Democratic lawmakers say they were blocked from entering 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Holding an identification badge and surrounded by four other Democratic lawmakers, State Sen. Shev Jones (D-Miami Gardens) tweeted out later, "access denied."
Holding an identification badge and surrounded by four other Democratic lawmakers, State Sen. Shev Jones (D-Miami Gardens) tweeted out later, "access denied."
Early voting, mail-in ballots grow in popularity, despite rhetoric
A new report highlights the continued popularity of different voting methods even as they have been criticized by some politicians in recent years.
A new report highlights the continued popularity of different voting methods even as they have been criticized by some politicians in recent years.
'Big beautiful bill' passes final vote in House; moves to Trump
The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.
The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.
New Florida law targets speeding through flooded streets
Drivers in Florida can now receive a ticket for speeding through flooded streets if they create wakes that push water into homes and garages.
Drivers in Florida can now receive a ticket for speeding through flooded streets if they create wakes that push water into homes and garages.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
House Republicans push for final vote on Trump's spending bill
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
'No wake law' now in effect after Governor DeSantis signs bipartisan Florida bill
It is now illegal for Florida drivers to drive fast enough through flooded streets to create an excessive wake – part of a bipartisan transportation bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
It is now illegal for Florida drivers to drive fast enough through flooded streets to create an excessive wake – part of a bipartisan transportation bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida agriculture commissioner has collection of every presidential autograph
Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner has a collection of autographs that includes the signature of every American president.
Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner has a collection of autographs that includes the signature of every American president.
Trump visits Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' as new ICE detention center opens Tuesday
President Donald Trump is in Florida on Tuesday to visit the state's large new immigration detention center in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
President Donald Trump is in Florida on Tuesday to visit the state's large new immigration detention center in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
‘Big beautiful bill’ passes in Senate: What’s in it and what comes next
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
More than half of Americans oppose Trump's spending bill, poll shows
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
Fewer adults are ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ proud to be an American, poll shows
A new Gallup poll reveals that U.S. national pride has dropped to a record low. Here’s what they found.
A new Gallup poll reveals that U.S. national pride has dropped to a record low. Here’s what they found.
Elon Musk says Senate bill would 'destroy millions of jobs' and hike taxes
Elon Musk’s spat with President Trump over the "big, beautiful bill" continues. Here's the latest of his criticisms.
Elon Musk’s spat with President Trump over the "big, beautiful bill" continues. Here's the latest of his criticisms.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to open in Florida Everglades Tuesday as Trump visits amid protests, lawsuit
Florida officials say the controversial new immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is on track to open Tuesday, despite protests and a pending federal lawsuit aimed at stopping it.
Florida officials say the controversial new immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is on track to open Tuesday, despite protests and a pending federal lawsuit aimed at stopping it.
'Big, beautiful' bill update: Senate debate begins after 16-hour reading
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill of tax breaks and Medicaid cuts is one step closer to passage after it cleared a key procedural hurdle overnight.
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill of tax breaks and Medicaid cuts is one step closer to passage after it cleared a key procedural hurdle overnight.
'Big, beautiful' budget bill latest: Senate preps for all-night voting session
The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for the GOP, as some Republicans have voiced opposition to President Trump's signature spending bill.
The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for the GOP, as some Republicans have voiced opposition to President Trump's signature spending bill.
Senate blocks effort to check Trump's war powers
The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.
The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.
World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
Bill Moyers, White House press secretary and TV journalist, dies
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Trump officials hold first classified briefing with Congress on Iran strikes
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.

















