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Epstein files: When will they be released?

Epstein files: When will they be released?

The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.

November 19, 2025 8:42pm EST
Sen. Rick Scott pushes HSA plan as Obamacare subsidies near expiration

Sen. Rick Scott pushes HSA plan as Obamacare subsidies near expiration

Republicans, including President Trump, have promised for more than a decade to improve Obamacare.

November 19, 2025 5:13pm EST
More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know

More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know

The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.

November 19, 2025 11:39am EST
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans

Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans

Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.

November 19, 2025 11:18am EST
Florida lawmakers renew debate over lowering firearm age to 18

Florida lawmakers renew debate over lowering firearm age to 18

Florida lawmakers are once again debating whether 18-year-olds should be allowed to buy rifles and other long guns in the state.

November 19, 2025 7:58am EST
Town of Dundee votes to keep municipal elections in April, denying 18-month term extension

Town of Dundee votes to keep municipal elections in April, denying 18-month term extension

The town of Dundee's municipal elections will remain in April of next year, rather than being moved to November 2027.

November 18, 2025 10:55pm EST
Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files

Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files

Both the House and the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday and will head to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.

November 18, 2025 3:25pm EST
Congressman Gimenez: Maduro is a threat to the safety and security of the US

Congressman Gimenez: Maduro is a threat to the safety and security of the US

In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a threat to the safety of the United States.

November 18, 2025 12:04pm EST
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA

Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA

Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.

November 18, 2025 11:11am EST
Florida father sent back to prison under law that no longer exists

Florida father sent back to prison under law that no longer exists

Robert Woodall fired what he calls warning shots into the ground during a fight more than 20 years ago. The bullet ricocheted and injured another man’s ankle. 

November 17, 2025 10:45pm EST
All SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits: What we know

All SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits: What we know

The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.

November 15, 2025 11:08am EST
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes

At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes

Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton. 

November 14, 2025 9:42pm EST
Volusia Sheriff's Office buys billboard in New York's Times Square: Move to Florida, work here

Volusia Sheriff's Office buys billboard in New York's Times Square: Move to Florida, work here

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has a bold message for New York police officers: Move to Florida.

November 14, 2025 12:14pm EST
What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.

November 14, 2025 12:26am EST
DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win

DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.

November 13, 2025 10:36pm EST
Food giveaway seen as a helping hand for those missing SNAP benefits

Food giveaway seen as a helping hand for those missing SNAP benefits

Hundreds of families waited hours outside the Lee Davis Community Center in Tampa, some arriving before sunrise Friday, all waiting for the same thing: help to put food on the table.

November 13, 2025 6:44pm EST
Ex-Clinton Cabinet secretary exchanged emails regularly with Epstein after conviction, new docs reveal

Ex-Clinton Cabinet secretary exchanged emails regularly with Epstein after conviction, new docs reveal

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.

November 13, 2025 12:34pm EST
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown

Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown

President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

November 12, 2025 10:55pm EST
When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?

When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?

The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.

November 12, 2025 10:42pm EST
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

November 12, 2025 9:38pm EST
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