The Biden administration is considering admitting certain Palestinians to the United States as refugees, according to documents obtained by CBS News on Wednesday, May 1. These documents revealed discussions among senior officials from various U.S. agencies on the possibility of resettling Palestinians from Gaza. Eligible Palestinians include those who have immediate family members who are…

Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect Wednesday, May 1, after the state’s Supreme Court upheld the law earlier in April. The state currently has a 15-week ban in place. The new law, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in April 2023, offers exceptions for rape, incest and to save the life of the mother. Candace Dye,…

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, met privately for breakfast in Miami on Sunday, April 29, to discuss raising funds for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. The meeting, first reported by The Washington Post, was reportedly arranged by real estate chairman Steven Witkoff. The talks between the presumptive Republican nominee and his one-time…

Several people, including an infant, are dead after tornadoes sweep through the Midwest. Also, demonstrations by dueling groups turn physical on the campus of UCLA. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 29, 2024. Several dead after tornadoes sweep through Midwest At least four people, including a young child, are dead…

In 2022, 49 migrants were flown to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio, Texas, with the assistance of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla. On Tuesday, April 23, immigration attorney Rachel Self said a few migrants have reportedly qualified for “criminal victims visas” after claiming to be victims of a potential crime. Self said three of the migrants…

A federal judge in Boston ruled Monday, April 1, that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis nearly two years ago can proceed with a lawsuit against the charter company responsible for their transportation to the Massachusetts island. The lawsuit, brought by three Venezuelan migrants and an immigrant rights group, accuses DeSantis’…

The Florida Supreme Court on Monday, April 1, made two pivotal decisions concerning the state’s abortion ban. The court upheld a 2022 law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy which paves the way for an even stricter ban after six weeks to be implemented. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023, the six-week ban is among…

World Central Kitchen is suspending its aid operations in Gaza after several volunteers are killed. And, Florida’s Supreme Court makes a decision on the state’s abortion ban while giving voters a say in November. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after…

In March, former President Donald Trump easily won Florida’s GOP primary, clinching all 125 delegates. While numerous strategists saw the romp as another sign of Trump’s unwavering GOP dominance, some noted his support among the state’s Republican voters may not be as strong as before. Despite Trump’s success, other names on the ballot, such as…

Disney and the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the special governing district where Disney is located. Disney and the board, appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, reached the settlement on Wednesday, March 27, ending a yearslong legal dispute. For decades, Disney held sway over the…