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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Florida Democrats Condemn Corruption' After Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being indicted for embezzling COVID-19 funds, facing serious legal charges and potential prison time.
#desantis
US politics
fromAxios
6 hours ago

Scoop: DeSantis "begging" Trump for prime role in administration

DeSantis is seeking a role in Trump's administration, but the attorney general position is unlikely.
US politics
fromAxios
6 hours ago

Scoop: DeSantis "begging" Trump for prime role in administration

DeSantis is seeking a role in Trump's administration, but the attorney general position is unlikely.
#sheila-cherfilus-mccormick
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Christian GOP politician allegedly paid kids to send him sexually explicit images - LGBTQ Nation

Kevin Hedgpeth, a South Carolina politician, was charged with possession and production of child sexual abuse material involving minors.
#ethics-violations
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

A Democratic Congresswoman Could Go the Way of George Santos

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to federal financial fraud allegations.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

A Democratic Congresswoman Could Go the Way of George Santos

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to federal financial fraud allegations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Pam Bondi's Former Chief of Staff Reveals Why Trump Enemy Prosecutions Failed

The Trump DOJ struggles to prosecute political enemies due to a lack of competent MAGA prosecutors.
#ron-desantis
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago
SF politics

Term-Limited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Is Begging' Trump for His Next Gig: Report

Ron DeSantis seeks a key role in Trump's administration after a failed presidential campaign and aims to regain Trump's favor.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
US Elections

DeSantis Won't Rule Out Another Presidential Run Claims He Would've Gotten Like 90%' of Trump's Vote

Ron DeSantis hints at a potential 2024 presidential run, claiming he could attract a significant portion of Trump's Iowa voters.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

Term-Limited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Is Begging' Trump for His Next Gig: Report

Ron DeSantis seeks a key role in Trump's administration after a failed presidential campaign and aims to regain Trump's favor.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

DeSantis Won't Rule Out Another Presidential Run Claims He Would've Gotten Like 90%' of Trump's Vote

Ron DeSantis hints at a potential 2024 presidential run, claiming he could attract a significant portion of Trump's Iowa voters.
#cherfilus-mccormick
Non-profit organizations
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Florida's budget stalemate takes on Cherfilius-McCormick probe-related twist

Cherfilus-McCormick's funding requests for a tablet program raised concerns about potential violations and connections to for-profit entities.
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

Republican to force vote on expelling Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress

Non-profit organizations
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Florida's budget stalemate takes on Cherfilius-McCormick probe-related twist

Cherfilus-McCormick's funding requests for a tablet program raised concerns about potential violations and connections to for-profit entities.
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

Republican to force vote on expelling Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Police Wanted to Arrest Cory Mills for Alleged Assault: WaPo

D.C. police sought to arrest Rep. Cory Mills for alleged assault, but a lieutenant intervened and the request for an arrest warrant was denied.
fromAxios
15 hours ago

House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse

"The charges and examination are incredibly, incredibly serious and I think we have to hold ourselves to high standards here in the Congress," Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) told Axios.
SF politics
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

GOP banned trans people from updating their drivers' licenses using sneaky "behind the scenes" moves - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender residents in Wyoming can no longer update their driver's license gender marker due to new requirements for an amended birth certificate.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

GOP banned trans people from updating their drivers' licenses using sneaky "behind the scenes" moves - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender residents in Wyoming can no longer update their driver's license gender marker due to new requirements for an amended birth certificate.
#florida-politics
Miami food
fromThe Miami Times
2 weeks ago

Jerry Demings says locals should have a say on naming Palm Beach County airport after Donald Trump

Jerry Demings plans to repeal anti-diversity laws and seek local input on the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Roughly Zero': Democrat Who Flipped Trump's Mar-a-Lago District Claims President Was Not a Factor'

Emily Gregory's victory in Florida's 87th district was driven by local issues, not President Trump's influence, despite his endorsement of her opponent.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
5 hours ago

Dem Congresswoman Resigns Just Before Facing Expulsion

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid federal corruption charges and allegations of a flawed ethics process.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman denied matching campaign funds by Dems in party-line vote

Bruce Blakeman was denied millions in campaign funds due to a paperwork issue, giving Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul an advantage in the election.
#florida
Miami
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

DeSantis Signs Bill to Rename Florida Airport After Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, pending FAA approval.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Democrats flip seat in Florida state house in district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago

Democrats flipped a Florida state house seat in a district previously held by Republicans, indicating voter frustration with rising costs and Trump.
Miami
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

DeSantis Signs Bill to Rename Florida Airport After Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, pending FAA approval.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Democrats flip seat in Florida state house in district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago

Democrats flipped a Florida state house seat in a district previously held by Republicans, indicating voter frustration with rising costs and Trump.
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says

The Justice Department, in a letter to Comer, appeared to request that Bondi be excused from testifying given her departure from DOJ, stating, 'We kindly ask that you confirm that the subpoena is withdrawn.'
US politics
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Lawsuit Filed Minutes After DeSantis Signs Florida's Version of SAVE Act, Says Bill Targets a Fictional Threat'

Mark Elias filed a lawsuit against Florida's HB 991, citing First and Fourteenth Amendment violations related to voter registration and identification requirements.
Law
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

Republican Sen. Rick Scott sues Booz Allen Hamilton over leaked tax returns

Charles Littlejohn was sentenced to five years for leaking tax information linked to high-profile individuals.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Officially Announces Loyal Friend' Pam Bondi's Ouster

Pam Bondi is leaving her role as Attorney General for a private sector job, with Todd Blanche appointed as Acting Attorney General.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Abject Failure': CNN's Elie Honig Pours Salt on Pam Bondi's Wounds in Post-Ouster Tirade

Elie Honig criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general, labeling her an abject failure and highlighting her mishandling of the Epstein files.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing

Lawmakers insist Pam Bondi must testify regarding Epstein files despite her claims of no longer being attorney general.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Thank goodness Pam Bondi's abhorrent tenure as AG is over

Pam Bondi's tenure as Florida's Attorney General was marked by her aggressive opposition to LGBTQ+ rights and her controversial handling of legal matters.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Pam Bondi Couldn't Possibly Succeed

Pam Bondi was fired as attorney general by Trump via social media after 421 days, marking a trend of short tenures in the position.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Top Oversight Democrat says fired AG Pam Bondi 'must answer' for Epstein files

Firing Pam Bondi will not stop congressional investigations into her actions related to President Trump and the Epstein files.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Officially Announces Loyal Friend' Pam Bondi's Ouster

Pam Bondi is leaving her role as Attorney General for a private sector job, with Todd Blanche appointed as Acting Attorney General.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Abject Failure': CNN's Elie Honig Pours Salt on Pam Bondi's Wounds in Post-Ouster Tirade

Elie Honig criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general, labeling her an abject failure and highlighting her mishandling of the Epstein files.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Democrat captures Florida House seat in Trump's Mar-a-Lago district

Emily Gregory's victory in Florida's House District 87 signals a shift against Republicans ahead of the November midterms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

GOP governor signs slate of "values" bills rolling back trans & reproductive rights - LGBTQ Nation

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed anti-trans bills, emphasizing state values and rolling back reproductive rights.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Battle Brewing To Replace Bondi - Above the Law

The race to replace Pam Bondi as Attorney General is marked by challenges and the complexities of the American legal system.
US Elections
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Not Even Mar-a-Lago Is Safe from the Blue Wave

Emily Gregory won Florida's District 87, flipping a Trump-backed seat and marking a significant Democratic victory in a traditionally Republican area.
Miami
fromQueerty
1 month ago

This Florida flip could pave the way for Mike Johnson's newest nightmare - Queerty

A Florida Democrat won a mayoral race by one vote, flipping a Republican-held seat for the first time in 30 years, signaling potential shifts in traditionally Republican strongholds ahead of midterm elections.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The All Too Predictable Reason Trump Fired Pam Bondi

Trump's presidency exemplifies a decline in executive accountability, highlighted by the ousting of Attorney General Pam Bondi for insufficient loyalty.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Chip Roy Tells Fox News Pam Bondi's Successor Must Be More Aggressive'

Republicans seek a more aggressive successor to Pam Bondi as attorney general to ensure accountability and justice during Trump's presidency.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces potential expulsion after the House Ethics Committee found evidence of multiple rule violations related to campaign funding.
US Elections
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Bad news crashes down on Mar-a-Lago as Republicans' midterm odds worsen - Queerty

Democrats have achieved significant victories in special elections, indicating a potential shift in political dynamics, especially in traditionally Republican areas.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Republicans aren't rushing to save Trump's ballroom

Idaho Republicans face a decision on funding Trump's ballroom renovation amid political tensions and potential delays.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

Adios, Pam Bondi. Who's Next?

Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration over her performance, particularly regarding the Epstein files and prosecuting critics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

He'll Gut You Like a Trout': Fox Analyst Offers Jaw-Dropping Endorsement of Pam Bondi's Replacement

Pam Bondi's replacement at the DOJ could influence future political dynamics and personnel changes are being considered.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Florida lawmakers muscle up on a raft of new housing reforms

Florida pursues coordinated 2026 housing reforms—legalizing housing types, expanding the Live Local Act, and recalibrating funding and tax tools to improve affordability.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Florida Passes Its Own Version of the SAVE America Act

Florida has approved a voter registration overhaul requiring proof of citizenship, reflecting a trend in GOP-led states despite challenges at the federal level.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Democrats Storm Out of Pam Bondi Meeting: We All Just F*cking Had It'

House Democrats walked out of a meeting with Attorney General Pam Bondi after she refused to commit to complying with a subpoena regarding the DOJ's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Democrats walk out in protest over outrageous fake' Epstein briefing from Pam Bondi

House Democrats walked out of a briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein files after she refused to commit to testifying under oath before the committee.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Target Audience of One: Super PAC Supporting Paxton in Texas Senate Race Runs TV Ad in Mar-a-Lago Area

Cornyn is in the fight of his political life in the May 23 runoff election against Paxton, and it's guaranteed to be viciously brutal. The incumbent is widely viewed as a stronger candidate in the general election due to Paxton's series of scandals, lawsuits, and controversies, but the attorney general has gotten support from the MAGA wing of the GOP for his combative, far-right stances.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Paula Reid Says Jeanine Pirro's Heated Presser Looked Like An Audition' for Pam Bondi's Job

D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's aggressive press conference response to a judge squashing subpoenas against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared designed to audition for Attorney General Pam Bondi's position.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Florida Republicans pass bill empowering Ron DeSantis to oust local officials who support LGBTQ+ Pride

Florida lawmakers approved a bill granting Gov. DeSantis authority to remove local officials who promote Pride events or diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Almost Unanimous': GOP Heavyweights Roared for Rubio Over Vance at Mar-a-Lago Meeting With Trump

GOP donors at Mar-a-Lago overwhelmingly favored Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential primary when Trump polled the group.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Anti-DEI bill threatening Florida Pride events gains momentum in GOP legislature

Florida Senate passed legislation prohibiting local governments from funding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, with expected House passage and gubernatorial signature.
#islamophobia
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

When Florida Bar Said It Was Serious About Ethical Violations It MEANT To Say, 'Yes, Sir. Glory To The MAGA Empire!' - Above the Law

In response to an inquiry from a complainant, The Florida Bar wrote a letter to the complainant erroneously stating that there is a pending Bar investigation of member Lindsay Halligan. There is no such pending Bar investigation of Lindsay Halligan. In this case, The Florida Bar received a complaint against Lindsay Halligan and, consistent with standard practice, the Bar is monitoring the ongoing legal proceedings underlying the complaint.
US politics
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Scoop: Democrats eye forced vote to censure GOP Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post

Progressive House members are considering a censure vote against Rep. Fine after he compared Muslims unfavorably to dogs and doubled down on anti-Muslim remarks.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Florida Republicans may ban system used in Palm Beach County to speed early voting and improve accuracy

A legislative provision could ban or limit ExpressVote ballot-marking systems in three Florida counties, increasing early-voting wait times and leaving hundreds of devices unused.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

James Comer Says Nobody on Our Side Is Defending Pam Bondi' as Democrat Pushes for Her to Be Held in Contempt Over Epstein Files

Chair James Comer says Attorney General Pam Bondi has complied with document requests while Rep. Yassamin Ansari seeks contempt for alleged subpoena noncompliance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Conservative Radio Host Says Bondi Should Be Fired or Resign' After House Hearing Flub

Erick Erickson demanded Attorney General Pam Bondi resign or be fired after Bondi downplayed focus on Jeffrey Epstein in favor of celebrating record stock market gains.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Florida poll shows Republicans lead Democrats in statewide races - but only by single digits

Democratic candidates David Jolly and Jerry Demings trail Republican Byron Donalds by 6-7 percentage points in Florida governor race polling, with significant undecided voters and early-stage race dynamics.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Ron DeSantis will have 'blood on his hands' if HIV funding isn't restored, Democratic chair says

Tens of thousands of Floridians are facing a life or death scenario as Ron DeSantis' administration revokes funding for HIV medication. The Florida Department of Health has gutted the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) after supposedly failing to find $120 million in the state budget to cover the cost. The program provides assistance to low-income people living with HIV, meaning that over 10,000 people could lose access to life-saving medication if funding isn't restored.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The Pam Bondi Hearing Sh*tshow Was a Perfect Display of a Broken Government

A congressional hearing became performative theater, producing spectacle and partisan signaling without substantive accountability for the issues raised.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Bessent Blames Bondi For Trump Bribe - Above the Law

Trump's lawsuit over leaked 2020 tax returns seeks $10 billion and risks taxpayer-funded damages, placing acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent in a politically awkward position.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Pam Bondi's Four Political Prosecutions

Pam Bondi's DOJ repeatedly filed high-profile complaint charges against Democrats resisting DHS, often timed and publicized in ways that appear politically driven.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Utterly Useless': Republican Randy Fine Ruthlessly Mocked Over Call for Investigation Into Bad Bunny Halftime Show

Rep. Randy Fine urged an FCC investigation into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance for alleged indecency, prompting bipartisan backlash.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Chair of Florida Democrats Cheers Move by Trump Administration to Loosen Some Gun Restrictions as Victory' for Second Amendment

Nikki Fried supported loosening ATF restrictions for medical marijuana users and has a record of efficiently processing gun permits while overseeing Florida's medical marijuana program.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Proposal to require state oversight of insurance affiliate payments clears first hurdle in Legislature

It found that during that period, 19 insurers based in Florida or surrounding regions funneled billions of dollars in fees to holding companies and other affiliates that were not "fair and reasonable," as defined by various industry rules. The insurers were not identified in the study. The study showed that insurers paid investors $680 million in dividends and accepted $951 million in capital contributions from affiliates, clouding regulators' abilities to determine insurers' actual financial health.
US politics
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick's arraignment again put off as lawyer retention remains an issue

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges for allegedly stealing $5 million in relief funds; her arraignment and trial were delayed due to unresolved legal representation.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Mike Johnson's worst nightmare is unfolding in Florida & it could topple the GOP's entire midterm strategy - Queerty

Could one Tr*mp-backed representative's health concerns save us from this ongoing Republican-led nightmare we've been living through for over a year now? It's a long shot, but it just might work! House rep Neal Dunn will reportedly resign before his term is up on January 3, 2027, despite Mike Johnson begging him stick it out. Why is Johnson worried? Because if Dunn leaves early, the tiny majority hold Republicans have over the House would be severely threatened.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Pam Bondi's Rap Sheet - emptywheel

According to the motion for grand jury transcripts that Lemon and Georgia Fort (the other journalist charged in the case) filed yesterday, also on Tuesday, their attorneys had a video meeting with whoever plans to prosecute this case, at which DOJ opposed the bid to get transcripts. On February 10, 2026, counsel for Mr. Lemon and Ms. Fort met and conferred by video with government counsel and advised of their intent to file this joint motion. The government, through counsel, indicated they oppose this motion.
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