Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Florida man accused of sexually battering Polk County teen he met online told her 'I ain’t worried’: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a West Palm Beach man accused of grooming a 14-year-old girl he met online picked the wrong county to sexually batter a child.
Inauguration Day: Security tightens in DC one week before Trump takes office
A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.
Andrew Warren's legal fight comes to an end
More than two years after challenging his suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren hit a legal dead-end on Friday.
Elon Musk donates Cybertrucks to LA communities without power
Musk said these donated models will be equipped with Starlinks and free Wi-Fi.
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
DeSantis signs first death warrant of 2025 for man convicted of killing Charlotte County couple in 1997
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of brutally murdering a couple at a Charlotte County sod farm in 1997.
What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained
On Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in connection with his hush money conviction.
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case
The court’s 5-4 order Thursday clears the way for Judge Juan M. Merchan to impose a sentence Friday on Trump.
Jimmy Carter laid to rest at National Cathedral
Jimmy Carter's final trip to a town he had never felt quite at home in began with a welcome from a pastor.
Trump, Obama, Bush, Clinton join Biden for Jimmy Carter’s funeral
All of the living former U.S. presidents were in Washington for the funeral of Jimmy Carter, a rare scene that included moments of both levity and gravitas.
Jimmy Carter's national funeral: America honors 39th president
The life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered Thursday with a national funeral service and a National Day of Mourning.
PHOTOS: Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter | 1924-2024
Former President Jimmy Carter from Plains, Georgia, died on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Rosalynn Carter, on Jan. 9 in Plains.
Biden remembers ‘dear friend’ Jimmy Carter at former president's funeral
President Joe Biden, who will soon inherit the title of oldest living former president, delivered a eulogy for his predecessor Jimmy Carter on Thursday, talking about the importance of "finding the good life."
Here's how history will judge Joe Biden's presidency, according to latest poll
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
Gerald Ford’s son reads dad’s touching eulogy for Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford’s son Steve Ford read his father's eulogy for Jimmy Carter at Thursday's funeral service, drawing a few smiles, laughs, and tears.
Jimmy Carter’s children, grandchildren continue legacy
Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, who were married for 77 years, leave behind a sprawling family.
Bomb squad investigating suspicious vehicle at US Capitol after man with machete arrested
“Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. “This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security."
Jan. 9 declared federal holiday for Carter funeral
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.