Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
One-on-one with Jackie Toledo: Congressional candidate discusses Disney programming
Jackie Toledo is a state lawmaker, engineer and small business owner. She is branding her congressional campaign as a “mom on a mission” to fight what she calls “woke indoctrination” in public schools, and “big-government mandates.”
One-on-one with Kevin 'Mac' McGovern: Candidate for congress talks Taiwan threats, federal spending
Kevin ‘Mac’ McGovern is a retired Navy Captain and civilian engineer from Orlando. He is running for Congress in the Tampa Bay area based on the results of redistricting, as he explained to FOX 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick.
Rick Scott pitches bill aimed at improving opioid epidemic response from federal goverment
Senator Rick Scott was in Pinellas County to meet with Tampa Bay sheriff's Tuesday. The meeting was mostly focused on the raging opioid epidemic with the senator pitching a new bill aimed at improving the federal government's response.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Florida taxpayers spent nearly $6 million on protection for Gov. DeSantis and his family last year
Florida taxpayers spent $5.94 million during the 2021-2022 fiscal year to guard and protect Gov. Ron DeSantis and members of his family, along with securing the governor's mansion, according to a new report from FDLE. It's an increase of over $1 million in spending from the previous year.
Florida Primary is one week away as early voting continues, gubernatorial candidates campaign
Florida is one week away from the primary. Democratic voters are leading the way with mail-in ballots, while GOP voters have cast the majority of in-person votes by about 20,000.
One-on-one with Christine Quinn: GOP House candidate opposes vaccine requirements, disputes climate science
Christine Quinn is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by its current holder, Charlie Crist. Quinn does not believe Joe Biden was the winner of the 2020 presidential election, opposes COVID vaccine and requirements for schools, and denies humans are behind climate change.
The Right Stuff, a dating app for conservatives, launches this fall
The site was founded by three former Trump aides who hope to help you find your Mr. or Mrs. “Right” — a conservative, right-leaning partner, that is.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Early voting now underway across Bay Area, with many mail ballots already cast
Saturday, August 13 was the first day of early voting for seven counties around Tampa Bay.
Inflation Reduction Act: IRS one step closer to free tax-filing system with new funding
For many Americans, it's frustrating that beyond having to pay sometimes hefty tax bills, they also have to shell out more money for tax preparation programs or preparers.
House passes health care and climate bill, delivering win for Biden
A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats' flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster their prospects for keeping their hold on Congress in November's elections.
Timeline of events leading up to FBI search of Trump's home
The FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate sent reverberations across the country, even before court papers were unsealed Friday.
Trump search: FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Mar-a-Lago
A property receipt unsealed by the court shows FBI agents took 11 sets of classified records from former President Donald Trump's estate during a search on Monday.
One-on-one with Anna Paulina Luna: Her views on banning oil exports, ‘pork’ infrastructure spending, vaccines
Anna Paulina Luna is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by Charlie Crist who is running to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Luna was the Republican nominee in 2020 and hopes the redistricting process and an endorsement from former President Trump, will play in her favor.
One-on-one with Amanda Makki: Pinellas candidate on 'rigged' election, firing Fauci, climate change
Amanda Makki is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by Charlie Crist who is running to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Makki worked in Congress under Senator Lisa Murkowski as a healthcare attorney trying to stop the passage of the Affordable Care Act, aka 'Obamacare.'
Florida abortion law fight goes to Florida Supreme Court
Lawyers for abortion clinics and a doctor want the Florida Supreme Court to review an appellate court decision that allowed a new 15-week limit on abortions to remain in effect as a broader legal battle plays out.
Justice Department files motion to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday spoke publicly for the first time about this week's FBI search of former president Donald Trump’s Florida estate, explaining that he's asked the judge to unseal details of the search warrant.
One-on-one with Kevin Hayslett: His views on inflation, same-sex marriage, running as a Trump Republican
Pinellas County has one of the most competitive congressional primaries in the state and all five Republicans vying for the nomination have agreed to interviews with Fox 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick. Here is an excerpt of his interview with Kevin Hayslett.