Former President Donald Trump recently signaled support for a significant shift in marijuana policy, aligning his stance with Vice President Kamala Harris. This marks the first time both major-party presidential candidates have backed broad cannabis reform, reflecting a growing trend of public support for legalization. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Sept. 10, Trump…

New College of Florida got rid of hundreds of books, many of which were about LGBTQ+ issues, race and women’s rights. A social media post from a Sarasota Herald-Tribune reporter showed the removed and discarded books. This comes after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted a law that bans state funding for diversity programs. The caused…

Florida became the first state to ban lab-grown meat in May, causing a new legal battle to emerge. The outcome of this lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for the future of food technology and regulation in the United States. A cultured meat company is at the head of the lawsuit. Upside Foods, a California-based company…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, has announced the state of Florida will allocate $8 million to go towards Miami-Dade County. The goal is to create infrastructure improvements around the area set for the future Inter Miami stadium. DeSantis has previously been against stadium funding, however, said this funding will hopefully support local businesses near the…

Georgia state Superintendent Richard Woods said on Wednesday, July 24, the state will pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American studies. A day prior, Woods said state money would not be used for the course but didn’t say why. His statement sparked backlash, with critics saying the decision would…

The U.S. Treasury Department is warning certain “anti-woke” state laws are a national security risk. The Treasury Department said state laws restricting banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could negatively impact efforts to stop money laundering and terrorism financing. According to The Associated Press, in a letter sent to lawmakers Thursday, July 18, the…

Former rivals of Donald Trump call for unity during the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC). And President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to back sweeping changes for the Supreme Court. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Haley among former rivals to show support for Trump at RNC …

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention (RNC) will kick off Monday, July 15, in Milwaukee, where Trump will officially accept the party’s nomination. Organizers released the list of speakers on Saturday, July 13.  The list includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, two of Trump’s former rivals for…

Learn about the latest on the investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. What people know about the suspect and the victims, what the former president is saying as the Republican National Convention (RNC) gets underway and President Joe Biden’s message for the nation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 15,…

Sixteen years later, newly released grand jury transcripts show Florida prosecutors knew Jeffrey Epstein raped two teenaged girls two years before they offered him a now heavily criticized, secret, lenient plea deal. Circuit Judge Luis Delgado ordered the surprise release of the documents after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, signed a law in February permitting…