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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 -
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 -
Trump coasts to victory in Florida
Former President Trump will win his home state of Florida, adding 30 electoral votes to his total, Decision Desk HQ projects. The Sunshine State is one that Democrats had eyed as polls showed a ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban
It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classroomsTech - ABC News - November 8 -
Thune faces first Trump loyalty test
So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.Politics - Politico - November 15 -
Trump speaks to reporters after voting in Florida
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, for Election Day 2024. After voting, Trump spoke to reporters and said he felt very confident about his race with Vice ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Trump's win cements Florida as deep-red state
Former President Trump cemented Florida’s status as a deep-red state on Tuesday, flipping multiple counties up and down the state. Miami-Dade County saw a Republican win at the presidential level ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Smith asks for pause in Trump Florida document case
Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to pause proceedings in an appeal launched in President-elect Trump’s Florida documents case. The filing comes as the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Man waves machete with Trump supporters at Florida polling station
An 18-year-old man "brandished a machete" at an early voting station in Florida, where he protested with a group of Trump supporters, police said.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Why is Trump allowed to vote in Florida after felony conviction?
Former President Trump cast his ballot in Florida on Election Day, despite his 34 felony convictions in New York. While Florida has some of the strictest laws in the country against people ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Watch live: Trump to address supporters in Florida after winning presidency
Former President Trump will address supporters in Florida after winning the presidency, holding a decisive lead over Vice President Harris in key states across the electoral map. The Hill and ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump’s allies coalesce behind Scott’s bid to lead Senate
Maga’s backing of Florida loyalist aims to ensure president-elect can push his agenda through CongressBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Trump picks Florida Rep. Waltz as national security adviser
President-elect Trump has chosen Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) to serve as his national security adviser, tapping the former Green Beret to fill a top White House post, multiple sources confirmed to ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Trump picks Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser
The national security adviser is a top aide to the president who plays a major role in foreign and national security policy decision-making.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Trump's new attorney general pick is a former Florida attorney general
President-elect Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is a longtime ally who helped him amplify claims of 2020 election interference. She is a former Florida attorney general. Late ...Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Trump selects former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon to lead CDC
President-elect Donald Trump tapped former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon (R) to serve as the director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during his upcoming administration. "I am ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
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 -
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 -
The Florida effect: Trump's administration heavily shaped by the Sunshine State
It was supposed to be treasury day at Mar-a-Lago, or so President-elect Donald Trump’s team thought.Top stories - NBC News - 1 hour ago -
GOP primed to back Trump if he contests election
The Republican Party is now more primed to back former President Trump if he contests the results of the 2024 election than it was four years ago, when his efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s victory ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Don’t let Trump drag America ‘back to before’
Some might be excused for being fooled by Trump in 2016, but they will not be fooled again.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Philadelphia officials push back at Trump allegations
Philadelphia officials in both parties on Tuesday pushed back against former President Trump’s baseless claims of “cheating” in the city’s elections. The former president on Truth Social claimed ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
How Trump Fought His Way Back to Power
After the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, even many Republicans believed the former president’s political career was over. He proved everyone wrong.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
What caused Georgia to flip back for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump flipped Georgia, winning the battleground state in 2024 after President Biden won it in 2020. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
‘Welcome back’ - Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump
The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Trump vs. Media Moves Back to the White House
The president-elect has threatened broadcast licenses and filed lawsuits against some networks. Executives are bracing for possible deal drama.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
China ‘willing’ to engage in Trump dialogue as it backs exporters
Officials say Beijing will remain ‘steadfast’ in resisting protectionist measuresWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes
Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Trump wins Florida, 3 other states; Harris wins Massachusetts, Maryland, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that former President Donald Trump will win Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Meanwhile, CBS News projects that Vice President Kamala Harris will win Massachusetts and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania
Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
FEMA fires employee who told Florida relief workers to skip Trump supporters
After Hurricane Milton, FEMA slammed Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the status of the agency's disaster relief funding.Business - CNBC - November 10 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
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 -
Can Democrats Win Back Voters From Trump on Trade Policy?
The Biden administration has pursued a big shift in trade policy, but it’s not clear whether that will be enough to win votes.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."Politics - CBS News - October 30
