Who is Ashley Moody? Florida attorney general replacing Sen. Marco Rubio

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate, but who is Moody?

Florida congressmen introduce No Tax on Tips Act in U.S. House

Two congressmen from Florida have filed a bill to exempt tips from federal income tax, following up on a campaign promise made by President-elect Donald Trump.

DeSantis taps Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in U.S. Senate

On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he had selected Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody to serve as the next U.S. senator.  

Famous outsiders who joined the government

From reality stars to movie stars, these luminaries left the entertainment industry and ventured into the political space holding prominent roles in government in what’s become a phenomenon through the years.

Big marijuana companies prep new 2026 ballot measure for recreational pot use in Florida

The biggest marijuana dispensary in Florida, Trulieve, along with the Smart & Safe Florida committee, are already preparing for the 2026 midterm election and the future of recreational pot in the Sunshine State.

Bondi, Rubio defend Trump agendas in heated cabinet hearings

The second day of Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet featured contentious exchanges, with nominees addressing concerns about their independence and policy priorities.

New poll: Americans are skeptical of these Trump Cabinet nominees

Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.

Nancy Mace challenges Jasmine Crockett to ‘take it outside’ in House hearing

Rep. Nancy Mace took offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, listen" in a response, sparking a contentious back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."

Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary: What to know

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.

Special Counsel's final report on Trump's presidential election interference case released

In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March

Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency

Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.

U.S. Supreme Court considers the future of TikTok

The popular app, TikTok could go dark in nine days if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a law signed last year.

Jimmy Carter laid to rest at National Cathedral

Jimmy Carter's final trip to a town he had never felt quite at home in began with a welcome from a pastor. 

Matt Gaetz considering Florida Governor bid amid past scandals

Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general following a House Ethics Committee report accusing him of sexual misconduct and drug use, said he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.