Biden's approval rating hits 63%, bolstered by pandemic response, new poll finds

In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.

New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government

The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.

DeSantis signs bill broadening ban on local gun regulations

Gov. DeSantis has signed a new bill that broadens an existing Florida law, which can make local governments pay as much as $100,000 in damages if they are sued for imposing gun regulations that are stricter than state firearms laws.

Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'

A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."

Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance

There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion

The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer

The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”

Cruise lines threaten to leave Florida over vaccine passport ban

Fallout continues from Governor Ron DeSantis’ on vaccine passports with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO threatening to leave the state if the company can’t do vaccination checks.

Derek Chauvin indictment: Boy, 14, held by throat, hit with flashlight in 2017

At the same time he was indicted on federal civil rights charged for the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.

911 dispatchers left off Florida's first-responder bonus list

Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement officer would be getting $1,000 pandemic bonuses, but 911 operators say the stress and demands of their jobs warrants putting them on that list.

Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account

A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.

Biden pushes $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan during Louisiana visit

President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.

Florida governor calls on cruise lines to return to sailing

With cruise lines are already sailing in other parts of the world, Florida’s governor said it’s time for Florida to immediately return to sailing.

Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban

By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.

Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation

A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.

Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook. 

‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity

Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.

Delaware County man sentenced for casting dead mother's ballot

A Delaware County man will not be allowed to vote for the next four years after he pled guilty to unlawful voting and perjury charges brought against him for casting a mail-in ballot for his dead mother in the 2020 election, county officials said Friday.