Facing South Florida: Remembering Alcee Hastings
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz spoke with Jim DeFede about the passing of longtime South Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings, who she regards as a mentor and a pillar of the community.
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz spoke with Jim DeFede about the passing of longtime South Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings, who she regards as a mentor and a pillar of the community.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) is the latest Florida lawmaker to fight back against Governor Ron DeSantis's plan to order state flags be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh.
Jim DeFede and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz discussed the divisive events surrounding Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the far-right conspiracy theorist, among other things.
Now that they are in D.C. for the inauguration, they shared with CBS4's Hank Tester the massive security presence they are seeing first hand.
This year's presidential inauguration will be like no other and for all the wrong reasons.
Congressional lawmakers, including some from South Florida, were forced to shelter in place for hours. And when it was finally over, many were left stunned and emotional by what they saw.
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is speaking out over the investigation into a fired state COVID-19 analyst.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has lost her bid to head one of the most important committees in Congress.
South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz won another term in office by beating her closest opponent Tuesday night, Republican Carla Spalding to keep her 23rd Congressional District seat.
US Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz was denied entry into two South Florida postal processing facilities on Friday.
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was in Weston Wednesday afternoon where local community leaders and activists took part in a "We Stand Together" event.
The discussion with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz focused on the coronavirus stimulus bill passed this week.
Voters from across South Florida are still taking part in early voting at polling stations across Broward and Miami-Dade County, amid the coronavirus concerns.
Jim DeFede and the congresswoman go in depth on the Trump impeachment inquiry hearings and other topics.
South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is gunning for one of the most powerful positions in the U.S. House of Representatives. She's running to become the Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee
South Florida lawmakers shared their thoughts Thursday night following the historic vote to begin impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump.
Two of South Florida Democratic Congresswomen are speaking out about President Donald Trump's weekend raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
People in South Florida watched the mass shooting events unfold in El Paso Texas and Dayton Ohio over the weekend with a profound depth of understanding.
There is an intensifying push on Capitol Hill to ensure oversight of migrant detention facilities, particularly the one for migrant children in Homestead.
The US Department of Health and Human Services confirmed to CBS4 News Monday night that unaccompanied children from the southern border will no longer be sent to the facility in South Miami-Dade.
Three Democratic lawmakers demanded Tuesday that the Trump administration shut down the country's largest child migrant facility in Florida and release hundreds of teens to small shelters or relatives.
Facing South Florida host Jim DeFede sat down for a discussion with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shut down rumors Saturday night that the president of the United States plans to transport thousands of immigrants from the US—Mexico border to Broward and Palm Beach counties.
South Florida lawmakers are calling for an investigation into a facility housing migrant children.
As reaction to the release of the Mueller Report continues to dominate much of the American news cycle, some South Florida congressional members are speaking out as well.
Patients say they were left with little warning to find new accommodations after paying thousands of dollars for post-operative care.
Hollywood police say they responded to a 911 call about a body that had washed ashore near New Mexico Street.
Max Meyer allowed two hits in seven innings, and Joe Mack hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins to a 4-1 win over Washington and a three-game sweep of the Nationals.
The hearings, known as "master calendar hearings," are often an immigrant's first appearance before an immigration judge and can determine the future of their case to remain in the United States.
Despite the slow start, some 600,000 people are predicted to visit South Florida during the tournament.
Patients say they were left with little warning to find new accommodations after paying thousands of dollars for post-operative care.
Hollywood police say they responded to a 911 call about a body that had washed ashore near New Mexico Street.
Max Meyer allowed two hits in seven innings, and Joe Mack hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins to a 4-1 win over Washington and a three-game sweep of the Nationals.
The hearings, known as "master calendar hearings," are often an immigrant's first appearance before an immigration judge and can determine the future of their case to remain in the United States.
Hurricane preparedness supplies and resources will be distributed at four South Florida locations on June 6 to help families get ready for hurricane season.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Senate Republicans moved forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Enrique Tarrio said since President Trump announced the formation of the fund, he has been inundated with calls from others convicted for January 6 related activities.
Commissioners voted to allow the review, saying if that was the only way to move the project - designed to help people with mental illnesses caught in the criminal justice system - then so be it.
Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in planning and orchestrating the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.