Disney signed surprise agreement that limits new board's power, officials say
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Chris Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down Trump
Trump will never step aside quietly, said former New Jersey Gov. Christie, who is mulling another run for president himself.
Trump will never step aside quietly, said former New Jersey Gov. Christie, who is mulling another run for president himself.
Condoleezza Rice reflects on career breaking through glass ceilings
Condoleezza Rice talks about her role in former President George W. Bush's administration when she became the first woman to be national security adviser.
Condoleezza Rice talks about her role in former President George W. Bush's administration when she became the first woman to be national security adviser.
New California gas price law gives regulators power to penalize 'big oil'
It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the oil industry the second most powerful force on earth, trailing only Mother Nature in its ability to bend the elements — both physical and political — to its will.
It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the oil industry the second most powerful force on earth, trailing only Mother Nature in its ability to bend the elements — both physical and political — to its will.
'When will enough be enough?' California politicians outraged over latest deadly school mass shooting
The chorus among prominent California Democrats was clear; they've more than seen enough and are asking Congress to act on gun violence after six people were shot and killed at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday.
The chorus among prominent California Democrats was clear; they've more than seen enough and are asking Congress to act on gun violence after six people were shot and killed at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday.
Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
McConnell leaves rehab facility after therapy for concussion
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he has been released from the rehabilitation facility where he had physical therapy for a concussion caused by a fall earlier this month.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he has been released from the rehabilitation facility where he had physical therapy for a concussion caused by a fall earlier this month.
South Carolina's top accountant to resign after $3.5 billion error
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."
Ramadan celebrations underway amid rising anti-Muslim crimes
Bonta says he came to Newark to show his support to Muslims and talk about what he’s doing to ensure that Californians from all backgrounds feel safe and free from crimes of hate.
Bonta says he came to Newark to show his support to Muslims and talk about what he’s doing to ensure that Californians from all backgrounds feel safe and free from crimes of hate.
Alameda County prosecutor resigns in protest over new DA's policies
Alameda County Assistant District Attorney Jill Nerone announced her resignation this week, saying she does not feel she is able to "adequately and ethically protect the rights of victims," under District Attorney Pamela Price.
Alameda County Assistant District Attorney Jill Nerone announced her resignation this week, saying she does not feel she is able to "adequately and ethically protect the rights of victims," under District Attorney Pamela Price.
Package with suspicious powder delivered to Manhattan DA's office amid Trump probe
A law enforcement source confirmed there was a note saying "Alvin – I’ll kill you" in the envelope. District Attorney Alvin Bragg is currently weighing whether to proceed with an indictment against former President Donald Trump.
A law enforcement source confirmed there was a note saying "Alvin – I’ll kill you" in the envelope. District Attorney Alvin Bragg is currently weighing whether to proceed with an indictment against former President Donald Trump.
Iowa governor signs gender-affirming care ban, bathroom law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
City supervisor Ahsha Safai considering mayoral bid in San Francisco
San Francisco District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai says he is exploring a potential mayoral bid in the next mayoral election in 2024.
San Francisco District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai says he is exploring a potential mayoral bid in the next mayoral election in 2024.
Trump hush-money grand jury proceedings 'canceled' for Wednesday, sources say
The federal grand jury was scheduled to meet in Manhattan Wednesday to consider handing down the indictment against Donald Trump.
The federal grand jury was scheduled to meet in Manhattan Wednesday to consider handing down the indictment against Donald Trump.
Utah gets official new flag after Governor Cox signs bill, executive order
Utah's new "state flag" features a large yellow beehive — the state’s symbol for "Industry," also its motto.
Utah's new "state flag" features a large yellow beehive — the state’s symbol for "Industry," also its motto.
In Trump case, NY grand jury appears near end of its work
A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment.
A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment.
California bill could lead to a ban on Skittles and other popular candies
A first-of-its-kind bill in California could lead to the ban of popular candies like Skittles, Nerds, and Hot Tamales due to certain additives considered dangerous and toxic.
A first-of-its-kind bill in California could lead to the ban of popular candies like Skittles, Nerds, and Hot Tamales due to certain additives considered dangerous and toxic.
In Trump probe, NYC grand jury hearing from final witnesses
A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump is hearing from final witnesses as law enforcement officials accelerate security preparations in advance of a possible indictment.
A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump is hearing from final witnesses as law enforcement officials accelerate security preparations in advance of a possible indictment.
Biden signs bill to declassify information on COVID-19 origins
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.