Midwest

Vulnerable Ohio Dem changes tune on working 'for Biden' amid 'toss-up' re-election race

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2 years ago

August 24, 2024

Vulnerable Ohio Dem changes tune on working 'for Biden' amid 'toss-up' re-election race

Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur appears to be changing her tune when it comes to working with President Biden during her close race for re-election.

Kaptur, one of the vulnerable Democrats who did not attend the Democratic National Convention (DNC), previously said she would be honored to work with Biden but now appears to be distancing herself from his presidency.

The contrast was highlighted by the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), a GOP SuperPAC that recently launched a website, KapturCaughtLying.com, highlighting Kaptur’s own words from 2020 to now.

“It will be my honor to not just vote for Joe Biden, but to work for him and Sen. Kamala Harris,” Kaptur said in October 2020, a video on CLF’s new site shows.

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Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, speaks at the VFW Post 2529 Annual Corn Roast in Sandusky, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2022. (Bill Clark)

As she seeks re-election in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, rated by the Cook Political Report as a “toss-up,” Kaptur recently shifted her rhetoric.

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“I don’t work for Donald Trump or Joe Biden,” Kaptur said in August 2024, just weeks after Biden withdrew from the presidential race.

CLF is also running a five-figure ad, which was streamed during the DNC, highlighting the contrast.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur is seeking re-election in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. (Getty Images)

“Marcy Kaptur knows the Biden-Harris administration has hurt Ohioans, which is why she’s is trying to have them forget,” CLF spokeswoman Courtney Parella told Fox News Digital in a statement. “But voters know through Kaptur’s own words, she works for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, not Ohioans — period.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Kaptur’s campaign for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.

Aubrie Spady is a Writer for Fox News Digital.

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Illinois

New Illinois proposal aims to lower property taxes for homeowners | ChicagoLIVE

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May 6, 2026

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New Illinois proposal aims to lower property taxes for homeowners | ChicagoLIVE

With property taxes rising across Illinois, some lawmakers are proposing new legislation aimed at providing relief for homeowners. State Rep. Dan Ugaste joined ChicagoLIVE to explain the plan, how it could impact taxpayers and schools, and what challenges the proposal may face as it moves forward.

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Indiana

Indiana Fever franchise valuation has skyrocketed with Caitlin Clark

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1 hour ago

May 6, 2026

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Indiana Fever franchise valuation has skyrocketed with Caitlin Clark

The latest effects of Caitlin Clark’s presence in Indianapolis were revealed in a new report from Sportico.

According to Sportico, since drafting Clark in 2024, the Fever’s franchise valuation has jumped from $90 million to $560 million entering the 2026 season. The Fever’s franchise valuation ranks third in the WNBA, trailing only the Golden State Valkyries ($850 million) and the New York Liberty ($600 million).

That is a 522% increase and means the Fever are worth six times as much now as compared to before they drafted Clark.

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Iowa

‘GoFundMe’ shares update on Univ. of Iowa student shot at Ped Mall

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May 6, 2026

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‘GoFundMe’ shares update on Univ. of Iowa student shot at Ped Mall

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A University of Iowa student critically injured in an April 19 shooting at the Pedestrian Mall is off a ventilator after multiple surgeries.

Miranda, who suffered the most serious injuries in the shooting, was taken off a ventilator and breathing through her tracheostomy with oxygen support as needed, according to a May 2 update on a GoFundMe page organized by her sister, Janjay Peters. The fundraiser has raised more than $195,000.

Doctors said if Miranda continues to do well with her breathing, she may be moved out of the ICU soon. The family expressed appreciation for the support they have been receiving.

The shooting happened at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, around 1:45 a.m. on April 19. Five people were hurt, one critically.

Iowa City Police said 17-year-old Damarian Jones of Cedar Rapids was involved in a fight before he retrieved a gun from another person and fired six shots into the crowd, hitting five people.

Authorities said there is no evidence Jones targeted any of the victims, and none were involved in the initial fight.

Iowa City Police are still searching for Jones. He is facing five counts of attempted murder among several other charges.

The Iowa City Police Department said it expects to arrest more people in addition to the charges for Jones.

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