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The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Kennedy pledged to do "whatever" Trump wants on abortion pills, as the nation's top health official.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
The Senate quickly confirmed Rubio as the nation's top diplomat hours after Trump was sworn in.
State Senator Joe Gruters joins Jim DeFede from D.C., where he will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration.
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.
Former Florida Gov. Kenneth "Buddy" MacKay, 91, died peacefully during an afternoon nap.
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.
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.
Marianne Cohen, a wife and mother from Parkland, has a lot to smile about these days.
The Republican senator argues that U.S. travel to Cuba financially benefits the Cuban military and fuels government repression.
The crash happened near Dykes Road and 160th Avenue.
The patient, 52-year-old Tasheba Anderson, died less than two hours later, her family said.
According to the CDC, during the 2034-25 influenza season, there have been 24 million cases and 13,000 deaths so far.
Marianne Cohen, a wife and mother from Parkland, has a lot to smile about these days.
The Republican senator argues that U.S. travel to Cuba financially benefits the Cuban military and fuels government repression.
The crash happened near Dykes Road and 160th Avenue.
The patient, 52-year-old Tasheba Anderson, died less than two hours later, her family said.
According to the CDC, during the 2034-25 influenza season, there have been 24 million cases and 13,000 deaths so far.
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.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. Justice Department itself has recognized that "74% of the weapons" used by criminal groups in Mexico come from north of the border.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was headed to the Munich Security Conference, which begins Friday, along with Vice President JD Vance.
The U.S. is deporting unauthorized migrants from Africa and Asia to Panama, a major diplomatic breakthrough for the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts.
Measures include the creation of an immigration enforcement board and stiffer penalties for undocumented people who commit crimes.
President Trump's executive action sought to restrict access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
Jim talks to Venezuelan-American activist and lawyer Maria Corina Vegas in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's decision to end temporary protective status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans.
It was a wild week in Tallahassee where state legislators not only rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal on immigration but instead passed its own bill. Jim devotes the entire half hour to a conversation with House Speaker Danny Perez.
Jim talks to the executive director of Americans for Immigration Justice about President Trump's executive orders on immigration and what AIJ and others are doing to fight them.
Jim talks to State Senator and Minority Leader Democrat Jason Pizzo, who represents voters in Miami-Dade County, about the special legislative session, requested by Governor Ron DeSantis and scheduled to begin this coming Monday.
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
Here's how big the checks could be, and who is eligible to receive a payment.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.
Dr. Fabiola Ortega with Elite Smiles Pediatric Dentistry said after looking into the research, she doesn't have any concerns.
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Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Captain America is landing at The Great American Race.
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
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