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What to know about the Florida bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport for Trump Florida lawmakers approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.

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Democrats say citizenship question could derail census test and deter immigrants from participating Congressional Democrats are warning that the U.S. Census Bureau risks undermining an upcoming test of the 2030 census by using a form that includes a citizenship question.

Democrats say citizenship question could derail census test and deter immigrants from participating

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Lawyers say access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' is still hard to get as a judge weighs the case Attorneys say detainees at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” still struggle to reach their lawyers, despite state claims that access problems are fixed.

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Immigrant rights groups seek to dismiss a Republican lawsuit to exclude noncitizens from US census Immigrant rights groups are seeking to toss out a Republican lawsuit that would prohibit the U.S. Census Bureau from counting people who are in the U.S. illegally during the 2030 census.

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Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' authority to call special session for redistricting A lawsuit claims Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lacks the authority to call a special session to redraw congressional maps mid-decade.

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Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts The U.S. Census Bureau plans to use a survey form with a citizenship question for its 2030 census practice test.

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Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test.

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The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States. North Carolina was the top destination for domestic migrants in the U.S., attracting 84,000 people from oth...

The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth

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Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has contributed to a year-to-year drop in the U.S. growth rate as the nation's population hit nearly 342 million people in 2025.

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Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million

Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt Florida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments.

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Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt

Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states Texas has become the top source of new residents for nine other states, despite its own population growth. The U.S.

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Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states

Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter Tourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season.

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Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter

Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed One of three court challenges to an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades has ended.

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Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed

FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted house of worship because of its 'Jewish ties' The FBI said Monday that a suspect in the arson fire at a Mississippi synagogue admitted to targeting the institution because of its ‘Jewish ties.’

FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted house of worship because of its 'Jewish ties'

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Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted The next U.S. census is four years away, but two lawsuits playing out this year could affect how the head count will be done and who'll be counted.

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Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted

Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.

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Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say

Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says The U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly over the next 30 years than previously predicted.

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Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts.

Today’s story: Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts

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Florida awaiting federal approval for 3rd immigration detention center Florida is waiting for federal approval to open a third immigration detention center in the Panhandle. Governor Ron DeSantis announced this on Monday.

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Florida awaiting federal approval for 3rd immigration detention center

Florida's rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52 Florida wildlife officials say the state's first black bear hunt in a decade killed 52 bears. The count was announced Tuesday. The hunt began Dec. 6 and ended Sunday.

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Florida's rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52

From hula hoops to hearing aids: Oldest baby boomers turn 80 in 2026, contributing to an aging US The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026. This generation known as a cultural and political vanguard is now contributing to America's aging population.

The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026. Now they're the second-largest age group and the influence of these octogenarians will continue to impact America's society and economics.

The oldest boomers are turning 80 in 2026. How much pop culture do you remember? The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026. This generation, known for its impact on pop culture, was born during the 18-year "baby boom" from 1946 to 1964.

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A look at aging baby boomers in the United States The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026. This generation known as a cultural and political vanguard is now contributing to America's aging population.

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A look at aging baby boomers in the United States

Attorneys urge judge to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' to assess detainees' access to lawyers Attorneys for detainees at a Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” want a federal judge to visit the facility.

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Attorneys urge judge to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' to assess detainees' access to lawyers

Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' A federal judge has denied a request to close an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”

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Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label A leading Muslim civil rights group in the U.S. has sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his order labeling it a “foreign terrorist organization.”

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Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label

Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing Ryan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, has decided to use an attorney for his sentencing.

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Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing

Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe has been ruled accidental.

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Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental

Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says A new report reveals that the U.S. government's statistical system is struggling due to staff layoffs, reduced funding, and political interference.

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Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says

Florida's CAIR vows lawsuit against DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label Gov. Ron DeSantis has labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a "foreign terrorist organization."

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Florida's CAIR vows lawsuit against DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label