David DeWitt
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Editor in Chief and Opinion Columnist. @ohiocapitaljournal.com.
Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies around Ohio ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/f...
Federal authorities take big steps to rein in drug middlemen at center of Ohio complaints for years • Ohio Capital Journal
In recent weeks, the federal government has taken the most far-reaching steps ever to rein in drug middlemen known as PBMs.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies around Ohio ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/f...
Reposted by David DeWitt
"NORWALK — U.S. Sen. Jon Husted declined to answer a question Tuesday about campaign donations from billionaire Leslie Wexner and his vote on the release of Epstein-related files while at a campaign stop in Norwalk." norwalkreflector.com/news/769198/...
Husted sidesteps Epstein question
But senator's staff said he'd donate alleged co-conspirator's campaign contribution to charity
norwalkreflector.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM
"NORWALK — U.S. Sen. Jon Husted declined to answer a question Tuesday about campaign donations from billionaire Leslie Wexner and his vote on the release of Epstein-related files while at a campaign stop in Norwalk." norwalkreflector.com/news/769198/...
Communities across the country are seeing properties converted into large-scale detention centers against their will and local permitting laws, as ICE undertakes a massive expansion fueled by the record $45 billion approved by Republicans in Congress ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/r...
Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them • Ohio Capital Journal
Communities across the country are fighting potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. But with limited legal authority, city and state officials have turned to the court of…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Communities across the country are seeing properties converted into large-scale detention centers against their will and local permitting laws, as ICE undertakes a massive expansion fueled by the record $45 billion approved by Republicans in Congress ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/r...
The FBI formally notified Minnesota officials Friday it would not grant access to evidence from the investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Monday ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/fbi-w...
FBI won’t provide Minnesota investigators with evidence in Alex Pretti killing, state says • Ohio Capital Journal
The FBI formally notified Minnesota officials Friday it would not grant access to evidence from the investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, the…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The FBI formally notified Minnesota officials Friday it would not grant access to evidence from the investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Monday ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/fbi-w...
Many small business owners have experienced economic whiplash from Trump's trade policy. Now they are waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court, which has been mulling since November whether the president’s unilateral emergency tariffs are legal ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/17/r...
Small business owners squeezed by Trump tariffs await Supreme Court decision • Ohio Capital Journal
Many small business owners have experienced economic whiplash from Trump's trade policy. Now they are waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court, which has been mulling since November whether the president’s…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Many small business owners have experienced economic whiplash from Trump's trade policy. Now they are waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court, which has been mulling since November whether the president’s unilateral emergency tariffs are legal ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/17/r...
"FULL TEXT: Les Wexner issues 3-page statement before deposition." abc6onyourside.com/news/local/f...
FULL TEXT: Les Wexner issues 3-page statement before deposition
Below is the full text of a lengthy statement issued Wednesday by embattled billionaire Les Wexner:I am pleased to testify today. Pleased because it is an oppor
abc6onyourside.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:05 PM
"FULL TEXT: Les Wexner issues 3-page statement before deposition." abc6onyourside.com/news/local/f...
"NORWALK — U.S. Sen. Jon Husted declined to answer a question Tuesday about campaign donations from billionaire Leslie Wexner and his vote on the release of Epstein-related files while at a campaign stop in Norwalk." norwalkreflector.com/news/769198/...
Husted sidesteps Epstein question
But senator's staff said he'd donate alleged co-conspirator's campaign contribution to charity
norwalkreflector.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM
"NORWALK — U.S. Sen. Jon Husted declined to answer a question Tuesday about campaign donations from billionaire Leslie Wexner and his vote on the release of Epstein-related files while at a campaign stop in Norwalk." norwalkreflector.com/news/769198/...
Tributes poured in across the country for the revered civil rights figure the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who died Tuesday morning at 84 ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/17/r...
A ‘servant leader’ honored: The nation pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — Tributes poured in across the country for the revered civil rights figure the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who died Tuesday morning at 84. The two-time Democratic presidential hopeful and…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Tributes poured in across the country for the revered civil rights figure the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who died Tuesday morning at 84 ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/17/r...
Republicans, Democrats and the White House are methodically, calmly inching toward a common goal: agreeing on a thick package of laws that would do something quickly about slowing housing costs and boosting supply. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/r...
High housing costs, shortages propel movement on reform in Congress • Ohio Capital Journal
Republicans, Democrats and the White House are methodically, calmly inching toward a common goal: agreeing on a thick package of laws that would do something quickly about slowing housing costs and…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Republicans, Democrats and the White House are methodically, calmly inching toward a common goal: agreeing on a thick package of laws that would do something quickly about slowing housing costs and boosting supply. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/r...
A federal judge in Maryland Tuesday barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying the Trump administration lacks plans to remove him from the United States. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/r...
Federal judge rules ICE can’t take Kilmar Abrego Garcia back into custody • Ohio Capital Journal
A federal judge in Maryland Tuesday barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying the Trump administration lacks plans to remove him from the United…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A federal judge in Maryland Tuesday barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying the Trump administration lacks plans to remove him from the United States. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/r...
The FBI formally notified Minnesota officials Friday it would not grant access to evidence from the investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Monday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/fbi-w...
FBI won’t provide Minnesota investigators with evidence in Alex Pretti killing, state says • Ohio Capital Journal
The FBI formally notified Minnesota officials Friday it would not grant access to evidence from the investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, the…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The FBI formally notified Minnesota officials Friday it would not grant access to evidence from the investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Monday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/fbi-w...
Communities across the country are seeing properties being converted into large-scale detention centers against their will and local permitting laws, as ICE undertakes a massive expansion fueled by the record $45 billion approved by Republicans in Congress. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/r...
Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them • Ohio Capital Journal
Communities across the country are fighting potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. But with limited legal authority, city and state officials have turned to the court of…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Communities across the country are seeing properties being converted into large-scale detention centers against their will and local permitting laws, as ICE undertakes a massive expansion fueled by the record $45 billion approved by Republicans in Congress. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/r...
Commentary: Ohio State University is making news for scandals old and new. It can only recover from its numerous scandals by showing actual integrity. Poor-recollections, rationalizations, feigned concern, and denied culpability just compound damage. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/o...
Ohio State University can only recover from its numerous scandals by showing actual integrity • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio’s flagship public university is making news again for scandals old and new. Last week, Ohio State University assistant professor Luke Perez was videotaped knocking a filmmaker and his equipment…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Commentary: Ohio State University is making news for scandals old and new. It can only recover from its numerous scandals by showing actual integrity. Poor-recollections, rationalizations, feigned concern, and denied culpability just compound damage. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/o...
Reposted by David DeWitt
State witnesses raised red flags about former FirstEnergy executives and their relationship with an allegedly corrupt utility regulator during the second week of the men's trial. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/e...
Everything you need to know about the FirstEnergy trial if you haven't been paying attention • Ohio Capital Journal
State witnesses raised red flags about former FirstEnergy executives and their relationship with an allegedly corrupt utility regulator during the second week of the men's trial.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
State witnesses raised red flags about former FirstEnergy executives and their relationship with an allegedly corrupt utility regulator during the second week of the men's trial. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/e...
Reposted by David DeWitt
Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies around Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/f...
Federal authorities take big steps to rein in drug middlemen at center of Ohio complaints for years • Ohio Capital Journal
In recent weeks, the federal government has taken the most far-reaching steps ever to rein in drug middlemen known as PBMs.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies around Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/f...
Reposted by David DeWitt
Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies around Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/f...
Federal authorities take big steps to rein in drug middlemen at center of Ohio complaints for years • Ohio Capital Journal
In recent weeks, the federal government has taken the most far-reaching steps ever to rein in drug middlemen known as PBMs.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies around Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/f...
Reposted by David DeWitt
"The Trump administration is closer to a major war (with Iran) than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon." www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
Trump moves closer to a major war with Iran
There's little public debate about what could be the most consequential U.S. military action in a decade.
www.axios.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:47 PM
"The Trump administration is closer to a major war (with Iran) than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon." www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
Reposted by David DeWitt
State witnesses raised red flags about former FirstEnergy executives and their relationship with an allegedly corrupt utility regulator during the second week of the men's trial. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/e...
Everything you need to know about the FirstEnergy trial if you haven't been paying attention • Ohio Capital Journal
State witnesses raised red flags about former FirstEnergy executives and their relationship with an allegedly corrupt utility regulator during the second week of the men's trial.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
State witnesses raised red flags about former FirstEnergy executives and their relationship with an allegedly corrupt utility regulator during the second week of the men's trial. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/e...
Reposted by David DeWitt
Les Wexner — Ohio’s wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffery Epstein. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/o...
Ohio billionaire political funder Les Wexner to be deposed by members of Congress in Epstein probe • Ohio Capital Journal
Les Wexner — Ohio's wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Les Wexner — Ohio’s wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffery Epstein. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/o...
Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies around Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/f...
Federal authorities take big steps to rein in drug middlemen at center of Ohio complaints for years • Ohio Capital Journal
In recent weeks, the federal government has taken the most far-reaching steps ever to rein in drug middlemen known as PBMs.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies around Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/f...
State witnesses raised red flags about former FirstEnergy executives and their relationship with an allegedly corrupt utility regulator during the second week of the men's trial. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/e...
Everything you need to know about the FirstEnergy trial if you haven't been paying attention • Ohio Capital Journal
State witnesses raised red flags about former FirstEnergy executives and their relationship with an allegedly corrupt utility regulator during the second week of the men's trial.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
State witnesses raised red flags about former FirstEnergy executives and their relationship with an allegedly corrupt utility regulator during the second week of the men's trial. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/e...
"The Trump administration is closer to a major war (with Iran) than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon." www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
Trump moves closer to a major war with Iran
There's little public debate about what could be the most consequential U.S. military action in a decade.
www.axios.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:47 PM
"The Trump administration is closer to a major war (with Iran) than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon." www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
Reposted by David DeWitt
Les Wexner — Ohio’s wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffery Epstein. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/o...
Ohio billionaire political funder Les Wexner to be deposed by members of Congress in Epstein probe • Ohio Capital Journal
Les Wexner — Ohio's wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Les Wexner — Ohio’s wealthiest man who has donated to many politicians — is being deposed by members of Congress on Wednesday about his relationship with convicted child sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffery Epstein. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/o...
Reposted by David DeWitt
Ohio already makes solar and wind projects go through extra hurdles that don’t apply to fossil-fueled or nuclear power plants. Now a new bill threatens to raise even more barriers that might block wind and solar development altogether. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/a...
A new Ohio bill could be a de facto statewide ban on solar and wind • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio already makes solar and wind projects go through extra hurdles that don’t apply to fossil-fueled or nuclear power plants. Now a new bill threatens to raise even more barriers that might block…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Ohio already makes solar and wind projects go through extra hurdles that don’t apply to fossil-fueled or nuclear power plants. Now a new bill threatens to raise even more barriers that might block wind and solar development altogether. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/a...
Reposted by David DeWitt
Ohio already makes solar and wind projects go through extra hurdles that don’t apply to fossil-fueled or nuclear power plants. Now a new bill threatens to raise even more barriers that might block wind and solar development altogether. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/a...
A new Ohio bill could be a de facto statewide ban on solar and wind • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio already makes solar and wind projects go through extra hurdles that don’t apply to fossil-fueled or nuclear power plants. Now a new bill threatens to raise even more barriers that might block…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Ohio already makes solar and wind projects go through extra hurdles that don’t apply to fossil-fueled or nuclear power plants. Now a new bill threatens to raise even more barriers that might block wind and solar development altogether. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/a...