House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.

Senate advances landslide bipartisan housing bill targeting affordability and corporate landlord restrictions

In a rare show of election-year unity, the Senate has overwhelmingly passed a sweeping bipartisan housing package aimed at lowering costs and giving everyday families a fighting chance at homeownership.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024. 

Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool

Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.

Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

Hillsborough County commissioners discuss impacts of proposed property tax reform, including layoffs

Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing the potential impacts of a proposed property tax reform amendment that Florida voters will decide on this November, as they discussed the proposal for the first time Wednesday.

Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance

The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.

Kristi Noem warns of 'coordinated' effort to funnel Chinese nationals into US

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.

Trump departs G7 summit, says Strait of Hormuz will be opened 'in full' within two days

President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.

Americans’ view on abortion relatively unchanged, new poll shows

Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll. 

Manatee County commissioners revisit Piney Point cleanup contract after deadlocked vote

Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to tap into funds held by a court-appointed receiver to cover a cleanup contract amendment at the former Piney Point phosphate plant, averting the immediate use of new local tax dollars.