'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about future of the party, poll finds
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
Florida budget talks not 'any closer'
As budget talks remain stalled, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Tuesday the House has offered possibilities including a “lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no tax cuts.”
As budget talks remain stalled, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Tuesday the House has offered possibilities including a “lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no tax cuts.”
Florida state lawmaker who recently ditched Democratic label announces gubernatorial bid
Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo, who announced last month that he was switching from Democrat to no party affiliation, has revealed that he plans a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid.
Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo, who announced last month that he was switching from Democrat to no party affiliation, has revealed that he plans a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Hidden 18th-century passageway revealed under Lincoln’s room in US Capitol
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
FEMA's top official fired three weeks before hurricane season
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing another leadership shakeup just weeks before hurricane season begins. After months of mounting tension with the Trump administration, former FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton has been fired — just one day after testifying before Congress.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing another leadership shakeup just weeks before hurricane season begins. After months of mounting tension with the Trump administration, former FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton has been fired — just one day after testifying before Congress.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
Trump to name Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC's top federal prosecutor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
DeSantis threatens veto of sales tax cut, insisting Floridians need property taxes cut
The fight over how the state of Florida should cut taxes continued in Tampa on Wednesday as Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion with Senator Blaise Ingoglia and a Hillsborough County homeowner.
The fight over how the state of Florida should cut taxes continued in Tampa on Wednesday as Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion with Senator Blaise Ingoglia and a Hillsborough County homeowner.
Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Lawsuit filed over Florida law signed by DeSantis that clamps down on amendment process
The next big fight in Florida could be over the state's citizen amendment process.
The next big fight in Florida could be over the state's citizen amendment process.
Florida legislative session to resume May 12. Here are the key measures already on the governor's desk
The Florida legislative session is set to be extended as the House and Senate struggle to agree on terms for the upcoming fiscal year's budget.
The Florida legislative session is set to be extended as the House and Senate struggle to agree on terms for the upcoming fiscal year's budget.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
'I don't know,' Trump says when asked if people deserve due process
President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.
President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.
Florida legislative session going into overtime as lawmakers remain at odds over budget
The Florida Legislature was scheduled to wrap its 60-day regular session Friday, but they’re headed into overtime because the House and the Senate haven’t agreed on a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
The Florida Legislature was scheduled to wrap its 60-day regular session Friday, but they’re headed into overtime because the House and the Senate haven’t agreed on a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
More than 1,100 illegal immigrants arrested in Operation Tidal Wave, state & federal officials say
Gov. Ron DeSantis and federal officials announced the results of the largest immigration operation ever conducted in Florida at a Thursday news conference.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and federal officials announced the results of the largest immigration operation ever conducted in Florida at a Thursday news conference.
Marco Rubio to serve as acting NSA; Mike Waltz removed by President Trump
Former Florida Senator and current Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as the acting national security adviser, according to a post made by President Donald Trump on True Social.
Former Florida Senator and current Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as the acting national security adviser, according to a post made by President Donald Trump on True Social.
Mike Waltz, Trump's ex-national security advisor, named UN ambassador
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
Florida condo reform bill heads to governor's desk
Condo owners across Florida could soon get some financial relief, as a bill aimed at balancing safety and financial flexibility heads to the governor's desk.
Condo owners across Florida could soon get some financial relief, as a bill aimed at balancing safety and financial flexibility heads to the governor's desk.