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Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says heās running for Florida governor
Read full article: Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says heās running for Florida governorRepublican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday that heās entering the 2026 race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is ineligible to seek another term after eight years in office.
As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about Casey
Read full article: As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about CaseyThe aspirations of Floridaās first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.
Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pick
Read full article: Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pickAs Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he is talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis.
Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order
Read full article: Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI orderPresident Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out other athletes in attendance and marveling at the size of the crowd.
Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second term
Read full article: Conservatives of color have lofty expectations for Trump's second termPresident Donald Trumpās pledge to help make Martin Luther King Jr.ās dream a reality is viewed with skepticism by many prominent Black and Hispanic civil rights leaders.
Vance and other Trump allies amplify a false claim about Harris' racial identity
Read full article: Vance and other Trump allies amplify a false claim about Harris' racial identityOhio Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trumpās running mate, is defending a false claim the former president made about Vice President Kamala Harrisā racial identity.
The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?
Read full article: The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives.
Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
Read full article: Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall shortDonald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next monthās Republican National Convention.
Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts
Read full article: Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting effortsFormer President Donald Trumpās campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks.
Speaker Mike Johnson assails Trump's felony trial in remarkable visit outside courthouse
Read full article: Speaker Mike Johnson assails Trump's felony trial in remarkable visit outside courthouseU.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is assailing the hush money trial case against Donald Trump as a "sham," the highest-ranking Republican to show up at court and attack the U.S. justice system.
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
Read full article: Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal, desperate to end chaosRepublicans have chosen Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their latest nominee for House speaker.
DeSantis is defending new slavery teachings. Civil rights leaders see a pattern of āpolicy violenceā
Read full article: DeSantis is defending new slavery teachings. Civil rights leaders see a pattern of āpolicy violenceāCivil rights activists cheered when Ron DeSantis pardoned four Black men wrongfully convicted of rape as one of his first actions as Floridaās new governor.
'Stand with Trump' becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice system
Read full article: 'Stand with Trump' becomes a rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on the US justice systemMoments after Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he hoarded classified documents and then conspired to obstruct an investigation about it, the Republicans in Congress had his back.
Byron Donalds emerges as GOP alternative for House speaker
Read full article: Byron Donalds emerges as GOP alternative for House speakerAs Republicans struggled for a second day to elect a House speaker, Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida emerged as the choice of conservative holdouts who are refusing to support Kevin McCarthyās bid.
McCarthy fails again in bid for speaker, GOP in disarray
Read full article: McCarthy fails again in bid for speaker, GOP in disarrayHouse Republicans plowed through the second day of the new Congress, with no clear off-ramp from their political chaos over electing leader Kevin McCarthy as the new speaker.
GOP eyes new priorities for House, starting with Biden probe
Read full article: GOP eyes new priorities for House, starting with Biden probeThe Republican Partyās capture of the House majority is upending the agenda in Washington, empowering GOP lawmakers to pursue conservative goals and vigorously challenge the policies of President Joe Biden and his administration.