Who is Ashley Moody? DeSantis' pick for Rubio's Senate seat explained
The Florida attorney general will serve as U.S. senator until the next general election in 2026 when the seat returns to the ballot.
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The Florida attorney general will serve as U.S. senator until the next general election in 2026 when the seat returns to the ballot.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced state Attorney General Ashley Moody would replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate.
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions Wednesday from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.
Former Florida Gov. Kenneth "Buddy" MacKay, 91, died peacefully during an afternoon nap.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
The Republican governor said he's started vetting potential candidates to replace the senator.
As 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, he's bringing the Sunshine State with him.
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
If Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State, DeSantis would gain the power to appoint a temporary Senate replacement.
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
The Florida U.S. Senate race matches incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott against Democratic challenger and former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
Florida Democrats have been boldly proclaiming that Florida is in play for this year's November elections, but their campaign spending hasn't matched those claims.
Compared with the wild twists and turns of the presidential election, Florida's primary will be relatively tame.
The former University of Florida president issued a defense of his leadership on social media.
The student newspaper reported Sasse more than tripled his office's spending to $17.3 million when compared to his predecessor.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Senate Republicans largely opposed a Democratic-led effort to advance legislation to protect access to IVF.
In the Senate, dueling bills to protect access to IVF fertility treatments illustrate the lingering partisan divide over the issue.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
The package fully funds the government through September 2024.
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
Tamra Marshon Stewart and Keysha Monique Epps face several charges, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
According to Hollywood police, the school was placed on lockdown "out of an abundance of caution" during the investigation.
Tamra Marshon Stewart and Keysha Monique Epps face several charges, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Tamra Marshon Stewart and Keysha Monique Epps face several charges, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced.
According to Hollywood police, the school was placed on lockdown "out of an abundance of caution" during the investigation.
A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting a 16-year-old girl who rejected his romantic advances and wounding two of her friends is set to be executed.
A few showers and storms moved in earlier on Tuesday morning, and more are expected to develop during the day.
For Ted Lucas, the mission is bigger than technology – it's about bringing people together to create lasting change.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.