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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

View 3D models of Jimmy Carter's unique handmade furniture

President Jimmy Carter‘s devotion to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, has been well documented, but did you know Carter also built unique handmade furniture? 

New laws hitting Florida's books when the clocks strike midnight

Beginning January 1st, several new laws are taking effect in Florida, including a teen social media ban and new penalties for interfering with first responders.

Lawmakers preview coming session

From the cost of insurance to the cost of living, lawmakers are expecting to focus on economic issues during the March legislative session.