Democrats: Trump using misinformation, malice in wall debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional Democrats said President Donald Trump “has chosen fear” in his drive to build a southern border wall and called onRead More

Trump’s address about security on the US southern border

A transcript of President Donald Trump’s Tuesday night address about security along the U.S. southern border, as provided by the White House: My fellow Americans:Read More

Pelosi, Schumer respond to Trump speech on border security

Transcript of remarks by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer in response to President Donald Trump’s address Tuesday on border security,Read More

Trump urges wall funding to fix border crisis in TV address

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump made a televised plea for border wall funding Tuesday night, seeking an edge in the shutdown battle with congressionalRead More

Rick Scott sworn in as Florida senator in Washington

WASHINGTON (WSVN) — Former Florida Gov. Rick Scott has officially taken on his new role as a member of the U.S. Senate. Vice President MikeRead More

Local democratic lawmakers meet with furloughed employees amid government shutdown

Local democratic lawmakers met up with government workers who are struggling to get by without pay while the government shutdown enters its third week. Rep.Read More

Trump pleads on TV for wall money; Dems say he ‘stokes fear’

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a somber televised plea, President Donald Trump urged congressional Democrats to fund his long-promised border wall Tuesday night, blaming illegal immigrationRead More

Republican DeSantis sworn in as Florida’s new governor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis was sworn in as Florida’s new governor on Tuesday with promises to keep taxes lowRead More

Ahead of inauguration, DeSantis says he plans to take swift action

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — When Ron DeSantis becomes Florida’s next governor, he will continue a two-decade tradition of Republican control that has emphasized tax cuts,Read More

Ginsburg missing Supreme Court arguments for 1st time

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is missing arguments for the first time in more than 25 years as she recuperates from cancer surgeryRead More