McConnell stepping down as Senate GOP leader, ending historic 17-year run
The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
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The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
Polls have closed in Michigan. CBS News projects that former President Donald Trump has won against Nikki Haley, bringing him closer to securing the GOP presidential nomination.
How Trump defeated Haley in the 2024 South Carolina Republican primary election, according to CBS News' exit polling.
CBS News projects that Donald Trump will defeat Nikki Haley in the 2024 South Carolina Republican primary election. Here are the latest results.
The Republican Senate campaign arm advised GOP candidates to "align with the public's overwhelming support for IVF and fertility treatments."
Applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. or in person at elections offices until 5 p.m.
CBS News poll finds Americans overwhelmingly oppose banning books that include matters of race.
Republicans targeted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Moms for Liberty first garnered national attention in 2021.
The House is expected to vote in the coming days on whether to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Nikki Haley is expected to visit South Florida Wednesday for a fundraising trip.
House Republicans are seeking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Republican Party of Florida's registration lead over the Florida Democratic Party neared 780,000 voters as 2023 ended.
A proposal designed in part to keep "identity politics" out of teacher-preparation courses began moving forward Monday in the Senate, with opponents arguing it could drive teachers away from Florida.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede looks ahead to New Hampshire, now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the Presidential Race.
It's the first primary election of the 2024 presidential nominating schedule.
Though she said she looks forward to remaining governor, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump will be the "clear victor" of November's election.
Jim DeFede takes a look at Gov. Ron DeSantis' poor showing in Iowa and where his campaign goes from here.
Christian Ziegler was removed from his post after a woman alleged that he'd sexually assaulted her.
Vivek Ramaswamy said he's offered former President Donald Trump his full endorsement.
Former President Donald Trump clinched his first victory of the primary season Monday night at the Iowa caucuses.
The frontrunner in Monday's Iowa caucuses is a man whose legal woes - from 91 criminal indictments to a civil fraud trial - are testing the GOP's willingness to raise him at their standard-bearer once again.
A look at exchanges between the two candidates on abortion, immigration and the war in Ukraine.
Former President Donald Trump noted in his victory speech after the New Hampshire primary that Nikki Haley won't be on the ballot for the Nevada caucuses.
Conspiracy theory still finds purchase; nation splits over Trump's name on ballots.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation as police search for a possible suspect.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation as police search for a possible suspect.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Thirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.