Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
125K sign petition demanding LA Mayor Karen Bass resign over fire response
Over 125,000 sign a petition demanding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass resign, citing mismanagement of the city's wildfire crisis.
Over 125,000 sign a petition demanding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass resign, citing mismanagement of the city's wildfire crisis.
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
U.S. Supreme Court considers the future of TikTok
The popular app, TikTok could go dark in nine days if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a law signed last year.
The popular app, TikTok could go dark in nine days if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a law signed last year.
Jimmy Carter laid to rest at National Cathedral
Jimmy Carter's final trip to a town he had never felt quite at home in began with a welcome from a pastor.
Jimmy Carter's final trip to a town he had never felt quite at home in began with a welcome from a pastor.
Here's how history will judge Joe Biden's presidency, according to latest poll
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
Matt Gaetz considering Florida Governor bid amid past scandals
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general following a House Ethics Committee report accusing him of sexual misconduct and drug use, said he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general following a House Ethics Committee report accusing him of sexual misconduct and drug use, said he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.
Florida lawmakers considering bill to crack down on teens getting their hands on guns
Florida’s youth continue to get their hands on guns by breaking into unlocked cars, and there’s newly proposed legislation to crack down not only on those teens but also their parents.
Florida’s youth continue to get their hands on guns by breaking into unlocked cars, and there’s newly proposed legislation to crack down not only on those teens but also their parents.
Where is LA Mayor Karen Bass amid devastating wildfires?
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Suzy Lopez sworn in for 1st full term as Hillsborough County State Attorney after years-long battle
Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez was sworn in for her first full term on Tuesday, with Governor Ron DeSantis among those in attendance.
Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez was sworn in for her first full term on Tuesday, with Governor Ron DeSantis among those in attendance.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
More than 100 former Justice Dept officials urge Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as AG
Dozens of former Justice Department (DOJ) officials sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, later this month.
Dozens of former Justice Department (DOJ) officials sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, later this month.
Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.
Popular vote: How Trump’s 77.3 million ranks among past presidential candidates
Who’s gotten the most votes ever? As the 2024 election is certified, here’s a look at how the final totals for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compare to previous candidates.
Who’s gotten the most votes ever? As the 2024 election is certified, here’s a look at how the final totals for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compare to previous candidates.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
What happens during a presidential funeral and a look back at past funerals
A presidential funeral in the United States is a carefully orchestrated event, blending solemn traditions and heartfelt tributes.
A presidential funeral in the United States is a carefully orchestrated event, blending solemn traditions and heartfelt tributes.
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker: What to know
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.