
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North Dakota
Case of measles reported in western North Dakota county
MANNING, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — One case of measles was reported in Dunn County, increasing North Dakota’s total number of cases to 36 this year, the Department of Health and Human Services said Friday.
The Dunn County case was believed to have been contracted out of state, health officials said.
North Dakota’s 36 total measles cases confirmed this year now equals the state’s total measles cases reported in 2025, according to the department’s measles dashboard.
Measles cases have been reported across six other counties in North Dakota this year: 23 cases in Pembina County; six cases in Ransom County; three cases in Grand Forks County; and individual cases reported in Traill, Walsh and Williams counties. Five people who contracted measles in 2026 needed to be hospitalized.
Previously, Molly Howell, immunization director of HHS, said being vaccinated against measles is critical to prevent the spread of the disease. She said people with two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are 97% protected against contracting the disease.
Cases of measles continue to be reported across the U.S. and Canada, the department said, and people should monitor for symptoms.
Measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and eye irritation, followed by a widespread rash, according to the department. People can transmit the disease for up to four days before a rash develops, according to HHS.
People who believe they may have contracted measles should call a healthcare provider before arriving at a medical clinic for treatment so precautions can be taken to protect other patients and medical staff, HHS said.
As of April 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,814 cases of measles across 36 states in 2026.
Ohio
Governor DeWine announces Ohio sales tax holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) – Gov. Mike DeWine is encouraging Ohioans to take advantage of this year’s sales tax holiday in August.
According to the governor’s office, the holiday will take place from midnight Friday, August 7 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 9.
The following items qualify for the sales tax exemption during the three-day holiday:
- Clothing priced at $75 or less per item
- School supplies priced at $20 or less per item
- School instructional materials priced at $20 or less per item
“Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday comes at a time of year when families are getting ready for back-to-school,” said Governor DeWine. “The sales tax break is designed to provide meaningful savings for families as they purchase new school essentials for the upcoming year.”
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South Dakota
South Dakota man gifted RV for his community impact
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Brad Nelson with South Dakota Parks and Recreation was recognized by Bish’s RV in collaboration with Jayco’s Campers “Hometown Hero” program, where community members can be nominated for the impact they’ve made.
“I volunteer for veterans’ outdoor therapy. We strongly believe that there is a healing power in nature and being outdoors. So we provide fully funded outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, camping. Which makes sense with the camper. It just makes big differences in their lives,” said Brad Nelson, Park Manager, Rock Point Recreation.
“I think it’s very important because of the things we are at Bish’s RV, our inventory is to design and build memories. And when somebody goes above and beyond, does a great job, and they’re able to build memories, it’s good for everybody and the community,” said Teague Williams, General Manager, Bish’s RV.
Nelson says the RV won’t be used for himself. Instead, he’ll use it to help military veterans get outdoors and enjoy nature.
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