Sabrina Eaton

@sabrinaeaton

Only Ohio newspaper reporter left in DC, covering Buckeye State craziness for @ThePlainDealer & @clevelanddotcom. Email tips to [email protected].

Washington, DC

Joined September 2008

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 22

Cleveland’s massive lakefront transformation plan is getting another big boost from Washington: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/c…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. The $960,000 federal grant is the third installment in a series of federal investments totaling over $129 million, with construction of the $447 million project set to begin in 2027.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 18

Ohio’s wealthiest person included suggestive drawing in Epstein birthday album: Report cleveland.com/news/2025/07/o…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Leslie Wexner, founder of Victoria's Secret, included a breast drawing and cryptic note in an album compiled for Jeffery Epstein's 50th birthday that also featured contributions from Donald Trump.

Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 18

Trump-backed cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid pass both chambers of Congress: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/t…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Ohio Republicans supported the measure while Democrats warned cuts would create "news deserts" in rural communities.

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Tal Kopan@TalKopan · Jul 17

Some news: The Trump administration notified some AmeriCorps programs this week it was reinstating funding that had been abruptly terminated in April, a sudden about-face that came with no explanation for the reversal or clarity on its scope. bostonglobe.com/2025/07/17/nat…

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 17

Sen. Moreno calls anti-drunk driving tech ‘insane regulation’ at Capitol Hill hearing: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/s…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. The Ohio Republican's comments at a NHTSA confirmation hearing prompted emotional response from New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, who nearly died in a drunk driving collision years ago.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 17

Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act with 10-year minimum sentence for traffickers: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/t…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Rep. Bob Latta co-authored the bill that permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, aiming to combat the epidemic that caused 324,000 U.S. deaths in five years.

Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 16

Cleveland WWII POW identified 80 years after death in Japanese prison camp: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/c…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Lt. William Bucey, who survived the Bataan Death March but died of malaria in 1944, will finally receive a proper burial in his home state this summer.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 16

Actress Lupita Nyong’o joins lawmakers to advocate for uterine fibroid research: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/a…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. The Oscar winner shared her diagnosis story as Congress members including U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown introduced four bills aimed at improving education, research, and treatment options for the common...

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 15

Satellite technology for precision agriculture: House passes bill from Rep. Bob Latta: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/s…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. The legislation requires the FCC to explore how earth-orbiting satellites can enhance farming operations, building on Latta's previous agricultural technology initiatives.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 14

Cleveland federal building sale: U.S. Rep. Brown demands proof of $149M savings: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/c…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. The 1.2 million square foot Celebrezze building houses over 4,000 federal employees from multiple agencies, with GSA claiming the facility needs $180 million in repairs.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 11

Ohio senator introduces bill to combat human trafficking in workplaces: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/o…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Sen. Jon Husted's legislation would require Labor Department staff to identify potential trafficking victims during inspections.

Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 11

Ohio congressman proposes yearly ‘Faith and Defiance Day’ to mark Trump shooting anniversary: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/o…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Michael Rulli's resolution would commemorate the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt annually while honoring those killed and injured at the Pennsylvania rally.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 10

Rep. Shontel Brown decries ‘resegregation’ as minority farmers lose ‘socially disadvantaged’ USDA status: cleveland.com/nation/2025/07…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Rep. Shontel Brown, a Warrensville Heights Democrat and House Agriculture Committee Vice Ranking Member, called a move by the USDA to eliminate its “socially disadvantaged” designation in its...

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 9

U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes introduces bill to save IRS Direct File from termination: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/u…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. The Akron Democrat's "Get Your Money Back Act" would make the free tax filing program permanent nationwide, challenging Republican claims that it creates redundancy.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 9

Northeast Ohio business leaders fight to save NASA Glenn jobs threatened by Trump cuts: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/n… writes @RichExner

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Cleveland-area business leaders hope to expand NASA Glenn are now also fighting to save it steep budget cuts

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 6

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno pushes auto industry bills after making fortune in the car business cleveland.com/news/2025/07/u…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Ohio's freshman senator owns land where his son's Mercedes dealership is being built while championing legislation that would benefit auto dealers and manufacturers.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 1

Campaign finance limits: Supreme Court takes up challenge from Ohio Republicans: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/c…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. JD Vance and Steve Chabot's case could remove restrictions on how much political parties can spend in coordination with federal candidates

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jul 1

Ohio’s U.S. senators champion GOP tax bill that faces vote in House: cleveland.com/news/2025/07/o…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. Vice President Vance cast the deciding vote after three Republican senators joined Democrats in opposition to the controversial legislation.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jun 30

Senate committee approves ex-Ohio governor candidate for Labor Department job: cleveland.com/news/2025/06/s…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. The decorated Marine who once criticized both DC and Columbus "swamps" now seeks to administer more than $300 million in veteran support programs.

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Sabrina Eaton@sabrinaeaton · Jun 27

Rep. Max Miller introduces bill to shorten flight delay refund threshold: cleveland.com/news/2025/06/r…

sabrinaeaton's tweet card. The Ohio Republican's "Time is Money Act" would reduce the amount of delay required for a refund from 3 to 2 hours for domestic flights.

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