Florida Department of Health says healthy children should not get COVID vaccine, opposing CDC recommendation
The Florida Department of Health will be the first state to officially recommend that healthy children should not get the COVID-19 vaccine, state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced this morning during a roundtable discussion with Gov. Ron DeSantis. The move directly contradicts the CDC's guidelines.
The Florida Department of Health will be the first state to officially recommend that healthy children should not get the COVID-19 vaccine, state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced this morning during a roundtable discussion with Gov. Ron DeSantis. The move directly contradicts the CDC's guidelines.
President Biden bans Russian oil imports over Ukraine war
The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.
The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.
DeSantis signs shortcake bill at Florida Strawberry Festival
Governor Ron DeSantis' appearance at the Florida Strawberry Festival Monday had a confusing start for news organizations that the governor's office invited to attend.
Governor Ron DeSantis' appearance at the Florida Strawberry Festival Monday had a confusing start for news organizations that the governor's office invited to attend.
Kamala Harris marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma
Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.
Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.
Biden announces $54M Siemens investment, planned US factory jobs
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis is cancer-free, governor announces
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, is now officially considered cancer-free, following a months-long battle with breast cancer.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, is now officially considered cancer-free, following a months-long battle with breast cancer.
Florida superintendent who defied DeSantis by pushing masks in schools gets ousted
A Florida school superintendent who defied Gov. Ron DeSantis on pandemic masks for students has been fired by the local school board.
A Florida school superintendent who defied Gov. Ron DeSantis on pandemic masks for students has been fired by the local school board.
Trump engaged in 'criminal conspiracy' Jan. 6 panel claims
The House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol says its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election.
The House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol says its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election.
Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces cybersecurity initiative at USF to bring more jobs to the field
Gov. DeSantis announced a $20-million program aimed at creating more opportunities in cybersecurity through USF.
Gov. DeSantis announced a $20-million program aimed at creating more opportunities in cybersecurity through USF.
State of the Union: Biden condemns Russian aggression, vows to stop inflation
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
DeSantis rejects Biden's request for Florida National Guard at State of the Union
"Last week, the Biden Administration requested the assistance of State National Guards to deploy to Washington D.C.," DeSantis wrote. "I have rejected this request — there will be no @FLGuard sent to D.C. for Biden’s State of the Union."
"Last week, the Biden Administration requested the assistance of State National Guards to deploy to Washington D.C.," DeSantis wrote. "I have rejected this request — there will be no @FLGuard sent to D.C. for Biden’s State of the Union."
Elon Musk says his Starlink internet is ‘now active’ in Ukraine
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Biden taps 1st Black woman to Supreme Court
President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.
President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Donald Trump probe prosecutors resign from Manhattan DA's office
The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump have suddenly resigned, throwing the future of the probe into question.
The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump have suddenly resigned, throwing the future of the probe into question.
Florida Senate confirms Dr. Joseph Ladapo as state surgeon general, despite objections from Democrats
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida lawmakers opt to offer tax 'holidays', but not gas-tax break proposed by DeSantis
Florida lawmakers opted to consider a bill that would provide a wide range of tax breaks -- but did not include Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to suspend the state's 25-cent/gallon gas tax, arguing that the tax break would go to too many non-Floridians who visit the state.
Florida lawmakers opted to consider a bill that would provide a wide range of tax breaks -- but did not include Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to suspend the state's 25-cent/gallon gas tax, arguing that the tax break would go to too many non-Floridians who visit the state.
Russia sanctions: A look at Biden administration's toughest penalties
The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.
The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.
UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis
A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.
A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.