GOP will start impeachment trial and delay witnesses
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has the votes to start President Donald Trump's impeachment trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the documents, winning support from GOP senators to postpone a decision on calling witnesses.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has the votes to start President Donald Trump's impeachment trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the documents, winning support from GOP senators to postpone a decision on calling witnesses.
State senator proposes to make the day after Halloween a school holiday
Students would get a day off from school to come down from their Halloween sugar highs, under a bill filed Monday by Sen. Annette Taddeo, D-Miami.
Students would get a day off from school to come down from their Halloween sugar highs, under a bill filed Monday by Sen. Annette Taddeo, D-Miami.
Bolton says he will testify in Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton says in a statement he is willing to testify in a Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed.
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton says in a statement he is willing to testify in a Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed.
Trump addresses orders to kill Iranian official
President Donald Trump is declaring that a "reign of terror is over" as he marks the death of an Iranian general killed in a U.S. strike. Trump said from Florida that Gen. Qassem Soleimani "made the death of innocent people his sick passion," and should have been hunted down years ago.
President Donald Trump is declaring that a "reign of terror is over" as he marks the death of an Iranian general killed in a U.S. strike. Trump said from Florida that Gen. Qassem Soleimani "made the death of innocent people his sick passion," and should have been hunted down years ago.
President Donald Trump impeached by US House on 2 charges
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution's ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution's ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
IG Horowitz rips FBI ?failure? in Russia probe
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz declared a ?failure? by the entire ?chain of command? involved in the FBI?s initial Trump-Russia investigation, in blistering testimony Wednesday that called out ?basic and fundamental errors? at the bureau while stressing that his newly released report on the probe does not "vindicate" anyone.
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz declared a ?failure? by the entire ?chain of command? involved in the FBI?s initial Trump-Russia investigation, in blistering testimony Wednesday that called out ?basic and fundamental errors? at the bureau while stressing that his newly released report on the probe does not "vindicate" anyone.
Lawmaker praise new trade deal
The United States, Mexico and Canada have reached a historic trade deal. The deal must now be ratified by all three countries. A House vote, delayed as Democrats fought to improve enforcement mechanisms after winning a majority in the chamber in November 2018, is slated for next week.
The United States, Mexico and Canada have reached a historic trade deal. The deal must now be ratified by all three countries. A House vote, delayed as Democrats fought to improve enforcement mechanisms after winning a majority in the chamber in November 2018, is slated for next week.
Allie's Law would mandate animal abuse reporting by veterinarians
Some state lawmakers are wanting to crack down on animal abuse by giving veterinarians more authority. A new bill would require the vets to report cases of abuse.
Some state lawmakers are wanting to crack down on animal abuse by giving veterinarians more authority. A new bill would require the vets to report cases of abuse.
DeSantis call for E-Verify system in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants businesses to use the E-Verify system to check the immigration status of workers before hiring them. He is calling on lawmakers to adopt the federal identity-checking system.
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants businesses to use the E-Verify system to check the immigration status of workers before hiring them. He is calling on lawmakers to adopt the federal identity-checking system.
Regulating emotional support service animals
Florida lawmakers are exploring stricter rules on how the state regulates the use of emotional support animals.
Florida lawmakers are exploring stricter rules on how the state regulates the use of emotional support animals.
Ambassador says Giuliani was pushing quid pro quo with Ukraine
Ambassador Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators Wednesday that he worked with Rudy Giuliani on Ukraine at the "express direction" of President Donald Trump and pushed for a political "quid pro quo" with Kyiv because it was what Trump wanted.
Ambassador Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators Wednesday that he worked with Rudy Giuliani on Ukraine at the "express direction" of President Donald Trump and pushed for a political "quid pro quo" with Kyiv because it was what Trump wanted.
Teacher pay centerpiece of DeSantis budget
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a $1 billion injection into Florida?s public education system in the upcoming fiscal year, money that would largely go toward pay increases as the state deals with a teacher shortage.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a $1 billion injection into Florida?s public education system in the upcoming fiscal year, money that would largely go toward pay increases as the state deals with a teacher shortage.
Trump suggests he may give written testimony in House probe
President Donald Trump suggested Monday he might be willing to offer written testimony in the House impeachment inquiry over whether he pressured Ukraine's president to investigate Joe Biden and his son as he withheld aid to the country.
President Donald Trump suggested Monday he might be willing to offer written testimony in the House impeachment inquiry over whether he pressured Ukraine's president to investigate Joe Biden and his son as he withheld aid to the country.
Trump impeachment inquiry hearings begi
Public hearings began Wednesday in the House impeachment inquiry, focusing on the circumstances surrounding President Trump's July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Public hearings began Wednesday in the House impeachment inquiry, focusing on the circumstances surrounding President Trump's July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Former President Jimmy Carter recovering after surgery
Former President Jimmy Carter is recovering at Emory University Hospital after brain surgery Tuesday morning.
Former President Jimmy Carter is recovering at Emory University Hospital after brain surgery Tuesday morning.
Impeachment inquiry heats up this week with public testimony
House Intelligence Committee members demonstrated a stark difference of opinion over what testimony is relevant in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump -- which will feature public hearings for the first time this week.
House Intelligence Committee members demonstrated a stark difference of opinion over what testimony is relevant in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump -- which will feature public hearings for the first time this week.
Bill would require couples to read 'healthy marriage' guide
Six marriage and education advocates would work on creating the privately-funded "Healthy Marriage" handbook under a new bill proposed that would require couples to read the guide before they can tie the knot.??
Six marriage and education advocates would work on creating the privately-funded "Healthy Marriage" handbook under a new bill proposed that would require couples to read the guide before they can tie the knot.??
House impeachment inquiry to start open hearings on November 13
The House Intelligence Committee will hold its first open hearings next week as part of the formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump, featuring current and former officials with knowledge of the Ukraine controversy.
The House Intelligence Committee will hold its first open hearings next week as part of the formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump, featuring current and former officials with knowledge of the Ukraine controversy.
Bill would require couples to read 'healthy marriage' guide
Six marriage and education advocates would work on creating the privately-funded "Healthy Marriage" handbook under a new bill proposed that would require couples to read the guide before they can tie the knot.??
Six marriage and education advocates would work on creating the privately-funded "Healthy Marriage" handbook under a new bill proposed that would require couples to read the guide before they can tie the knot.??
House impeachment inquiry to start open hearings on November 13
The House Intelligence Committee will hold its first open hearings next week as part of the formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump, featuring current and former officials with knowledge of the Ukraine controversy.
The House Intelligence Committee will hold its first open hearings next week as part of the formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump, featuring current and former officials with knowledge of the Ukraine controversy.