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Protest of Trump, Musk in Van Wert

VAN WERT— “I feel that Donald Trump has a tendency toward being a fascist dictator, and I’m very afraid for our country,” said Ava Good, former Van Wert County Commissioner who was one of more than 60 protesters for the city’s second Hands Off! protest against the policies of President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk who heads up the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.

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WIC benefits in Ohio unaffected, but federal spending review sparks concern

The White House has rescinded a directive that froze federal grants and loans after a federal judge ruled it unlawful. While the freeze was lifted, a review aimed at eliminating spending on so-called “woke” ideologies will proceed. Advocates in Ohio say the confusion underscores ongoing challenges in ensuring accessible federal assistance, including the WIC program.

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