She's revered by her fellow Democrats, but is a lightning rod for Republicans.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz is not just a congresswoman from Florida, she's also the chair of the Democratic National Committee.
She spent a few minutes with Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro.
The Chair of the Democratic National Committee says there's a clear choice in this election. She wants your choice to be President Barack Obama.
Thursday President Obama is going to try to make the case for four more years.
13abc will have team coverage of the Democratic National Convention with the real stories behind the issues and analysis and detailed reports from our media partner The Blade.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-12 03:49:31 GMT
Little. Swann. Largent. Winslow. Four football greats gathered in our nation's capital for a common cause. The former players are seeking congressional support for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin
Little. Swann. Largent. Winslow. Four football greats gathered in our nation's capital for a common cause.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:30:45 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate is poised to pass a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill Monday that would expand government subsidies for crop insurance, rice and peanuts while making small cuts in
The Senate is poised to pass a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill Monday that would expand government subsidies for crop insurance, rice and peanuts while making small cuts in the food stamp program.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-04 21:34:31 GMT
If your kids are heading to college soon, listen up! The White House says Ohio students are expected to borrow more than $1.3 billion in government-subsidized Stafford loans over the next year. But the
If your kids are heading to college soon, listen up! The White House says Ohio students are expected to borrow more than $1.3 billion in government-subsidized Stafford loans over the next year.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-29 22:13:36 GMT
A local star speller made her way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the local Blade Northwest Ohio Championship Spelling Bee. She's getting the ultimate test this week in National Harbor,
A local star speller made her way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the local Blade Northwest Ohio Championship Spelling Bee.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-29 19:15:32 GMT
It was designed to help grow the economy, but some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say some parts of the bipartisan JOBS bill aren't in place -- more than one year later. 13abc's cameras were at the White House
It was designed to help grow the economy, but some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say, more than one year later, some parts of the bipartisan JOBS bill still aren't in place.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:30:10 GMT
Carroll Township Police have located 69 year old Mary Klosinski. Klosinki has dementia and has had a stroke in the past. She was missing since 1:00 a.m Tuesday, from her home in the Teal Bend condominium
Carroll Township Police have located 69 year old Mary Klosinski. Klosinki has dementia and has had a stroke in the past. She was missing since 1:00 a.m Tuesday, from her home in the Teal Bend condominium
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:51:19 GMT
Best Buy is recalling 5,100 replacement batteries for the MacBook Pro due to a fire risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday that there have been 13 reports that the battery
Best Buy is recalling 5,100 replacement batteries for the MacBook Pro due to a fire risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday that there have been 13 reports that the battery caught fire.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:50:33 GMT
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls. But an attorney
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:03:39 GMT
A judge is aiming for a late summer proceeding to meet the speedy trial rights of an Ohio man accused of kidnapping three women and holding them in his home for about a decade. Judge Michael Russo in
Judge Michael Russo in Cleveland says he's aiming for an Aug. 4 trial for 52-year-old Ariel Castro, who was arrested May 6.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:10 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:10:57 GMT
BERLIN (AP) - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:11 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:11:36 GMT
Toledo firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Toledo. The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday. Dispatchers tell us heavy flames are showing.
Toledo firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in Toledo late Tuesday night. The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:51:06 GMT
Three brothers from Morceni disappeared more than 2 and a half years ago. Tonight their case is getting national attention on a new John Walsh show. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will
Three brothers from Morceni disappeared more than 2 and a half years ago. Now their case is getting national attention on a new John Walsh show. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will be part of a new series call John Walsh Investigates. The episode airs Wednesday night at nine.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:39:48 GMT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State University is proposing to charge juniors and seniors more than other undergraduate students. Trustees on Friday will consider raising tuition by 3.6 percent
Michigan State University is proposing to charge juniors and seniors more than other undergraduate students. Trustees on Friday will consider raising tuition by 3.6 percent for juniors and seniors but only 1.9 percent for freshmen and sophomores.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:22:09 GMT
This weekend hundreds attended the annual strawberry festival in Holland, but Saturday night chaos broke out forcing police to shutdown the festival early. Now organizers say it's time to make some changes
Organizers of Holland's Strawberry Festival are considering security changes after a disturbance with teenagers Saturday night. Parents report large crowds of teens causing problems and ultimately setting off a firework at the festival, causing chaos.
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