Ben Diamond joins crowded field vying for Charlie Crist’s congressional seat
State lawmaker Ben Diamond announced Monday morning he is running for Congress to take over Charlie Crist’s U.S. House of Representatives seat. Crist announced last week he is running for governor.
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.
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's inquiry clears Bloomberg over felons voting case
Florida closed a criminal investigation into fund-raising efforts by Michael Bloomberg to pay off the outstanding fines of thousands of the state’s felons seeking to reclaim their voting rights.
Hillsborough commissioners closer to adding penny transportation tax back to ballot
Commissioners will hold town hall meetings with hopes of putting a new penny sales tax on the ballot in November 2022. It would replace the "all for transportation" tax that was struck down by the state Supreme Court.
Florida's governor sets election dates to fill US House seat
A special primary election to fill the seat of the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings will be held in November, followed by a deciding general election two months later.
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.
New law makes it harder for veterans to get into treatment court
Bay Area attorneys say a bill that passed the House and the Senate, and is now waiting for the governor’s signature, will hurt veterans and derail their future.
Rep. Charlie Crist announces his run for Florida governor
This will not be the first go-around for the current U.S. congressman. He served as Florida’s 44th governor from 2007 to 2011, and he’s had a few not-as-successful campaigns as well.
House GOP leader shares concern over Liz Cheney's 'ability to carry out her job' amid barbs with Trump
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.
‘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.
US begins reuniting families at Mexican border in ‘beginning’ of broader effort
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced that four families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Trump administration will be reunited this week in the U.S.
‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
Attempt to censure Romney for Trump impeachment votes fails
Utah Republicans booed Sen. Mitt Romney but ultimately rejected a motion to censure him for his votes at President Donald Trump's impeachment trials.
The 10 biggest issues Florida lawmakers tackled in the 2021 session
The 2021 legislative session ended Friday with a traditional hanky-dropping ceremony in the fourth-floor rotunda of the Florida Capitol.
Newsmax apologizes to Dominion worker for false voter fraud claims
Newsmax apologized on Friday for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion Voting Systems manipulated machines or tallies on Election Day to the detriment of former President Donald Trump.
Lawmakers send election overhaul bill for governor's signature
Florida lawmakers approved a controversial elections bill that adds restrictions to the voting process and Governor Ron DeSantis said he intends to sign it into law.
Florida lawmakers push through bills in last days of legislative session
Lawmakers in Tallahassee pushed through several more bills Thursday night in the last week of the legislative session before packing up to go home Friday.
Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate
Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.