Elon Musk says he has $46.5B in financing ready to buy Twitter

Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company.

President Biden reportedly tells Obama he’s seeking re-election in 2024

Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.

Florida Legislature to vote on DeSantis' congressional map; Democrats blast redistricting plan

Florida lawmakers will return to the Capitol Tuesday to begin a special session to approve a new congressional map after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the previous GOP-backed boundaries that preserved minority districts.

DeSantis calling insurance special session to address dropped policies, rising premiums

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will call a May special legislative session to address problems in Florida's property-insurance system that have led to homeowners losing coverage and getting hit with large rate increases.

Easter Egg Roll returns after 2-year, COVID-induced hiatus

The first lady, a teacher, is calling it the “Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.

Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defense in Elon Musk takeover bid

Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.

Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty

An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.

Gov. DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban into Florida law

Florida doctors soon will be barred from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, as Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that closely resembles a Mississippi law under review by the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Elon Musk offers to buy 100% of Twitter for $43 billion

Elon Musk made a proposal to buy the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn't already own, offering $54.20 per share of the company's stock.

Elon Musk allegedly broke law while buying Twitter stock, claims lawsuit

Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.

DeSantis signs bill increasing payments to caregivers of foster children

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will increase monthly payments from the state to relatives and non-relatives, such as godparents or close family friends, who serve as caregivers to foster children. The new law makes their payments the same as licensed foster parents.

DeSantis endorses special legislative session to address rising property insurance costs in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis is supporting one local lawmaker's effort to push for a special legislative session to address growing property insurance costs in Florida, as many private insurers have sought hefty rate increases and dropped customers to reduce financial risks.

New Florida law funds pro-fatherhood programs such as Tony Dungy's 'All Pro Dad'

From One Buc Place and with Tony Dungy in attendance, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill that will help fund pro-fatherhood organizations like the Hall of Famer's "All Pro Dad" non-profit.

Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics

Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.

Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says

Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31

Musk says Tesla will build vehicle designed to be a robotaxi

Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.

Trump says he tried to march with supporters Jan. 6, blames Pelosi for Capitol violence: report

Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post, repeated lies about the 2020 election and said he wanted to march with his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6.