'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Firefighters could be fired for Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos, documents show
Two Los Angeles County firefighters could be fired and a third suspended after first responders took and shared graphic photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, court documents say.
DeSantis vows more than $640 million to combat flooding, sea-level rise
In Tarpon Springs, Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills establishing immediate and multi-year plans to tackle flooding and sea-level rise around the state.
Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government
The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.
Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
Pence trips spark further 2024 White House race speculation
The former vice president and former President Trump among those sparking 2024 buzz this past week.
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
Governor signs bill to upgrade Florida's unemployment system
The bill calls for moving to a cloud-based online system that "provides for rapid provisioning of additional data processing when necessary."
Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
Biden pushes $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan during Louisiana visit
President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
DeSantis signs elections voting bill, legal fight begins
Democrats and voter rights advocates said the partisan move will make it harder for some voters to cast ballots.
Biden nullifies rule that made it easier to classify gig workers as contractors
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
'Never Defund Police': DeSantis to give $1,000 to first responders
Governor DeSantis explained that payments will begin going out after the state's budget, which has already passed the legislature, is signed into law.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Central Florida Republicans react to Trump's new digital platform
As former President Donald Trump unveiled his new communications platform Tuesday, many wondered if he would be allowed back onto social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings slams Gov. DeSantis' executive order ending all COVID-19 rulings
Just last week, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced a three-phase plan for the mask mandate in the county. He said he found Gov. DeSantis' announcement on Monday about ending all COVID-19 rulings in the state confusing and surprising.