Tag #Florida Politics

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Florida Legislature Rejects DeSantis' Immigration Crackdown

The Florida legislature ended Governor DeSantis's special session on immigration, rejecting his proposals and creating their own bill aligned with President Trump's policies; this follows DeSantis' failed presidential bid and represents a significant challenge to his authority.

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Moody Appointed to U.S. Senate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senator Marco Rubio's vacated U.S. Senate seat, following Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State; Moody, a prominent conservative, will serve until 2026.

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DeSantis Appoints Trump Ally Moody to US Senate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the US Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio, who will become President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state; Moody, a former prosecutor and judge who previously sued Trump, will serve until 2026, then run for a special e...

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Moody Appointed to U.S. Senate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senator Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat after Rubio's appointment to the Trump administration; Moody will face a 2026 special election.

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Florida Sues Company Owned by Congresswoman's Family for $5.8 Million

Florida is suing Trinity Healthcare Services, owned by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's family, for $5.8 million in overcharges for COVID-19 vaccination registration; a congressional ethics investigation also found possible violations of House rules and federal law by Cherfilus-McCormick.

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Florida Democrat Switches to Republican Party, Expanding GOP Supermajority

Florida Representative Hillary Cassel switched to the Republican Party, expanding the GOP's supermajority in the House to 87-33, citing the Democrats' disconnect with Floridians and insufficient support for Israel; this follows Rep. Susan Valdés' similar move.

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DeSantis Appoints Moody to U.S. Senate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who was nominated for Secretary of State; Moody, a Republican with a background as a prosecutor and judge, is only the second woman to hold this position for Florida.

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DeSantis Appoints Moody to US Senate, Setting Up Future Power Dynamics

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's US Senate seat until 2026, after which she will run for reelection; this follows weeks of political speculation and pressure, fulfilling a promise to President-elect Trump to appoint a strong ally and creatin...

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DeSantis Appoints Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to US Senate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Ashley Moody, the state's 49-year-old Attorney General, to the US Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, citing her strong litigation record against Jack Smith and the New York Attorney General, and her work investigating an assassination attempt in Palm Beach.

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DeSantis Appoints Moody to Fill Rubio's Senate Seat

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senator Marco Rubio's Senate seat, following Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State; Moody, a staunch conservative, plans to advance President Trump's agenda and has a history of challenging the federal government.

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Florida Cancels Transgender TikToker's Driver's License

A Florida transgender TikToker, James Rose, had his driver's license canceled after he changed the gender marker to female by exploiting a perceived loophole in the state's policy. FLHSMV launched an investigation into potential fraud after Rose claimed to have lost his prior license.

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Florida Rep. Cassel Switches to Republican Party, Giving GOP Supermajority

Florida State Representative Hilary Cassel switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican due to concerns over the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and tolerance of extremist views, resulting in the largest Republican majority in Florida House history (87-33).

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