Trump urges Florida official to run in special election to fill Gaetz's seat

President-elect Trump urged Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to run in the special election for former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R) seat in Florida’s 1st Congressional District on Monday. ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump-backed Florida official resigns, announces run for Gaetz seat

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis resigned from his position and announced his candidacy for former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) seat in the 1st Congressional District on Monday. In a ...

Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago

Florida sets special election to fill Matt Gaetz vacancy on April Fools’ Day

Gaetz resigned his seat and isn’t returning to Congress, setting off jockeying among Republicans for the seats.

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

DeSantis sets special election for Gaetz seat

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday formally set a special election date to fill former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) vacant House seat in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. The primary ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

How will Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat be filled?

Vice President-elect JD Vance has served in the U.S. Senate for less than two years and soon the process will begin to pick his replacement in the upper chamber.

Republicans Float Lara Trump to Fill Rubio’s Senate Seat

If Senator Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will choose his replacement. Some lawmakers are pushing for the president-elect’s daughter-in-law.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Lara Trump emerges as an early favorite to fill Rubio's Senate seat

Calls from Republicans are intensifying for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to pick President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump to replace his secretary of State pick, Marco Rubio, in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Who might fill President-elect Trump's Cabinet?

President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.

Petition urges Trump to make Musk special adviser on AI

Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI), an artificial intelligence (AI) advocacy group, is calling on President-elect Trump to make Elon Musk a special adviser on AI in his second ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Lara Trump says she hasn't talked to DeSantis about filling Rubio's seat

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said Monday that she hasn't talked to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) about filling Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-Fla.) seat. “Well, listen, this is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Florida Republican launches bid for Waltz's seat after Trump endorsement

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) announced his run for Rep. Mike Waltz’s (R-Fla.) congressional seat this week following President-elect Trump’s endorsement. “I’m proud to announce that I’m going ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

Trump is on a calling spree urging senators to support Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump has been making calls to bolster his pick to lead the Justice Department — Matt Gaetz — who already faces skepticism from some Republican senators, according to sources ...

Politics - NBC News - November 19

Republican senator predicts Gaetz wouldn't win Florida governorship after he teases run

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) dismissed the idea of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) successfully running for governor in Florida during an interview on Politico's Playbook Deep Dive podcast. When ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump backs Florida's chief financial officer as successor to Gaetz in Congress

He said that Jimmy Patronis has “been a wonderful friend to me.”

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Harris concedes 2024 election to Trump in speech to supporters | Special Report

Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday in a speech to her supporters at Howard University. "CBS Evening News" anchor and ...

Judge pauses upcoming deadlines in Trump's election interference case

The judge in Donald Trump's federal election interference case has paused all upcoming deadlines in the case, after special counsel Jack Smith requested the pause.

Trump election case is tossed after special counsel requests dismissal

A judge has dismissed Donald Trump's election interference case after Jack Smith asked her to toss the case due to a DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.

Judge dismisses special counsel's election case against Trump

The case was dismissed "without prejudice", meaning charges could be refiled when Trump leaves office.

Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.

Week 12 was filled with sloppy play, especially on special teams: Analysis

Week 12 was filled with sloppy play around the NFL, leading to some upsets and surprising outcomes

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Ex-official exits running for Trump team over Sebastian Gorka appointment

Michael Anton, national security official in first Trump term, reportedly removed name from contention over feud. A frontrunner to be deputy national security adviser in Donald Trump ’s ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump campaign official on rhetoric before Election Day

While making his final pitch to voters in recent days, former President Donald Trump has escalated his violent rhetoric. The Republican presidential nominee said Sunday he wouldn't mind if someone ...

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

No, Trump Cannot Run for Re-election Again in 2028

The Constitution sets a two-term limit for presidents. Still, Donald J. Trump has repeatedly floated the idea that he might like to stay in the White House beyond his next term.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Florida players join season ticket holders for fun-filled Pantherfest

Fans were able to participate in different games and activities, and they were joined by the entire Panthers team!

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Judge dismisses President-elect Trump's election interference case after special counsel request

On Monday, a federal judge dismissed the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump after special counsel Jack Smith said it should be dropped. Smith said Trump's reelection ...

Gaetz sails to fifth term in Florida

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) sailed to victory Tuesday in Florida's western panhandle, Decision Desk HQ projects, easily staving off a challenge from Democrat Gay Valimont, a gun reform advocate, to secure ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Florida alleges FEMA officials conspired to discriminate against Trump supporters after hurricane

Florida sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) director and an employee who was fired for telling a survivor assistance team after Hurricane Milton not to visit homes displaying signs ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz took himself out of the running. The former congressman's ...

Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws

In Ms. Bondi, who served on his legal team during his first impeachment, the president-elect turned to a loyal ally to put his stamp on a Justice Department that he sees as hostile to him.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Judge hits pause on Trump's election interference criminal case

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the judge in Donald Trump's election interference criminal trial to hit pause on the process and give him a month to formally request how to move forward — ...

Trump criminal election case paused as special counsel Jack Smith weighs fate of prosecution

President-elect Donald Trump is charged in the case by special counsel Jack Smith with crimes related to trying to undo his defeat in the 2020 election.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Trump weighs outsiders versus elected officials as he builds a new Cabinet

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares a return to the White House, advisers thinking about how to staff his administration are weighing the merits of stacking Trump’s future Cabinet with elected ...

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Trump begins filling out administration positions

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and former Congressman Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Weijia Jiang takes a look at their records and ...

Trump Begins to Fill Top Posts With Loyal Defenders

Also, a judge blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

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