Biden administration wants Florida students to file discrimination complaints regarding state's new LGBTQ law
The White House is encouraging Florida students and parents to file complaints with the US Department of Education's civil rights office if they think they are being discriminated against due to the state's new law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
The White House is encouraging Florida students and parents to file complaints with the US Department of Education's civil rights office if they think they are being discriminated against due to the state's new law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
'Please don't forget about me': Brittney Griner writes open letter to Biden as her trial begins
WNBA star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in a Russian court on charges of possessing cannabis oil. Griner was arrested in February at a Moscow airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
WNBA star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in a Russian court on charges of possessing cannabis oil. Griner was arrested in February at a Moscow airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
‘Join us in California’: Gov. Newsom runs ads in Florida targeting DeSantis, new laws
The governor of California is running for re-election, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida. “Freedom, it’s under attack in your state. Republican leaders, they’re banning books, making it harder to vote, restricting speech in classrooms, even criminalizing women and doctors."
The governor of California is running for re-election, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida. “Freedom, it’s under attack in your state. Republican leaders, they’re banning books, making it harder to vote, restricting speech in classrooms, even criminalizing women and doctors."
Elon Musk gives official reveal date for Tesla’s humanoid AI robot, ‘Optimus’
Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Steve Jobs, John McCain to receive posthumous Presidential Medals of Freedom
Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Giffords and Megan Rapinoe are also on the list of honorees.
Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Giffords and Megan Rapinoe are also on the list of honorees.
Challenges to Florida's new race instruction law continue as 'Stop WOKE Act' takes effect
As a new Florida state law dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act” took effect Friday, businesses and a university professor continued battling to block its restrictions on how race-related concepts can be addressed in workplace training and schools. They argue that the law violates First Amendment rights.
As a new Florida state law dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act” took effect Friday, businesses and a university professor continued battling to block its restrictions on how race-related concepts can be addressed in workplace training and schools. They argue that the law violates First Amendment rights.
January 6 hearing: Did Trump commit a crime?
The House Jan. 6 committee has now heard dramatic testimony from former White House aides and others about Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The House Jan. 6 committee has now heard dramatic testimony from former White House aides and others about Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access
Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.
Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.
Florida's 15-week abortion law temporarily blocked by judge
One day before Florida's 15-week abortion ban was scheduled to take effect, a Leon County judge said Thursday he would temporarily block it.
One day before Florida's 15-week abortion ban was scheduled to take effect, a Leon County judge said Thursday he would temporarily block it.
About half of Americans think Donald Trump should be charged for Jan. 6: poll
Predictably, views on Donald Trump's criminal liability break down along party lines.
Predictably, views on Donald Trump's criminal liability break down along party lines.
Pat Cipollone subpoenaed: Jan. 6 panel wants counsel who resisted Trump schemes to testify
Pat Cipollone reportedly warned White House aides that Donald Trump was at risk of committing "every crime imaginable."
Pat Cipollone reportedly warned White House aides that Donald Trump was at risk of committing "every crime imaginable."
Florida Supreme Court approves DeSantis request for grand jury to investigate trafficking, sanctuary cities
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously approved Gov. DeSantis' request for a statewide grand jury to investigate immigration-related issues such as the smuggling of undocumented children, human trafficking, and sanctuary cities.
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously approved Gov. DeSantis' request for a statewide grand jury to investigate immigration-related issues such as the smuggling of undocumented children, human trafficking, and sanctuary cities.
Gov. DeSantis expands Bright Futures scholarship eligibility to include student work hours
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Monday, expanding the eligibility for Florida's Bright Futures scholarship. Now, a student's work hours can be used in place of community service hours when applying for that financial aid.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Monday, expanding the eligibility for Florida's Bright Futures scholarship. Now, a student's work hours can be used in place of community service hours when applying for that financial aid.
From education to strawberry shortcake, nearly 150 new Florida laws set to take effect July 1
Nearly 150 laws passed by Florida legislators this year are set to take effect Friday, though some face legal challenges, including the state's new 15-week abortion ban.
Nearly 150 laws passed by Florida legislators this year are set to take effect Friday, though some face legal challenges, including the state's new 15-week abortion ban.
Providers seek injunction to keep Florida's new 15-week abortion law from taking effect
Planned Parenthood centers in Florida on Monday are asking a judge in Tallahassee to issue a temporary, emergency injunction stopping the state's new law, which prohibits abortions after 15 weeks, from taking effect on Friday.
Planned Parenthood centers in Florida on Monday are asking a judge in Tallahassee to issue a temporary, emergency injunction stopping the state's new law, which prohibits abortions after 15 weeks, from taking effect on Friday.
Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
House greenlights landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, sends to Biden
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
Roe v. Wade overturned: U.S. Supreme Court's ruling adds fuel to Florida abortion battles
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling drew fiercely polarized reactions in Florida, with Gov. Ron DeSantis saying the state will "work to expand pro-life protections."
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling drew fiercely polarized reactions in Florida, with Gov. Ron DeSantis saying the state will "work to expand pro-life protections."
Roe v. Wade ruling: Biden calls abortion decision 'an extreme and dangerous path'
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.