I talked to Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval about the assault over the weekend downtown. He tells me "It's wildly irresponsible" to speculate race was a motivation. Chief Theetge says newly created task force worked until 2am. The assault took place around 3. @wlwt

UPDATE: Meeting tonight at 6pm at the Main library to discuss downtown safety. It’s open to the public. City leaders, including the police chief are scheduled to be there. (This was scheduled b4 this weekends assault) Rachel Hirschheimer and Rachel Whelan WLWT will have it covered on WLWT

Sheree Paolello WLWT Rachel Hirschheimer WLWT Packed house for tonight’s DRC Meeting

I spoke with Holly (the victim) by phone tonight. She says she wants to tell me her story but right now she is afraid of a revenge attack. She tells me they were celebrating a friend‘s birthday when it happened the other night. WLWT

Left Cincinnati with a full heart and endless gratitude. Grateful for the memories, the laughter, and coworkers who turned into lifelong friends and family. Until next time Cincy🧡

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Spent part of the day at the White House for the Hearst Washington News Bureau. See everyone on the air soon!

HAPPENING TODAY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is coming to the White House with a group of European leaders to meet with President Trump about the ongoing conflict with Russia.

This morning we’re following how President Trump is looking to get rid of mail-in voting and certain voting machines before the 2026 midterm elections.

New tariffs are now in effect. Items coming from India face a 50% tax instead of the initial 25%. Products like clothing, auto parts and jewelry could be impacted. Electronics like i-Phones and pharmaceuticals are exempt from the tariffs.

This is the scene this morning outside the U.S. Capitol as Congress returns after an August recess