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South Florida officers head to DC for presidential inauguration security

Dozens of South Florida law enforcement officers are on their way to Washington, D.C., to assist with security efforts during Monday’s presidential inauguration.

Trump’s defense secretary pick faces scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegations

Pete Hegseth, former Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to address Republican senators’ concerns about his nomination.

South Florida Proud Boy gets prison for actions in Jan. 6 riot, feds say

A South Florida man who federal authorities say was a member of the far-right Proud Boys organization was sentenced to spend a year in federal prison Friday after being convicted for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

Florida men arrested for allegedly assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

Two Florida men were arrested for their actions on the Jan. 6. breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to the Department of Justice.

Police: Man with flare gun and torch tries to get into US Capitol

U.S. Capitol Police say the man was stopped Tuesday during a security screening at the Capitol Visitor Center. Authorities say he smelled of fuel and was carrying the flare gun and torch.Officials have canceled public tours of the Capitol for the remainder of the day.

Marathon man gets 3 years for attacking cops with ‘chemical irritant’ on Jan. 6

A Washington, D.C. federal judge handed down a prison sentence of more than three years to a South Florida man who pleaded guilty to attacking police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, officials announced Tuesday.

Biden administration questions legitimacy of Venezuela’s election results

The Biden administration shared their concerns Tuesday over the recent Venezuelan presidential election results, questioning the legitimacy of incumbent Nicolas Maduro’s declared victory and calling for transparency from Venezuela’s electoral authorities.