Jaden Jefferson
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🎥 🎤 17-year-old covering Ohio/national politics & policy 🏛️📄 + the economy | Podcast host 🎙️ & writer ✍️ for the Toledo Free Press | Soon ➡️ Connecticut College '30 🐪 | Instagram 📸: @jaden_reports | Subscribe to my channel 📺 ▶️ YouTube.com/JadenReports
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Jaden Jefferson
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Nonprofits aim to address needs that are often the result of public policy problems, which require larger solutions. Tonight on Toledo Works, I speak to someone who advises firms on how to be better corporate citizens, as well as with a couple nonprofits who are doing the work.
February 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Nonprofits aim to address needs that are often the result of public policy problems, which require larger solutions. Tonight on Toledo Works, I speak to someone who advises firms on how to be better corporate citizens, as well as with a couple nonprofits who are doing the work.
Watch ▶️ With Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in the last year of his term, and his former lieutenant governor running to keep the senate seat DeWine appointed him to, I asked @cookpolitical.com's Jessica Taylor about the Ohio GOP's 'changing of the guard.' ⬇️ youtube.com/shorts/ZfyKh...
A 'changing of the guard’ within the Ohio Republican Party
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February 3, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Watch ▶️ With Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in the last year of his term, and his former lieutenant governor running to keep the senate seat DeWine appointed him to, I asked @cookpolitical.com's Jessica Taylor about the Ohio GOP's 'changing of the guard.' ⬇️ youtube.com/shorts/ZfyKh...
This week on Toledo Works, from the Toledo Free Press & WGTE Public Media, I host an episode on nonprofits. My guests and I will discuss topics ranging from corporate philanthropy's authenticity problem to public policy shortcomings to ways of meeting communities where they're at.
February 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
This week on Toledo Works, from the Toledo Free Press & WGTE Public Media, I host an episode on nonprofits. My guests and I will discuss topics ranging from corporate philanthropy's authenticity problem to public policy shortcomings to ways of meeting communities where they're at.
Watch ▶️ While President Trump carried Ohio by 11 points in 2024, his popularity is limited among voters outside his base. I asked Jessica Taylor from @cookpolitical.com about the extent to which the state's GOP candidates should associate with him.↴ youtube.com/shorts/Zjhbf...
For Ohio Republican candidates, how close is too close to Trump?
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February 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Watch ▶️ While President Trump carried Ohio by 11 points in 2024, his popularity is limited among voters outside his base. I asked Jessica Taylor from @cookpolitical.com about the extent to which the state's GOP candidates should associate with him.↴ youtube.com/shorts/Zjhbf...
Former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is hoping to make a comeback this year, as he faces incumbent Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio). I asked @cookpolitical.com's @jessicataylor.bsky.social about the role of name recognition in this race.
Watch here ▶️ youtube.com/shorts/DHaO1...
Watch here ▶️ youtube.com/shorts/DHaO1...
February 1, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is hoping to make a comeback this year, as he faces incumbent Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio). I asked @cookpolitical.com's @jessicataylor.bsky.social about the role of name recognition in this race.
Watch here ▶️ youtube.com/shorts/DHaO1...
Watch here ▶️ youtube.com/shorts/DHaO1...
In Toledo, and a number of other U.S. cities, protests took place in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown — and the deaths of two American citizens as it's expanded. open.substack.com/pub/jadenrep...
"O-H-ICE-OUT": Protest held in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions
The demonstration was one of many across Ohio, and the country, at-large.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:56 AM
In Toledo, and a number of other U.S. cities, protests took place in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown — and the deaths of two American citizens as it's expanded. open.substack.com/pub/jadenrep...
Watch ▶️ Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio), who was appointed to his seat by Governor Mike DeWine, faces a challenge from former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown. I spoke with Jessica Taylor, senate and governors editor for @cookpolitical.com about the dynamics of this race.↴ youtu.be/xivBtyBUdWU?...
Dissecting Ohio's U.S. Senate race with Jessica Taylor of The Cook Political Report
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January 29, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Watch ▶️ Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio), who was appointed to his seat by Governor Mike DeWine, faces a challenge from former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown. I spoke with Jessica Taylor, senate and governors editor for @cookpolitical.com about the dynamics of this race.↴ youtu.be/xivBtyBUdWU?...
In an attempt to inject life into the labor market, the Federal Reserve closed out 2025 with three quarter-percent interest rate cuts. But this week, the Federal Open Market Committee chose not to start 2026 with a fourth.
Watch ▶️ youtu.be/IEjEwXotuPo?...
Watch ▶️ youtu.be/IEjEwXotuPo?...
January 29, 2026 at 12:40 PM
In an attempt to inject life into the labor market, the Federal Reserve closed out 2025 with three quarter-percent interest rate cuts. But this week, the Federal Open Market Committee chose not to start 2026 with a fourth.
Watch ▶️ youtu.be/IEjEwXotuPo?...
Watch ▶️ youtu.be/IEjEwXotuPo?...
Earlier, I had an intriguing conversation with @jessicataylor.bsky.social of @cookpolitical.com. We discussed Ohio's current political environment — and what it may say about November.
Head over to YouTube.com/JadenReports, tomorrow at noon ET, to see the full interview. It's worth the watch!
Head over to YouTube.com/JadenReports, tomorrow at noon ET, to see the full interview. It's worth the watch!
Jaden Jefferson Reports
I'm a 17-year-old journalist covering local, state, and national headlines from Toledo, Ohio. Welcome to my channel!
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January 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Earlier, I had an intriguing conversation with @jessicataylor.bsky.social of @cookpolitical.com. We discussed Ohio's current political environment — and what it may say about November.
Head over to YouTube.com/JadenReports, tomorrow at noon ET, to see the full interview. It's worth the watch!
Head over to YouTube.com/JadenReports, tomorrow at noon ET, to see the full interview. It's worth the watch!
While the Fed closed out 2025 with three, quarter-percent interest rate cuts, it's starting off 2026 with a more conservative approach. | Watch my report here ⬇️ youtu.be/IEjEwXotuPo?...
Fed committee decides to hold off on another interest rate cut
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January 28, 2026 at 9:52 PM
While the Fed closed out 2025 with three, quarter-percent interest rate cuts, it's starting off 2026 with a more conservative approach. | Watch my report here ⬇️ youtu.be/IEjEwXotuPo?...
There's new reporting tonight, from @theatlantic.com, with regard to Gregory Bovino's future at CBP:
Exclusive: Border Patrol “Commander at Large” Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role and is expected to retire soon, sources tell Nick Miroff.
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:10 AM
There's new reporting tonight, from @theatlantic.com, with regard to Gregory Bovino's future at CBP:
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When Vice President JD Vance spoke in Toledo, last Thursday, I was able to interview Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (running mate of gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy) and U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio).
My report for the Toledo Free Press. ⬇️
When Vice President JD Vance spoke in Toledo, last Thursday, I was able to interview Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (running mate of gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy) and U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio).
My report for the Toledo Free Press. ⬇️
January 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
In case you missed it:
When Vice President JD Vance spoke in Toledo, last Thursday, I was able to interview Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (running mate of gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy) and U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio).
My report for the Toledo Free Press. ⬇️
When Vice President JD Vance spoke in Toledo, last Thursday, I was able to interview Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (running mate of gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy) and U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio).
My report for the Toledo Free Press. ⬇️
A federal judge is hearing arguments today, as to whether the Trump administration can continue its Minnesota immigration crackdown, which led to the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday.
More from @mprnews.org.↴ www.mprnews.org/live-updates
More from @mprnews.org.↴ www.mprnews.org/live-updates
The latest on ICE in Minnesota
Live updates on ICE enforcement in Minnesota, with the latest developments and links to deeper reporting as events unfold.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:50 PM
A federal judge is hearing arguments today, as to whether the Trump administration can continue its Minnesota immigration crackdown, which led to the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday.
More from @mprnews.org.↴ www.mprnews.org/live-updates
More from @mprnews.org.↴ www.mprnews.org/live-updates
In my latest report for the Toledo Free Press, I dissect Vice President JD Vance's claims, made on Thursday, about the Trump administration's economic record.↴ toledofreepress.com/vice-preside...
It's the economy: Vice President JD Vance speaks in Toledo - Toledo Free Press
Vice President JD Vance, formerly one of Ohio’s two U.S. senators, spoke at Midwest Terminals’ Ironville Terminal on Toledo’s east side.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:33 PM
In my latest report for the Toledo Free Press, I dissect Vice President JD Vance's claims, made on Thursday, about the Trump administration's economic record.↴ toledofreepress.com/vice-preside...
Republican candidate for Ohio governor, Vivek Ramaswamy, is among the opening speakers for Vice President JD Vance's remarks in Toledo. I'll be providing updates as things pick up.
January 22, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Republican candidate for Ohio governor, Vivek Ramaswamy, is among the opening speakers for Vice President JD Vance's remarks in Toledo. I'll be providing updates as things pick up.
Back in 2024, there was a notable amount of outside spending in Ohio's 9th Congressional District race.
So how much outside money can be expected in this year's race?
So how much outside money can be expected in this year's race?
January 21, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Back in 2024, there was a notable amount of outside spending in Ohio's 9th Congressional District race.
So how much outside money can be expected in this year's race?
So how much outside money can be expected in this year's race?
It's been about two weeks since Ohio's gubernatorial candidates announced their running mates. In my latest analysis — up now Substack — I explore what may have factored into their decision-making.↴ youtu.be/_biT0o5nyrY?...
Out now on Substack: My latest analysis of the race to decide Ohio's next governor
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January 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM
It's been about two weeks since Ohio's gubernatorial candidates announced their running mates. In my latest analysis — up now Substack — I explore what may have factored into their decision-making.↴ youtu.be/_biT0o5nyrY?...
Inbox ➡️ Vice President JD Vance will be in Toledo on Thursday, according to the White House, to visit an "industrial shipping facility" and deliver remarks on the economy.
January 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Inbox ➡️ Vice President JD Vance will be in Toledo on Thursday, according to the White House, to visit an "industrial shipping facility" and deliver remarks on the economy.
There's plenty of money to go around in politics.
In this report, I take a look at Ohio's 9th Congressional District race: how much outside money was spent in 2024 — as well as what redistricting and the race's status as a "toss-up" — could mean in 2026.↴ youtu.be/C2Th_VPb0mE?...
In this report, I take a look at Ohio's 9th Congressional District race: how much outside money was spent in 2024 — as well as what redistricting and the race's status as a "toss-up" — could mean in 2026.↴ youtu.be/C2Th_VPb0mE?...
Ohio's 9th Congressional District race could be a lightning rod for outside money
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January 19, 2026 at 9:10 PM
There's plenty of money to go around in politics.
In this report, I take a look at Ohio's 9th Congressional District race: how much outside money was spent in 2024 — as well as what redistricting and the race's status as a "toss-up" — could mean in 2026.↴ youtu.be/C2Th_VPb0mE?...
In this report, I take a look at Ohio's 9th Congressional District race: how much outside money was spent in 2024 — as well as what redistricting and the race's status as a "toss-up" — could mean in 2026.↴ youtu.be/C2Th_VPb0mE?...
"We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience."
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Montgomery | March 25, 1965
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Montgomery | March 25, 1965
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
"We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience."
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Montgomery | March 25, 1965
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Montgomery | March 25, 1965
The U.S. inflation rate was 2.7% in both November and December of 2025. Last month, prices were up especially in the categories of food and housing. Here's a breakdown of the data.↴ youtu.be/2VUVXKsp6Jg?...
U.S. inflation rate remained at 2.7% in December
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January 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM
The U.S. inflation rate was 2.7% in both November and December of 2025. Last month, prices were up especially in the categories of food and housing. Here's a breakdown of the data.↴ youtu.be/2VUVXKsp6Jg?...
The Cook Political Report has shifted Ohio's 9th Congressional District race from the "Lean Republican" to "Toss-Up" column. The House seat is currently occupied by Toledo Democrat Marcy Kaptur, who faces her toughest challenge yet, in a district that was redrawn to be even redder.
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The Cook Political Report has shifted Ohio's 9th Congressional District race from the "Lean Republican" to "Toss-Up" column. The House seat is currently occupied by Toledo Democrat Marcy Kaptur, who faces her toughest challenge yet, in a district that was redrawn to be even redder.
Sherrod Brown's campaign for U.S. Senate says it raised $8.8 million in the last quarter of 2025, "including over $7.3 million to the Friends of Sherrod Brown campaign committee and nearly $1.5 million to affiliated fundraising committees."
January 14, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Sherrod Brown's campaign for U.S. Senate says it raised $8.8 million in the last quarter of 2025, "including over $7.3 million to the Friends of Sherrod Brown campaign committee and nearly $1.5 million to affiliated fundraising committees."
On Sunday, Toledoans joined demonstrators across the country, in protesting the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good. I spoke to a few of them, including an elected official who was present. To hear what they had to say, read my Toledo Free Press article here. ⬇️ toledofreepress.com/grassroots-s...
'Grassroots starts out here on the streets': Toledoans protest ICE - Toledo Free Press
The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis this week sparked protests.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
On Sunday, Toledoans joined demonstrators across the country, in protesting the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good. I spoke to a few of them, including an elected official who was present. To hear what they had to say, read my Toledo Free Press article here. ⬇️ toledofreepress.com/grassroots-s...
Watch ▶️ In the category of hiring, the U.S. economy underwhelmed in 2025. The final jobs report of the year, released Friday, showed the trend of low hiring continued into December. Here's a breakdown of the numbers.↴ youtu.be/KmNzN_xqhic?...
December was another month of low hiring in the U.S. economy, data shows
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January 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Watch ▶️ In the category of hiring, the U.S. economy underwhelmed in 2025. The final jobs report of the year, released Friday, showed the trend of low hiring continued into December. Here's a breakdown of the numbers.↴ youtu.be/KmNzN_xqhic?...