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Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto ventures
Read full article: Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto venturesSenate Democrats have blocked legislation to regulate a form of cryptocurrency after arguing that the bill needed stronger protections.
What to know about John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Senator who talks about mental health
Read full article: What to know about John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Senator who talks about mental healthPennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, the lawmaker known for his unconventional and irreverent brand of politics, is in the news again after a blowup at a closed-door meeting with union allies and former staff aides who aired concerns about his mental health.
Senate confirms Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration as agency faces DOGE overhaul
Read full article: Senate confirms Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration as agency faces DOGE overhaulWall Street veteran Frank Bisignano has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
Florida Senate approves bill for medical malpractice lawsuits over family member deaths
Read full article: Florida Senate approves bill for medical malpractice lawsuits over family member deathsThe Florida Senate gave final approval to a bill that would open the door to some people pursuing medical-malpractice lawsuits over the deaths of family members on Thursday.
Florida lawmakers remain at odds over budget, taking the week off
Read full article: Florida lawmakers remain at odds over budget, taking the week offFlorida lawmakers are still nowhere close to agreeing on a budget for the next fiscal year. That means the legislative session that was supposed to wrap up Friday will not end on time.
Senate Democrats plan to force a vote on resolution for transparency on deportations to El Salvador
Read full article: Senate Democrats plan to force a vote on resolution for transparency on deportations to El SalvadorSenate Democrats plan to force a vote in the coming weeks on a resolution to require more transparency from President Donald Trump’s administration about deportations to El Salvador.
North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump's pushback against DEI
Read full article: North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump's pushback against DEIThe North Carolina House advanced its own restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion practices for state agencies.
Lawmakers pass condo reform bill combining House, Senate versions
Read full article: Lawmakers pass condo reform bill combining House, Senate versionsThe Florida House overwhelmingly approved a plan last week that aims, in part, to ease financial strains on condominium owners, setting up negotiations with the Senate before the scheduled end of the 2025 legislative session.
House GOP wants to pump billions into Trump's deportations and detentions as part of tax bill
Read full article: House GOP wants to pump billions into Trump's deportations and detentions as part of tax billRepublicans in Congress are working to pump billions of dollars into President Donald Trump’s mass deportation and border security program.
Florida House approves bill to shift ‘bed tax’ money from tourism marketing to property tax relief
Read full article: Florida House approves bill to shift ‘bed tax’ money from tourism marketing to property tax reliefThe Florida House on Friday approved a $5.008 billion tax package after making a change to a controversial proposal about shifting money collected for tourism marketing.
Bills moving through the Florida Legislature could benefit charter schools. Some say public schools will pay the price
Read full article: Bills moving through the Florida Legislature could benefit charter schools. Some say public schools will pay the priceFlorida’s Republican-controlled Legislature is moving forward with a series of proposals that would help charter schools, while Democrats argue the measures would chip away at traditional public schools.
With Florida lawmakers at odds over budget, House takes Monday off & Dems lose party member amid turmoil
Read full article: With Florida lawmakers at odds over budget, House takes Monday off & Dems lose party member amid turmoilSenate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, said philosophical differences are stalling progress with the state budget, specifically over tax relief plans.
Florida lawmakers unable to reach agreement on tax cuts, spending by end of legislative session, head to overtime
Read full article: Florida lawmakers unable to reach agreement on tax cuts, spending by end of legislative session, head to overtimeWith the Senate and House unable to reach agreement on tax cuts and spending, lawmakers will not finish negotiations on a new state budget in time to end the legislative session as scheduled next week.
‘Trump Boulevard’: A Florida road could be named after the president. Here’s where it would be
Read full article: ‘Trump Boulevard’: A Florida road could be named after the president. Here’s where it would beThe Senate on Wednesday sent back to the House a bill (HB 987) focused on road designations, after making changes that included a proposal to designate a four-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County as “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.”
Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026
Read full article: Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026Barack Obama says he wouldn't have been a U.S. senator or president without the support of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who has announced he's not seeking reelection.
‘How is this not unconstitutional?‘: Florida Senate higher education bill faces questions as it heads to full vote
Read full article: ‘How is this not unconstitutional?‘: Florida Senate higher education bill faces questions as it heads to full voteIn the state capital, a bill now heading to the Senate floor could change the way leadership is chosen within Florida’s higher education system. The 15-page Senate Bill 1726 bill addresses various topics related to governance and accountability in Florida’s higher education institutions
‘Not going to replace Parkland’: Florida committee won’t take up House-approved bill lowering gun buying age to 18
Read full article: ‘Not going to replace Parkland’: Florida committee won’t take up House-approved bill lowering gun buying age to 18Days after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised to scuttle a controversial proposal that would allow people under age 21 to buy rifles and other long guns.
Florida House passes bill to limit projects like golf courses, pickleball courts at state parks
Read full article: Florida House passes bill to limit projects like golf courses, 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.
Majority Leader John Thune's 'old-fashioned' approach to the Senate has kept Trump on board so far
Read full article: Majority Leader John Thune's 'old-fashioned' approach to the Senate has kept Trump on board so farThe Senate has produced the quickest top-level Cabinet confirmation process in the last 20 years under new Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota.
Douglas Anderson controversy prompts bill intended to protect students heading to Senate floor
Read full article: Douglas Anderson controversy prompts bill intended to protect students heading to Senate floorBill heading to the Florida Senate floor establishes guidelines for when a staff member should be removed and when parents need to be notified.
Florida Senate higher education bill advances, faces scrutiny on amendment that could restrict polling efforts
Read full article: Florida Senate higher education bill advances, faces scrutiny on amendment that could restrict polling effortsA bill in the Florida Senate is taking a look at how college and university leadership is selected. The legislation has advanced through the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education and is now one step away from reaching the Senate floor.
How the House's requirement to prove US citizenship could affect the ability to register to vote
Read full article: How the House's requirement to prove US citizenship could affect the ability to register to voteVoting rights groups warn legislation passed by the House requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for anyone registering to vote could disenfranchise millions of Americans.
Students, school districts declare vocal opposition to state law changes that would affect AP, IB, other courses
Read full article: Students, school districts declare vocal opposition to state law changes that would affect AP, IB, other coursesAs the Florida Legislature considers two bills that could slash funding for popular acceleration programs in public schools, students, parents and school district leaders are sharing vocal opposition to the changes.
Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges
Read full article: Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judgesThe House has passed a bill that limits the authority of federal district judges to issue nationwide orders.
House GOP holdouts threaten Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill as Speaker Johnson postpones vote
Read full article: House GOP holdouts threaten Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill as Speaker Johnson postpones voteHouse Republicans have abruptly postponed a late evening vote on their budget framework as grave misgivings from conservative GOP lawmakers threw it in flux.
Florida House committee unanimously approves bill that would prevent development at state parks
Read full article: Florida House committee unanimously approves bill that would prevent development at state parksA bill aimed at preventing a return of efforts to build golf courses, pickleball courts and resorts in state parks is ready to go to the full Florida House.
Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts faces opposition from House Republican holdouts
Read full article: Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts faces opposition from House Republican holdoutsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in a familiar jam, with conservative Republican holdouts stalling action on President Donald Trump’s “big” bill of tax breaks and spending reductions.
'This has got to be a moment in America,' Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speech
Read full article: 'This has got to be a moment in America,' Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speechDemocratic Sen. Cory Booker is taking a version of his record-breaking Senate floor speech on the road.
Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it
Read full article: Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use itRepublicans in Congress are watching with unease as stock markets tumble in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
Senate GOP approves framework for Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night session
Read full article: Senate GOP approves framework for Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night sessionThe Republican-controlled Senate has approved a budget framework that includes multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts.
Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
Read full article: Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproarAfter a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s ”“big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts.
A Florida bill could change how child abuse investigations are handled. A Jacksonville mom is behind the push
Read full article: A Florida bill could change how child abuse investigations are handled. A Jacksonville mom is behind the pushA new Florida bill, filed in January by Florida State Senator Barbara Sharief, aims to decrease the number of families who are separated due to wrongful child abuse allegations.
Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators
Read full article: Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislatorsNorth Carolina enacted a rare energy law in the South in 2021 that directed power plant emissions be sharply reduced.
Measuring the cost of extending Trump's tax cuts becomes a flashpoint in Congress
Read full article: Measuring the cost of extending Trump's tax cuts becomes a flashpoint in CongressAn obscure bookkeeping matter has become the latest flashpoint in Congress as Democrats accuse Republicans of violating Senate norms.
Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout
Read full article: Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkoutBoxed into a vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday.
Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports
Read full article: Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian importsThe Senate has passed a resolution that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada.
Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts
Read full article: Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cutsRepublican senators unveiled a budget proposal that’s central to President Donald Trump’s agenda of tax breaks, spending cuts and border security.
Chuck Schumer says he's taking the fight over federal spending to Trump country
Read full article: Chuck Schumer says he's taking the fight over federal spending to Trump countrySenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is taking the fight over Medicaid cuts deep into Republican territory, visiting nursing homes in GOP-held districts to warn of what Democrats call devastating consequences if proposed federal rollbacks go through.
A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support
Read full article: A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican supportWith President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
‘Citrus not going down on my watch’: Florida Senate President pushing to revitalize struggling citrus industry
Read full article: ‘Citrus not going down on my watch’: Florida Senate President pushing to revitalize struggling citrus industryAs the Florida House and Senate prepare to negotiate a new state budget, among the big issues they will face is a push by Senate President Ben Albritton, a citrus grower, to help the state’s struggling citrus industry.
Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuits
Read full article: Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuitsThe second part of Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority to limit lawsuits and large verdicts won final approval from the House on Thursday.
Florida Senate committee votes against concealed carry on college campuses
Read full article: Florida Senate committee votes against concealed carry on college campusesA Florida Senate bill that would have allowed concealed carry on college and university campuses was voted down in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. Senate Bill 814, introduced by Sen. Randy Fine (R-Melbourne Beach), failed in a 3-4 vote.
Florida House approves bill to lower rifle purchase age to 18
Read full article: Florida House approves bill to lower rifle purchase age to 18A bill that emerged after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in Parkland may see some changes. In 2018, the state increased the age limit to 21 for purchasing a rifle or long gun. However, the Florida House recently approved a bill to lower the age back to 18.
Florida House overwhelmingly approves bill allowing families to hold doctors, hospitals accountable for malpractice
Read full article: Florida House overwhelmingly approves bill allowing families to hold doctors, hospitals accountable for malpracticeThe Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical-malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill cleared a major hurdle in the Senate.
Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district
Read full article: Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate districtDemocrat James Andrew Malone has narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in a stretch of Republican-leaning suburbs and farming communities.
US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says
Read full article: US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO saysThe United States is on track to hit its statutory debt ceiling — the so-called X-date when the country runs short of money to pay its bills— as early as August without a deal between lawmakers and the White House.
Florida lawmakers consider changes to labor laws for minors
Read full article: Florida lawmakers consider changes to labor laws for minorsSenate Bill 918 is looking to reduce restrictions on 16 and 17 year old employees. It's been met with criticism that it could lead to more exploitative practices from employers, but supporters of the bill say it's about giving parents rights to make decisions for what's best for their children.
Corporate capital Delaware is changing its law in fight pitting corporate insiders vs. investors
Read full article: Corporate capital Delaware is changing its law in fight pitting corporate insiders vs. investorsDelaware lawmakers are putting aside protests from big investors and approving fast-tracked legislation that backers say will protect its status as the world's corporate capital.
Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting 'environmental justice'
Read full article: Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting 'environmental justice'Senate Democrats accuse the Environmental Protection Agency of breaking the law when they cancelled grants worth more than $1.5 billion focused on improving the environment in minority communities hit hard by pollution.
Florida House, Senate move forward with bill that would allow pay below minimum wage for certain employees
Read full article: Florida House, Senate move forward with bill that would allow pay below minimum wage for certain employeesThe Florida House and Senate on Tuesday continued moving forward with a proposal that would provide an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage for certain workers in on-the-job training.
Politics & Power: With Dems in disarray & Trump underwater, Americans are left feeling very uncertain
Read full article: Politics & Power: With Dems in disarray & Trump underwater, Americans are left feeling very uncertainThe Democrats are in a state of disarray and can’t get their messaging straight. The latest polls have President Donald Trump underwater. And people in the U.S. are drowning in a sea of economic uncertainty. Political analyst Daniel Cronrath joins Bruce Hamilton to discuss the cyclical nature of politics, voter attitudes and the economy -- and the lessons history teaches us.
Should AI be allowed to deny your insurance claim? Fleming Island senator says no
Read full article: Should AI be allowed to deny your insurance claim? Fleming Island senator says noA Florida Senate Committee is considering a bill filed by a local lawmaker that would keep insurance companies from relying on artificial intelligence to deny claims.
Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar
Read full article: Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproarSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite pressure from some in the party after he voted to move forward with Republican spending legislation that avoided a government shutdown.
Florida House set to discuss bill that would lower minimum age to purchase guns from 21 to 18 this week
Read full article: Florida House set to discuss bill that would lower minimum age to purchase guns from 21 to 18 this weekThe Florida House could move quickly to pass a controversial bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's state legislative special elections
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's state legislative special electionsVoters in two Pennsylvania state legislative districts will elect new members in special elections Tuesday.
Florida legislators approve bill to increase highway speed limit from 70 mph to 75 mph
Read full article: Florida legislators approve bill to increase highway speed limit from 70 mph to 75 mphHighway speeds could increase under a bill that has started moving forward in the state Senate. The Republican-controlled Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday approved a wide-ranging measure (SB 462), filed by Sen. Nick DiCeglie, R-Indian Rocks Beach, that includes boosting the maximum speed on interstates and Florida’s Turnpike from 70 mph to 75 mph.
Democrats confront limits of their minority power after bruising shutdown vote
Read full article: Democrats confront limits of their minority power after bruising shutdown voteSenate Democrats were grim Friday as they left Washington after a brutal 10-week stretch that consistently showed the limits of their new minority and culminated with a deeply personal rupture over how to best counter President Donald Trump.
Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to House
Read full article: Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to HouseThe Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact.
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
Read full article: Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running highThe Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.
The Latest: Senate passes 6-month funding bill, sending measure to Trump’s desk
Read full article: The Latest: Senate passes 6-month funding bill, sending measure to Trump’s deskThe Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday, hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.
Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
Read full article: Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signatureThe Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure.
Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban
Read full article: Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion banRepublican lawmakers in Kentucky have added several medical exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
Read full article: Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nearsSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending bill to prevent a midnight Friday government shutdown.
Bill intended to stop reckless boaters advances in Senate
Read full article: Bill intended to stop reckless boaters advances in SenateAn effort to impose stricter penalties on reckless boaters, spurred by a 2022 crash in the Florida Keys that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl, continued moving forward Wednesday in the Senate.
Florida lawmakers propose increasing number of ‘granny flats’ to address lack of affordable housing
Read full article: Florida lawmakers propose increasing number of ‘granny flats’ to address lack of affordable housingA Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill (SB 184) that would require cities and counties to allow adding what are technically known as accessory dwelling units — but are often known as granny flats — in single-family residential areas.
House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate
Read full article: House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in SenateThe House has passed legislation to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September.
Florida Senate panel approves measure adding restrictions to ballot initiative process
Read full article: Florida Senate panel approves measure adding restrictions to ballot initiative processA key Senate panel on Monday approved a measure that would place a number of new restrictions on people and groups seeking to make changes to the state Constitution, the latest move in the Legislature’s years-long effort to curtail the ballot-initiative process.
Florida lawmakers propose constitutional amendment to set county commission term limits, cement school board limits
Read full article: Florida lawmakers propose constitutional amendment to set county commission term limits, cement school board limitsHouse and Senate Republicans are proposing a constitutional amendment about eight-year term limits for county commissioners and school board members.
‘Makes this process better and stronger’: Local lawmaker weighs in as bills to tighten ballot-initiative process advance
Read full article: ‘Makes this process better and stronger’: Local lawmaker weighs in as bills to tighten ballot-initiative process advanceAfter fierce — and expensive — political battles last year about abortion rights and recreational marijuana, Florida lawmakers Thursday began moving forward with a proposal that would place additional restrictions on the ballot-initiative process.
Georgia lawmakers pass bill that could let Trump, others recover costs of election meddling case
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers pass bill that could let Trump, others recover costs of election meddling caseGeorgia’s Senate has passed a bill that would allow President Donald Trump and more than a dozen people to seek compensation for legal bills stemming from an attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
Elon Musk comes to Capitol Hill to meet with Republicans who discuss turning DOGE cuts into law
Read full article: Elon Musk comes to Capitol Hill to meet with Republicans who discuss turning DOGE cuts into lawElon Musk has visited Capitol Hill for a private meeting with Republicans about his Department of Government Efficiency's budget slashing.
Florida Legislative session begins with immigration at the forefront
Read full article: Florida Legislative session begins with immigration at the forefrontThe Florida 2025 legislative session will commence Tuesday with Florida lawmakers in the House and Senate set to address a range of pressing issues.
Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schools
Read full article: Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schoolsSome Georgia lawmakers are trying to get rid of automated cameras that enforce school zone speed limits, saying the cameras are more about making money than the safety of children.
Bill to ban trans athletes from girls' and women's sports teams fails to advance in Senate
Read full article: Bill to ban trans athletes from girls' and women's sports teams fails to advance in SenateThe Senate has rejected legislation aiming to bar transgender women and girls from participating in school athletic competitions designated for female athletes.
Florida bill proposes lowering firearm purchase age from 21 to 18 with no exceptions
Read full article: Florida bill proposes lowering firearm purchase age from 21 to 18 with no exceptionsSenator Randy Fine has introduced a bill for the 2025 Florida legislative session that would permit individuals under 21 to purchase firearms. Senate Bill 94, aims to repeal a law that currently prohibits licensed firearms dealers from selling or transferring firearms to those younger than 21.
Democratic activists fueled anti-Trump protests at GOP town halls but also rage at their own party
Read full article: Democratic activists fueled anti-Trump protests at GOP town halls but also rage at their own partyDemocrats filled Republican town halls during the congressional break to protest President Donald Trump’s power grab in Washington.
Argentina's Milei skirts Congress to seat a divisive judge in the Supreme Court
Read full article: Argentina's Milei skirts Congress to seat a divisive judge in the Supreme CourtArgentina’s President Javier Milei has temporarily appointed two Supreme Court judges by decree, bypassing Congress during its summer recess to push through a controversial candidate in a move criticized as an overreach of executive power.
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Read full article: Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdleAnother $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina in legislation approved unanimously by the state House.
As Florida’s annual legislative session approaches, here are the bills to look our for
Read full article: As Florida’s annual legislative session approaches, here are the bills to look our forFlorida lawmakers next week will start the annual legislative session, which will include considering hundreds of bills. Here are 10 issues to watch during the 60-day session
States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdown
Read full article: States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdownRepublican lawmakers in some states are threatening local officials with lawsuits, fines and jail time if they resist President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Democrats channel their outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
Read full article: Democrats channel their outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate sessionThe budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much more.