top of page

Nov 29, 2023

About

Toni Mathews is a veteran journalist and Political Correspondent for Cleveland 13 News, bringing over 13 years of professional experience to her coverage of national and global affairs. With a Master’s degree in the Administration of Justice, Toni specializes in dissecting complex geopolitical shifts, federal policy changes, and international relations. Her reporting provides Northeast Ohio viewers with a clear, analytical lens on how major decisions in Washington D.C. and across the globe directly impact the local landscape.


At Cleveland 13, Toni is the primary voice for high-stakes political analysis, moving beyond the headlines to explore the legislative and economic forces shaping the world. Whether she is reporting on international trade, federal elections, or social justice reform on a national scale, her work is defined by rigorous research and a commitment to objectivity. By bridging the gap between global events and local relevance, Toni ensures that the Cleveland community remains informed and engaged with the broader political world.

Recent Stories (21)

Aug 28, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America Amid Escalating Trade War with Canada
President Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America on U.S. documents, triggering swift resistance from Canada as trade tensions deepen. The move takes effect immediately for federal agencies, but Canadian leaders say the historic name will stand. With retaliatory tariffs looming, the symbolic change is fueling even more cross-border friction.

27
0
Aug 15, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Trump Says He Will Declare Strait of Hormuz a U.S. Territory, Defends High Gas Prices
President Trump stunned international observers by declaring U.S. ownership over the Strait of Hormuz, a move that dramatically shifts American foreign policy and could impact global oil markets. As gas prices nationwide hit $4.08 per gallon, Trump told Americans higher costs are a necessary sacrifice to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons. With midterm elections looming, the impact on voters remains uncertain.

18
0
Mar 10, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Trump Says Iran War Is Nearly Complete but Declines to Set Clear Timeline
President Trump categorized the ongoing military conflict with Iran as a nearly finished "excursion" during an interview with CBS on Monday, a statement that triggered a late-afternoon rally on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average had spent the majority of the day in negative territory, but prices shifted sharply upward just before the closing bell as investors reacted to the prospect of a swift resolution.

54
0
Mar 8, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Iranian Missile Strikes on Gulf Energy Hubs and U.S. Bases Send Oil Prices Surging
Iranian missile and drone strikes hit sites across Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, targeting energy infrastructure and U.S. military facilities as Gulf air defenses respond. The turmoil is paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz and driving a sharp oil-price spike, with shipping firms rerouting and officials weighing emergency measures as damage assessments continue.

82
0
bottom of page