Representative-elect George Santos admits to lying about his past
"I never claimed to be Jewish," Santos told the New York Post. "I am Catholic. Because I learned my maternal family had a Jewish background I said I was 'Jew-ish.'"
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"I never claimed to be Jewish," Santos told the New York Post. "I am Catholic. Because I learned my maternal family had a Jewish background I said I was 'Jew-ish.'"
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
Democrats traditionally held a registration edge in the state, but they were overtaken last year by the GOP
The former president's latest unfounded claim of "massive fraud" has left fellow Republicans grappling once again with how to respond.
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
CBS News projects Republicans have won 218 seats in the House, but the chamber will remain closely divided.
With less than two weeks left before the November midterm elections, all signs are pointing to a strong Republican showing that would result in a switch of party control in the House and possibly the Senate.
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
Republicans have narrowed the Democratic advantage in registered voters in Florida, as more than 14.4 million residents are eligible to cast ballots in the Nov. 3 elections, according to numbers posted Thursday by state elections officials.
The case involving New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has led us on a journey to find Cindy Yang, the former owner of the Jupiter Day Spa at the center of the investigation.
Former Florida Governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said he thinks a Republican should challenge President Donald Trump in next year's election.
Authorities say the windows of a county Republican Party office in Florida were shot at over the weekend.
Former President Barack Obama said President Donald Trump is "capitalizing on resentment that politicians have been fanning for years" and questioned "What happened to the Republican Party?"
A candidate for the Florida Legislature is apologizing for saying she had a college degree that she didn't complete, but says she will still stay in the race.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio passes his days buried in the work of the Senate Intelligence Committee and is a leading advocate of bolstering election security.
Federal prosecutors are releasing details about the arrest of an alleged Russian spy.
Almost 18 months have passed since Hillary Clinton lost the presidency.
Rep. Paul Gosar said he requested that US Capitol Police arrest undocumented immigrants attending President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday.
The House passed the Republican tax overhaul Tuesday and the Senate is expected to do the same.
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio will vote for his party's $1.5 trillion tax bill.
President Donald Trump's top economic adviser said Thursday night he's confident Republican Sen. Marco Rubio will ultimately be a "yes" on the GOP tax bill. Here's why.
Roy Moore continues to refuse to concede the Alabama special election, saying in a new video that his campaign is waiting for ballots to be certified.
House Republicans are ready to pass a tax overhaul Thursday, something that has not been accomplished in three decades.
U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore published an open letter pushing back against allegations of sexual abuse.
Senate Republicans are unveiling their preferences for how to structure a tax reform bill, one week after their House colleagues.
Several items were stolen, including firearm magazines, a handcuff key and personal items.
All southbound lanes on the Palmetto Expressway (State Road 826) will be closed from midnight Wednesday and Thursday Intelligent Transportation Systems work, the Florida Department of Transportation said.
Plaintiffs are trying to convince the judge they should be able to take control of his $3.5 million Palm Beach condo.
Monday's ruling was rooted in dueling lawsuits filed in December.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
The U.S. Senate race in Florida, pitting incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Scott against Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, has drawn national attention.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Several items were stolen, including firearm magazines, a handcuff key and personal items.
Amendment 3 proposes the legalization of recreational marijuana use for those 21 and older in Florida.
Amendment 4 proposes enshrining abortion rights in Florida's constitution.
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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
Plaintiffs are trying to convince the judge they should be able to take control of his $3.5 million Palm Beach condo.
Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure and he's getting testy about it.
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
While Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to keep current limits on asylum, former President Donald Trump has vowed to seal the southern border altogether.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
At Memorial Healthcare System, the innovative Aquablation procedure is changing the landscape of enlarged prostate treatment.
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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
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."