David Jolly announces campaign for Florida governor

A former Republican is the first major Democrat to enter Florida’s 2026 race for governor. David Jolly represented Pinellas County as a GOP U.S. Representative from 2014-2017.

Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democratic Party, details Biden’s exit in new book

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent, according to the publisher of her upcoming book.

Trump's budget bill will leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill would leave an additional 10.9 million Americans without health insurance and increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion, the CBO estimates.

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn wants his old job back

When Bob Buckhorn left office in 2019, the chatter never stopped about him running again, apparently by design.

Gov. DeSantis signs laws cracking down on squatters in Florida

Squatting is a growing problem nationwide, including in Florida, and a state law passed last year aimed at protecting homeowners from squatters. 

Rep. Castor calls out federal government for removing hurricane assistance

Rep. Kathy Castor called out the federal government on Monday for not doing enough to support the possible damage from this year’s hurricane season.

Small town rallies around 'soccer mom' facing deportation: 'She belongs at home'

Residents of rural Kennett, Missouri are begging the government to "bring Carol home" after the beloved soccer mom was arrested and faces deportation.

Elon Musk gets White House send-off from President Trump

Elon Musk made his White House departure official, but both President Trump and Musk say he’ll continue “helping all the way."

International students face uncertainty as U.S. visa interviews halted

In a move that has left thousands of international students in limbo, the Trump administration has paused the visa interview process for those seeking to study in the United States. 

Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs

The appeals court temporarily halted the order from a federal trade court issued a day before.

Gov. DeSantis vetoes Florida medical malpractice bill to repeal 'Free Kill' law

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday he is vetoing a bill passed by Florida lawmakers that would have lifted age restrictions for seeking uncapped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.

HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses

The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.

Cuts hit National Weather Service, FEMA ahead of hurricane season

With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.

Kristi Noem's response after migrant lawsuit dismissed: 'Suck it'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem offered a stunning two-word response to news that a group of migrants had dropped their lawsuit against her.