Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
Former Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler confirmed to lead SBA
In a significant political move, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a prominent Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA).
In a significant political move, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a prominent Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA).
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
CDC lab leadership program, which trains scientists, hit hard by federal layoffs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suffered significant losses in its Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) program due to federal layoffs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suffered significant losses in its Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) program due to federal layoffs.
Should Georgia Promise Scholarship Act be repealed, expanded? Democrats, Republicans clash
Some parents of Georgia school children who attend low performing public schools in Georgia will soon begin applying for school vouchers to help them pay for private school.
Some parents of Georgia school children who attend low performing public schools in Georgia will soon begin applying for school vouchers to help them pay for private school.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
New USDA chief eyes food stamp ban on junk food
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wants to restrict SNAP benefits from being used for sugary drinks and junk food.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wants to restrict SNAP benefits from being used for sugary drinks and junk food.
USPS postmaster general plans to step down, Georgia reaction
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is preparing to step down after more than four years of leading the U.S. Postal Service.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is preparing to step down after more than four years of leading the U.S. Postal Service.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Gov. Brian Kemp weighs in on firing of 1,300 CDC employees; Protesters rally in Atlanta
Gov. Brian Kemp has reiterated his stance on limiting government growth, telling Politico during a weekend overseas trip that the government could benefit from “rightsizing."
Gov. Brian Kemp has reiterated his stance on limiting government growth, telling Politico during a weekend overseas trip that the government could benefit from “rightsizing."
Social Security head Michelle King steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
President Day protests erupt at state capitols, including Georgia
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol on Presidents Day, joining demonstrations across the country.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol on Presidents Day, joining demonstrations across the country.
Teamsters Union threatens labor complaint against New Georgia Project
Some ex-employees of New Georgia Project are accusing the progressive voter registration organization of big-time hypocrisy.
Some ex-employees of New Georgia Project are accusing the progressive voter registration organization of big-time hypocrisy.
Georgia lawmakers push for Congressional Gold Medal to honor Jimmy Carter
A bipartisan bill seeks to posthumously award former President Jimmy Carter the Congressional Gold Medal.
A bipartisan bill seeks to posthumously award former President Jimmy Carter the Congressional Gold Medal.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Trump at Daytona 500: Return visit to Great American Race marks second time as president
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
ICE raids spark fear across Georgia
Georgia lawmakers held a community hearing at the State Capitol on Friday to discuss mass deportations.
Georgia lawmakers held a community hearing at the State Capitol on Friday to discuss mass deportations.