banner
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson
@jadenreports.bsky.social
470 followers 420 following 620 posts
🎥🎤 17-year-old journalist covering Ohio/national politics & policy 🏛️📄 and the economy | Host of 'Behind the Byline' podcast🎙️& writer ✍️ for the Toledo Free Press | Instagram 📸: @jaden_reports | Subscribe to my channel! 📺 ▶️ YouTube.com/JadenReports
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Pinned
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · Jul 12
Have newsworthy information or a tip to pass along? Here's how to reach me.↴

Signal — jaden_reports.08
Email — [email protected]
1 3
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 9h
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the peace proposal announced last week, President Trump says in a social media post, adding that all hostages "will be released very soon" and Israeli troops will begin their withdrawal from Gaza.
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 11h
On Monday, it was announced that Fifth Third Bank is set to acquire Comerica for $10.9 billion. Here are some details about the deal and what each company is looking to gain from it.↴ youtu.be/tQ5b2OzdmBk?...
Fifth Third Bank to acquire Comerica in a deal worth nearly $11 billion
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
1
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 21h
In case you missed it ▶️: Check out my report on the dollar's devaluation this year and what it could mean for you.👇 youtu.be/-tqjNJelftc?...
Why the U.S. dollar has been weakening & what it means for American consumers
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
1
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 1d
Today marks two years since Hamas launched its terrorist attack on Israel, which led to the start of Israel's war on the group, which has also resulted in significant death & destruction. Watch my report here.↴ youtu.be/NSeLju9ACq8?...
Two years since Israel launched its war on Hamas, Gaza humanitarian crisis persists
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 2d
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. ⬇️ youtu.be/-tqjNJelftc?...
Why the U.S. dollar has been weakening & what it means for American consumers
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
1
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 3d
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.

Listen here ⬇️
youtu.be/S4z1Y4jyPfc?...
Sunday News Brief for October 5, 2025
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 4d
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.

Listen here ⬇️
youtu.be/gu8o0K3qTh0?...
Saturday News Brief for October 4, 2025
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 6d
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.↴ toledofreepress.com/toledo-free-...
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.
toledofreepress.com
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 7d
Monday, President Trump was joined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the White House, to announce a 20-point proposal for Gaza.

In my latest Substack article, I break it down.

Read here 📰 ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/jadenrep...
What's in the Gaza peace plan announced by President Trump and agreed to by Israel?
Both Israel and its closest ally, the United States, face international pressure to bring about an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Whether this proposal will do that is an open question.
open.substack.com
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 7d
Lisa Cook is staying on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the Supreme Court has decided.
apnews.com
The Associated Press @apnews.com · 7d
BREAKING: The Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now, declining to act on the Trump administration's effort to remove her.
Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now
The Supreme Court is allowing Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now. The court is declining to act on the Trump administration’s effort to immediately remove her.
bit.ly
1
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 7d
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/...
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 8d
Watch ▶️ 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.↴ youtu.be/_ya7bJDyeFc?...
Government shutdown on track to begin in hours, as senate disagreement persists
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 8d
Watch ▶️ 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.↴ youtu.be/_ya7bJDyeFc?...
Government shutdown on track to begin in hours, as senate disagreement persists
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
1
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 8d
#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.↴
youtu.be/KBMRhzxSlX0?...
1
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 9d
Watch ▶️ 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.↴ youtu.be/KBMRhzxSlX0?...
Ukraine faces another Russian attack, as Moldovans hand pro-EU party a victory
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 9d
In case you haven't already, subscribe to the refreshed Toledo Free Press YouTube channel 📺 — where in addition to local stories of substance — you can find video episodes of my podcast 'Behind the Byline.' 🎥🎙️

Link 🔗: YouTube.com/@Toledo_Free_Press
1
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 11d
Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted, President Trump addresses the United Nations, and a government shutdown looms — in this Saturday News Brief. ↴ youtu.be/UdHZRkBnJo8?...
Saturday News Brief for September 27, 2025
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
1 1
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 12d
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.
apnews.com
The Associated Press @apnews.com · 12d
Encircled by critics and protesters, Netanyahu said Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas, speaking at the U.N. as international isolation grows.
Netanyahu says Israel 'must finish the job' against Hamas in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.N. General Assembly on Friday that Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza, giving a defiant U.N. speech despite growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war in Gaza.
bit.ly
2
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 13d
"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...
Login • Instagram
Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.
www.instagram.com
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 13d
#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...
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.
www.npr.org
1
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 15d
After delivering meandering remarks yesterday, on a largely inconclusive link between Autism and Tylenol, President Trump addressed the U.N. today. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump UN speech: Six years ago his audience laughed, this year they were silent
The US leader's address was one of the clearest expositions of the way he sees the world, writes James Landale.
www.bbc.com
2
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 15d
In what is another change in tone about the Russia-Ukraine war, President Trump now says — in a Truth Social post — that he thinks Ukraine "is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form."
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 15d
#ICYMI: On Sunday, the U.K., Canada, and Australia announced their recognition of a Palestinian state — despite disapproval from Israel — as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire.

My report > youtu.be/vFQv9VzCdGg?...
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 16d
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?...
1 2
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 16d
Watch ▶️ On Sunday, the U.K., Canada, and Australia announced their recognition of a Palestinian state — despite disapproval from Israel — as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire.↴ youtu.be/vFQv9VzCdGg?...
United Kingdom, Canada, & Australia announce formal recognition of Palestinian state
YouTube video by Jaden Jefferson Reports
youtu.be
jadenreports.bsky.social
Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 16d
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...