CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designation
Read full article: CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designationAfter being labeled a “foreign terrorist organization,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Monday filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
City, county challenge Florida DEP permit modification for Mount Dora landfill, recycling site
Read full article: City, county challenge Florida DEP permit modification for Mount Dora landfill, recycling siteMount Dora and Lake County officials are taking legal action over concerns about possible contamination linked to the Mid-Florida Materials Recycling Facility.
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
Read full article: Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national securityThe Trump administration says in a court filing that the president’s White House ballroom construction project must continue for unexplained national security reasons.
Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision
Read full article: Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collisionRepublican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January.
Congressional panel accuses DC police chief of pressuring commanders to manipulate crime data
Read full article: Congressional panel accuses DC police chief of pressuring commanders to manipulate crime dataA congressional committee's report says the police chief in Washington, D.C., pressured subordinates to manipulate department data to artificially lower the city’s crime rates.
Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing
Read full article: Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencingRyan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, has decided to use an attorney for his sentencing.
Court battle begins over California's new congressional map designed to favor Democrats
Read full article: Court battle begins over California's new congressional map designed to favor DemocratsThe Justice Department and California are facing off in federal court over the state's new congressional map that favors Democrats.
The Latest: Judge rules case can proceed against former Trump allies over 2020 election scheme
Read full article: The Latest: Judge rules case can proceed against former Trump allies over 2020 election schemeA Wisconsin judge has ruled there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in a felony forgery case against an attorney and an aide to President Donald Trump related to action taken after the 2020 election.
Nursing schools hopeful after DeSantis proposes $130 million investment in nursing education
Read full article: Nursing schools hopeful after DeSantis proposes $130 million investment in nursing educationThe governor has set aside $130 million for nursing education programs in his latest budget proposal. While the funding is not yet guaranteed, nursing schools are optimistic about the potential support.
Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump’s views if he is chair
Read full article: Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump’s views if he is chairA leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair says he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates.
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tanker
Read full article: JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tankerA JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker, and the pilot blamed the military plane for crossing his path.
As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'
Read full article: As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have “fair maps” for Congress.
Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her
Read full article: Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop herBrian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office.
Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems
Read full article: Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problemsA federal judge says the Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped to use for a potential criminal case against the former FBI director.
Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far
Read full article: Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so farThe federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants has now found problems in eight states in the wake of several deadly crashes.
TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screeners
Read full article: TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screenersThe Transportation Security Administration is renewing efforts to end a collective bargaining agreement with airport screening officers.
GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
Read full article: GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiryThe Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is threatening contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren
Read full article: Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildrenFlorida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren.
FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays
Read full article: FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delaysThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medical aid in dying for the terminally ill
Read full article: Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medical aid in dying for the terminally illIllinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker has signed.
Justice Department sues 4 more states for access to detailed voter data
Read full article: Justice Department sues 4 more states for access to detailed voter dataThe U.S. Justice Department is suing four more states as part of its effort to collect detailed voting data and other election information across the country.
Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
Read full article: Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation caseThe Justice Department has asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March.
Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case
Read full article: Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's caseRepublican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations made by a former attorney for President Donald Trump in Wisconsin that a judge overseeing his felony case is guilty of misconduct and must step aside.
New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants
Read full article: New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrantsThe federal government continues to find states improperly issuing commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants that remain valid after their authorization to be in the country expires, putting millions of dollars of funding at risk.
The Latest: Indiana GOP rejects redrawn congressional map despite pressure from Trump
Read full article: The Latest: Indiana GOP rejects redrawn congressional map despite pressure from TrumpIndiana’s Republican-led Senate has decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map that would have favored their party, defying months of pressure from President Donald Trump and delivering a stark setback to the White House ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Somali flag flown outside Vermont school building over Trump 'garbage' slur brings threats
Read full article: Somali flag flown outside Vermont school building over Trump 'garbage' slur brings threatsA Vermont school district is receiving racist and threatening messages after raising a Somali flag at a school building last week.
$2.5B toll road in Poinciana closer to becoming reality
Read full article: $2.5B toll road in Poinciana closer to becoming realityThe Central Florida Expressway Authority has approved the Southport Connector Project, a controversial 15-mile highway designed to ease traffic from Poinciana Parkway to the Turnpike.
Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar
Read full article: Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproarA bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered “professional.”.
2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election
Read full article: 2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm electionA pair of lawsuits seeking to redraw congressional boundary lines that currently favor Republicans in Wisconsin are on track to be resolved after the 2026 midterms.
Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
Read full article: Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for CongressRyan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers
Read full article: House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workersThe House voted to repeal President Donald Trump's executive order from earlier this year that aimed to remove collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry
Read full article: Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcryLocal officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club.
Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say
Read full article: Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources sayA grand jury has declined for a second time in a week to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash
Read full article: Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crashSenators from both parties are pushing to change a defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned it could undo key safety reforms.
MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
Read full article: MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026.
The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
Read full article: The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax creditsThe Senate has rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
Winter Garden weighs e-bike rules for safety boost. Here’s how much you could be fined
Read full article: Winter Garden weighs e-bike rules for safety boost. Here’s how much you could be finedThe city of Winter Garden is considering new rules to regulate e-bikes and motor scooters to improve public safety.
Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions
Read full article: Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissionsSome of the nation’s most prestigious colleges have been enrolling record numbers of low-income students as campuses prioritize economic diversity in the wake of a ban on affirmative action.
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Read full article: Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of AmericansThe Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media access
Read full article: The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media accessThe Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk has made his first in-person court appearance as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case.
Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state
Read full article: Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the stateIn a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election.
Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person
Read full article: Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per personPresident Donald Trump has announced the long-awaited launch of a "gold card" program offering legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship.
First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companies
Read full article: First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companiesOil companies have offered $300 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico in the first offshore lease sale for the region since 2023.
Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New Roman
Read full article: Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New RomanSecretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomatic correspondence to stop using the Calibri font and return to the more traditional Times New Roman.
Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
Read full article: Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it againMega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.
The Latest: Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of VenezuelaPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s why
Read full article: ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s whyA bill bringing a special day of observation for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk just passed its first hurdle in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday.
Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
Read full article: Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workersPresident Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker shortage.
Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it
Read full article: Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about itPresident Donald Trump admits he used the slur “shithole countries” during a private 2018 meeting with lawmakers to disparage Haiti and African nations.
New Smyrna Beach rejects proposal to allow peddle pubs
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach rejects proposal to allow peddle pubsThe New Smyrna Beach City Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted down a proposed ordinance that would have allowed “peddle pubs,” formally referred to by the city as commercial mega-cycles, to operate on local streets.
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
Read full article: Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next yearThe Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.
Wisconsin judge refuses to step aside as requested by former Trump attorney
Read full article: Wisconsin judge refuses to step aside as requested by former Trump attorneyA Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump’s former attorney who faces felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state.
Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill
Read full article: Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense billThe Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina could be federally recognized through the National Defense Authorization Act the House plans to vote on this week.
Justice Department challenges court order limiting access to evidence in Comey investigation
Read full article: Justice Department challenges court order limiting access to evidence in Comey investigationThe Justice Department has challenged a court order that complicated efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey by making a trove of evidence off-limits to prosecutors.
Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video
Read full article: Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike videoDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's still weighing whether to release the full video of an attack on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors.
Fani Willis to face Georgia Senate questions about Trump prosecution, despite legal disputes
Read full article: Fani Willis to face Georgia Senate questions about Trump prosecution, despite legal disputesFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is set to testify on Dec. 17 before a special Georgia Senate committee.
Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote
Read full article: Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public voteOpponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump.
The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally
Read full article: The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rallyPresident Donald Trump road-tested his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania.
Gov. DeSantis highlights $100 million Biscayne Bay restoration, coral reef recovery grants
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis highlights $100 million Biscayne Bay restoration, coral reef recovery grantsFlorida is awarding $20 million in grants to support eight restoration projects across Miami-Dade County. Additionally, $9.5 million in grants will fund the Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative.
Supreme Court questions limits on political party spending in federal elections, hearing GOP appeal
Read full article: Supreme Court questions limits on political party spending in federal elections, hearing GOP appealConservative Supreme Court justices appeared to back a Republican-led drive, supported by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say
Read full article: ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers sayImmigration lawyers and authorities say arrests of Afghans are on the rise following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The suspect in the attack is an Afghan national.
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
Read full article: Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countriesAt a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention.
Trump eyes AI regulation amid Florida attention
Read full article: Trump eyes AI regulation amid Florida attentionPresident Donald Trump on Monday pushed again for the federal government to control regulation of artificial intelligence as Florida lawmakers begin to delve into the effects of AI on the state.
Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Read full article: Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organizationFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month.
Daytona Beach hit with Florida audit amid revenue scrutiny
Read full article: Daytona Beach hit with Florida audit amid revenue scrutinyThe state’s Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, made up of state representatives and senators, voted unanimously Monday to investigate the city of Daytona Beach over reports about spending irregularities and a surplus in building permit revenues.
Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN, some fellow cable networks
Read full article: Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN, some fellow cable networksIt's a tough time for CNN, which looks like it will be in management limbo for some time with Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid of its parent company, Warner Bros.
Fed likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer odds
Read full article: Fed likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer oddsThe Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell’s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest rate cut.
Dollars & Sense: Why states want guardrails on your AI addiction
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Why states want guardrails on your AI addictionStates across the country are issuing their own guardrails on artificial intelligence, and President Trump wants it to stop. But as AI drives soaring demand for raw processing power, data centers are rapidly reshaping communities and indirectly having a negative effect on some people’s wallets.
Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case
Read full article: Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector casePresident Donald Trump’s former attorney in battleground Wisconsin is alleging that a judge presiding over his case and that of two other Trump aides charged with felonies related to the 2020 election is guilty of misconduct and must step aside.
Roger Chapin wins Orlando District 3 commission runoff against Mira Tanna
Read full article: Roger Chapin wins Orlando District 3 commission runoff against Mira TannaNo candidates got more than 50% of the vote in the November election, which means the two top vote-getters, Roger Chapin and Mira Tanna, are facing off in a runoff election on Tuesday.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces US Senate bid in Texas, tells Trump 'I'm coming for you'
Read full article: Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces US Senate bid in Texas, tells Trump 'I'm coming for you'Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas.