Marijuana: How its reclassification by the DEA could impact Americans
With U.S. drug regulators proposing to move marijuana into a different category of drugs under federal law, here's what it could mean for Americans, especially for businesses that deal with the substance.
DeSantis signs 28 new bills about AI in political ads, jury duty for new moms & vape product regulation
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence, a bill about regulation of vape products, and legislation allowing new moms to be excused from jury duty.
Suspended Monique Worrell, Andrew Warren qualify to run again in Florida
Two prosecutors suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis qualified this week to run in November for their old positions.
Kristi Noem defends killing puppy after widespread outrage from Republicans and Dems
The South Dakota governor said in an excerpt from her upcoming memoir about the incident that “it was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done."
Vice President Harris to visit Florida on same day 6-week abortion ban begins
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to travel to Jacksonville, Florida, next week for a campaign event highlighting abortion restrictions nationwide. It is billed as another stop in the "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour, which the vice president kicked off in January.
Rep. Bill Posey to exit Congress; backs former Florida state lawmaker Mike Haridopolos
As the qualifying period ended Friday for this year’s congressional elections, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., said he would not seek another term and backed former state Senate President Mike Haridopolos as a successor.
AI can predict political orientations from blank faces – and researchers fear 'serious' privacy challenges
Researchers are warning that facial recognition technologies are "more threatening than previously thought" and pose "serious challenges to privacy" after a study found that artificial intelligence can be successful in predicting a person’s political orientation based on images of expressionless faces.
Speaker Johnson calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests
Pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war have pitted students against one another across the United States, including at Columbia University and New York University in NYC. Here are the top headlines.
Arizona fake elector scandal: Giuliani, Meadows, Republican politicians indicted
Arizona attorney general Kris Mayes announced the indictments of many politicians allegedly involved in a fake elector scheme.
Florida lawmaker proposing new law to let students carry guns on college campuses
College students could soon be allowed to carry guns at universities in Florida.
College students could soon carry guns on campus
College students in Florida may be able to carry guns on campus soon. State Rep. Randy Fine says universities are failing at keeping their students safe.
NJ Congressman Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65
N.J. congressman Donald Payne Jr. died on Wednesday, Governor Murphy announced on X.
Supreme Court hears arguments in Idaho abortion ban case
Idaho is among 14 states that ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions.
Potential TikTok ban, $95B foreign aid bill approved by Senate
The Senate approved Tuesday $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Supreme Court to consider ban on homeless people sleeping outside
Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.
Attorneys say that Florida law discriminates against Chinese nationals trying to buy homes
An attorney asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block a controversial Florida law signed last year that restricts Chinese citizens from buying real estate in much of the state, calling it discriminatory and a violation of the federal government’s supremacy in deciding foreign affairs.
Trump’s hush money trial: Jury has been chosen; now what?
A dozen jurors are set to decide whether the former president schemed to bury allegations of extramarital sexual encounters that arose during his first White House campaign in 2016.
Arizona Republican drops reelection effort after accusation he forged signatures
A leader of the conservative group Turning Point Action resigned from the organization Thursday and dropped his bid for reelection to the Arizona House of Representatives after he was accused of forging signatures on his nominating petitions.
DeSantis signs bill requiring communism history be taught in Florida public schools
Flanked by veterans who served in the Bay of Pigs invasion, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades as low as kindergarten.
President Joe Biden traveling to Florida next week
President Joe Biden will travel to Florida next week, though few details on his visit have been released.