White House kills plan to stop brokers from selling Americans' sensitive data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Florida bear hunt: FWC releases proposed guidelines of what would become annual event
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.
Gov. DeSantis on Florida death penalty: I support it
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. Although the main topic of the event was the signing of a new ill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture, DeSantis discussed the death penalty during the question and answer segment of the event.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. Although the main topic of the event was the signing of a new ill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture, DeSantis discussed the death penalty during the question and answer segment of the event.
Chinese imports to US plummet to lowest levels since COVID-19 pandemic amid Trump tariffs
Trade data shows record imports from other countries as duties on Chinese goods reach 145%.
Trade data shows record imports from other countries as duties on Chinese goods reach 145%.
Gov. Ron DeSantis bans fluoride from Florida water
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. At the event, he signed a bill making Florida the second state to ban fluoride from its water system. The bill also relates to the advertising of plant-based meat and milk substitutes. The death penalty was another topic discussed by the governor at the event.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. At the event, he signed a bill making Florida the second state to ban fluoride from its water system. The bill also relates to the advertising of plant-based meat and milk substitutes. The death penalty was another topic discussed by the governor at the event.
DeSantis announces bill to protect against forced medication
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. There, DeSantis announced his intent to sign a bill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. There, DeSantis announced his intent to sign a bill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture.
From fluoride to vaccines to drug ads: Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s testimony to Congress
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill over his department’s budget cuts, vaccine statements, and controversial fluoride and drug policy proposals.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill over his department’s budget cuts, vaccine statements, and controversial fluoride and drug policy proposals.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Detained Georgetown scholar released from Texas detention center
A Georgetown University scholar that was detained by immigration authorities was released Wednesday.
A Georgetown University scholar that was detained by immigration authorities was released Wednesday.
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about future of the party, poll finds
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
Cartel family members entered US after deal with Trump administration, Mexico says
The Trump administration has allowed 17 family members of Mexican cartel leaders to enter the United States, according to officials in Mexico.
The Trump administration has allowed 17 family members of Mexican cartel leaders to enter the United States, according to officials in Mexico.
Federal appeals court blocks Florida’s drag show law over First Amendment concerns
A federal court upheld an injunction against a 2023 Florida law targeting children's attendance at drag shows, calling it overly broad and vague.
A federal court upheld an injunction against a 2023 Florida law targeting children's attendance at drag shows, calling it overly broad and vague.
Marijuana backers fight Florida’s new ballot restrictions law in court
Supporters of a renewed push to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida have joined a lawsuit challenging a new state law they say places “draconian restrictions" on the constitutional right of citizens to place initiatives on the ballot.
Supporters of a renewed push to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida have joined a lawsuit challenging a new state law they say places “draconian restrictions" on the constitutional right of citizens to place initiatives on the ballot.
Biden evaluated after ‘small nodule’ found in prostate during physical
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Biden's team considered wheelchair amid health concerns: New book
Former President Joe Biden's aides privately discussed the possibility of the president needing to use a wheelchair if he were re-elected.
Former President Joe Biden's aides privately discussed the possibility of the president needing to use a wheelchair if he were re-elected.
Florida Gov. DeSantis advocates for Congressional term limits
On Tuesday afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to Ohio to advocate with other leaders for Congressional term limits. DeSantis was joined by Ohio Speaker Matt Huffman and Ohio State Rep. Heidi Workman.
On Tuesday afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to Ohio to advocate with other leaders for Congressional term limits. DeSantis was joined by Ohio Speaker Matt Huffman and Ohio State Rep. Heidi Workman.
Trump arrives in Middle East; stocks surge after tariff pause
President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is his first stop of a four-day trip that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The trip is also the first major overseas tour since Trump returned to the White House. The visit is largely expected to focus on business deals with the oil-rich region. In addition, U.S. stocks have surged after Trump?s top trade officials brokered a de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels.
President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is his first stop of a four-day trip that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The trip is also the first major overseas tour since Trump returned to the White House. The visit is largely expected to focus on business deals with the oil-rich region. In addition, U.S. stocks have surged after Trump?s top trade officials brokered a de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.