Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General and Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, sought to reassure Democratic senators Wednesday that her Justice Department would not prosecute anyone for political purposes but also refused to rule out the potential for investigations into adversaries of the Republican president-elect.
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced, making Moody only the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber.
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Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
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Matt Gaetz once faced a sex trafficking investigation by the DOJ he could now lead
Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Cabinet pick for attorney general, once faced a DOJ sex trafficking investigation and scrutiny over alleged misconduct. The Florida congressman’s new role raises questions, sparking bipartisan concern over his past, qualifications, and Trump’s loyalty-driven cabinet appointments.
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Matt Gaetz pick shows Trump values loyalty — and retribution — as he returns to Washington
President-elect Trump names Matt Gaetz as attorney general, showcasing loyalty and retribution as priorities. Gaetz, a longtime Trump supporter, steps into a role marked by controversy, signaling changes in the Justice Department’s direction.
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Trump fills 2 key positions with Northeast Florida residents
Susie Wiles and Mike Waltz, both St. Johns County residents, will fill key roles in the Trump White House.
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Another Florida college taps a former state lawmaker to be its next president
Mel Ponder, a former Florida lawmaker with no academic experience, is set to become the new president of Northwest Florida State College, joining a growing trend of political figures appointed to lead state colleges under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ leadership.
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Florida’s 2024 Ballot: Rick Scott faces Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in U.S. Senate race
On Election Day 2024, Florida voters will decide between Sen. Rick Scott, eyeing a Senate leadership role, and former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, seeking a Democratic comeback in a pivotal race.
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Florida’s 2024 Ballot: Voters to Decide on Legal Marijuana and Abortion Rights
In the 2024 election, Florida voters will make crucial decisions on legalizing recreational marijuana and securing abortion rights. Learn about the potential impacts, key arguments, and what’s at stake as Florida’s political landscape shifts.
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Judge tells Florida’s top doctor not to threaten TV stations over abortion-rights ads
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker blocked Florida’s state health department from taking any more action to threaten TV stations over an abortion rights commercial.