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- ‘He’s free of all the politics’: How Thom Tillis became what passes for a GOP rebel in DC
WASHINGTON — Sure, Sen. Thom Tillis has become the most visible, outspoken Republican insider critic of the second Trump administration. But don’t mistake Tillis for a maverick. The North Carolina senator is being who he’s long been, the sort of GOP stalwart known as an establishment Republican. A Republican who’s conservative on fiscal issues, usually
- At last, there’s a Jan. 6 memorial plaque in the US Capitol. But just try finding it.
WASHINGTON — More than two dozen U.S. House Democrats cast a spotlight Tuesday on a newly installed commemorative plaque for those who defended the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. The members — led by New York U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the U.S. Committee on House Administration — led
- US Senate Republicans launch debate on SAVE Act requiring photo ID to vote
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans pressed forward Tuesday with a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID to cast a ballot, despite long odds the legislation will ever become law amid bipartisan opposition. The 51-48 vote to formally begin debate on the measure, which GOP lawmakers have
- People are betting $1.2M on whether federal agents in Minneapolis shootings will be charged
Jonathan Ross getting charged for killing Renee Good before the end of the month is a less likely event than Jesus Christ’s return before the end of the year, according to people betting on the prediction market Polymarket. Prediction markets, which have soared in popularity since 2024, allow people to bet on almost anything. Under
- Mainers to vote on whether to end transgender inclusion in school sports
Mainers will vote on the rights of transgender student athletes to access sports teams, bathrooms and locker rooms aligning with their gender identity this November. On Tuesday, the Secretary of State’s Office confirmed that more than valid 70,000 signatures were collected by proponents of the citizen-led ballot initiative, which means the question will be decided
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- Medusha talks drag, comedy, and the road to the national stage
Medusha, Miss Gulf Coast Comedy Queen 2025, joins The Big Gay Radio Show to talk drag pageants & the latest LGBTQIA+ headlines in Tampa Bay. The post Medusha talks drag, comedy, and the road to the national stage appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
- Haitian immigrants, experts raise concern over potential loss of immigration status
Listen: The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s efforts to end deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians. Haitian experts, community leaders and migrants gathered Tuesday to raise alarms about the risks faced if people are forced back into the country. The Florida Immigrant Coalition hosted the call to discuss the risks Haitians… The post Haitian immigrants, experts raise concern over potential loss of immigration status appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
- A West Tampa Cemetery is under construction despite opposition
Construction is ongoing in the last privately-owned acre next to the historic Martí/Colón Cemetery, despite possible unmarked graves. The post A West Tampa Cemetery is under construction despite opposition appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
- The Scoop: Tues. Mar. 17, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A U.S. Senator wants to strip FDA approval from the abortion pill mifepristone. Some states have sued the FDA to restrict access to the pill. The post The Scoop: Tues. Mar. 17, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
- Florida Sheriffs like Grady Judd say federal mass deportation efforts go too far
“Those are the folks we need in this country that we embrace, because we are a country of immigrants,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. The post Florida Sheriffs like Grady Judd say federal mass deportation efforts go too far appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.
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- Judd Recommends a Path for Undocumented Residents Not Breaking the Law
The Polk County sheriff clarifies comments made during a meeting of Florida’s State Immigration Enforcement Council. The post Judd Recommends a Path for Undocumented Residents Not Breaking the Law appeared first on LkldNow.
- Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session Ends: What Passed, What Failed, and What’s Next?
The session has ended — without a budget. From DEI bans to new voter verification requirements, here are some of the bigger bills that passed and failed, and what lawmakers will tackle in special sessions. The post Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session Ends: What Passed, What Failed, and What’s Next? appeared first on LkldNow.
- Polk Schools Approve WonderHere Pilot at Philip O’Brien Elementary
The two-year pilot will bring a project-based learning program into Philip O’Brien Elementary as part of a new public-private partnership. The post Polk Schools Approve WonderHere Pilot at Philip O’Brien Elementary appeared first on LkldNow.