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Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat
Read full article: Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combatPete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trumpās Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault.
Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis
Read full article: Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantisPete Hegseth, Donald Trumpās Pentagon pick, is fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions about his personal conduct as the president-electās team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy
Read full article: Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and KennedyDonald Trump's health team picks includes outspoken critics of the medical establishment and COVID-19 health measures.
Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of Health
Read full article: Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of HealthPresident-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health.
As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State
Read full article: As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine StateAs President-elect Donald Trump names his picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, heās bringing the Sunshine State with him.
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.
Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration
Read full article: Trump's picks for key positions in his second administrationPresident-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty to him after he felt bruised and hampered by internal squabbles during his first term.
FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported Trump
Read full article: FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported TrumpThe leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.
Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff?
Read full article: Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff?Susie Wiles, President-elect Donald Trump's pick as White House chief of staff, has decades of political experience but has largely shunned the spotlight.
A presidential campaign unlike any other ends on Tuesday. Here's how we got here
Read full article: A presidential campaign unlike any other ends on Tuesday. Here's how we got hereElection Day marks the final chapter in one of the most bewildering, unpredictable and consequential sagas in political history.
Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads
Read full article: Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion adsA federal judge has continued to block the head of Floridaās health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next weekās ballot.
State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics
Read full article: State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politicsAt least two dozen states have passed or proposed āalien land lawsā targeting Chinese nationals and companies from purchasing property or land because of Chinaās status as a foreign adversary.
Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanes
Read full article: Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanesThe U.S. Postal Service says it has reopened all of its mail processing centers in areas of Florida and North Carolina hit by recent hurricanes.
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass
Read full article: Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures passVoters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions.
The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policy
Read full article: The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policyThe federal judge considering Boeingās plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Departmentās diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company.
Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions
Read full article: Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitionsFlorida's government has threatened TV stations over an ad promoting an abortion-rights ballot measure and is now alleging fraud in petitions to get it before voters.
Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane MiltonFlorida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.
Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton
Read full article: Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and MiltonThe devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.
Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage
Read full article: Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortageMany Floridians spent much of Saturday either waiting hours in line for gas, trying to get home or beginning the arduous work of cleaning up after Hurricane Milton.
Residents slog through flooded streets, clear debris after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida
Read full article: Residents slog through flooded streets, clear debris after Hurricane Milton tore through FloridaFlorida residents are repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Milton and cleaning up debris.
Although Milton has moved on, at least 8 are dead and millions remain in the dark
Read full article: Although Milton has moved on, at least 8 are dead and millions remain in the darkRescue teams are plucking Florida residents from the flotsam of Hurricane Milton after the storm smashed through coastal communities.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm
Read full article: The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 stormHurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from Heleneās devastation 12 days ago into projectiles.
Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene response
Read full article: Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene responseVice President Kamala Harris is calling former President Donald Trump āincredibly irresponsibleā for spreading falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Heleneās destruction.
Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida's Tampa Bay region
Read full article: Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida's Tampa Bay regionThe National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Milton is intensifying and will likely be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida coast, most likely on Wednesday.
The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged on
Read full article: The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged onThe union representing striking U.S. dockworkers has reached a deal to suspend the strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane HeleneElectric vehicle owners who live in the path of hurricanes should be wary of the risk their cars could catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater as the powerful storm moves ashore.
Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakens
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakensTwo major weather systems are bringing heavy rain, high winds and more to Mexicoās southern Pacific coast on one side and the Caribbean on the other.
Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris resume campaigning after apparent assassination attempt
Read full article: Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris resume campaigning after apparent assassination attemptThe presidential campaign is moving forward after a second apparent attempt on Donald Trumpās life over the weekend.
Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says
Read full article: Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor saysFlorida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that will run parallel to the federal probe.
Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it next
Read full article: Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it nextTexas hospitals who are enrolled in state health plans, Medicaid and the Childrenās Health Insurance Program will start asking patients' immigration status in November.
Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlement
Read full article: Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlementA school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents.
Florida law enforcers are investigating the state's abortion ballot initiative. Here's what to know
Read full article: Florida law enforcers are investigating the state's abortion ballot initiative. Here's what to knowState police in Florida are showing up at the homes of voters who signed a petition to get an abortion rights amendment on the ballot.
Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim's sister in national forest
Read full article: Florida executes man convicted of killing college student, raping victim's sister in national forestA Florida man convicted of killing a college student and raping the murder victim's older sister in a national forest 30 years ago has been executed.
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 āgoing back to the drawing board.ā.
Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minors
Read full article: Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minorsA federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida law banning gender-affirming care can be enforced while a legal challenge plays out.
Your audience is filled with Republicans. The Democratic convention is underway. How to cover it?
Read full article: Your audience is filled with Republicans. The Democratic convention is underway. How to cover it?The Democratic convention presents Fox News Channel with a delicate challenge ā how to cover a party suddenly enthused about its election chances when much of its audience has a different political view.
Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil Jon
Read full article: Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs and Lil JonConvention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday.
Strategist who ran DeSantis' ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump
Read full article: Strategist who ran DeSantis' ill-fated bid is working with Musk to help organize voters for TrumpDonald Trumpās campaign is largely leaving paid canvassing and get-out-the-vote efforts to outside groups like America PAC, funded in part by Elon Musk.
How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views
Read full article: How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing viewsAs Xās owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used it as a megaphone to amplify his political views and those of the often right-wing figures heās aligned with.
Musk's interview with Trump marred by technical glitches
Read full article: Musk's interview with Trump marred by technical glitchesElon Muskās much-awaited interview with former President Donald Trump was marred by technical glitches on Monday, with people unable to join the audio conversation on Xās Spaces platform.
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinion
Read full article: Georgia superintendent says Black studies course can be taught after legal opinionGeorgiaās Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods now says school districts may teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies.
Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the Carolinas
Read full article: Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the CarolinasTropical Storm Debby slammed Florida with torrential rain, high winds and flooding, contributing to at least five deaths as it turned menacingly toward the Eastern Seaboardās low-lying regions and threatened to flood some of Americaās most historic Southern cities.
Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount
Read full article: Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recountTrump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire has defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the Republican primary results in the 5th Congressional District.
Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachings
Read full article: Georgia superintendent says Black studies course breaks law against divisive racial teachingsGeorgiaās state superintendent of schools says he believes a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies violates the stateās law against teaching divisive racial concepts.
Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer
Read full article: Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summerMillions of children are going without extra food on the table this summer, after 13 states said no to joining a federal program that helps families in need buy groceries.
Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk
Read full article: Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security riskThe Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing.
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.
Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2
Read full article: Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2The Republican National Convention marched into its second day Tuesday, showcasing classic GOP themes like border security and public safety that have become the centerpieces of former President Donald Trumpās campaign.
2024 Election Latest: RNC enters second day with focus shifting to immigration
Read full article: 2024 Election Latest: RNC enters second day with focus shifting to immigrationThe Republican National Convention's second day is in full swing ā now with Donald Trump officially as its presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate.
Kennedy and West third-party ballot drives are pushed by secretive groups and Republican donors
Read full article: Kennedy and West third-party ballot drives are pushed by secretive groups and Republican donorsWith early voting for the November presidential election set to begin in September in some states, there are signs across the country that groups are trying to affect the outcome by using deceptive means ā and in most cases in ways that would benefit Republican Donald Trump.
What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its second day in Milwaukee
Read full article: What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its second day in MilwaukeeThe Republican National Convention heads into its second day in Milwaukee ā now with Donald Trump as its official presidential nominee ā as the party wades through how to message around the assassination attempt on Trumpās life over the weekend.
Donald Trump is feted by his former rivals in a show of Republican unity after rally shooting
Read full article: Donald Trump is feted by his former rivals in a show of Republican unity after rally shootingDonald Trump was celebrated Tuesday at the Republican National Convention by former rivals who just months ago leveled harsh critiques about him.
Theater festivals offer to give up their grants if DeSantis restores funding for Florida arts groups
Read full article: Theater festivals offer to give up their grants if DeSantis restores funding for Florida arts groupsLeaders of two performing arts festivals say that they will gladly give up their grants if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis restores the $32 million in state funding he nixed for more than 600 Florida arts groups.
Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says
Read full article: Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now expected to address former President Donald Trumpās nominating convention next week.
The Supreme Court casts doubt on Florida and Texas laws to regulate social media platforms
Read full article: The Supreme Court casts doubt on Florida and Texas laws to regulate social media platformsThe Supreme Court is keeping a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.
Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums
Read full article: Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museumsAll over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Jury recommends death penalty for ex-prison guard trainee who murdered 5 women inside Florida bank
Read full article: Jury recommends death penalty for ex-prison guard trainee who murdered 5 women inside Florida bankA jury has recommended that a former prison guard trainee be sentenced to death for his execution-style murders of five women inside a Florida bank five years ago.
Former first lady Melania Trump stays out of the public eye as Donald Trump runs for president
Read full article: Former first lady Melania Trump stays out of the public eye as Donald Trump runs for presidentAfter Melania Trump missed some key events in her husband's presidential campaign this year, she told reporters who asked about her thin schedule to āstay tuned.ā.
Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger
Read full article: Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challengerConservative Virginia Congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesdayās primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement
Read full article: Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsementOne of Americaās most conservative congressmen is locked in a tight renomination battle against an opponent endorsed by former President Donald Trump in Virginia.
Worst rainfall that triggered floods in Florida is over as affected residents clean up
Read full article: Worst rainfall that triggered floods in Florida is over as affected residents clean upAlthough more rain could trigger additional isolated Florida flooding on Friday, forecasters say the strong, persistent storms that dumped up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) in southern parts of the state appear to have passed.
A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children is thrown out by a federal judge
Read full article: A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children is thrown out by a federal judgeA federal judge has struck down as unconstitutional a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender minors and severely restricted such treatment for adults.
Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
Read full article: Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has endedMonths after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantisā appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort.
Louisiana law that could limit filming of police hampers key tool for racial justice, attorneys say
Read full article: Louisiana law that could limit filming of police hampers key tool for racial justice, attorneys sayCivil rights attorneys say a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a police officer under certain circumstances is an affront to the movement for racial justice and violates the First Amendment.
Trump's case casts a spotlight on movement to restore voting rights to those convicted of felonies
Read full article: Trump's case casts a spotlight on movement to restore voting rights to those convicted of feloniesFormer President Donald Trump is likely to remain eligible to vote in Florida despite his conviction for 34 felonies in his New York hush money trial.
Trump endorses challenger to Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good ahead of closely watched Virginia primary
Read full article: Trump endorses challenger to Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good ahead of closely watched Virginia primaryFormer President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican opponent of a Virginia congressman who leads the hard-right House Freedom Caucus.
Voter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their work
Read full article: Voter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their workLaws passed in several Republican-controlled states after the 2020 presidential election have criminalized much of the work done by voter outreach groups.
'Ron, I love that you're back': Trump and DeSantis put an often personal primary fight behind them
Read full article: 'Ron, I love that you're back': Trump and DeSantis put an often personal primary fight behind themDonald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are signaling to major Republican donors that theyāre putting their rivalry behind them after a contentious and often personal primary fight.
Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump
Read full article: Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse TrumpFormer U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's allies and opponents alike are awaiting her decision on whether to endorse Donald Trump.
Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values
Read full article: Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, valuesDonald Trumpās support from white evangelicals and other conservative Christians is as strong as ever.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Kentucky's primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Kentucky's primariesAll of Donald Trumpās top opponents for the Republican presidential nomination dropped out of the race weeks ago but will be back together on Kentuckyās primary ballot.
DeSantis, amid criticism, signs Florida bill making climate change a lesser state priority
Read full article: DeSantis, amid criticism, signs Florida bill making climate change a lesser state priorityFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill making climate change a lesser priority under state law and banning offshore wind turbines near the state's long coastline.
Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say
Read full article: Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources sayFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for former President Donald Trump in his home state as well as Texas and possibly other large states in the coming weeks.
Former San Antonian Brad Parscale helped Trump win in 2016 with Facebook ads. Heās now an AI evangelist
Read full article: Former San Antonian Brad Parscale helped Trump win in 2016 with Facebook ads. Heās now an AI evangelistThe digital campaign operative who helped engineer Donald Trumpās 2016 presidential victory with the heavy use of Facebook ads is back working for Trump and is an evangelist for artificial intelligence.
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
Read full article: Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health careFloridaās ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy has gone into effect, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care.
Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida ā at least according to state law
Read full article: Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida ā at least according to state lawFlorida is on the verge of repealing whatās left of a 16-year-old law that puts climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions.
Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president's campaign
Read full article: Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president's campaignFormer President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, marking a dƩtente between the former rivals after a brutal primary contest marked by insults and bruised egos.
Some migrants flown to Marthaās Vineyard from San Antonio to get legal status, multiple reports say
Read full article: Some migrants flown to Marthaās Vineyard from San Antonio to get legal status, multiple reports saySome of the 49 migrants who were flown to Marthaās Vineyard from San Antonio in 2022 can legally work in the US and canāt be deported because they are considered crime victims, according to multiple reports.
Texas' diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
Read full article: Texas' diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universitiesTexas' ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education has resulted in more than 100 job cuts at University of Texas campuses across the state.
Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says the abortion ruling from justices he chose goes too far
Read full article: Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says the abortion ruling from justices he chose goes too farA ban on nearly all abortions in Arizona doesnāt sit well with Republican former Gov. Doug Ducey.
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
Read full article: Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement dealAn appellate court has granted Disneyās request for a two-month pause in its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney Worldās governing district.