POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Neglected properties aren’t just a nuisance, they cost Jacksonville taxpayers millions
Read full article: Neglected properties aren’t just a nuisance, they cost Jacksonville taxpayers millionsJacksonville has spent $4.2 million in taxpayer money over the past three and a half years maintaining properties that records show are not being cared for by their owners. That’s the figure uncovered by the News4JAX I-TEAM, which reviewed a list of properties where the city says it has had to hire companies to clean up neglected sites.
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demands
Read full article: Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats' ICE demandsSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats' demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.”.
Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates
Read full article: Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest ratesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates.
Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein
Read full article: Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to EpsteinThe chairman of prestigious law firm Paul Weiss has resigned from that position after emails revealed his exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
Read full article: A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files publicTwo decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to publicly release investigative files on the late sex offender and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell.
Mamdani endorses Hochul for reelection as New York governor
Read full article: Mamdani endorses Hochul for reelection as New York governorNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection, offering the moderate governor some progressive heft in her campaign for a second full term.
Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'
Read full article: Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'Sen_ Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U_S_ military members to resist “illegal orders.”.
The Latest: Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICEDemocrats are threatening to block funding for the Homeland Security Department when it expires in two weeks unless there are “dramatic changes” and “real accountability” for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement agencies who are carrying out President Donald Trump’s campaign of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and across the country.
Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto
Read full article: Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to cryptoThe Justice Department is intensifying efforts to choke off cartels’ financial networks, targeting the money launderers who are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency to move drug proceeds from the U.S. to Mexico.
Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction
Read full article: Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud convictionJesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat.
Analilia Mejia, Tom Malinowski race in New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call
Read full article: Analilia Mejia, Tom Malinowski race in New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to callThe New Jersey U.S. House Democratic primary between a onetime political director for Sen. Bernie Sanders and an ex-congressman is too early to call.
On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches
Read full article: On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matchesA hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned chaotic Wednesday as Democratic lawmakers clashed with him over fiscal policy and Trump family conflicts.
Chinese national who exposed rights abuses is freed from US detention after being granted asylum
Read full article: Chinese national who exposed rights abuses is freed from US detention after being granted asylumGuan Heng, a Chinese asylum seeker who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland, has been released after more than five months in federal detention.
EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires
Read full article: EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfiresTrump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles to outline the president’s plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year’s wildfires.
Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, has died
Read full article: Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, has diedFormer U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat who was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress, has died.
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
Read full article: Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor DemocratsThe Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat her
Read full article: New York governor picks a new running mate, as her current No. 2 moves to unseat herNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a new reelection running mate — as her current lieutenant governor has launched an increasingly caustic primary challenge to unseat her.
Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge 'this job sucks'
Read full article: Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge 'this job sucks'A government lawyer who told a judge that her job “sucks” during a court hearing stemming from the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota has been removed from her Justice Department post.
Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows
Read full article: Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling showsNew international polling from Gallup shows that Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system.
Man once married to Jill Biden held without bail after being charged in wife’s killing
Read full article: Man once married to Jill Biden held without bail after being charged in wife’s killingAuthorities say a Delaware man who was once married to former first lady Jill Biden remains jailed on first-degree murder charges in the death of his wife.
Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from Tehran
Read full article: Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from TehranPresident Donald Trump says he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in a wide-ranging call as the U.S. administration pushes Beijing and others to further isolate Tehran.
Legal fight escalates over Georgia voting records as Trump says he wants to ‘take over’ elections
Read full article: Legal fight escalates over Georgia voting records as Trump says he wants to ‘take over’ electionsOfficials in Georgia’s Fulton County have asked a federal court to order the FBI to return ballots and other documents from the 2020 election that it seized last week, The move escalates a voting battle as President Donald Trump says he wants to “take over” elections from Democratic-run areas with the November midterms on the horizon.
The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave Minnesota
Read full article: The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave MinnesotaBorder czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional primaryVoters in northern New Jersey will select nominees in a special congressional primary to replace Democrat Mikie Sherrill in the U.S. House now that she's governor.
Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants
Read full article: Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrantsDemocrats are threatening to block funding for the Homeland Security Department when it expires in two weeks unless there are “dramatic changes” and “real accountability” for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement agencies who are carrying out President Donald Trump’s campaign of federal immigration enforcement.
UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over Epstein
Read full article: UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over EpsteinThe British government has agreed to release documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China
Read full article: US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter ChinaThe Trump administration says it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners.
Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears
Read full article: Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nearsAttacks on Bangladesh’s Hindu minority have surged since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in an uprising in 2024.
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
Read full article: Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prisonA man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.
Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in Congress
Read full article: Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in CongressThe brothers of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen killed by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, are urging Congress to take action.
Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House post
Read full article: Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House postFederal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, ending a controversial arrangement where he held positions at both institutions.
Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejects
Read full article: Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejectsA complaint made about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard months ago relates to an allegation that she withheld access to classified information for political reasons.
Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release
Read full article: Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents releaseA federal judge who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein says a Wednesday conference to address harm done to the financier's victims by a massive release of records isn't needed after a deal was struck to protect their identities.
Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space
Read full article: Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention spaceFederal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities.
Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon's punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly
Read full article: Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon's punishment of Sen. Mark KellyA federal judge says he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent to justify the Pentagon’s censuring of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped plea for troops to resist unlawful orders from the Trump administration.
Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chances
Read full article: Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chancesTwo Utah Republican Congress members are asking a federal court to block new U.S. House districts that could help Democrats win a Salt Lake City seat.
Florida congresswoman accused of stealing COVID-19 funds pleads not guilty 3 months after indictment
Read full article: Florida congresswoman accused of stealing COVID-19 funds pleads not guilty 3 months after indictmentA Florida congresswoman charged with conspiring to steal $5 million in federal COVID-19 disaster funds has formally pleaded not guilty nearly three months after her indictment.
Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home
Read full article: Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware homeThe first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home in late December.
Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote
Read full article: Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt voteFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have finalized an agreement with House Republicans to testify this month in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military says
Read full article: US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military saysThe White House says talks between special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials are still planned after a Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
