Politics

Florida Republicans are pushing a bill to give Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) control over Disney's self-governing district in Orlando.

‘A new sheriff in town’: DeSantis could soon control Disney government

In 2022, 18 states dished out tax rebates to counter inflation. Now the IRS needs to decide if that relief money will be taxed.

The IRS wants taxpayers from these states to hold off on filing tax returns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the U.K. Wednesday to thank allies for their support against Russia.

Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to UK, vows ‘freedom will win’

The Chinese spy balloon shot down over the weekend was part of a vast surveillance program ran by the People's Republic of China (PRC).

US intel: Chinese spy balloon part of wider surveillance program

In 2021, Seattle, Washington defunded its police budget by nearly 17%. In the year following those cuts, homicides in the city surged 24%.

Crime in Seattle increases after police budget cuts

President Biden addressed China in his State of The Union following a week of Chinese spy balloon headlines.

Morning rundown: Biden addresses China; Turkey death toll hits 11,000

The Department of Homeland Security updated its use of force policy to align itself with an executive order President Biden signed in May.

Department of Homeland Security updates use of force policy

Politicians regularly beat the market, making lucrative and sometimes strangely-timed stock trades. Two new ETFs mimic the moves of both parties.

These ETF funds let people trade stocks like members of Congress

Border patrol agents express frustration with President Biden's border policies and his choice of location for a visit.

Drug cartels are using drones to pinpoint Border Patrol agents’ locations

Scotland's power sector is coming under fire after it was revealed that dozens of giant wind turbines have been powered by fossil fuels.

Scotland’s wind turbines have been secretly using fossil fuels

An official in the Canadian province of Québec spoke about reports of migrants who were bussed to New York and are now on their way to Canada.

‘Surprising’: Canadian official reacts to migrants leaving New York

At least 5,000 people dead following Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Tens of thousands of others are injured.

Morning rundown: 5,000 dead following earthquakes; NYC lifts vax mandate

Americans for Prosperity, an organization funded by the Kochs, announced it will support a candidate who represents a new chapter in 2024.

Koch-funded group plans to oppose Trump in 2024 primaries

Turkey and Syria have been devastated by not one but two powerful earthquakes happening Monday morning and then again in the afternoon.

Midday rundown: 2nd earthquake strikes Turkey, billionaires oppose Trump

New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed reports that some of the migrants who were bussed to the city are leaving for Canada.

Migrants leave New York for Canada with taxpayer-funded tickets

Hundreds were killed in a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria in the early morning hours Monday.

Morning rundown: Turkey’s deadly earthquake; Beyonce’s record Grammys

Washington Democrats have proposed legislation to make voting a requirement for all eligible residents. The bill aims to take effect in 2026.

Washington state Democrats push proposal for mandatory voting

The Department of Homeland Security said 998 children have still not been reunified with their families, while 2,926 kids have.

A thousand immigrant children separated from families are still not reunified

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his trip to China after they admitted a balloon hovering over the western U.S. is theirs.

Midday rundown: China claims spy balloon, COVID drug creates mutations

As part of a summit in Kyiv, EU leaders announced they will set up the International Center for the Crime of Aggression in Ukraine.

EU announces International Center for Crime of Aggression in Ukraine

Ongoing tensions between the United States and China may be heightened after a suspected spy balloon was spotted over Billings, Montana.

Morning Rundown: China spy balloon spotted; Pence talks with FBI

The College Board announced a revision of its AP African American Studies course following ban by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

College Board revises African American Studies course after Florida ban

House Republicans unanimously approved a resolution to remove Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Midday rundown: Omar voted off House committee, FBI investigates Santos

The U.S. and the Philippines agreed to increase America's military presence in the country by providing access to military bases.

Morning rundown: US expands military presence in Philippines; Phil sees his shadow