News about Politics

The State University System Board confirms Dr. Michael P. Shannon as UNF's eighth president effective Jan. 4, 2027, marking a key administrative shift for the Jacksonville campus.

Taiwan analysts assess post-summit dynamics after no immediate policy shift between Trump and Xi. Experts focus on upcoming tests involving arms sales and senior diplomatic visits to determine the true nature of emerging U.S.-China relations.

New electoral maps in Texas and Florida may empower Democratic challengers, undermining Republican strategies and complicating political goals.

South Florida residents must meet strict deadlines and verification rules for the 2026 midterms. Key dates include October 20 for mail-in registration, with county-level variations in processing speeds.

The Florida Cabinet has designated several advocacy groups as terrorists, triggering imminent lawsuits from the ACLU and raising significant civil liberty concerns across the state.

Florida has mailed out nearly 1.5 million vote-by-mail ballots, with over 2,200 already returned mostly by military personnel as early voting begins.

Curtis Beasley, 77, faces execution for a 1995 murder. The event represents Florida's 16th death penalty enforcement this year, continuing a high rate of lethal injections across the state.

New Mexico’s Second Congressional District remains one of America's most competitive races as Democrats defend their hold against Republican challenges in the 2026 midterms.

Jack Smith faces intense GOP questioning in Washington, defending investigations into Trump's classified records and election actions amid rising midterm tensions.

Florida ends state-contracted speed camera operations on highways, leaving traffic enforcement to local authorities while some cities expand intersection monitoring technology.

A Florida gubernatorial debate between Byron Donalds and David Jolly collapsed after both campaigns accused each other of backing out, leaving voters without a televised discussion on key issues.

A second Justice Department attorney linked to the criminal probe concerning potential rights violations against President Donald Trump has exited the matter, according to sources close to the investigation.