Florida lawmakers consider arming staff on college campuses under school safety bill
A wide-ranging school safety bill moving through the Florida House could bring armed faculty or staff members to public college and university campuses for the first time.
A wide-ranging school safety bill moving through the Florida House could bring armed faculty or staff members to public college and university campuses for the first time.
Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced.
Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
New requirements in effect for SNAP recipients this week
Changes to SNAP benefits come as a result of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act," that was signed by President Donald Trump last summer.
Changes to SNAP benefits come as a result of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act," that was signed by President Donald Trump last summer.
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
Government shutdown won't end Monday, House Speaker says
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
New SNAP work requirements kick in for more states Feb. 1: What to know
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
The government is shut down again. Here's why this one is different
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
Senate passes bill to fund government through September: What we know
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Senate strikes deal to avoid partial government shutdown
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Government shutdown looms as Senate blocks major spending package
The government will partially shut down again if a spending bill isn’t passed by 11:59 p.m. Friday.
The government will partially shut down again if a spending bill isn’t passed by 11:59 p.m. Friday.
Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
State law creating uterine fibroid research database not implemented 4 years later – what 1 lawmaker is doing
Lawmakers approved it, Governor Ron DeSantis signed it, but the law never actually got implemented four years ago to establish the uterine fibroid research database.
Lawmakers approved it, Governor Ron DeSantis signed it, but the law never actually got implemented four years ago to establish the uterine fibroid research database.
City of St. Pete overspent nearly $50M in new financial audit, CFO says
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia discussed findings of excessive government spending in cities and counties across the state — including St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County — following a series of financial audits.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia discussed findings of excessive government spending in cities and counties across the state — including St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County — following a series of financial audits.
Sarasota County’s land acquisition program that’s protected 42,000 acres returning to ballot in November
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed by syringe, man tackled during townhall event on ICE operations
Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with a syringe full of liquid after being approached at the podium during a townhall meeting in north Minneapolis.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with a syringe full of liquid after being approached at the podium during a townhall meeting in north Minneapolis.
Trump on Noem: Doing ‘very good job,’ won’t step down amid Minnesota shift
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday he has no plans to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to step down from her role.
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday he has no plans to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to step down from her role.