Federal judge allows educators, student to challenge Florida's law restricting race instruction
A federal judge has ruled that a university professor, two teachers and a student can move forward with their challenge to a new Florida law that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms and workplace training, dubbed by Gov. DeSantis as the "Stop WOKE Act."
A federal judge has ruled that a university professor, two teachers and a student can move forward with their challenge to a new Florida law that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms and workplace training, dubbed by Gov. DeSantis as the "Stop WOKE Act."
Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights
Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 20 ½ years in prison on Thursday after reaching a plea agreement on federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights in 2020, as well as those of Jonathan Pope, a Black teenager, in 2017.
Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 20 ½ years in prison on Thursday after reaching a plea agreement on federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights in 2020, as well as those of Jonathan Pope, a Black teenager, in 2017.
Elon Musk on birth of twins with top exec: 'Doing my best to help the underpopulation crisis'
Elon Musk acknowledged the overlapping pregnancies of two of his partners after the birth of his latest children — a set of twins.
Elon Musk acknowledged the overlapping pregnancies of two of his partners after the birth of his latest children — a set of twins.
Bartow man drowns after boat capsizes in Mulberry pond, Polk deputies say
A Bartow man drowned Wednesday after a small boat capsized in a Mulberry pond. The man he was with attempted to save him but was unsuccessful.
A Bartow man drowned Wednesday after a small boat capsized in a Mulberry pond. The man he was with attempted to save him but was unsuccessful.
Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
Florida's 15-week abortion ban reinstated after state quickly appeals judge's ruling
Florida's new 15-week abortion ban was blocked and then quickly reinstated Tuesday after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
Florida's new 15-week abortion ban was blocked and then quickly reinstated Tuesday after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
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.