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Associated PressDecember 19, 2016

One of President-elect Donald Trump‘s first, and defining, acts next year could come on Republican legislation to cut off taxpayer money from Planned Parenthood. Trump sent mixed signals during the campaign about the 100-year-old organization, which provides birth control, abortions and various women’s health services. He said “millions of women are helped by Planned Parenthood,” […]

Associated PressDecember 18, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump said first lady Michelle Obama “must have been talking about the past” when she said there’s no sense of hope after his election. Trump, speaking Saturday at the final rally of his postelection “thank you” tour, then resisted escalating the spat further, suggesting “she made that statement not meaning it the way […]

Associated PressDecember 18, 2016

Florida’s electors will meet in the state Capitol Monday to cast their votes for president, after voters in the state chose Donald Trump. Don’t expect any surprises. The people picked to cast Florida’s votes in the Electoral College are among the most faithful Florida Republicans, and it’s extremely unlikely any will be swayed by the tens of thousands of […]

Associated PressDecember 18, 2016

Florida detectives have launched a criminal investigation into the death of a 17-month-old boy in foster care who was about to be placed with adoptive parents. The Tampa Bay Times reported Saturday that Aedyn Agminalis died last Sunday after being taken off life support. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has opened a criminal investigation. The […]

Associated PressDecember 16, 2016

Nearly 880,000 Floridians have signed up for health coverage on President Obama‘s federal marketplace so far this year. The deadline to enroll was Thursday for those seeking coverage starting on January 1. More than 4 million Americans chose plans on healthcare.gov this year. The figures were released by federal health officials and include both new […]

Associated PressDecember 15, 2016

The state of Florida is asking a judge to reconsider his decision to let the Seminole Tribe of Florida keep blackjack at its casinos. Attorneys for the state late Wednesday filed a post-trial motion that questioned the findings that led U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle to side with the tribe. The move by the state […]

Associated PressDecember 14, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump wants Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel to be national party chairwoman, in part as a reward for the party carrying Michigan for the first time in 28 years. The choice of McDaniel to serve as Republican National Committee chairwoman was confirmed Tuesday night by a person familiar with Trump’s decision. […]

Associated PressDecember 13, 2016

A federal judge is being asked to block additional parts of a contentious Florida abortion law. The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a lawsuit late Monday on behalf of several ministers, rabbis and organizations that provide abortion counseling services to women. The lawsuit contends that the law violates constitutional rights by requiring groups […]

Associated PressDecember 13, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump is considering major Republican fundraiser Wayne Berman as the U.S. Trade Representative. That’s according to two people with knowledge of the discussions. Berman is a senior adviser at the Blackstone Group and was a strong supporter of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio‘s failed 2016 presidential campaign. He served in the Commerce Department during […]

Associated PressDecember 13, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has picked ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, calling him “among the most accomplished business leaders and international dealmakers in the world.” “Rex Tillerson’s career is the embodiment of the American dream. Through hard work, dedication and smart deal making, Rex rose through the ranks to […]

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Donald Trump action on health care could cost Planned Parenthood

Donald Trump says Michelle Obama’s ‘no hope’ comment about the past

Dump Trump? Won’t happen when Florida electors vote

Investigation launched after Tampa infant dies in foster care

Nearly 880,000 Floridians sign up for Obamacare

New deal: Florida wants judge to change blackjack ruling

Donald Trump rewards Michigan party chair with national role

Federal judge asked to block part of Florida abortion law

Donald Trump looking at top Marco Rubio backer as U.S. Trade Representative

Donald Trump picks Rex Tillerson to lead State Department