New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
Judge orders RFK Jr.'s HHS department to stop sharing Medicaid data with DHS
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
Costco cites lack of demand for not selling mifepristone drug at US pharmacies
Costco Wholesale will not sell the abortion pill mifepristone at its more than 500 U.S. pharmacies, the company said this week.
Costco Wholesale will not sell the abortion pill mifepristone at its more than 500 U.S. pharmacies, the company said this week.
Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
These states may try redrawing congressional maps in response to, or in support of, Texas
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Governor DeSantis announces 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention facility at north Florida prison
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida is opening a second immigration detention and deportation facility in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" – this time using a north Florida prison that will be dubbed "Deportation Depot."
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida is opening a second immigration detention and deportation facility in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" – this time using a north Florida prison that will be dubbed "Deportation Depot."
Florida AG Uthmeier taking emergency action against new synthetic drug, 7-OH
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida.
Florida DOGE arrives in St. Pete. Here's what auditors are targeting
State-appointed auditors will go inside St. Petersburg City Hall on Wednesday for the first of a two-day review of city spending, part of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) ongoing audits of local governments.
State-appointed auditors will go inside St. Petersburg City Hall on Wednesday for the first of a two-day review of city spending, part of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) ongoing audits of local governments.
Governor DeSantis highlights Florida law enforcement recruitment bonuses at Tampa news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Florida’s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Florida’s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
Governor DeSantis appoints Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor at Tampa news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.
Epstein files latest: Judge denies request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
A look back at Putin's past meetings with US presidents
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with U.S. presidents was a regular occurrence early in his tenure. But as tensions grew between Russia and the U.S. through the years, those bilateral gatherings became less frequent.
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with U.S. presidents was a regular occurrence early in his tenure. But as tensions grew between Russia and the U.S. through the years, those bilateral gatherings became less frequent.
Florida Republican leaders move toward congressional redistricting, Democrats criticize move
Florida is moving closer to joining President Donald Trump's push to get more Republicans in Congress through redrawing congressional maps.
Florida is moving closer to joining President Donald Trump's push to get more Republicans in Congress through redrawing congressional maps.
Pinellas County responds to Florida DOGE letter as on-site audits begin
Florida DOGE audits of local governments are getting underway, including in Pinellas County where commissioners are defending their spending and calling out the agency's accounting.
Florida DOGE audits of local governments are getting underway, including in Pinellas County where commissioners are defending their spending and calling out the agency's accounting.
Tax changes will make Social Security go insolvent sooner than previous estimate
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Why parts of the Constitution went missing from US government website
Critics were quick to point out that the missing sections are constitutional clauses President Trump has targeted since taking office for a second term.
Critics were quick to point out that the missing sections are constitutional clauses President Trump has targeted since taking office for a second term.
Florida Rep. Cory Mills accused of threatening to release explicit photos of ex-girlfriend, Miss United States
Reigning Miss United States has filed a report with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office alleging that U.S. Congressman Cory Mills threatened to release explicit images and videos of her following the end of their romantic relationship.
Reigning Miss United States has filed a report with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office alleging that U.S. Congressman Cory Mills threatened to release explicit images and videos of her following the end of their romantic relationship.