Florida House passes bill to limit projects like golf courses and pickleball courts at state parks
Read full article: Florida House passes bill to limit projects like golf courses and pickleball courts at state parksDevelopment such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation passed Wednesday by the state House following a public outcry against such projects that were pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration.
Experts make new recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines, but it's unclear what happens next
Read full article: Experts make new recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines, but it's unclear what happens nextA federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis.
How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities
Read full article: How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universitiesThe showdown between the Trump administration and Harvard University is spotlighting bare-knuckled politics and big dollar figures.
DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got federal funds
Read full article: DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got federal fundsThe nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice says staff from Elon Musk’s DOGE contacted them to “assign” a team to the organization and said DOGE staff told them they intended to “assign” teams to all nonprofits that receive funds appropriated by Congress.
The State Department closes the office that flags disinformation from Russia, China and Iran
Read full article: The State Department closes the office that flags disinformation from Russia, China and IranThe State Department has shut down the office that sought to deal with misinformation and disinformation that Russia, China and Iran have been accused of spreading.
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for governor of New York
Read full article: GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for governor of New YorkRep. Elise Stefanik, a member of House Republican leadership and onetime nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is considering a run for New York governor, according to a person close to her.
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with El Salvador's vice president in push for Abrego Garcia's release
Read full article: Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with El Salvador's vice president in push for Abrego Garcia's releaseMaryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador on Wednesday and met with the country’s vice president to push for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation.
US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oilThe Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery that's accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil.
Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order
Read full article: Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation orderA federal judge says he's found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court and could seek officials’ prosecution for violating his orders last month to turn around planes carrying deportees to an El Salvador prison.
The EPA can't end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says
Read full article: The EPA can't end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge saysA federal judge says some nonprofits awarded billions for a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects cannot have their contracts scrapped and must have access to some of the frozen money.
Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war
Read full article: Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine warSecretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, will travel to Paris this week for talks with European allies on U.S. efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Vance to meet Modi, Meloni during trip to India and Italy with wife Usha
Read full article: Vance to meet Modi, Meloni during trip to India and Italy with wife UshaVice President JD Vance and his family will travel to Italy and India this week and next to meet with leaders and visit cultural sites.
Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports
Read full article: Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sportsThe Trump administration is suing Maine’s education department for not complying with its push to ban transgender athletes in girls and women's sports.
The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order
Read full article: The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation orderA federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold President Donald Trump’s administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador.
Trump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars
Read full article: Trump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade warsPresident Donald Trump joined his economic advisers for White House negotiations Wednesday over tariffs and trade with a Japanese official.
Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump's tariffs — and their retirement accounts
Read full article: Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump's tariffs — and their retirement accountsPresident Donald Trump was elected with a promise to improve the economy, lower taxes and control inflation, addressing voters who said the economy was the country's top issue.
The White House is starting a new media policy that restricts wire services' access to the president
Read full article: The White House is starting a new media policy that restricts wire services' access to the presidentThe White House has put forward a new media policy that sharply curtails access to Donald Trump by the news agencies that serve media outlets around the world.
Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical condition
Read full article: Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical conditionTwo service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall
Read full article: Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hallU.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has appeared at a town hall in suburban Atlanta to deliver full-throated support of President Donald Trump.
IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named IRS acting chief
Read full article: IRS agent who investigated Hunter Biden expected to be named IRS acting chiefAn IRS whistleblower who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden’s taxes is expected to be promoted to IRS acting commissioner, two sources familiar with the plan tell The Associated Press.
Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era rule on mercury and other toxic air pollution
Read full article: Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era rule on mercury and other toxic air pollutionThe Trump administration has granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.
Army and Air Force libraries are ordered to review books for DEI material
Read full article: Army and Air Force libraries are ordered to review books for DEI materialArmy and Air Force libraries have been told to go through their stacks to find books related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Pentagon senior adviser Dan Caldwell ousted during investigation into leaks
Read full article: Pentagon senior adviser Dan Caldwell ousted during investigation into leaksDefense officials say Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave and was escorted out of the Pentagon by security.
Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'
Read full article: Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'President Donald Trump says he wants to give money and an airplane ticket to any immigrant who is in the country illegally who chooses to “self-deport.”.