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Tallahassee – Governor Ron Desantis rejected a bill aimed at restricting officials and donors to his officials from seeking campaign contributions during the watch.HB 1445 was passed in a single “no” vote this year in Republican-controlled Congress, but some would ban state officials from using their position to seek campaign contributions.The law has been partial response to NBC News’ coverage since 2023, with taxpayer-funded officials in his administration calling for lobbyists to donate their campaigns and raising ethical concerns. A lobbyist represents a company that receives contracts from the state.At least some of these calls were made during traditional working…

Amara Omeokwe, Bloomberg News It is a widely believed among economists that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will significantly boost inflation over the coming months. But the price rise so far has questioned that assumption, encouraged the White House and launched a split into the Federal Reserve. The stiffer inflation forecasts are preventing the US Central Bank from offering reduced profit margins as they wait to see what happens this year. The Trump administration has put strong pressure on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to cut borrowing costs, and the two Fed governors recently forked publicly from Powell in July by making…

Imagine interacting with AI videos of a deceased friend who can talk, act and talk like they did in life. Alternatively, you can access a text messaging feature that allows you to answer questions on behalf of a dead family regarding life experiences or final wishes. Jed Brubaker will be holding an AI Ghosts Zoom Meeting at the University of Colorado on Wednesday. He was joined by Dylan Doyle, left and Kamille Bruterra at the Zoom meeting. (Cliff Grasmic/Staff Photographer) The reality is that this type of artificial intelligence, or AI, is not too far away. In some cases, it’s…

The Wannial Catraz could have been built in eight days, but the race has been built for months to become the top spot on Florida’s President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda. Tuesday’s showcase for immigration detention facilities consists of tents and trailers on the Everglades isolated runway, thwarting months of activity led by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state legislators, building a wide range of nationally coordinated law enforcement agencies and employing people from Florida in the country.It is the culmination of mission DeSantis, who was trumpeted in January shortly after Trump took office. Trump toured the detention center on Tuesday, and…

Susan Montoya Brian ALBUQUAKE, N.M. (AP) – Like clockwork, Carla Johnson sends a letter every spring asking for donations to help pay for the July 4th fireworks show that attracts tens of thousands of people to New Mexico’s largest lake. And she has no reservations about ejecting oral reminders when she sees her patrons around town. When donations raised by friends at Elephant View Trake State Park make tradition possible, there is too much to be shy about fundraising. But even Johnson’s passionate efforts, where group fundraisers may not cut it next year if the US and China remain locked…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Just as the clocks go away, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget on Monday, but that wasn’t the case. He also approved several tax cuts, one of which lit up the Capitol in a heated debate. “Until September 8th, there is no tax on the third amendment enthusiast, ammunition, trinket, and it’s really, really historic,” DeSantis said. From September 8th to December 31st, 2025, Floridians can enjoy tax cuts on guns, ammunition, and outdoor gear for fishing and bow hunting.”It should be remembered that the cost of living has escalated significantly over the past few…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials toured Wani Alcatraz, the Everglades’ new immigration detention facility. Media crews also saw the housing in the facility. This shows a bunk bed surrounded by a chain link fence in an air-conditioned tent. Desantis calls on other states to step up at the opening of the crocodile Alcatraz Below is a set of photos from the tour. US President Donald Trump will tour an immigration detention center called “Crocodile Alcatraz” located at the Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport in O’Copy, Florida on July 1, 2025. Trump…

Ken Sweet, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Navy Federal Credit Union will no longer have to refund $80 million to military personnel and women to illegally charge current claims on their accounts after the Donald-led Consumer Financial Protection Agency moves to dismiss the lawsuit. This is the latest example of how the Trump-led CFPB is revoking much of the work it has done under President Biden, even if bad actors agree to provide relief and compensation to victims. The case dates back to the second half of 2024 and deals with an issue known as “approved aggressive overdraft…

TALHASSEE – President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would approve Florida’s plan to promote deportation by working as an immigration judge to eligible National Guard members. Trump made the announcement during his visit to South Florida’s new state-run immigration detention center.For months, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been seeking federal approval to represent the Florida State Guard’s advocate general. Officer acting as an immigration judge.On Tuesday, Trump said he was in favor of the plan.”He didn’t even have to ask me, he has my approval,” Trump said during a roundtable discussion at the Everglades immigration detention center. Desantis said Monday that…

KIE WEST, Fla. — On Monday night, the Key West City Commission voted at a margin of 6-1, officially voiding a 287(g) contract with U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). The city’s agreement was initially signed on March 4, 2025 by police chief Shaun Brandenburg and mayor. Commissioner Monica Haskell, who sponsored the resolution, said the contract was void from the start because it was concluded without legislative approval. She and five other commissioners argued that the policy amounted to an overreach by both federal and state governments. The Brandenburg Police Chief defended his decision to sign the agreement in March,…