Gov. DeSantis stands firm on immigration policy at Sarasota roundtable
Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable with current and former federal immigration officials at the New College of Florida in Sarasota on Thursday.
Sen. Ashley Moody introduces HELPER Act. Here's how it would help first responders & teachers
It's been a whirlwind few months since taking office in January, but Sen. Ashley Moody is keeping her focus, introducing her first piece of legislation: the HELPER Act.
Florida House advances bill to create statewide 'dangerous dog' registry
A measure aimed at cracking down on dangerous dogs in Florida is advancing in the state legislature.
Sen. Eichorn charged after soliciting undercover officer in Bloomington
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," faces a felony charge of prostitution after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
Bartow commission votes to keep fluoride in drinking water
Cities across Florida are divided over whether fluoride should remain in public drinking water, as Bartow commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to keep it.
Trump ends Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is ending Secret Service protection for Joe Biden’s adult children, which had been extended through July. The move affects Hunter and Ashley Biden, who had remained under federal protection.
What is an autopen?
President Donald Trump is claiming that pardons signed by former President Joe Biden should be canceled because Biden allegedly used an autopen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Oz sidesteps senators’ questions about Medicaid cuts
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.
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.
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.