Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
The department says it “disagrees strongly” with the ruling but would abide by it.
Florida Democrats hope to amend DeSantis’ tax plan in special session
House Democrats came out swinging on Monday, filing amendments on the first day of a special session hoping to mitigate the damage they say will be caused by Gov. Ron…
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious…
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service.
Miami Rep. Frederica Wilson announces retirement
Dressed in a pink two-piece suit topped with one of her signature hats (pink, of course), Wilson, 83, spoke about why she decided not to run, her legacy in South…
Maitland Mayor John Lowndes to run for Jason Brodeur’s state Senate seat
Democrat and Maitland mayor John Lowndes plans to file for the state Senate seat currently held by Republican Jason Brodeur
Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Trump’s government — causing interest rates to climb in ways that are worsening affordability pressures, hampering economic growth and…
Platner’s wife calls news coverage of Senate hopeful’s sexually explicit texts with women ‘shameful’
By JESSE BEDAYN and KIMBERLEE KRUESI WASHINGTON (AP) — Graham Platner’s wife publicly responded over the weekend to reports that she had informed his U.S. Senate campaign that the candidate…
Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — David Johnston was a licensed attorney when he illegally entered the Capitol with a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters on Jan. 6, 2021.…
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday’s primary
By JONATHAN J. COOPER One of the country’s messiest and most consequential governor’s races is hurtling toward an inflection point on Tuesday in California. Voters are looking for a replacement…