Lawmaker wants Florida to divest state funds from big tech
A Central Florida lawmaker wants Florida to divest state funds from tech firms that he said is exercising censorship on social media platforms.
Trump denies any responsibility in Capitol riot
A defiant Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Tuesday saying his rally speech ahead of last week's alleged insurrection by pro-Trump supporters on Capitol Hill was "totally appropriate."
House Democrats introduce impeachment resolution
House Democrats say President Donald Trump incited an insurrection and have introduced articles for impeachment.
Riot legislation proposed for Florida
Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation first proposed during Black Lives Matter marches that would bring criminal charges to those involved in any violent protests in the state.
Lawmakers calling for 25th Amendment to be used
More lawmakers are calling for the 25th Amendment to be used to remove President Donald Trump from office. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has said that it the 25th Amendment is not invoked, lawmakers will entertain another impeachment.
Capitol Hill riot prompts congressman to change stance
Florida Congressman Michael Waltz was in the House Chambers when Wednesday's riot broke out. He said that insurrection led him to pivot on his challenge to certifying the electoral vote for Joe Biden.
Fallout continues from riot at U.S. Capitol Building
Crews spent Thursday cleaning up broken glass and debris strewn across the legislative chambers of the U.S. Capitol Building. Now, there are growing calls for President Donald Trump to step down or be removed from office before the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Trump blocked on social media
President Donald Trump has been temporarily blocked from social media platform Twitter and Facebook.
Pro-Trump protesters storm Capitol Building
Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power, forcing lawmakers to be rushed from the building and interrupting challenges to Joe Biden's Electoral College victory.
All eyes on U.S. Senate runoff races in Georgia
All eyes are on Georgia as the state is holding two runoff races for the U.S. Senate. The results could have a huge impact on which party controls the Senate and the direction of public policy.
Sheriff Judd sworn-in for fifth term
One of Florida's most vocal law enforcement officers begins his fifth term as Polk County Sheriff. It is a position Grady Judd holds close to his heart.
GOP senators to challenge election results
Congress will certify results from the Electoral College this week, but at least a dozen Republican senators will take the rare step to challenge the results.
Stimulus check increase stalls in U.S. Senate
It's looking less likely that stimulus relief checks will be increased because of a standoff in the U.S. Senate.
Congress will meet again over coronavirus relief bill
The coronavirus stimulus relief bill is stalled once again as Congress is debating additional funding while also negotiating keeping the federal government open through the new year.
McConnell congratulates President-elect Joe Biden
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, officially defeating Donald Trump in a vote of the Electoral College. The vote will be certified by Congress in January.
CPAC coming to Orlando in 2021
The Conservative Political Action Committee is moving its annual conference from Maryland to Orlando next year. The four-day event is expected to draw thousands of participants.
Biden names first cabinet picks
News of a coronavirus vaccine and word the President-elect Joe Biden can begin his transition to the White House helped boost the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 30,000 points.
Friendship across the political aisle
Some Central Florida lawmakers have been working across the aisle with each other.
Transition begins for Biden along with cabinet picks
President Donald Trump has asked that agency that handles the presidential transition begin working with President-elect Joe Biden. Trump was still not conceding the race just at Biden was beginning to assemble his cabinet picks.
Forgiving student loans
President-elect Joe Biden is considering student loan debt relief for millions of Americans. He is urging Congress to take action though he could also use the power of an executive order.