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Supreme Court term will tackle executive power

The term promises to be hugely consequential and focused in large part on how much power the Constitution gives to the president.

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Portland

President Trump on Monday said he was considering invoking the Insurrection Act to justify sending federal troops into Portland, Ore., and avoid any legal hurdles.

Florida parties clash over government shutdown

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) - The pressure is on in Washington, D.C. as Democrats and Republicans continue to clash on day six of the government shutdown. Here in Florida, leaders are hoping a quick fix comes soon.

Voting is underway in California on new maps that could swing US House control, check Trump's power

The midterm elections might be a year away, but the fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California.

Trump’s Oval Office meeting fails to stop shutdown

Halfway through Donald Trump’s inaugural White House meeting with congressional leadership, the red "Trump 2028" hats appeared on the president’s desk.

Minn. Farm Bureau president on soybean bailout, tariffs

Soybeans make up for a quarter of Minnesota’s exports, which equates to about $2 billion in annual sales — and China has yet to buy a single bean. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing joined Morning Edition Monday to talk about trade, tariffs and ripple effects of the government shutdown.

Supreme Court cases that could expand Trump's power

At least three cases that delve into presidential power are already scheduled, and several others that are brewing could also be added.

Ingoglia accuses Hillsborough, Pinellas, and St. Pete of wasteful spending; local governments respond

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia mapped out examples of what he considers wasteful spending in a news release this week.

Meet the candidates for NJ governor: Sherrill vs. Ciattarelli

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – With Election Day just a month away, the race for New Jersey’s next governor is heating up.  On Friday, PIX11 News will host a live forum with Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill. You can watch the forum live at 7 p.m.

Pressure grows on Virginia Democratic candidate to quit after violent text messages

“Three people, two bullets,” he said in a text about Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert (R). “Gilbert, hitler, and pol pot Gilbert gets two bullets to the head.

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Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to pursue its goals

President Trump is enacting on the conservative blueprint he tried to distance himself from during the 2024 campaign.

Government shutdown 101: We've been here before, here's what happens next

Government shutdowns have become more frequent as political brinkmanship defines budget negotiations, with the latest federal shutdown starting Wednesday morning.

Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs

Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs.

Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on 'conversion therapy' for LBGTQ+ kids

A majority of Supreme Court justices seem to be leaning in favor of a Christian counselor who is challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” for kids as a violation of her First Amendment rights.

The future of public media: MPR president on local journalism, federal cuts and what's next

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with MPR President Duchesne Drew about the future of local journalism and public media in the wake of government funding cuts.

How the government shutdown is affecting air travel

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed “a slight tick-up in sick calls” due to the shutdown.

Bondi dodges questions as she clashes with Democrats over claims she's weaponized Justice Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Donald Trump’s pol

Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded Friday as Democrats refused to budge in a Senate vote and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government.

Democratic senator grills Bondi over political influence on Justice Department prosecutions

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) on Tuesday grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi about whether President Trump’s public pressure on the Justice Department to prosecute his political enemies is influencing the agency.

Durbin: Bondi 'weaponized' Department of Justice

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, set the tone for a contentious oversight hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi by accusing her of weaponizing the Department of Justice and hollowing out its ranks by purging experienced career officials.

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Democrats in governors races see political opportunity amid government shutdown

GLEN RIDGE, N.J. (AP) — Democrats say fallout from the Trump administration’s aggressive tactics during the shutdown of the federal government could give them a welcome boost in the only two governors’ races on the ballot this year.

Early voting begins for November special election

Early voting for the Nov. 4 special election, which includes the highly contested Proposition 50, kicked off in California on Monday.

Report: Grand jury convenes involving Hope Florida Foundation

The criminal investigation involving the fundraising arm of the Hope Florida initiative is ramping up.

French premier resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos

France's new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned just a day after naming his government and less than a month in office. The French presidency announced Monday that President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation.

Treasury shares draft of commemorative Trump coin for America 250 celebration

One side of the coin features a profile of Trump's face, the words "Liberty" and "In God We Trust," and the years 1776 and 2026.

Big jumps coming to Minnesota property taxes for some

As local governments set their budgets, many are leaning on higher property taxes to deal with inflation, new state requirements or drawdowns in federal program backing.

Florida flood insurance paused amid government shutdown

The finger-pointing continues on Capitol Hill as Republicans and Democrats struggle to sort out the government shutdown, with healthcare and hurricanes top of mind for Florida Congressional leaders.

Day one of government shutdown: San Diego military personnel working without pay

With the government shutdown entering its first day since members of Congress could not reach a spending budget, San Diego military employees are working without pay.

Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress five years ago. Comey is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday in a Justice Department criminal case accusing him of lying to Congress five years ago.

Lawsuit against Trump's Washington National Guard deployment exposes country's deep partisan divide

WASHINGTON (AP) — A partisan battle is playing out in a Washington courtroom that could decide the fate of President Donald Trump’s federal law enforcement intervention in the nation’s capital.