Florida bill would create stricter punishment for leading law enforcement on pursuits
A bill filed by a Florida lawmaker to increase penalties for those who lead law enforcement on pursuits is moving forward in Tallahassee.
A bill filed by a Florida lawmaker to increase penalties for those who lead law enforcement on pursuits is moving forward in Tallahassee.
Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
Hundreds of Venezuelans deported by Trump administration despite judge's order
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
Trump signs government funding bill, avoiding a shutdown
Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.
Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.
Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Dr. Oz sidesteps senators’ questions about Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
Senator proposes moving NASA headquarters to Florida, cites 'government waste'
Sen. Ashley Moody, a Republican from Florida, has introduced legislation to move NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Florida’s Space Coast.
Sen. Ashley Moody, a Republican from Florida, has introduced legislation to move NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Florida’s Space Coast.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports to be felt by Bay Area pool companies
Some local pool companies said they will feel the impact of the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, specifically when it comes to selling screen enclosures around pools.
Some local pool companies said they will feel the impact of the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, specifically when it comes to selling screen enclosures around pools.
Moffitt Cancer Center patients, advocates travel to Tallahassee to meet with Florida lawmakers
Dozens of advocates with Moffitt Cancer Center boarded a bus early Wednesday, taking a road trip to Tallahassee to rally for continued support from Florida lawmakers.
Dozens of advocates with Moffitt Cancer Center boarded a bus early Wednesday, taking a road trip to Tallahassee to rally for continued support from Florida lawmakers.
Proposed Florida bill aims to create statewide animal abuse database
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
Rep. Luna teams up with unlikely ally to reign in credit card debt
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has teamed up with an unlikely ally, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to reign in credit card debt.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has teamed up with an unlikely ally, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to reign in credit card debt.
Bay Area mother pushes Florida lawmakers for change after daughter hit by car
Months after her 11-year-old daughter was hit by a car while riding her bike to school, a Pasco County mother traveled to Tallahassee, pleading with Florida lawmakers for changes to state law.
Months after her 11-year-old daughter was hit by a car while riding her bike to school, a Pasco County mother traveled to Tallahassee, pleading with Florida lawmakers for changes to state law.
Florida senators support tightening ballot initiative process
A key Senate panel on Monday approved a measure that would place a number of new restrictions on people and groups seeking to make changes to the state Constitution, the latest move in the Legislature’s years-long effort to curtail the ballot initiative process.
A key Senate panel on Monday approved a measure that would place a number of new restrictions on people and groups seeking to make changes to the state Constitution, the latest move in the Legislature’s years-long effort to curtail the ballot initiative process.
Florida's 'Fallen Tree Act' would end no-fault status when trees fall onto another property
A bill dubbed the Fallen Tree Act is set to be discussed in the Florida legislative session that began this month.
A bill dubbed the Fallen Tree Act is set to be discussed in the Florida legislative session that began this month.
America’s Path to Equality: Bloody Sunday
This month, our nation remembers the heroes of Selma, Alabama. Sixty years ago, they marched for voting rights, survived brutal beatings, and inspired the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
This month, our nation remembers the heroes of Selma, Alabama. Sixty years ago, they marched for voting rights, survived brutal beatings, and inspired the Voting Rights Act of 1965.