College sports bill clears first major hurdle in the SenateLegislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate. The Senate voted Tuesday to consider the bill, a significant step forward as senators from both parties have made the legislation a priority. The bill aims to put guardrails around escalating spending in college sports as the industry struggles to adapt to a…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →EducationCommerceTed Cruzcollege sports bill vote
Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedyThe loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators. They want more action now to ensure other families won’t be left clutching memories instead of each other. Several of the victims’ families joined with top lawmakers and the head of the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →SecurityBuildTed Cruzmidair collision reforms
Protect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returnsProponents of the Protect College Sports Act are pushing to pass the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks. The bill aims to regulate escalating spending in college sports as schools can now pay players. Major conferences, Senate leadership and President Donald Trump support the bipartisan bill, but it faces…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution24d agoWhole story →GovernmentCultureTed Cruzcollege sports act push
Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leaderWhile Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences. Names like Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis are frequently mentioned, but no clear favorite emerges. Some attendees say their decision hinges on Trump’s…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution28d agoWhole story →GovernmentTed CruzRon DeSantisDonald Trumprepublican convention
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?Florida Democratic voters have delivered an upset by nominating democratic socialist state Rep. Angie Nixon over moderate Alex Vindman, a former national security official. Democrats have struggled to craft a resonant message in Florida, a diverse and dynamic state. Nixon's win sets up a long-shot challenge to U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, a former state…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Moodyflorida primary results
US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the DemocratsU.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly has picked up the Democratic nod, setting the stage for a fall campaign to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis. Donalds says he wants voters to elect him Florida's first Black governor. Jolly is a former Republican congressman who switched parties…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Moodyflorida governor primary results
