Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Window closes for Trump administration to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship decision
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
Small town leaders in Polk County push back against proposed Amendment 3
Small-town leaders in Polk County are pushing back against a proposed state amendment that would dramatically raise Florida's homestead exemption, warning the change could cripple municipal budgets.
Small-town leaders in Polk County are pushing back against a proposed state amendment that would dramatically raise Florida's homestead exemption, warning the change could cripple municipal budgets.
1 in 3 Americans support Iran war, new poll shows
An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.
An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as next intelligence director. What to know
Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.
Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.
Fishback to remain on Florida ballot for governor's race, judge rules
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will stay on the ballot for Florida's primary election, a judge ruled Monday.
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will stay on the ballot for Florida's primary election, a judge ruled Monday.
Trump administration presses Supreme Court to allow order restricting mail-in voting
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Appeals Court backs block on Trump’s federal voter list, mail-in voting order
President Donald Trump suffered another setback Saturday in the White House’s attempt to exert more control over how states run their elections.
President Donald Trump suffered another setback Saturday in the White House’s attempt to exert more control over how states run their elections.
Trump orders warning signs near Smithsonian directing visitors to White House-approved history
Signs will soon appear outside the Smithsonian Institution’s U.S. history museum telling people not to believe everything that they see in the world-famous museum.
Signs will soon appear outside the Smithsonian Institution’s U.S. history museum telling people not to believe everything that they see in the world-famous museum.
Trump’s new tariffs already face 2 lawsuits from small businesses
Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are looking to overturn recent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration.
Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are looking to overturn recent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration.
Byron Donalds turns focus to Florida general election as data centers take center stage
Rep. Byron Donalds held a press conference and knocked on doors in Pinellas County during a campaign swing less than four weeks from the August 18 primary.
Rep. Byron Donalds held a press conference and knocked on doors in Pinellas County during a campaign swing less than four weeks from the August 18 primary.
Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
Map: 24 states sue Trump administration over FEMA disaster funding
The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.
The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.
Dunedin moves forward with Causeway motorized watercraft launch ban
The Dunedin City Commission voted on Thursday to move forward with a ban on launching motorized watercraft from the south side of the Dunedin Causeway.
The Dunedin City Commission voted on Thursday to move forward with a ban on launching motorized watercraft from the south side of the Dunedin Causeway.
Rick Scott breaks with DeSantis on Florida property tax amendment: 'I'm worried'
Opposition is growing to a proposed constitutional amendment that would significantly expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption ahead of the November election.
Opposition is growing to a proposed constitutional amendment that would significantly expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption ahead of the November election.
Civil rights groups sue HHS for cutting child care, family assistance
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
St. Pete Beach seminar to explain Florida beach access law
If you’ve ever wondered where the public beach ends and private property begins, St. Pete Beach officials hope to answer that question.
If you’ve ever wondered where the public beach ends and private property begins, St. Pete Beach officials hope to answer that question.
House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense bill: What to know
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.



















