DeSantis downplays U.S. Capitol riot, blasts media for coverage on anniversary of insurrection

Gov. Ron DeSantis downplayed aspects of the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, adding he didn’t intend to watch “nauseating” one-year anniversary remembrances. “You're going to see the D.C., New York media, I mean, this is their Christmas, Jan. 6, OK, ” DeSantis said. “They are going to take this and milk this for anything they could to try to be able to smear anyone who ever supported Donald Trump.”

DeSantis should take care of Florida, not just family, Mayor Demings says

Last week, Demings criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis for not making any public appearances in response to the surging virus. Florida on Tuesday had a 7-day average of more than 56,000 cases, the highest ever.

Former President Donald Trump cancels Jan. 6 news conference, will discuss Capitol riot during Arizona rally

Former President Donald Trump announced he will cancel a news conference in Florida that was set to be held on the one-year anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He says he will address "many of those important topics" at a rally in Arizona.

NY attorney general subpoenas Donald Trump, 2 eldest children

The New York attorney general has issued subpoenas for former President Donald Trump and his 2 eldest children as part of a problem of the family's business.

Florida surgeon general accuses White House of 'actively preventing' distribution of antibody treatments

The Florida Surgeon General accused the Biden administration of "actively preventing the effective distribution of monoclonal antibody treatments" in the U.S. after the White House scaled back treatments manufactured by companies like Regeneron amid claims they are not effective against omicron.

10 things DeSantis wants in Florida's 2022 legislative session

From cryptocurrency to snake hunts to bonuses for officers and teachers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has a full agenda for 2022.

Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations

The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.

Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law

“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.

COVID-19 test giveaway: How Biden plans to distribute 500M kits for free

President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.

Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops

Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.

Florida judge latest to block Biden contractor vaccine rule

U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday wrote that Florida’s lawsuit against the rule demonstrated a “substantial likelihood” that the White House did not have authority to set the requirement.

Biden signs bill blocking Chinese goods made by forced labor

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.

Biden says 2024 reelection run depends on his health

Biden admits he wishes he had 'thought about ordering a half a billion' test kits 'two months ago'.