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3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies
Read full article: 3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policiesThree House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots are carefully navigating President Donald Trumpās immigration policies.
Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight district
Read full article: Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight districtDemocrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles in the fight for the U.S. House.
Tennesseeās GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documents
Read full article: Tennesseeās GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documentsA growing number of conservative leaders are pushing states to upend the long-standing U.S. constitutional right to free public education for children, regardless of immigration status.
This Week in South Florida episode: April 13, 2025
Read full article: This Week in South Florida episode: April 13, 2025Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Representatives Felicia Robinson, a Democrat, and Fabian Basabe, a Republican; Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; and Howard Hepburn, the Broward County Public Schools Superintendent.
Picture of Trump after the assassination attempt displaces Obama portrait at the White House
Read full article: Picture of Trump after the assassination attempt displaces Obama portrait at the White HouseThe White House has hung a painting of President Donald Trump depicting a moment after an assassination attempt against him last summer ā bumping the official portrait of one of his predecessors, Barack Obama, to a place nearby.
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to limit future liabilities amid thousands of claims of sexual abuse
Read full article: Maryland lawmakers pass bill to limit future liabilities amid thousands of claims of sexual abuseMaryland lawmakers have passed a measure to try to limit future liabilities from claims of sexual abuse at state and private institutions.
Columbia must give 30 days' notice before sharing student records with Congress' antisemitism probe
Read full article: Columbia must give 30 days' notice before sharing student records with Congress' antisemitism probeA Manhattan federal judge says Columbia University must give detained activist Mahmoud Khalil and other students 30 days' notice before handing over any more documents to Congress as it investigates antisemitism on college campuses.
Musk-funded political group spends big and goes door to door in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Read full article: Musk-funded political group spends big and goes door to door in the Wisconsin Supreme Court raceElon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesdayās outcome.
New York rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder
Read full article: New York rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murderA New York City rapper who joined President Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges.
Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuits
Read full article: Georgia House approves the second part of sweeping plan to limit lawsuitsThe second part of Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kempās top priority to limit lawsuits and large verdicts won final approval from the House on Thursday.
Trump's portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after president claimed it was 'distorted'
Read full article: Trump's portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after president claimed it was 'distorted'State officials say a portrait of President Donald Trump hanging at the Colorado state Capitol will be taken down after Trump claimed it was āpurposefully distorted.ā.
Judge vows to determine if Trump administration ignored order blocking deportation flights
Read full article: Judge vows to determine if Trump administration ignored order blocking deportation flightsA federal judge examining the Trump administrationās use of an 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador vows to determine whether the government defied his order to turn the planes around.
Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban
Read full article: Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion banRepublican lawmakers in Kentucky have added several medical exceptions to the stateās near-total abortion ban.
'In DOGE we trust': House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut government
Read full article: 'In DOGE we trust': House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut governmentHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has accomplished the seemingly unexpected, keeping his Republican majority in line to fund the government.
Trump is forcing a generational shift in GOP foreign policy. Here's how Republicans are responding
Read full article: Trump is forcing a generational shift in GOP foreign policy. Here's how Republicans are respondingRepublicans in Congress have long been intent on countering Americaās rivals and spreading U.S. influence abroad.
Melania Trump says it's 'heartbreaking' to watch teens grapple with the fallout from revenge porn
Read full article: Melania Trump says it's 'heartbreaking' to watch teens grapple with the fallout from revenge pornMelania Trump says itās āheartbreakingā to see teens and especially girls grapple with the fallout after theyāre targeted by malicious and sexually explicit online content.
The Latest: House GOP pushes ābigā budget resolution to passage
Read full article: The Latest: House GOP pushes ābigā budget resolution to passageWith a push from President Donald Trump, House Republicans have sent a GOP budget blueprint to passage, a step toward delivering Trumpās ābig, beautiful bill.ā.
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.
Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees
Read full article: Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employeesA federal judge says she will quickly rule on a request to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive data and firing employees at several federal agencies.
Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24
Read full article: Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24Republican Vivek Ramaswamy will launch his bid for Ohio governor on Feb. 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing events in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.
Alaska US senators introduce bill that would again designate North America's tallest peak as Denali
Read full article: Alaska US senators introduce bill that would again designate North America's tallest peak as DenaliAlaskaās Republican U.S. senators have introduced legislation seeking to designate North Americaās tallest peak as Denali.
Order to drop New York Mayor Adams' case roils Justice Department as high-ranking officials resign
Read full article: Order to drop New York Mayor Adams' case roils Justice Department as high-ranking officials resignManhattanās top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, and five high-ranking Justice Department officials have resigned after she refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Trump keeps talking about running for a third term. The US Constitution says that can't happen
Read full article: Trump keeps talking about running for a third term. The US Constitution says that can't happenPresident Donald Trump has just started his second term, the last one permitted under the U.S. Constitution.
Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing Friday
Read full article: Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing FridayA federal judge has left intact a ban that prevents Elon Muskās Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans, though she made clear that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is exempt.
Election official in Arizonaās largest county signals a shift away from combating disinformation
Read full article: Election official in Arizonaās largest county signals a shift away from combating disinformationOne of the top election officials in Arizona's largest county has drastically downsized a team whose responsibilities included combating false information about elections.
Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politics
Read full article: Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politicsFormer Ohio State University coach Jim Tressel is being nominated to be the stateās next lieutenant governor.
This Week in South Florida: Rosalind Osgood and Juan Carlos Porras
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Rosalind Osgood and Juan Carlos PorrasLast week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis deputized Florida Highway Patrol to make immigration arrests, an order he does not need the state legislature to approve.
DOGE was tasked with stopping Treasury payments to USAID, AP sources say
Read full article: DOGE was tasked with stopping Treasury payments to USAID, AP sources sayOfficials working with Elon Muskās Department of Government Efficiency sought access to the Treasury Department payment system to stop money from flowing to the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Jimmy Buffett fans need more orders to get specialty Margaritaville license plate
Read full article: Jimmy Buffett fans need more orders to get specialty Margaritaville license plateJimmy Buffett fans can now order specialty āMargaritavilleā Florida license plates, but they are just short of a state pre-requisite for the plates to be printed.
Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concerns
Read full article: Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concernsA new television attack ad in Wisconsinās hotly contested Supreme Court race features a doctored image of the liberal candidate, a move that her campaign claims could be a violation of a recently enacted state law.
Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
Read full article: Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devicesTexas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.
Prosecutors seek dismissal of campaign finance case against ex-Nebraska congressman Fortenberry
Read full article: Prosecutors seek dismissal of campaign finance case against ex-Nebraska congressman FortenberryFederal prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss their case against a former Nebraska congressman charged with lying to authorities about a foreign billionaireās illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign.
Justice Department drops criminal proceedings against Trump co-defendants in classified records case
Read full article: Justice Department drops criminal proceedings against Trump co-defendants in classified records caseThe Justice Department has abandoned all criminal proceedings against President Donald Trumpās two co-defendants in the classified documents case against him in Florida, foreclosing the chance the case against them could ever be revived.
Groups are ready to file the first lawsuit to challenge Trump's new order on transgender troops
Read full article: Groups are ready to file the first lawsuit to challenge Trump's new order on transgender troopsAdvocacy groups are preparing to file the first lawsuit challenging President Donald Trumpās executive order revising policy on transgender troops that likely sets the stage for their ban in the armed forces.
Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, says pardoning Capitol attackers sends 'the wrong signal'
Read full article: Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, says pardoning Capitol attackers sends 'the wrong signal'A key ally of President Donald Trump says the White House pardoning rioters who fought with police while storming the U.S. Capitol in 2021 is āsending the wrong signalā and expressed concern about the future ramifications of issuing sweeping clemencies.
FEMA faces shakeup under Trump while it wrestles with disasters on both coasts
Read full article: FEMA faces shakeup under Trump while it wrestles with disasters on both coastsPresident Donald Trump is preparing to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has been on the frontlines of responding to disasters in California and North Carolina.
Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflation
Read full article: Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflationDonald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation.
Correction: Trump-Inauguration-Christopher Macchio story
Read full article: Correction: Trump-Inauguration-Christopher Macchio storyIn a story published Jan. 18, 2025, about opera tenor Christopher Macchio set to sing the national anthem at Donald Trumpās inauguration, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Macchio performed at Trumpās 70th birthday party.
Trump wants one of the agents who covered him after he was shot to lead the Secret Service
Read full article: Trump wants one of the agents who covered him after he was shot to lead the Secret ServicePresident-elect Donald Trump will choose as leader of the Secret Service one of the agents who covered him after a gunman opened fire at the candidate during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
UK backs local inquiries into child sexual abuse gangs after Musk stoked controversy
Read full article: UK backs local inquiries into child sexual abuse gangs after Musk stoked controversyThe British government says it will support a series of local inquiries into organized child sexual abuse in the wake of a furor largely stoked by the worldās richest man Elon Musk.
Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
Read full article: Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence CommitteeHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is removing the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump.
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source says
Read full article: Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source saysFormer Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed interest in the Ohio U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend
Read full article: Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekendA host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend.
Florida bill would ban students in the US without legal permission from some public universities
Read full article: Florida bill would ban students in the US without legal permission from some public universitiesA Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some of the stateās public colleges and universities from admitting students who are in the country without legal permission.
Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field
Read full article: Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming fieldElon Musk says a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink.
Supreme Court rejects Utah's push to wrest control of public land from the federal government
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects Utah's push to wrest control of public land from the federal governmentThe Supreme Court is turning back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government.
Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former US presidents to honor one of their own
Read full article: Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former US presidents to honor one of their ownFive current and former U.S. presidents have come together for Jimmy Carterās funeral.
Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos granted 3-month delay in sentencing for fraud and ID theft
Read full article: Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos granted 3-month delay in sentencing for fraud and ID theftDisgraced former congressman George Santos has won a few months' freedom from federal prison in order to come up with more than half a million dollars in court fines.
Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'
Read full article: Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation that boosts the rights of parents to know when schools are changing their childās health care or preparing to present lessons involving sexuality or gender.
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in watchdog group's records dispute with state attorney general
Read full article: Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in watchdog group's records dispute with state attorney generalThe Ohio Supreme Court has heard arguments in a long-running public records dispute involving state Attorney General Dave Yost and a watchdog group.
Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool, his father says
Read full article: Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool, his father saysElon Muskās father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool.
Puerto Rico's new governor sworn in days after a major blackout left much of the island in the dark
Read full article: Puerto Rico's new governor sworn in days after a major blackout left much of the island in the darkJenniffer GonzĆ”lez Colón has been sworn in as Puerto Ricoās new governor as the island held for a normally ebullient ceremony overshadowed by widespread anger over a blackout that hit the U.S. territory days ago.
Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
Read full article: Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aidCongressional leaders have unveiled legislation that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters.
Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
Read full article: Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault chargeA person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge.
Trumpās defense secretary pick faces scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegations
Read full article: Trumpās defense secretary pick faces scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegationsPete Hegseth, former Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trumpās nominee for defense secretary, returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to address Republican senatorsā concerns about his nomination.
For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states
Read full article: For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 statesA federal judge has ruled that immigrants known as āDreamersā in 19 states aren't entitled to health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
An architect of Project 2025 is pressuring Republican senators to confirm Pete Hegseth
Read full article: An architect of Project 2025 is pressuring Republican senators to confirm Pete HegsethThe Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025, is reemerging with a campaign to back President-elect Donald Trump's imperiled cabinet selections.
Trump names billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain
Read full article: Trump names billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to BritainPresident-elect Donald Trump has named billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain, a prestigious posting for the Republican donor whose contributions this year included $2 million to a Trump-backing super PAC.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 24, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 24, 2024This Week In South Florida host Glenna Milberg interviews Republican state Rep. Daniel Perez, of Miami, the incoming Florida House Speaker; Democratic state Sen. Jason Pizzo, the incoming Florida Senate minority leader; U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, elected to serve his 12th term representing District 26; and Miami-Dade County Sheriff-elect Rosie Cordero-Stutz. Milberg also features Local 10 News Animal Advocate Jacey Birchās interview with Annette Jose, the Miami-Dade County Animal Services director.

This Week in South Florida Episode: Nov. 24, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Episode: Nov. 24, 2024This Week In South Florida host Glenna Milberg interviews Republican state Rep. Daniel Perez, of Miami, the incoming Florida House Speaker; Democratic state Sen. Jason Pizzo, the incoming Florida Senate minority leader; U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, elected to serve his 12th term representing District 26; and Miami-Dade County Sheriff-elect Rosie Cordero-Stutz. Milberg also features Local 10 News Animal Advocate Jacey Birchās interview with Annette Jose, the Miami-Dade County Animal Services director.
Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary
Read full article: Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretaryPresident-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary.
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Read full article: Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessonsThe Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas says he was detained in airport over being 'disoriented'
Read full article: Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas says he was detained in airport over being 'disoriented'House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul says he was briefly detained by police at an airport near Washington, D.
Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
Read full article: Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new yearRep. Mike Johnson has won the Republican nomination to remain as House speaker, on track to keep the gavel after a morning endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new year.
Marco Rubioās political career began in tiny West Miami; heās now poised to be a global figure
Read full article: Marco Rubioās political career began in tiny West Miami; heās now poised to be a global figureWith news that President-elect Donald Trump is set to select U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio to be the next U.S. secretary of state, the South Florida Republican is poised to become fourth in line to the presidency ā after beginning his career on the dais in the tiny suburb of West Miami.
Michael Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, is paralyzed in fall from horse
Read full article: Michael Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, is paralyzed in fall from horseFormer U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm is paralyzed from the chest down after being thrown from a horse during a polo tournament.
Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline
Read full article: Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadlineThe Arizona Supreme Court has declined an emergency request to extend the deadline for voters to fix problems with mail-in ballots.
This Week in South Florida: Shevrin Jones and Alex Rizo
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Shevrin Jones and Alex RizoLast week's Presidential Election is getting all the attention, but those elected locally at the city, county, and state levels have the most immediate impact on your life.
Trump announces golf partner and former Georgia senator will co-chair inaugural committee
Read full article: Trump announces golf partner and former Georgia senator will co-chair inaugural committeeDonald Trump announced on Saturday that his inaugural committee will be chaired by Florida real estate investor Steven Witkoff and former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
Arizona Republican lawmaker Justin Heap is elected recorder for the stateās most populous county
Read full article: Arizona Republican lawmaker Justin Heap is elected recorder for the stateās most populous countyRepublican Arizona legislator Justin Heap has been elected to oversee elections in the stateās most populous county.
What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits
Read full article: What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefitsThe House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official says
Read full article: Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official saysPresident-elect Donald Trump put billionaire Elon Musk on the line with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the Ukrainian leader called to congratulate the incoming U.S. president.
Correction: Election 2024-Religious Voters story
Read full article: Correction: Election 2024-Religious Voters storyIn a story published Nov. 8, 2024, about how different religious groups voted in the presidential election, The Associated Press erroneously used 2020 numbers when reporting the results of the AP VoteCast survey related to Jewish voters.
Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who
Read full article: Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's whoDonald Trumpās presidential win is going to be certified in Congress in January by the candidate he beat, Vice President Kamala Harris.