Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning protests in front of homes in Florida
The legislation makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to protest in a manner that is aimed at intentionally harassing or disturbing someone in their home. Violators face 60 days in jail and fines of up to $500.
DeSantis vs. Disney: Governor says state will take over Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state, rather than any local government, would take control of a taxing district that benefits Walt Disney Co. when the district is dissolved next year.
6 months in, Biden's infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
Finland wants to join NATO; Russians losing momentum, west says
“The brutal invasion (by) Russia is losing momentum. We know that with the bravery of the Ukrainian people and army, and with our help, Ukraine can win this war.”
Elon Musk: Twitter deal 'temporarily on hold' pending details on spam accounts
Elon Musk said his planned $44 billion purchase of Twitter is “temporarily on hold” pending details on spam and fake accounts. He later added that he's "still committed to acquisition.”
Donald Trump rallies Pennsylvania Republicans against Dr. Oz challenger for Senate
Sensing a threat in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race, Donald Trump has issued a warning that surging Republican candidate Kathy Barnette would upend the GOP’s chances of holding the seat in November.
Trump slated to speak at NRA's first annual meeting since pandemic
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the main political event for the National Rifle Association’s first annual meeting since a hiatus during the pandemic.
Biden co-hosts 2nd global COVID-19 summit as US nears 1 million deaths
President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 and ordered flags lowered to half-staff for the tragic milestone.
Florida judge announces he’ll block Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting plan
Leon County Circuit Judge Layne Smith said he would issue a formal order Thursday or Friday.
Judge orders Trump to pay $110,000 to end contempt finding
A New York judge says he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines accrued for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation.
DeSantis notches legal win in battle over law revoking Disney's special tax district
Federal judge rules that DeSantis' law striking Disney's special status 'does not apply to Plaintiffs at all.'
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19: 'I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted'
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.
Biden pushes 'ultra-MAGA' label on GOP as he defends record
It is a message seemingly aimed directly at the listless and divided base of Biden's own party, as Democrats struggle to keep their voters motivated, as well as at some moderate voters who still recoil at the memory of Trump’s tumultuous tenure in office.
Elon Musk would reverse Trump Twitter ban, calling it morally wrong
Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.
DeSantis signs law requiring lessons on 'victims of commmunism' in Florida schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring all public schools to observe "Victims of Communism Day" each year. “We want to make sure that every year folks in Florida, but particularly our students, will learn about the evils of communism," the governor said.
Putin's alleged $700M superyacht seized in Italy
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Tesla covers travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Karine Jean-Pierre named White House press secretary; Psaki leaves May 13
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
Elon Musk's big plans for Twitter: What we know so far
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion to take it private, has outlined a mix of vague principles and technical details as he looks to make the platform "maximum fun!"