Friday, October 2, 2026Track recordHow this worksGet the morning email

The Likely

The news, and what's likely next.

Senate and Governors

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sues Pfizer and CEO Albert Bourla

By The Likely · Updated Oct 2, 6:54 AM ET · Drawn from 6 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against Pfizer and CEO Albert Bourla on October 1, 2026. On September 28, 2026, Uthmeier filed for a temporary injunction against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman.

How we got here

  1. A leaked grand jury report found that $10 million in taxpayer money had been misappropriated for political purposes. CBS News
  2. Florida House Democrats called for a special session to consider impeaching Uthmeier over the Hope Florida funds diversion. Orlandosentinel
  3. A poll showed Uthmeier at 43%, Rodríguez at 42%, and 15% undecided. Floridapolitics
  4. Uthmeier filed for a temporary injunction against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman. Myfloridalegal
  5. Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against Pfizer and CEO Albert Bourla. Myfloridalegal
  6. Voter-registration deadline for Florida’s general election. Myfloridaelections
  7. Florida’s mandatory early-voting period begins; it runs through October 31, with counties able to offer additional days. Myfloridaelections

What's likely next

  1. October 5, 2026: Florida voter-registration deadline for the general election.

All coverage

The coverage

Something wrong or missing? Tell us.

More stories