Man with Uber sign in windshield killed by Polk deputies after racking stolen gun in vehicle: PCSO

A license plate reader in Polk County led deputies to a suspect with an outstanding probation violation warrant before a confrontation ended in a fatal shooting, according to the sheriff.

Capital One says Trump Organization bank accounts closed after money laundering probe

Capital One says it closed hundreds of bank accounts tied to the Trump Organization after an “anti-money laundering" probe, not for political reasons as alleged by President Trump.

Trump halts Iran strikes, citing potential deal to end war

President Donald Trump says he will halt new strikes against Iran for now, citing a reported deal in the works to end the five-month war. 

Trump says he'll restore Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP holdouts reject Blanche

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.

Trump may pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, he says

President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.

Polk sheriff ties James Duckett to 1987 cold case murder: ‘Pure evil in the flesh’

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday that executed Florida prisoner James Duckett is responsible for the 1987 abduction, rape and murder of 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon.

Elon Musk launches bank-like X Money, with 'X'-branded debit cards

X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers.

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."

Trump administration presses Supreme Court to allow order restricting mail-in voting

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.

Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral

A Wheeler High School graduate went viral global after doing an impression of Donald Trump behind the president during a speech in Marietta.

JD Vance security detail member investigated over alleged news leak, Secret Service says

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a member of Vice President JD Vance's security detail over allegations that the individual leaked information to the media, according to the agency.

Trump calls for investigation into manual used in climate change cases

President Donald Trump has called for a formal review of a federal reference manual, alleging the updated text relies on "false science" regarding climate change, and claiming that it contains "discredited" information.

Trump's tone on Jimmy Carter changes as Iran conflict, inflation test presidency

President Donald Trump is drawing increasing comparisons to former President Jimmy Carter as his administration grapples with an escalating conflict involving Iran, persistent inflation and growing questions about his presidential legacy.

United denies offering travelers free flight changes to avoid landing at Trump International Airport

An internal memo says United Airlines will offer free flight changes for customers who object to the renamed Donald Trump International Airport. United says the message was "poorly worded and not accurate."

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs

President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

Former 'Love During Lock-Up' personality Christopher Chipps arrested in Polk County

Former reality television star Christopher Chipps is back in jail after law enforcement officials arrested him in Polk County on driving and probation charges. 

Trump delivers primetime address on election integrity

President Donald Trump announced the White House will release documents he says reveal vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system.

Trump Media plans paid high-speed access to Truth Social posts

Trump Media plans to launch Truth PSI, a paid service that gives Wall Street firms and other institutional customers high-speed access to posts from top Truth Social accounts before they are widely distributed.