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Trump was an FBI informant in Epstein case, Speaker Johnson claims

Trump was an FBI informant in Epstein case, Speaker Johnson claims

House Speaker Mike Johnson made an explosive claim about President Donald Trump Friday while talking to reporters at the Capitol.

September 6, 2025 11:11am EDT
North Carolina city declares itself a 'Fourth Amendment Workplace' to protect city workers from ICE

North Carolina city declares itself a 'Fourth Amendment Workplace' to protect city workers from ICE

The measure instructs city staff to uphold Fourth Amendment protections against ICE raids.

September 6, 2025 9:47am EDT
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns

Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns

Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.

September 5, 2025 11:09am EDT
Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out

Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out

If the Supreme Court strikes down some of Trump’s biggest tariffs, importers could be entitled to “billions and billions of dollars” in refunds.

September 4, 2025 5:23pm EDT
Eating radioactive shrimp could turn you into an alien, US senator claims

Eating radioactive shrimp could turn you into an alien, US senator claims

A U.S. senator from Louisiana has a dire warning for people who eat “radioactive,” imported shrimp: You could end up looking like the alien from the movie “Alien.”

September 4, 2025 4:39pm EDT
RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies

RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies

The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.

September 4, 2025 12:20pm EDT
Trump considers sending federal troops to New Orleans before Chicago

Trump considers sending federal troops to New Orleans before Chicago

President Trump now says he may send federal troops to New Orleans to fight crime, despite the city recording historically low crime rates for the past two years.

September 4, 2025 11:28am EDT
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates

Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.

September 3, 2025 6:15pm EDT
JD Vance visits Annunciation Church a week after mass shooting

JD Vance visits Annunciation Church a week after mass shooting

A week after a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured 21 other people, Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church to pay respect to the victims.

September 3, 2025 1:32pm EDT
Epstein victims say they’ll compile their own list: ‘Stay tuned’

Epstein victims say they’ll compile their own list: ‘Stay tuned’

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse say they'll compile their own “list" of high-profile people in Epstein's circle who played a role in abusing and trafficking young girls.

September 3, 2025 1:17pm EDT
Florida Democrat predicts doom for his party in the state for another 70 years

Florida Democrat predicts doom for his party in the state for another 70 years

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., lamented Tuesday that his state looks set for Republican dominance for decades to come, particularly after Democratic missteps amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 3, 2025 8:24am EDT
'We're going in': Trump to deploy National Guard to Chicago, Pritzker pushes back

'We're going in': Trump to deploy National Guard to Chicago, Pritzker pushes back

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in an effort to curb violent crime, though he did not provide a timeline.

September 2, 2025 3:35pm EDT
Trump to award Rudy Giuliani Presidential Medal of Freedom

Trump to award Rudy Giuliani Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump announced on Monday that he's awarding former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

September 1, 2025 5:25pm EDT
Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order

Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order

President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.

August 31, 2025 3:04pm EDT
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain

Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain

Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.

August 29, 2025 10:48am EDT
Hillsborough elections office runs successful test ahead of Tampa special election

Hillsborough elections office runs successful test ahead of Tampa special election

The race for the District 5 seat on Tampa's City Council is entering its final weeks. The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board tested its voting equipment on Thursday to ensure it's ready for the special election coming up on September 9.

August 28, 2025 5:25pm EDT
CDC faces leadership crisis as director ousted, senior officials resign

CDC faces leadership crisis as director ousted, senior officials resign

Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.

August 28, 2025 3:19pm EDT
'Alligator Alcatraz’ may empty in days as court-ordered closure looms, state official says

'Alligator Alcatraz’ may empty in days as court-ordered closure looms, state official says

Florida’s state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz," may be empty within days, a state officials said.

August 27, 2025 6:43pm EDT
Could Republicans target Rep. Kathy Castor's seat in Florida redistricting?

Could Republicans target Rep. Kathy Castor's seat in Florida redistricting?

As Florida's leaders consider taking the unusual step of redistricting the state's congressional districts between censuses, eyes are turning to the seat that has long been held by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa).

August 27, 2025 5:37pm EDT
81% of Americans see crime as 'major problem' in big cities: Poll

81% of Americans see crime as 'major problem' in big cities: Poll

The vast majority of Americans view crime as a “major problem” in large cities, but there’s less support for federal takeovers of police departments like what’s happening in Washington, D.C.

August 27, 2025 10:29am EDT
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