Musk's X settles $500M severance lawsuit with terminated employees
Former Twitter employees argued a 2019 severance plan guaranteed more pay than the company offered after Elon Musk's acquisition.
Sheriff Grady Judd dons $50K in ‘drip’ seized during illegal drug trafficking bust that nabbed 32
On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wore a thick gold chain around his neck, a matching bracelet and waved around a gun during a press conference to make a point about the dangers of drug trafficking.
Trump threatens full 'Federal takeover' in DC, accuses mayor of peddling 'inaccurate crime figures'
In a Truth Social post Friday, President Donald Trump wrote in part "Mayor Muriel Bowser must immediately stop giving false and highly inaccurate crime figures, or bad things will happen, including a complete and total Federal takeover of the City! Washington D.C. will soon be great again!!!"
John Bolton’s home searched by FBI in classified documents probe: AP
The FBI searched the Maryland home of former national security adviser John Bolton on Friday morning as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents, according to the Associated Press.
Florida’s small and rural communities to receive more than $38 million in grants, DeSantis says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural communities in the Sunshine State through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Trump to patrol DC with military and law enforcement Thursday night, officials say
President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, marking his first time on the streets since declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.
Florida petitions Census Bureau over extra congressional seat
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has written a letter to the Census Bureau and the Commerce Department asking for an extra seat in congress.
Trump claims Smithsonian focuses too much on 'how bad slavery was'
The president made the remarks in a social media post amid a White House review of Smithsonian museums and exhibits.
Indiana woman faces federal charges for social media threats to disembowel Trump
Nathalie Rose Jones told the Secret Service she would "disembowel" President Donald Trump and had a weapon ready for her "mission."
Florida sues textbook publishers for allegedly overcharging schools by millions of dollars
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Trump says he will sign executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots, voting machines
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump and Zelensky's White House meeting expected to 'stay on the rails' this time, experts say
All eyes will be on the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday.
Queen Elizabeth's personal wardrobe choices to debut in major palace exhibition
The Buckingham Palace exhibit will feature over 200 items spanning from childhood to her reign as queen.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy Monday after 'shifting towards Putin'
Trump's stance on ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shifted to align with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting Friday.
DC police chief to remain in control of MPD after DC Attorney General files lawsuit
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.
Grady Judd announces arrests in 2 separate murder cases: 'The bottom line is we come after you'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Friday on a pair of arrests in separate murder cases.
Trump, Putin share no solid details on Ukraine's future following meeting in Alaska
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their meeting after more than two-and-a-half hours.
Judge blocks Trump plan to curb DEI initiatives at schools
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
Governor DeSantis announces 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention facility at north Florida prison
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida is opening a second immigration detention and deportation facility in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" – this time using a north Florida prison that will be dubbed "Deportation Depot."
Trump says Fed chair search down to ‘three or four’ candidates, with announcement coming ‘a little bit early'
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to "three or four" names.