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Associated PressSeptember 26, 2015

When John Boehner quits the Capitol next month, the Hill will lose a dash of color — and not just his oft-mocked orangey tan. Some trademarks of Boehner’s more than two decades in the House: ___ BLUNT BOEHNERISMS Here’s how the speaker once described fellow U.S representatives: “We got 435 members. It’s just a slice […]

Associated PressSeptember 25, 2015

The Obama administration has discovered a chain of emails that Hillary Rodham Clinton failed to turn over when she provided what she said was the full record of work-related correspondence as secretary of state, officials said Friday, adding to the growing questions related to the Democratic presidential front-runner’s unusual usage of a private email account […]

Associated PressSeptember 25, 2015

Sophie Cruz‘s brief encounter with Pope Francis during his parade in Washington this week appeared to be the kind of spontaneous moment that is so endearing about this pope: an initially hesitant young child wrapping an arm around his neck as he offers a kiss and a blessing. But for 5-year-old Sophie, the moment unfolded […]

Associated PressSeptember 24, 2015

The Florida Supreme Court is asking The Florida Bar to prepare a rule that would ban lawyers from using for-profit client referral services that aren’t owned by lawyers. The court issued its order on Thursday, citing problems with for-profit referral services that haven’t been in the best interest of clients. The Florida Bar had proposed […]

Associated PressSeptember 24, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio jabbed billionaire businessman Donald Trump as “touchy and insecure” on Thursday, joining the chorus of Trump critics who have intensified pressure on the GOP front-runner in recent weeks. The Florida senator also challenged Trump’s command of the issues during an interview with Kentucky Sports Radio, the most widely listened-to sports […]

Associated PressSeptember 24, 2015

Port Canaveral has started a nationwide hunt for a new CEO after its current top executive agreed to resign under pressure. Port Canaveral CEO John Walsh said Wednesday that he would resign in January after two Port Authority commissioners indicated they were prepared to fire him. Walsh had been criticized recently for making disparaging remarks […]

Associated PressSeptember 24, 2015

The Republican Party of Florida is set to give presidential candidates three options to get on the March primary ballot. Party executive director Brad Herold says a rule proposed Thursday would automatically put candidates on the ballot if they attend a party-hosted summit in November. The party’s executive committee will vote on the rule Friday. […]

Associated PressSeptember 24, 2015

Standing before a rapt Congress, Pope Francis issued a ringing call to action on behalf of immigrants Thursday, urging lawmakers to embrace “the stranger in our midst” as he became the first pontiff in history to address a joint meeting of the legislators. Referencing the migration crisis in Europe as well as the United States’ […]

Associated PressSeptember 24, 2015

Beginning on Thursday morning, a Florida judge will try to sort out the political mess left because of squabbling over the state’s 27 congressional districts. The Florida Supreme Court in July ordered the Republican-controlled Legislature to redraw the state’s congressional districts after finding the current map violated standards adopted by voters. But the House and Senate […]

Associated PressSeptember 23, 2015

As Scott Walker gave up on his 2016 presidential race this week, he implored other Republicans in the crowded field to follow his lead and drop out so that one could rise to challenge front-runner Donald Trump. None appears likely to do so anytime soon. Walker stood out in the GOP race with his unsustainable […]

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Trademarks: Pack up the hankies and wine, John Boehner’s leaving

Officials: More work emails from Hillary Clinton’s private account

Immigration group planned girl’s papal encounter for a year

Florida Supreme Court wants new rule on lawyer referrals

Marco Rubio calls Donald Trump “touchy and insecure”

Port Canaveral CEO resigns under pressure

Florida GOP to give presidential candidates ballot options

Pope Francis addresses religion, Islamic extremists, immigration in historic speech

Redistricting trial set to begin today

“Lean and mean” campaigns enable GOP candidates to endure