Hillsborough County leaders divided over proposed property tax reform amendment

Hillsborough County leaders are preparing to discuss a new report that warns of significant budget challenges if Florida voters approve a proposed property tax reform amendment this November.

How will the Strait of Hormuz be demined? Trump to address strategy at G7 summit

President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.

UFC boss distances himself from fighter's Obama remark: Report

A fighter’s post-fight comments could overshadow UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, a one-of-a-kind event marking America’s 250th birthday and combining sports, politics and entertainment on an unprecedented stage.

Dueling Dan Sullivans? Alaska blocks 'sham' candidate from ballot after name confusion drama

Alaska election officials on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.

Trump won’t back FISA renewal unless Save America Act passed too

A key – but controversial – surveillance tool used by the U.S. government to prevent terror attacks and catch foreign spies expired Friday and now faces an additional obstacle to being renewed. 

These 11 upcoming Supreme Court decisions could make or break Trump's second term agenda

As the Supreme Court enters the final stretch of its term, a flood of closely watched decisions could determine not only the fate of several of President Donald Trump’s key policy priorities but also the scope of presidential authority for years to come.

Sen. Mitch McConnell taken to the hospital

Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.

Judge orders Trump administration to restore changes made to US park exhibits

A judge ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits at museums, parks and landmarks that were removed because the administration thought they “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.”

Americans split into 9 political groups in new research: Where do you fit in?

New research casts a wider net on Americans' “deeply divided” political views, suggesting that they really fall within nine political groups, not two major political parties.

Lakeland moves forward with drafting 12-month moratorium on large-scale data centers

Lakeland officials gave city staff approval Friday to draft an ordinance establishing a 12-month temporary pause on large-scale data centers following community resistance to a proposed development.

Manatee County's Piney Point funding gap reaches $23.4M as commissioners clash 

A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community. 

Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies

States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.

Lakeland considers 12-month data center moratorium after 'Project Swan' backlash

Lakeland city officials plan to discuss a 12-month moratorium on new data centers during an upcoming agenda study this Friday. The city attorney will look at how to legally define a "hyperscale" data center and analyze regulations used by other municipalities.

Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines

A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.