Biden warns 'equality and democracy are under assault,' urges people to vote

Holding little back, President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from what he views as the evil force of Trumpism.

Trump FBI search: DOJ files on possible 'special master' appointment for Mar-a-Lago docs

The Department of Justice Tuesday filed its response opposing the appointment of a "special master" to review documents seized from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.

DOJ says classified docs at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate 'likely concealed and removed' to obstruct probe

A court filing Tuesday night shows the FBI also seized 33 boxes containing more than 100 classified records during its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago and found classified documents stashed in Trump’s office.

Feds cite efforts to obstruct probe of docs at Trump estate

The Justice Department said Tuesday it had uncovered efforts to obstruct its investigation into the discovery of classified documents at Donald Trump’s Florida estate, saying “government records were likely concealed and removed” from a storage room even after the former president’s representatives had assured officials that they’d thoroughly searched the property.

'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban

Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.

Biden to deliver prime-time speech Thursday on 'battle' for democracy

President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.

Biden administration crackdown on 'ghost guns' takes effect

The new federal rule will mandate background checks for homemade firearm kits and require serialization on some weapon parts, the Biden administration announced.

Judge will likely appoint special master to review Trump records seized by FBI

A judge said she's inclined to grant a request from Donald Trump’s lawyers to appoint an independent special master to oversee the records taken from Mar-a-Lago.

Trump latest: What may come next after FBI's Mar-a-Lago search

From charges to Trump responding with legal action, here is a look at what could come next in the classified materials case.

Takeaways from the unsealed Mar-a-Lago search affidavit

The Justice Department on Friday unsealed the FBI affidavit justifying the unprecedented search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. While the document released is highly redacted, with many of its pages crossed out by black blocks, it includes new details about the sheer volume of sensitive and highly classified information that was stored at the former president’s Florida beachfront home, underscoring the government’s concerns about its safety.

Redacted affidavit in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago search released by Justice Department

Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate contained documents with classification markings, including at the top secret level, according to the affidavit.

Judge orders release of redacted Trump affidavit used in FBI search warrant

The affidavit is likely to contain key information about the FBI's basis for executing a search warrant at Donald Trump's club in Palm Beach.

DeSantis says Biden's student loan forgiveness plan alienates 'people who went and did the right thing'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan during a stop in Orlando on Thursday, calling it a "divisive policy" that will only increase the already soaring inflation.

DeSantis announces toll savings program for Florida commuters with SunPass

Those with 40 or more tolls a month will get 20% credit on their accounts each month. Those with 80 or more tolls a month get 25% credit each month.

Memo reveals why DOJ cleared Trump in Russia probe

Though the decision to clear Trump of obstruction has been well-documented, the newly disclosed memo offers additional details about how two of the department's senior-most leaders arrived at that conclusion.

Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law

The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt

Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.