GOP bill in Florida would ban abortions after 15 weeks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the firstRead More
DeSantis: Freedom is good, COVID mandates, lockdowns are bad
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear in his State of the State speech Tuesday that he likes teachers, first respondersRead More
Ex-‘American Idol’ star Clay Aiken announces bid for Congress
(CNN) — Clay Aiken, widely known for his stint on “American Idol,” announced Monday that he’s launching another bid for Congress in North Carolina. “If the loudest andRead More
Biden on voting rights passage: ‘I’m tired of being quiet!’
ATLANTA (AP) — Pounding his fist for emphasis, President Joe Biden challenged senators on Tuesday to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change SenateRead More
Broward County congressional election underway Tuesday
There’s a special congressional election happening Tuesday in Broward County. It’s to fill the District 20 seat left vacant by the death of Representative AlceeRead More
2022 legislative session largely driven by DeSantis agenda
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — There are two things the Legislature must tackle in the 60-day session that begins Tuesday: pass a massive state budget andRead More
US, Russia meet for talks amid tensions linked to Ukraine
GENEVA (AP) — Senior U.S. and Russian officials launched special talks on strategic stability on Monday as part of a flurry of diplomatic activity in Europe thisRead More
State budget, redistricting high priorities as Florida lawmakers set to start 2022 session
State lawmakers will be in Tallahassee this week, as the 2022 legislative session is set to start. More than 3,000 bills have been filed forRead More
NY Rep. Ocasio-Cortez recovering after positive COVID test
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has tested positive for COVID-19 and “is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home,” her office said inRead More
Prospects dim as US, Russia prepare to meet over Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the fate of Ukraine and potentially broader post-Cold War European stability at stake, the United States and Russia are holding criticalRead More