Tag: Florida
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Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, Florida’s former attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz took himself out of the running. The former congressman’s withdrawal followed weeks of intense…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Nearly a year after the Biden administration gave Florida the green light to become the first state to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada — a longtime goal of politicians across the political spectrum, including President-elect Donald Trump — the program has yet to begin. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hailed the FDA’s approval of his…
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Trump picks Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Rep. Michael Waltz, a Florida Republican, as his national security adviser, two sources familiar with the plans confirmed to CBS News. The national security adviser is a top aide to the president who plays a major role in foreign and national security policy decision-making. The role…
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Spirit Airlines flight from Florida damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti, diverts to Dominican Republic
Spirit Airlines cutting jobs as it faces financial issues Spirit Airlines cutting jobs as it faces financial issues 02:36 A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said. A flight attendant sustained minor…
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Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz says police investigating a “potential plot” against his life
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida disclosed Friday that he was notified by authorities on Monday about a “potential plot on my life” by a convicted felon. Moskowitz, who represents the 23rd Congressional District that includes portions of Palm Beach and Broward Counties, posted the allegation on X, which was later collaborated by police in…
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Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects
Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News projects a Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined the right to abortion will fail, keeping in place a six-week ban put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…