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Fmr. Dem Rep. shows skepticism in Musk’s bid to lead a potential new political party
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. At least 70 dead in Texas flooding, dozens missing 01:54 How much money has Trump made from crypto ventures? Investigative reporter lays it out 06:25 Dem Rep....

11 States Urge Trump, Congress to Defund UN Climate Programs
Eleven state agriculture commissioners called on the Trump administration and Congress to yank funding from United Nations programs that they say are hurting American farmers. “The federal government should stop using American taxpayer dollars to...

Florida weatherman issued chilling warning about Trump's cuts month before devastating Texas floods
Florida weatherman John Morales' warning that Trump's budget cuts will 'degrade' weather forecasts has gone viral in the wake of a deadly Texas flash flood that the NWS failed to predict A chilling warning made by a Florida weatherman last month...
The ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ bill is now law in Florida but will it really help housing affordability?
Bishop Manuel Sykes along with the billFlorida just made it easier for churches, synagogues and other religious organizations to build affordable housing on their land, even if local zoning rules would normally prohibit it. Supporters say the new...

Florida leads states in carrying out Trump’s immigration mission
The state, led by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), immediately took action in the first weeks of the Trump administration to put in place laws that would crack down on illegal immigration, and it has also made big moves in recent weeks to spur on those...

Increased Use of Paper Ballots, Electronic Poll Books Could Boost Election Security
A significant shift toward paper ballots and paper records of electronic votes to more easily audit election results, as well as electronic methods to verify registered voters when they show up to vote, could be a boon in preventing election...

Trump, GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that feed conspiracy fears
ATLANTA -- President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day. This year has seen a flurry of activity to address it. Part of Trump's executive order on elections,...

World News | Trump, GOP Target Ballots Arriving After Election Day That Delay Counts, Feed Conspiracy Fears
Atlanta (US), Jul 6 (AP) President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticised states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day. This year has seen a flurry of activity to address it. Part of Trump's executive order on...

How politics seized on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall attack
Where the local Jewish community saw the site of a tragedy, others may have seen an opportunity to score political points. The antisemitic Pearl Street Mall attack on June 1 led to intense heartache for Colorado’s Jewish community. They also...

Florida Court Orders Transgender Teacher to Misgender Herself In The Classroom
A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a Florida law requiring a transgender teacher to misgender herself while teaching, reigniting fears over the erosion of trans rights in education and across the United States. Katie Wood, a transgender woman...
Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fears
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day. This year has seen a flurry of activity to address it. Part of Trump's executive order on elections,...

Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 6.29.25
Appointment watch for long-vacant Cabinet positions is finally on. No, seriously. We know it’s been more than four months since Jeanette Nuñez left as Lieutenant Governor to take over at Florida International University and more than three months...

Commentary: Florida needs an LG, now more than ever | Steve Bousquet
Florida hasn’t had a lieutenant governor for four months. Tell the truth. Have you noticed? No, you haven’t, and that tells you all you need to know about a position that sounds much more important than it is. The job is usually so irrelevant that...
Florida, Texas, or Ohio Contest Rules – Week of 7/7/25
These are rules for Lazer 99.3 We Came as Romans Ticket Giveaway. Listeners can win by being the first caller at 413-526-9932 after cue to call is given to correctly identify which state (Florida, Texas, or Ohio) the story is from. The cue to call...

How a single shed in a Florida backyard triggered a flurry of HOA lawsuits costing local homeowners thousands
Stonebriar community at odds over shed.Formerly friendly neighbors in Stonebriar, a quiet subdivision in northern Pinellas County, Florida, are at odds over an $82,000 special assessment the homeowner's association (HOA) has levied. It’s a lot of...

End Kidney Deaths Act: A lifesaving opportunity for Florida | Opinion
The End Kidney Deaths Act (H.R. 2687) offers a $10,000 refundable tax credit for five years to living kidney donors who donate to a stranger. The bill aims to incentivize living donations to address the high number of deaths while waiting for...

What is America Party? Elon Musk's new political front amid fallout with Trump; vows to fight debt, waste and two-party control
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and until recently a close adviser to US President Donald Trump, has announced the formation of a new political party called the America Party. The move follows a dramatic split between the two over Trump’s...

Senator Chris Van Hollen on Trump spending bill as it enters debate on Capitol Hill
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. How much money has Trump made from crypto ventures? Investigative reporter lays it out 06:25 Dem Rep. warns impacts of Trump’s megabill on Americans will be long...

President, Cjn, Agf To Senate: Stop Games, Obey Court On Natasha!
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a crystal-clear and unequivocal order for the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, decisively nullifying her six-month suspension as "excessive" and profoundly unconstitutional....

U.S. Congresswoman Criticizes Ukraine's Religious Crackdown
(MENAFN) U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna has called for a suspension of American military assistance to Ukraine, citing Kiev’s treatment of the country’s most prominent religious institution as a sufficient reason to halt support. The...