Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Read full article: Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia JamesThe Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights
Read full article: Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rightsA Missouri appeals court panel has ordered new wording for a ballot measure seeking to roll back abortion rights in the state.
Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
Read full article: Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of itA special congressional election in Tennessee this week highlights the power and consequences of partisan gerrymandering.
Local voting rights advocates head to Tallahassee to protest as Florida starts redistricting talks
Read full article: Local voting rights advocates head to Tallahassee to protest as Florida starts redistricting talksFlorida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year’s midterm elections.
Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans
Read full article: Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze AmericansPresident Donald Trump plans to visit Pennsylvania next week to highlight his efforts to reduce inflation.
Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination
Read full article: Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discriminationTwo Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders.
Gov. DeSantis announces proposal to establish AI bill of rights to protect Floridians from ‘darkness and deceit’
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces proposal to establish AI bill of rights to protect Floridians from ‘darkness and deceit’Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he will be proposing to the Florida Legislature a bill of rights to protect Floridians from the dangers of artificial intelligence.
The New York Times sues the Pentagon over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's media rules
Read full article: The New York Times sues the Pentagon over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's media rulesThe New York Times is suing to try to stop the Pentagon from imposing new rules on journalists who cover the military.
The Latest: Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors
Read full article: The Latest: Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivorsA law enforcement officials says the FBI has made an arrest in its nearly 5-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year’s news also left some Americans struggling with pronunciations.
Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling
Read full article: Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already strugglingA new survey of Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollees finds that many are already struggling with the high cost of health care.
Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
Read full article: Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakersA Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the boat attack in the Caribbean, but the video of survivors being killed has alarmed lawmakers, That disclosure Thursday comes as Congress scrutinizes an attack on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.
Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
Read full article: Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 electionsFlorida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year’s midterm elections.
Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
Read full article: Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 electionsFlorida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year’s midterm elections.
President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community
Read full article: President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali communityEven for a president who has long made clear he’s no fan of Somalia, the latest round of contempt from Donald Trump was a shock in the country’s largest Somali community in Minnesota.
A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?
Read full article: A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?In heavily Democratic California, one prominent Republican U.S. House member is considering an audacious maneuver — moving to Texas to run for Congress.
Bessent says White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidents
Read full article: Bessent says White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidentsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents live in their districts for at least three years before taking office, a move that could give the White House more power over the independent agency.
Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case
Read full article: Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy caseDemocratic congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas is thanking President Donald Trump for pardoning him and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case.
Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job
Read full article: Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top jobBillionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA's top job.
The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use
Read full article: The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal useThe Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen.
Progressive group targets Senate Democrats for backing Trump's judicial nominees
Read full article: Progressive group targets Senate Democrats for backing Trump's judicial nomineesA progressive group is targeting two Senate Democrats and an independent senator who voted to confirm some of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees.
Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital
Read full article: Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capitalA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk.
Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
Read full article: Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter dataThe U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information.
With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to know
Read full article: With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to knowPresident Donald Trump's tax legislation included a provision called "Trump Accounts," which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account.
White House, Olympic leaders lend support to SCORE Act to regulate college sports
Read full article: White House, Olympic leaders lend support to SCORE Act to regulate college sportsThe White House and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have each lent support for a bill designed to regulate college sports that has been criticized by opponents as a giveaway to the NCAA and its most powerful schools.
Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
Read full article: Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corpsThe Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans
Read full article: Trump says National Guard will be sent to New OrleansPresident Donald Trump says National Guard troops will be deployed to New Orleans, an announcement coming on the eve of a planned federal immigration crackdown in and around the city.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Read full article: Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source saysFederal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S. The operation, which could begin soon, targets people in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area with final deportation orders.
Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs
Read full article: Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffsCostco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes.
Florida bill to lower rifle purchase age from 21 to 18 moves forward, may be ready for 2026 legislative session
Read full article: Florida bill to lower rifle purchase age from 21 to 18 moves forward, may be ready for 2026 legislative sessionThe Florida House could be ready after the 2026 legislative session starts in January to take up a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other long guns.
‘A silent death’: 3 Florida Senate bills propose new rules for residential pools, vacation rentals, drowning education
Read full article: ‘A silent death’: 3 Florida Senate bills propose new rules for residential pools, vacation rentals, drowning educationFlorida lawmakers are moving forward with three bills aimed at enhancing swimming pool safety and reducing drowning risks across the state.
The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’
Read full article: The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the secondary strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the “fog of war” as reason for his not seeing any survivors in the water when the strike was ordered and launched.
Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race
Read full article: Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's raceA Democrat who served four years as Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid is running for governor in the battleground state.
James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid
Read full article: James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback bidJames Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, thwarting former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey’s bid for a political comeback.
Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week
Read full article: Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this weekIt's not often Pentagon officials hold briefings for the press, but they are this week — although outlets that reach millions of news consumers have been denied access.
GOP-led states settle lawsuit against federal government over checking citizenship status of voters
Read full article: GOP-led states settle lawsuit against federal government over checking citizenship status of votersFour Republican-led states have settled lawsuits with the federal government over access to voter citizenship data.
Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee
Read full article: Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in TennesseePresident Donald Trump and top Republicans are making a last-ditch push to prevent embarrassment in a hotly contested Tennessee special election for Congress.
Schumer says three of his New York offices were targeted with bomb threats
Read full article: Schumer says three of his New York offices were targeted with bomb threatsSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says three of his New York offices were targeted with emailed bomb threats from an email address alleging the “2020 election was rigged.”.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's special congressional electionLess than a month after Democrats scored big victories in the Nov. 4 general election, voters in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district will fill a vacant seat Tuesday in the closely divided U.S. House.
Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed map
Read full article: Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed mapRepublicans in Indiana's House of Representatives have introduced a new congressional map that could net the GOP two more U.S. House seats, sweeping all nine of the state's seats.
Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
Read full article: Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal fundingNorthwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. government in a deal with the Trump administration to end a series of investigations and restore hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding.
The Latest: Trump wants to ‘permanently pause’ migration to the US from poorer countries
Read full article: The Latest: Trump wants to ‘permanently pause’ migration to the US from poorer countriesPresident Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States by revoking their legal status.
Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot
Read full article: Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shotPresident Donald Trump says Wednesday's attack on two National Guard members near the White House highlights the dangers of lax migration policies.
Colorado doesn't plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custody
Read full article: Colorado doesn't plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custodyColorado doesn’t plan to transfer former county clerk Tina Peters to federal custody following a request from the Trump Administration to move her out of a state prison.
Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
Read full article: Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seatFederal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat.
Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami
Read full article: Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near MiamiPresident Donald Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in the Group of 20 summit next year near Miami.
Here's where all the legal cases against Trump stand since his return to the White House
Read full article: Here's where all the legal cases against Trump stand since his return to the White HouseBefore his return to the White House this year, President Donald Trump faced a slew of criminal charges and lawsuits that threatened his finances and freedom.
Florida lawmaker pushes new bill for transparency in state land transactions, conservation
Read full article: Florida lawmaker pushes new bill for transparency in state land transactions, conservationMonths after public outcry stopped a controversial land swap involving Guana Preserve in St. Johns County, Rep. Kim Kendall has introduced HB 441 to prevent similar deals from happening without public knowledge.
'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request
Read full article: 'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported requestAfter President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.
Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook
Read full article: Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbookPresident Donald Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war mirrors his tactics in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving
Read full article: Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for ThanksgivingAs Americans prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, the gratitude many feel is tempered by doubts caused by the disruptions of the recent government shutdown.
Georgia case against Trump dropped, ending efforts to punish president over 2020 election aftermath
Read full article: Georgia case against Trump dropped, ending efforts to punish president over 2020 election aftermathA judge has dismissed the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after the prosecutor who took over the case said he would not pursue the charges.
Former ambassador discusses remaining obstacles to lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine
Read full article: Former ambassador discusses remaining obstacles to lasting peace between Russia and UkraineAmbassador John Herbst, the senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and a former ambassador to Ukraine, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show. They talked about the remaining obstacles to a lasting peace.
The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White House
Read full article: The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White HouseTwo West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital have been shot just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence.
Trump administration plan to review Biden-era refugees sparks worry and uncertainty
Read full article: Trump administration plan to review Biden-era refugees sparks worry and uncertaintyThe Trump administration’s plan to review all refugees admitted to the United States under the Biden administration is weighing heavily on people who could be affected by the evaluation and fueling uncertainty and worry among people who believed their status was secured.
Democratic congressman's lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump critics
Read full article: Democratic congressman's lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump criticsA federal lawsuit filed by U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell accuses the Trump administration’s top housing regulator of abusing his position to misuse private mortgage records belonging to Swalwell and other Democratic critics of the Republican president.
X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts
Read full article: X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accountsOver the weekend, Elon Musk’s X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based.
Politics & Power: 2026 battles over taxes, budgets, home rule loom between Jacksonville & Tallahassee
Read full article: Politics & Power: 2026 battles over taxes, budgets, home rule loom between Jacksonville & TallahasseeIt’s Jacksonville vs. Tallahassee, and it all plays out when the Florida Legislature convenes in January. Jacksonville’s central 2026 challenge is defending fiscal autonomy and local governance against a state administration pushing top-down fiscal reforms and broader preemption.
Florida lawmaker wants these new rules for mobile home parks
Read full article: Florida lawmaker wants these new rules for mobile home parksA new Florida bill filed last week is pushing to add more responsibilities to mobile home park owners in the state, according to a report from News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.
Court official dismisses Justice Department's misconduct complaint against a federal judge in DC
Read full article: Court official dismisses Justice Department's misconduct complaint against a federal judge in DCA court official has dismissed a Justice Department complaint that accused a federal judge of misconduct during hearings for a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops serving in the military.
St. Johns County incentives aim to entice developers to build affordable housing for essential workers
Read full article: St. Johns County incentives aim to entice developers to build affordable housing for essential workersEssential workers in St. Johns County can’t afford to live there -- even if they’re combining incomes. But county leaders want to change that.
Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look like
Read full article: Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look likeA federal judge’s dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won’t be the final word on the matter.
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia agrees to pay nearly $5.2M in overdue personal taxes
Read full article: U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia agrees to pay nearly $5.2M in overdue personal taxesU.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes.
The Latest: FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to defy illegal orders
Read full article: The Latest: FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to defy illegal ordersDemocratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter.
3D-printed guns FBI boss Kash Patel gifted to New Zealand officials were toy-inspired
Read full article: 3D-printed guns FBI boss Kash Patel gifted to New Zealand officials were toy-inspiredInoperable pistols gifted by FBI Director Kash Patel to senior New Zealand security officials were revolvers inspired by toy Nerf guns and popular among 3D-printed weapons hobbyists.
Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says
Read full article: Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP saysThe Trump administration plans to review all refugees admitted during the Biden years, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation shocked some in Georgia who say she could've won without Trump
Read full article: Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation shocked some in Georgia who say she could've won without TrumpRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to resign from the House after publicly disagreeing with former President Donald Trump has surprised some in Georgia.
New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics
Read full article: New survey finds rising pessimism among US HispanicsAs the first year of President Donald Trump's second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the economy and immigration, issues that were key for voters during last year’s election.
Who is Mark Kelly, the senator the Pentagon is targeting for urging troops to defy illegal orders?
Read full article: Who is Mark Kelly, the senator the Pentagon is targeting for urging troops to defy illegal orders?The Pentagon suggests it could recall U_S_ Sen_ Mark Kelly to active military duty for appearing in a video urging troops to defy “illegal orders.”.
Judge seeks settlement in 'Alligator Alcatraz' civil rights lawsuit
Read full article: Judge seeks settlement in 'Alligator Alcatraz' civil rights lawsuitA federal judge in Florida wants civil rights attorneys and lawyers for the U.S. and Florida to hammer out a settlement in a lawsuit over whether detainees at an immigration center in the Everglades are getting adequate access to attorneys.
White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix
Read full article: White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fixThe White House is circulating a proposal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for two more years.
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
Read full article: Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointedA federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet
Read full article: AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yetThe Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument over a president’s ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with.
Retired Air Force colonel weighs in on word ‘sedition,’ Trump’s politicization of military
Read full article: Retired Air Force colonel weighs in on word ‘sedition,’ Trump’s politicization of militaryDon Christensen, a retired Air Force colonel and former chief prosecutor for the Air Force and current counsel for the Solomon Law Firm, joined News4JAX Anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to discuss the use of the word sedition and the implications of what is happening to U.S. troops.
A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor's race packs drama, uncertainty
Read full article: A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor's race packs drama, uncertaintyThe race for California governor features former presidential wannabes, a county sheriff, two women who could become the first female to hold the office, current and former House members and at least one billionaire.
Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries
Read full article: Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worriesThe federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states.
Trump's breakup with Greene is not the same as others. But like always, there may be second chances
Read full article: Trump's breakup with Greene is not the same as others. But like always, there may be second chancesPresident Donald Trump’s chaotic political universe has at least one consistent law that rises above any other: The president has no permanent friends and no permanent enemies.
Mayor Donna Deegan highlights health care savings, new Riverfront Plaza, and political civility
Read full article: Mayor Donna Deegan highlights health care savings, new Riverfront Plaza, and political civilityMayor Donna Deegan emphasized the success of Jacksonville’s telemedicine program, Health Link Jax, which connects uninsured residents to doctors and reduces costly emergency room visits.
