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Orlando Sentinel - Politics

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3 years ago

Florida GOP pulls lawsuit over TV ad tying Uthmeier to Hope Florida scandal

9 hours ago

Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows

10 hours ago

Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects

9 hours ago

Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence

10 hours ago

Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence

10 hours ago

Democrats sue to block Trump administration from usurping states' authority to administer elections

11 hours ago

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall

12 hours ago

Trump's political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates

13 hours ago

Vance says Republicans shouldn't complain about Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother

12 hours ago

Top attorney, tech consultant face off in Orange Clerk of Courts race

13 hours ago

It's not just gas and groceries. Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections

16 hours ago

FACT FOCUS: When it comes to Trump's economy, these are the numbers that matter before Nov. 3

16 hours ago

A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy

17 hours ago

Here's why Rubio is visiting a small Indian city that's home to world's largest oil-refining complex

18 hours ago

Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

11 hours ago

Justice Department watchdog declines to investigate handling of Reflecting Pool case, lawyers say

19 hours ago

Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings are fueling polarization and undermining democracy

19 hours ago

Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race

19 hours ago

GOP focuses on fraud, seeking to redirect voters' ire over healthcare costs

19 hours ago

Democrats' faith in election results is falling but still exceeds Republicans', poll finds

20 hours ago

With 2 weeks to go, new UNF poll shows Donalds and Jolly neck and neck

22 hours ago

Bill Clinton boosts support for Florida governor candidate David Jolly in Broward

20 hours ago

In 'the weave': A legislative agenda for Trump's final years

1 day ago

Kristi Noem's mass deportation jet fleet sits grounded at Louisiana airport

1 day ago

New Jersey food importer files lawsuit challenging Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

1 day ago

Efforts to block Hope Florida report escalate as judge denies GOP request to pull negative TV ad

1 day ago

CNN threatens new legal action, saying it's still being denied access to Air Force One

1 day ago

Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton's mother and will spend millions to promote it

20 hours ago

More than 1 million votes cast in Florida midterms as early voting begins

1 day ago

FACT FOCUS: Trump and Republicans blame France's immigrants for riots without evidence

1 day ago

Trump's Russia moves could complicate lame-duck agenda

1 day ago

2026 Voters Guide: Bailey Stack running for Mount Dora City Council At-Large

1 day ago

Senate Democrats launch first ad in Mississippi as their midterm optimism spreads to the South

1 day ago

Trump and Vance to announce a $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

1 day ago

Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day

1 day ago

2026 Voters Guide: Jonathan Arnold running for Howey-in-the-Hills Town Council

1 day ago

2026 Voters Guide: Matt McMillan running for Longwood City Commission District 3

1 day ago

Rubio and Jaishankar hold talks in Mumbai as US and India aim to finalize trade deal

1 day ago

JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms

1 day ago

2026 Voters Guide: Marie Aliberti running for Eustis City Commission Seat 2

1 day ago

Data center anxiety plays out in Senate campaign debates

1 day ago

Former TV journalist, ex-NASA chief of staff vie in 'toss-up' U.S. House race

1 day ago

Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms

1 day ago

Security official warns of more suspicious letters to lawmakers

2 days ago

Man said he 'mapped out roofs' to shoot Trump at Kansas rally, charge alleges

2 days ago

US ties with Ukraine hit new low as Trump slights Zelenskyy and eases up on Russia

2 days ago

US and Cuba clash at UN as Washington seeks to sway annual vote on economic embargo

2 days ago

David Jolly, in Orlando, blasts Byron Donalds over support for data centers

2 days ago

GOP sues to ban ads tying Uthmeier to Hope Florida scandal, threatens TV stations

2 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to let US judges quickly reverse immigration detentions

2 days ago

Supreme Court to hear case on race in middle school admissions

2 days ago

Pictures: Orange County commissioners back tourist tax plan

2 days ago

Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese

2 days ago

Leadership barnstorming continues ahead of midterm elections

2 days ago

Judge hears testimony in legal fight over Trump's golf course renovation plans at East Potomac Park

2 days ago

New plans for Trump's arch don't mention the 'military complex' he said it would host

2 days ago

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in Pacific Northwest's Trump country

2 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Jessica Bruno running for Mascotte City Council Seat 4

2 days ago

Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims

2 days ago

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal in disputed Afghan adoption case

2 days ago

Meet the researchers leaving the US because of Trump's funding cuts and politicization of science

2 days ago

Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote US ties and trade with Central Asia

2 days ago

Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting noncitizen voters

2 days ago

Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting noncitizen voters

2 days ago

Trump signs an order aimed at boosting women's health research, a plan backed by the first lady

2 days ago

Judges bristle as they are forced to decide the details of Trump's Washington makeover

2 days ago

Supreme Court rejects effort to revive Khalid Sheikh Mohammed plea deal

2 days ago

Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, poll finds

2 days ago

Supreme Court agrees to review Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes

2 days ago

Money vs. momentum drives Florida Senate race between Moody, Nixon

2 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: James E. DeCastro running for Leesburg City Commission District 3

2 days ago

'Medicare for All' to 'Take on Big Pharma': What's behind healthcare slogans

2 days ago

The GOP counts on farmers' votes. As a costly harvest season raises concerns, Trump heads to Kansas

2 days ago

Florida utility regulators attended retreat where industry paid their lodging, travel

2 days ago

'They utterly hate them': Florida candidates, counties face data center debate

2 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Meghan A. DeSoto running for Mascotte City Council Seat 2

3 days ago

Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

3 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Reneé D. Lannaman running for Howey-in-the-Hills Town Council

3 days ago

Trump dominated rural America. Iowa is testing whether Democrats can win them back

3 days ago

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

3 days ago

Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates — they're really good looking

3 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Juan P. Camacho running for Minneola City Council Seat 3

4 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Michelle McIntyre running for Groveland City Council District 5

4 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Michael A. Garcia running for Mount Dora City Council At-Large

3 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Temika Hampton-Johnson running for 9th Circuit Judge Group 1

4 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Judith Fike running for Groveland Mayor (District 1)

4 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Keith 'Chef' Keogh running for Groveland Mayor (District 1)

4 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Charles Hart running for 9th Circuit Judge Group 1

4 days ago

Painting Eisenhower Building would diminish historic character of White House complex, report says

5 days ago

Trump to rally for Byron Donalds in Fort Myers during early voting

5 days ago

'Should be shot': Trump intensifies midterms messaging

5 days ago

Justice Department warns California officials in new letter about processing ballots from suspected noncitizens

5 days ago

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving job after rocky start, questions about calling herself a lawyer

5 days ago

Is your phone being flooded with political text messages? Here's what you need to know

5 days ago

Is your phone being flooded with political text messages? Here's what you need to know

5 days ago

Spanish-speaking Puerto Rico balks at Trump's proposal to require English at Head Start centers

5 days ago

Democrats hope a rematch can dislodge Trump loyalist Perry in Pennsylvania

5 days ago

Democrats hope a rematch can dislodge Trump loyalist Perry in Pennsylvania

5 days ago

Trump wants the midterms to be all about himself. Judging by the ads, Democrats are happy to oblige

5 days ago

2026 Voters Guide: Tim Veigle running for Casselberry City Commission Seat 1

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