Hope Florida’s board holds meeting amid growing controversy
After weeks of lawmakers investigating Hope Florida and finding that no minutes were taken at any of its board meetings, the board met Thursday, where its chair pledged to correct past mistakes.
After weeks of lawmakers investigating Hope Florida and finding that no minutes were taken at any of its board meetings, the board met Thursday, where its chair pledged to correct past mistakes.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
Florida Senate passes fluoride ban in water supplies
As cities and counties across the state debate the issue, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies.
As cities and counties across the state debate the issue, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies.
State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
Bondi announces lawsuit against Maine for refusing to ban trans athletes from girls’ sports
The U.S. Justice Department announced a lawsuit against the state of Maine for its continued defiance of President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep biological males out of girls’ and women’s sports and violations of Title IX.
The U.S. Justice Department announced a lawsuit against the state of Maine for its continued defiance of President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep biological males out of girls’ and women’s sports and violations of Title IX.
Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
Florida Senate tees up tax plan for talks
Despite vastly divergent approaches with the House on tax cuts amid global economic uncertainty, a Senate leader Tuesday said he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the end of the legislative session.
Despite vastly divergent approaches with the House on tax cuts amid global economic uncertainty, a Senate leader Tuesday said he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the end of the legislative session.
Pinellas County commissioners discuss moving to a county mayor instead of county administrator
Pinellas County voters could get the chance to decide on what form of government they want.
Pinellas County voters could get the chance to decide on what form of government they want.
Bill aimed to restrict 'activist judges' awaits Senate vote; Critics call HR 1526 a threat to constitution
H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, aims to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump's executive orders.
H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, aims to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump's executive orders.
Lawmakers left 'astonished' during Hope Florida hearing as AG threatens subpoena
The dustup around Hope Florida is growing as lawmakers threaten subpoenas to the top staff of the DeSantis Administration and the attorney general himself.
The dustup around Hope Florida is growing as lawmakers threaten subpoenas to the top staff of the DeSantis Administration and the attorney general himself.
Governor DeSantis signs Gulf of America bills into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a pair of bills officially recognizing the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in the state of Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a pair of bills officially recognizing the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in the state of Florida.
New Florida bill aims to prepare local governments for better hurricane response
A bill led by a Pinellas County state senator now heads to the Florida House, focusing on hurricane preparedness and response. Its goal is to make sure each county has a post-storm plan following the devastating impacts of last year’s hurricane season.
A bill led by a Pinellas County state senator now heads to the Florida House, focusing on hurricane preparedness and response. Its goal is to make sure each county has a post-storm plan following the devastating impacts of last year’s hurricane season.
New Florida bill aims to crack down on puppy mills and bad breeding
A new Florida bill called "Make America’s Dogs Safe Again" is sparking debate over how to regulate dog breeding in the state.
A new Florida bill called "Make America’s Dogs Safe Again" is sparking debate over how to regulate dog breeding in the state.
Harris team crafted federal judge 'death-pool roster' to swear her in should Biden die as president, book says
Harris' aide worried that 'Trump people' would go 'apes---' if she became president, according to the book.
Harris' aide worried that 'Trump people' would go 'apes---' if she became president, according to the book.
Hope Florida program under fire as Gov. DeSantis pushes for it to become state law
Governor Ron DeSantis touts the Hope Florida program as conservative public assistance reform.
Governor Ron DeSantis touts the Hope Florida program as conservative public assistance reform.
Keeping daylight saving time year-round would be 'very popular,' Trump says
President Donald Trump is weighing in again on the time change debate in America. He has flip-flopped on the issue in recent months.
President Donald Trump is weighing in again on the time change debate in America. He has flip-flopped on the issue in recent months.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
DeSantis continues to battle state legislatures over condo relief measures
Governor Ron DeSantis took aim at state lawmakers on Thursday, continuing an ongoing battle with the state legislature.
Governor Ron DeSantis took aim at state lawmakers on Thursday, continuing an ongoing battle with the state legislature.