Appeals court to weigh Trump arguments to withhold records related to Jan. 6

A panel of judges on Tuesday questioned whether they had the authority to grant former President Donald Trump’s demands to stop Congress from gaining access to documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

DeSantis pitches pay increase, bonuses for Florida law enforcement officers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a $73 million increase in the state's budget to give pay raises to law enforcement officers and bonuses to first responders. The governor's announcement is part of his plan to promote Florida to law enforcement across the country "who are looking for greener pastures."

Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers blocked in 10 states

A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.

‘Chanukah Sameach’ : Biden recognizes Hanukkah  2021 with well wishes

“From our family to yours, and from the People’s House to your own homes, Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a Chanukah Sameach, a Happy Hanukkah!” President Joe Biden said in a statement.

Biden to recommend Shalanda Young as budget director

President Joe Biden is set to nominate Shalanda Young to head the Office of Management and Budget.

Many climate activists support Biden's move to use oil reserve

Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.

Bidens get into holiday spirit with Christmas tree, early Thanksgiving at Fort Bragg

President Joe Biden and the first lady are getting into the holiday spirit, after a ‘friendsgiving’ with service members Monday and receiving the national Christmas tree.

House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Alex Jones, Roger Stone over rally planning

A committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to five more individuals, including former President Donald Trump’s ally Roger Stone and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

DeSantis pitches billion-dollar plan for gas tax relief

DeSantis said the approximately 25-cent-a-gallon "gas tax relief" proposal could save the average Florida family up to $200 over a five- to six-month period, while reducing state revenue by more than $1 billion.

‘It’s his intention’: Biden will run for re-election in 2024, Psaki says

Speaking aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that President Joe Biden intends to run for re-election in 2024.

New Florida law weakens vaccine mandates by letting workers prove immunity through prior infection

The new Florida law forces private businesses to let workers opt out of COVID-19 mandates if they can prove immunity through a prior infection. However, the CDC says unvaccinated people who had been infected months earlier are five times more likely to get infected again than fully vaccinated people who didn't have a prior infection.

Michael Cohen, former Trump attorney, ends prison sentence

A smiling Michael Cohen emerged from Manhattan federal court after signing documents and speaking with authorities about his upcoming three-year term of supervised release.

Tom Brady aims to avoid first 3-game skid in nearly two decades

Tom Brady hasn’t lost more than two games in a row in 19 years -- a streak he’ll try to keep alive when the Bucs host the improving New York Giants on Monday night.

Rittenhouse acquittal adds to political burden for Biden

The political climate for President Joe Biden may have become even more treacherous after the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

Democratic concerns about 2024 fueled by Biden's political standing

Some Democrats have begun saying out loud what others are saying privately — that Joe Biden’s political standing is so weak less than a year into his presidency that he may not be able to win reelection in 2024 if he were to run again.

Governor DeSantis appoints new Florida chief resilience officer

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida's third chief resilience officer, a position aimed at tackling climate change that has been vacant for months. 

Sheriff: Deputy was justified in killing woman armed with shovel

Polk County's sheriff is defending the actions of one of his deputies who killed a woman who was armed with a shovel, calling it a deadly weapon.

Biden undergoes routine colonoscopy, Harris briefly in power

President Joe Biden briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday while he underwent a routine colonoscopy, setting up a history-making moment as Harris became the first woman to hold that authority during the short time she stepped in as acting president.