Trump, Florida and Vindman
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New population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau show GOP-controlled states on track for gains in House seats after the 2030 census. Meanwhile, some Democratic states could see a net loss. But Democratic groups say that shouldn’t give a greenlight to further GOP gerrymandering in Florida.
Democrats from Miami and across Florida condemned the attorney general's memo targeting anti-racism laws, warning it endangers years of progress for minority communities.
Florida lawmakers debate immigration enforcement as Democrats propose transparency measures and Republicans push stricter E-Verify requirements.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election
Now that Texas and California have completed their unusual mid-decade redrawing of the congressional maps, the next big prize is Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis has heeded the urgings of President Donald Trump and called for a special legislative session.
Democrats increasingly have ground to make up against Republicans, at least when it comes to registered voters in Florida.
Calling it "an attack" on people of color, House and Senate Democrats on Thursday decried a legal memo issued this week by Attorney General James Uthmeier that said numerous Florida laws designed to combat racism are discriminatory.