Government shutdown halts ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ court fight

The ongoing federal government shutdown has temporarily paused a high-profile legal battle over a controversial immigrant-detention center located in the Everglades.

Newsom warns Californians after Trump backs off Bay Area immigration surge

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday nudged Californians to be cautious about President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a planned federal immigration surge in the San Francisco Bay Area, warning that the president often changes his mind.

Progressive auto insurance to give back $1B to Florida policyholders

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should be getting a rebate or a credit due to litigation reform in the state and those who are insured by other companies should see savings in the near future. 

DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida murderer convicted in 1988 killing, rape of convenience-store manager

In what could be Florida’s 17th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering a Putnam County convenience-store manager in 1988.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration

More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.

Burmese python removal plan ahead of schedule in the Florida Everglades

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that Florida is ahead of schedule in its push to remove the invasive Burmese python snake from the Everglades.

White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos

Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.

Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton

Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Trump commutes George Santos’ prison sentence

The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people, including his own family members, to make donations to his campaign.

'It was just a McMess:' Grady Judd describing angry McDonald's customer shot by employee after dispute

A Davenport McDonald's employee and two customers are facing charges after an argument in the drive-thru line ended with a shooting inside the store early on Sunday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Trump hosts Zelenskyy at the White House after call with Putin

President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. The meeting between the two leaders comes after Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Trump's approval rating shifts after Gaza ceasefire deal, poll finds

A recent poll reveals that despite the president’s efforts managing the conflict in Israel, Americans believe he needs to do more to address issues in the U.S.

Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal

The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

Trump, FBI Director Patel tout efforts to crackdown on violent crime

FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."