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Florida Legislature Passes Sex-Specific Bathroom Bill

Florida Republicans passed legislation on May 3 that would make it a crime for individuals to use public restrooms that do not align with their birth gender. The bill, known as the “Safety in Private Spaces Act,” passed the state Senate in a 26–12 vote and the House in an 80–36 vote. The legislation requires “certain entities…


Florida Defines ‘Money,’ Passes Bill to Ban a Central Bank Digital Currency

Florida’s House of Representatives passed a bill that seeks to ban the use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state, which is in line with Republican governor Ron DeSantis’s stance on the matter. The bill SB 7054 (pdf) defines the term “central bank digital currency” and revises the term “money” to make…


Florida Approves Bill Shielding Travel Records of DeSantis, Elected Officials From Public

Florida’s Republican-led Legislature on May 2 approved a bill that would shield the travel records of Gov. Ron DeSantis and other elected officials from being made public. Senate Bill 1616, also known as the “Public Records/Transportation and Protective Services” Act, passed the Republican-controlled Florida House in a 84–31 vote after clearing the Senate last month. The…


Appeals Court Upholds Election Integrity Law in Florida

A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a law that, among other modifications of election rules, added security measures on the use of drop boxes and put restrictions on voting by mail in the Sunshine State. On Thursday, the Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit reversed a lower court’s ruling that struck down a…


US to Send Nuclear Subs to South Korea; Biden Addresses Age Concerns Amid 2024 Bid

President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart are meeting in Washington. Peace, stability, freedom, and nuclear deterrence are up for discussion, as aggression and threats rise in the region. Two nearby nations—China and North Korea—are behind much of that concern. Topics in this episode: U.S. to Send Nuclear Subs to South Korea; Biden Addresses…


LIVE NOW: NTD Evening News (April 26): House Passes GOP Debt Ceiling Bill With Steep Spending Cuts; Disney Sues DeSantis Over Reedy Creek

On April 26, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill to raise the nation’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, defying President Joe Biden by attaching sweeping spending cuts for the next decade. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts filed a lawsuit against Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board. According to the…


NTD Evening News (April 26): House Passes GOP Debt Ceiling Bill With Steep Spending Cuts; Disney Sues DeSantis Over Reedy Creek

On April 26, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill to raise the nation’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, defying President Joe Biden by attaching sweeping spending cuts for the next decade. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts filed a lawsuit against Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board. According to the…


NTD Business (April 26): Disney Sues DeSantis After Privileges Revoked; House Republicans Vote on Debt Ceiling Bill

The House is voting on a Republican bill to raise the U.S. debt limit. What are lawmakers saying, and does it have any chance to pass? Disney is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, escalating the conflict to new heights. The company just had its special taxing powers revoked. Both Microsoft and Google had a heavy…


LIVE NOW: NTD News Today (April 24): Texas Senate Approves Border-Crossing Crime Bill; Will Biden’s Hometown Back Him in 2024?

The Texas State Senate has passed a bill that would make it a crime for foreign nationals to enter the state illegally, allowing law enforcement to arrest an offender anywhere in the state. In President Joe Biden’s childhood hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, signs of affection for the president are hard to miss—but do voters there…


DeSantis Seeks Federal Aid for Fort Lauderdale Flood Victims

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Biden administration on Saturday to declare Broward County a disaster area due to flooding earlier this month after record rainfall. If granted, the declaration would make Broward residents who incurred damage to their homes and other property eligible for a wide range of loans and other assistance….