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What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general
Read full article: What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney generalFormer Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism.
Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China
Read full article: Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry ChinaChina watchers know Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz as “the Florida faction” in foreign policy — two Florida lawmakers who share especially tough positions on China.
Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state
Read full article: Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of statePresident-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, opting for a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and has vowed to dramatically overhaul the Justice Department.
REPORT: Trump expected to pick US Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state
Read full article: REPORT: Trump expected to pick US Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of statePresident-elect Donald Trump has selected Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio to take on the role of his secretary of state, according to Reuters on Monday.
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
Read full article: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so farPresident-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Trump says China's leader will bully Harris 'like a baby' as his allies try to infantilize her
Read full article: Trump says China's leader will bully Harris 'like a baby' as his allies try to infantilize herDonald Trump has said China’s leader would handle Vice President Kamala Harris “like a baby” if she’s elected to the White House.
GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in China
Read full article: GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in ChinaA group of Republican lawmakers is demanding a federal investigation into the U.S. consulting firm McKinsey over its work with the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises.
Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key states
Read full article: Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key statesAs thousands of U.S. counties and towns report vote totals, it can be hard to figure out when the results reported so far will reflect the outcome.
Following protests, DeSantis says plan to develop state parks is 'going back to the drawing board'
Read full article: Following protests, DeSantis says plan to develop state parks is 'going back to the drawing board'Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis said a controversial proposal by his administration to develop golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels at state parks is “going back to the drawing board.”.
Plan to develop Florida state parks faces setback as golf course backer pulls out
Read full article: Plan to develop Florida state parks faces setback as golf course backer pulls outFacing widespread opposition across the political spectrum, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to develop state parks with business ventures such as golf courses and large hotels has hit a snag.
What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race
Read full article: What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential raceThe campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has blamed Iran for a hack it said resulted in sensitive internal documents being stolen and distributed.
News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it
Read full article: News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print itThree news outlets were recently leaked confidential material from inside the Trump campaign, but have chosen not to reveal any of the details about what they received.
Focus on economy and answer the Harris 'Freedom' message: What GOP strategists think Trump should do
Read full article: Focus on economy and answer the Harris 'Freedom' message: What GOP strategists think Trump should doRepublican strategists who have run campaigns against Donald Trump say they recognize what the former president is doing against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
Read full article: Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicionIn 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids.
Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runs
Read full article: Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runsThere is plenty of jockeying happening at the Republican National Convention among the party's potential 2028 presidential contenders.
On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt's aftermath change the media tone?
Read full article: On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt's aftermath change the media tone?In a typical presidential campaign, Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican ticket would have dominated media discussions for a week or two.
What to watch as the Republican National Convention kicks off days after Trump assassination attempt
Read full article: What to watch as the Republican National Convention kicks off days after Trump assassination attemptThe Republican National Convention starts Monday in Milwaukee, two days after Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt, with the violent scene at his campaign rally horrifying the country and amplifying already intense political divisions.
This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania Trump
Read full article: This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania TrumpFormer first lady Melania Trump is not expected to speak at next week’s Republican National Convention, which will feature speeches by other Trump family members and a long list of GOP officials.
Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead
Read full article: Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are deadFormer President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time.
The plane is ready, the fundraisers are booked: Trump's VP search comes down to its final days
Read full article: The plane is ready, the fundraisers are booked: Trump's VP search comes down to its final daysThe future Republican vice presidential candidate’s plane is currently parked in an undisclosed hangar — an empty spot on its fuselage for where a decal featuring his or her name will soon be placed.
The Republicans who want to be Trump's VP were once harsh critics with key policy differences
Read full article: The Republicans who want to be Trump's VP were once harsh critics with key policy differencesIt’s hard to refer to someone as “Hitler” and end up in their good graces, let alone potentially become the person they choose to help lead the country.
The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?
Read full article: The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives.
Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
Read full article: Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall shortDonald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention.
Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts
Read full article: Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting effortsFormer President Donald Trump’s campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks.
Election deniers moving closer to GOP mainstream, report shows, as Trump allies fill Congress
Read full article: Election deniers moving closer to GOP mainstream, report shows, as Trump allies fill CongressAs Donald Trump makes a comeback bid to return to power, Republicans in Congress have become even more likely to cast doubts on President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory.
Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts
Read full article: Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryoutsFormer President Donald Trump remains stuck in a New York courtroom listening to salacious details of an extramarital sexual encounter he denies.
Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
Read full article: Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapsePresident Joe Biden has signed legislation reauthorizing a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse.
Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes
Read full article: Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changesThe Senate has advanced legislation that would reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance tool as lawmakers and the Biden administration rushed to tamp down fresh concerns about the program violating Americans’ civil liberties.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's presidential primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's presidential primariesLouisiana politics have been dominated this year by new Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s special legislative sessions to address crime and adopt new congressional maps.
Trump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno
Read full article: Trump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie MorenoFormer President Donald Trump claimed that he — not President Joe Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.
These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)
Read full article: These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)Former President Donald Trump dominated the Republican presidential primaries on his way to a third consecutive nomination.
‘Lock the clock:’ Florida lawmaker keeps pushing to end daylight savings changes
Read full article: ‘Lock the clock:’ Florida lawmaker keeps pushing to end daylight savings changesThis comes around six years after former Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 1013 into law, which would keep daylight savings time in place permanently for all Florida residents.
‘Lock the clock:’ Florida senator keeps pushing to make daylight saving time permanent
Read full article: ‘Lock the clock:’ Florida senator keeps pushing to make daylight saving time permanentThis comes around six years after former Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 1013 into law, which would keep daylight savings time in place permanently for all Florida residents.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii's Republican caucuses
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii's Republican caucusesHawaii Republicans will hold caucuses Tuesday to cast votes in a presidential nomination contest in which former incumbent Donald Trump is the only remaining major candidate competing.
McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump
Read full article: McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with TrumpLong before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues by announcing he would be stepping down as the Republican leader this fall, he knew the time had come.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primaryDonald Trump and Nikki Haley lead the field of candidates competing in the District of Columbia’s Republican presidential primary, which will be held Friday through Sunday.
South Carolina's Republican primary: What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home state
Read full article: South Carolina's Republican primary: What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home stateNikki Haley’s best-case scenario for her home state’s Republican primary might be to do well enough to be competitive on Super Tuesday.
Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party
Read full article: Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the partyDonald Trump’s claim that he once told a NATO ally that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to “delinquent” members of the group sent shockwaves through Europe over the weekend.
What's in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. border
Read full article: What's in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. borderSenators have come out with a carefully negotiated $118 billion compromise that pairs tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine with new border laws aimed at shrinking the historic number of people who have come to the U.S. border with Mexico to seek asylum.
Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargers
Read full article: Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargersPresident Joe Biden has vetoed a Republican measure that would have blocked a White House waiver that allows some foreign-made content in federally funded chargers for electric vehicles.
Democrats target GOP strongholds Texas and Florida with Senate majority on the line
Read full article: Democrats target GOP strongholds Texas and Florida with Senate majority on the lineDemocrats hoping to hold their slim Senate majority after November are looking for wins in two unlikely places that could neutralize potential setbacks elsewhere, Florida and Texas.
Orlando man freed in Venezuela prisoner swap negotiated by White House
Read full article: Orlando man freed in Venezuela prisoner swap negotiated by White HouseA man who lived in Orlando prior to taking a job in Central America is back in the United States after federal officials negotiated a deal for the release of 10 Americans being held in Venezuela.
Years after Parkland massacre, tour freshens violence for group of House lawmakers
Read full article: Years after Parkland massacre, tour freshens violence for group of House lawmakersA second group of U.S. House lawmakers toured the building where Parkland high school students were massacred in 2018.
Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn't happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be first
Read full article: Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn't happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be firstFlorida is the third largest state in the nation, yet it has never fielded a winning presidential candidate.
Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'
Read full article: Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'Former President Donald Trump is showing his strength in Florida while his 2024 rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis, looks to prove his viability.
The Trump-DeSantis rivalry grows intense, personal and crude as GOP candidates gather in Florida
Read full article: The Trump-DeSantis rivalry grows intense, personal and crude as GOP candidates gather in FloridaFormer President Donald Trump is showing his strength in Florida while his 2024 rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis, looks to prove his viability.
As Gen. Milley steps down as chairman, his work on Ukraine is just one part of a complicated legacy
Read full article: As Gen. Milley steps down as chairman, his work on Ukraine is just one part of a complicated legacyAs chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Mark Milley has spent the better part of the last two years rallying allies to provide weapons for the Ukrainians as they defend their country against the Russian forces.
Senator Rubio urges Biden administration to reject a former warlord's extradition to Colombia
Read full article: Senator Rubio urges Biden administration to reject a former warlord's extradition to ColombiaFlorida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on the Biden administration to reject Colombia’s request for extradition of a former warlord after he was named a peace envoy in the South American nation.
DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversation
Read full article: DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversationFor Ron DeSantis, Tuesday was supposed to be an important opportunity to help reset his stagnant Republican presidential campaign.
Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down Trump
Read full article: Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down TrumpFormer New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is mulling another presidential run, says Republicans need a candidate who can execute a quick takedown of Donald Trump.
Will this be the last time we ‘spring forward’ for daylight saving time?
Read full article: Will this be the last time we ‘spring forward’ for daylight saving time?Last March, the U.S. Senate passed what is known as the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks by making one set time permanent.
Time after time: Rubio, Scott introduce Sunshine Protection Act for 4th time
Read full article: Time after time: Rubio, Scott introduce Sunshine Protection Act for 4th timeSenators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act for Congress’ consideration on Thursday, marking the fourth such effort to “lock the clock” and make daylight saving time permanent nationwide.
Millions in new federal money could help save Florida’s ailing coral
Read full article: Millions in new federal money could help save Florida’s ailing coralAfter four years of trying, lawmakers hope new federal money will be used to fuel efforts to save Florida’s coral reef, which some fear is on the brink of extinction.
Senators: Officials blocking access to mishandled documents
Read full article: Senators: Officials blocking access to mishandled documentsMembers of the Senate intelligence committee say they should have access to classified documents that were discovered in the homes of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Sen. Marco Rubio moves to ban Tiktok in the US with bipartisan bill
Read full article: Sen. Marco Rubio moves to ban Tiktok in the US with bipartisan billA bill unveiled by Sen. Marco Rubio Tuesday targets Tiktok as it moves to restrict social media companies with ties to China and other foreign countries of concern.
Immigration advocates urge Florida’s senators to support, vote for Dream Act
Read full article: Immigration advocates urge Florida’s senators to support, vote for Dream ActWith only three weeks left for the current congress to act, Central Florida immigration reform advocates, including faith leaders, urged Florida senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott Tuesday to act now for Dream Act legislation.
Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe
Read full article: Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probeA former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government was arrested Monday on charges of money laundering and representing a foreign government without registering.
To boost Georgia's Warnock, Biden goes to ... Massachusetts
Read full article: To boost Georgia's Warnock, Biden goes to ... MassachusettsPresident Joe Biden made phone calls with fellow Democrats Friday for Sen. Raphael Warnock’s runoff election, delivering hot coffee to volunteers, too, and thanking them for their work.
'Democracy voters' delivered for Democrats in tightest races
Read full article: 'Democracy voters' delivered for Democrats in tightest racesPresident Joe Biden tried to shape the midterm elections not as a verdict on his time in office, but rather on the contrast between Democrats and Republicans on American democracy.
Judge tosses impeachment witness's suit against Trump's son
Read full article: Judge tosses impeachment witness's suit against Trump's sonA judge has ruled that the oldest son of Donald Trump and other Trump allies did not defame a retired Army lieutenant colonel who was a key witness in the first impeachment case against the former president.
Florida's Marco Rubio wins 3rd Senate term, defeats Demings
Read full article: Florida's Marco Rubio wins 3rd Senate term, defeats DemingsRepublican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has won a third term, defeating U.S. Rep. Val Demings and holding a key seat as the GOP tried to regain control of a closely divided Senate.
Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wraps
Read full article: Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wrapsCoast to coast, candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters Monday in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season, with Republicans excited about the prospect of winning back Congress.
Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'
Read full article: Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'The Democratic Party’s most powerful voices are warning that abortion, Social Security and democracy itself are at risk as they labor to overcome fierce political headwinds over the final weekend of the 2022 campaign.
DeSantis, Rubio, Crist campaign in Central Florida ahead of midterms
Read full article: DeSantis, Rubio, Crist campaign in Central Florida ahead of midtermsMidterm elections are scheduled for Nov. 8 in Florida, and candidates are coming out into Central Florida for last-minute campaign pushes to get voters to the polls.
Officials release surveillance video showing attack on Rubio canvasser
Read full article: Officials release surveillance video showing attack on Rubio canvasserOfficials with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office released surveillance video Wednesday showing last month’s violent attack on a canvasser for Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio in Hialeah.
A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida
Read full article: A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in FloridaDemocrats are increasingly concerned that Florida may be slipping away this fall — and perhaps beyond — as emboldened Republicans seize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts in crucial contests for governor and the U.S. Senate.
Demings goes on attack against Rubio in Fla. Senate debate
Read full article: Demings goes on attack against Rubio in Fla. Senate debateDemocratic U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Florida went on the attack in her first debate against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, accusing him of being a serial liar, while Rubio criticized her for supporting President Joe Biden’s economic agenda.