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Trump administration proposes 50-year mortgages to tackle housing affordability crisis
The Trump administration is proposing a plan to offer 50-year mortgages.
Trump denies reports that US has decided to attack installations within Venezuela
President Trump boarded Air Force One to spend the weekend in Florida — amid reports that his administration has made the decision to attack military installations inside Venezuela.
Man taken into custody after driving his car into security gate outside White House, authorities say
A man was taken into custody late Tuesday after driving his car into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.
FBI’s Kash Patel hints that Miami could see federal law enforcement surge
FBI Director Kash Patel is hinting that Miami could be one of the cities to see a surge in federal law enforcement as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on crime.
Sen. Rick Scott reacts after ‘very good’ friend Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah university
Sen. Rick Scott talked to reporters on Capitol Hill after Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, an organization of young conservatives, was shot on Wednesday at Utah Valley University.
Threats against lawmakers prompt calls for more Capitol Hill security
U.S. Capitol Police reported arresting an armed Oregon man who was in a red car with a tri-cycle strapped to the roof on Wednesday near a barricade.
Broward high school bands perform in DC for Fourth of July parade
Two high school marching bands from Broward County proudly represented South Florida in the nation’s capital during this year’s National Independence Day Parade.
White House pushes back on reports of ICE targeting undocumented children in Florida foster care
White House officials pushed back Thursday against reports that ICE agents are targeting undocumented children in Florida’s foster care system, calling the claims a smear campaign against the president and immigration officers.
Protesters arrested at Capitol as they call attention to possible Medicaid cuts
Multiple people were escorted out of the U.S. Capitol in handcuffs after protesting proposed cuts to Medicaid on Wednesday.
DC prepares for massive military parade marking Army’s 250th anniversary
The nation’s capital is bracing for a massive military parade Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, featuring tanks, aircraft flyovers and thousands of soldiers.
Thousands of soldiers to march in DC for Army’s 250th anniversary parade
Final preparations are underway in the nation’s capital ahead of a massive military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army this weekend.
White House warns countries of tariff deadline, says Trump ‘expects good deals’
The White House is warning countries about an upcoming deadline on tariffs.
Trump Administration offering to pay migrants who self-deport
The Trump Administration announced a new plan to incentivize undocumented migrants to leave the country voluntarily.
Trump reinstates dozens of Florida student visas, floats Ukraine peace proposal ahead of Rome visit
The Trump administration announced Friday it is reinstating student visas that were recently terminated, a move that directly affects dozens of international students at Florida universities.
Remembering Air Florida Flight 90: Fort Lauderdale-bound jet that crashed in DC
The midair collision over the Potomac River on Wednesday brings back chilling memories of another tragedy in the same waters more than four decades ago—when Air Florida Flight 90, bound for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, stalled after takeoff and crashed into the icy river, killing 78 people.
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.
VOTE 2024: Rubio emulates Trump as VP speculation intensifies
In the sweltering South Florida heat of Doral on Tuesday, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio matched former President Donald Trump’s fiery rhetoric ahead of the Republican’s big speech that night, targeting President Joe Biden’s stamina.
‘Very concerned’: Biden faces calls to drop out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden met with NATO leaders Wednesday to mark the alliance’s 75th anniversary.
Homeless advocates in South Florida react to new outdoor sleeping ban
The Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 to allow cities to enforce a ban on homeless people sleeping outside.
Florida Proud Boy facing charges for assaulting cops on Jan. 6, feds say
A Florida man associated with the far-right Proud Boys group is facing multiple charges for assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, federal authorities said.
Marathon man accused of spraying ‘chemical irritant’ on cop during Jan. 6 riot pleads guilty
A South Florida man arrested last August — along with his wife — on charges related to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol entered a guilty plea in Washington federal court Tuesday.
White House: Biden to visit site of Baltimore bridge collapse on Friday
The White House announced on Monday that President Joe Biden plans to visit the site of the fatal bridge collapse on Friday in Baltimore and meet with Mayor Brandon Scott and Gov. Wes Moore.
Biden to consider additional sanctions on Russia following Alexey Navalny’s death
President Biden told reporters Monday he is weighing additional sanctions against Russia over the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
March for Our Lives returns to Washington, calls for action on gun control
On the sixth anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, parents and former students joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday for a bipartisan school safety effort.
Miami Lakes woman charged in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Federal authorities arrested a South Florida woman who participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot on felony and misdemeanor charges, officials said Monday.
Feds: South Florida Proud Boy convicted on Jan. 6 riot charges
A Miami-Dade man who prosecutors say has ties to the far-right Proud Boys organization was found guilty in federal court on two felony charges related to his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday.
Israeli-American mother of Oct. 7 hostage who vanished: ‘Please help me’
On Tuesday, the 32nd day since her 26-year-old son vanished, Doris Liber met with U.S. lawmakers and reporters to plea for help in Washington.
2 Molotov cocktails thrown at Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC
Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs says the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. was “the target of a terrorist attack” Sunday night when two Molotov cocktails were thrown at the building, ABC News reported.
Slain Florida man’s ex-wife arrested over murder-for-hire plot
Detectives arrested Shanna Gardner-Fernandez on Thursday in Washington after a grand jury indicted her for the murder last year in Florida of her ex-husband, who she had been fighting with over the custody of their twins since their divorce in 2015.
Grand jury investigating Jan. 6 Capitol riot expected to hear from former Trump aide
A federal grand jury convened Thursday a part of the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Fort Lauderdale mayor travels to Washington amid focus on disaster assistance
Fort Lauderdale’s mayor traveled to Washington, D.C., for meetings with members of President Joe Biden’s administration about the approval of a disaster declaration that would allow the city to distribute aid.
DOJ declines using FBI for Biden classified document search
New details about the investigation into classified documents found at President Joe Biden’s former office and home from his time as Vice President were revealed Tuesday after the Department of Justice considered sending FBI agents to monitor the search for classified material.
Senate races too close to call as multiple states grapple with tight count
Control of Congress remains undecided Wednesday as multiple states continued to grapple with a tight voting count.
Biden promises abortion rights law as Democrats seek to rally voters
President Joe Biden made a major promise in his speech Tuesday on protecting reproductive rights as his party looks to seize on the key issue leading up to the midterm elections.
House committee member hints ‘surprising’ material to be showcased in Capitol riot hearing
The House committee is investigating the January 6 Capitol riot as it prepares for its 9th hearing on Thursday.
Treasury Department to probe whether DeSantis misused COVID funds for migrant flights
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will investigate whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis misused pandemic relief funds to fly a group of Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September, a U.S. Senator said.
Biden talks with DeSantis, urges Floridians to heed warnings over Hurricane Ian
With Hurricane Ian drawing closer to a Category 5 storm. President Joe Biden detailed his administration’s efforts to prepare for the storm and warned residents to heed warnings from officials.
Biden approves emergency declaration for Florida, says FEMA prepared for Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian threatens Florida, President Joe Biden approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request for a federal disaster declaration ahead of the storm Tuesday and says resources to help Floridians are on the move.
President Biden: ‘Democracy is on the ballot’ at DNC event
President Joe Biden returned to Washington on Friday to attend a democratic event in hopes to gain support for his party ahead of the midterm elections.
Criminal investigation underway after Florida Gov. DeSantis flies undocumented migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Flights are now a part of a criminal investigation after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent 48 migrants from a shelter in San Antonio to the island resort of Martha’s Vineyard last week.
Gov. DeSantis, Fauci push back on President Biden’s comments saying the ‘pandemic is over’
President Joe Biden was in London on Monday for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, but comments that he made Sunday on the CBS show “60 Minutes” sparked concern from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
FDA authorizes new COVID boosters intended to provide better protection; available at local pharmacies
The White House says the New boosters intended to provide better protection, are now available at local pharmacies.
More vaccines available as cases of monkeypox continue to rise
Vaccines are ready to go as monkeypox cases continue to rise.
U.S. leads the world in monkeypox cases at more than 13,000
1.8 million doses of the monkeypox vaccine are being released cross-country and will arrive as early as Monday.
Florida Health Department says monkeypox cases on rise
To combat monkeypox, the White House announced today that 1.8 million more doses of the monkeypox vaccine are being sent out cross country and will be ready as early as Monday.
See the warrant: FBI seized ‘top secret’ documents from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate
The FBI recovered documents that were labeled “top secret” from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday.
Joe Biden meets with Democratic governors to bolster abortion rights
Joe Biden meets with Democratic governors.
‘Enough is enough’ is message at March for Our Lives rally in Washington, D.C.
Two gun control advocates from Parkland, one a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting and the other the parent of a student killed, are in Washington, D.C., at the second March for Our Lives rally.
Parkland father scales crane near White House to protest gun violence
The father of a high schooler killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School climbed a 150-foot crane to send a message about gun violence to President Joe Biden.
South Florida congress members show solidarity for the Cuban people, push Biden administration to act
Members of congress from South Florida showed their support for the Cuban people in Washington, as many activists took to the streets on the island nation Monday.
Head of CDC tells Local 10 about inching closer to getting vaccine approved for kids
The director of the CDC tells Local 10 about the importance of getting the green light for the COVID-19 vaccine for 28 million kids in the United States, ages five to 11 years old.
Biden hopes for support on infrastructure, federal budget
President Joe Biden is eager to have both Democrats and Republicans sign off on the American Jobs Plan. South Florida’s representatives in Congress are deeply divided.
Who is 25-year-old Noah Green identified as man who rammed car into barricade at Capitol?
The suspect in Friday's deadly Capitol attack has been identified as 25-year-old Noah Green.
5 people linked to Proud Boys in Capitol riot arrested on conspiracy charges
A 29-page criminal complaint is unsealed by the Justice Department detailing charges against five people associated with the Proud Boys and their roles in the riots on the Capitol on Jan. 6.
QAnon’s latest belief is that Trump will be back in power Jan. 31
Law enforcement is on alert over concern that QAnon followers might be planning violent acts.
Bernie Sanders’ inauguration look commemorated on trading card
Topps baseball card company releases commemorative trading cards from the Presidential Inauguration, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, along with the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, and, of course, poet laureate Amanda Gorman.
WATCH: Trump releases video, South Florida legislators vote impeachment along party lines
Not long after President Donald J. Trump is impeached for the second time, he released a video through the White House Twitter account. Meanwhile, South Florida legislators voted along party lines.
Without Twitter, Trump releases statement from White House on more demonstrations
Without a Twitter account, the president releases a message addressing news of more demonstrations.
Herro’s 31 points lead Heat over short-handed Wizards
Tyler Herro had a career-high 31 points and Jimmy Butler nearly had a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 128-124.
Is Fla. Sen. Marco Rubio’s latest video a precursor to 2024 presidential bid?
Florida Senator Marco Rubio ran for president in 2016. With a video tweet a few days after the assault on the U.S. Capitol, it looks like he's positioning himself to run in 2024.
WATCH: Trump concedes in new video, condemns supporters who rioted at Capitol
In a new video released on Twitter, President Donald J. Trump concedes the election while condemning supporters who stormed the Capitol.
Capitol chaos: FBI creates online form for public to upload info to ID people involved
The FBI has created an online form for anyone to submit information, including digital media, or other tips that can help identify people involved in the chaos at the Capitol.
President Donald Trump’s video to the ‘very special’ during siege removed by Twitter
President Donald Trump addressed the violence at the Capitol by posting a video on Twitter, then after the siege was over, posted another Tweet. Both were removed.
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus, spokesman confirms
A spokesman confirms that Donald Trump Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19.
From the White House: President still defiant, not even considering conceding
The White House is on edge as President Donald Trump continues proclaiming that the 2020 President election is rigged.
Trump leaves quarantine to pay 'surprise visit’ to supporters outside of hospital
President Trump released a cryptic Tweet Sunday afternoon causing speculation he was leaving Walter Reed Hospital.
The truth about the president’s health? What is it?
At the second day of press briefing's by the president's physician, Dr. Sean Conley has more details to share about Donald Trump's health.
WATCH: Trump releases 4-minute video, doctor’s health update is ‘cautiously optimistic’
On Saturday, the president released a 4-minute video from the conference room at Walter Reed hospital.
Experimental antibody given to Trump with ‘compassionate use request’
The President tweeted out an 18-second message before leaving for Walter Reed hospital and shortly after receiving an experimental antibody treatment.
Kellyanne Conway tweets she’s tested positive for COVID-19
Former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway has tested positive for COVID-19, she announced Friday night.
Biden doctor confirms candidate and wife test negative for COVID-19
Joe Biden announces on Twitter that he and his wife, Jill, have tested negative for COVID-19.
Private Capitol ceremony final goodbye to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. Ginsburg, who died last week at the age of 87, is the first woman and the first Jewish person to receive this honor.
Trump promises vaccine disputing health officials target date
President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that a safe and effective vaccine against the coronavirus could be ready as early as next month.
In rare Saturday session, House passes bill to reverse changes blamed for mail delays
The House approves legislation that would reverse recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations. The measure would also send $25 billion in emergency funds to shore up the agency ahead of November's presidential election.
President signs into law bill proposed by FL Congresswoman for federal racial equalities commission
The Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (S.2163), a proposal introduced in 2019 by Florida’s United States Representative Frederica Wilson (D-24th District), will be established within the United States Commission on Civil Rights’ Office.
Dr. Birx says U.S. in ‘new phase’ of pandemic; Pelosi gives doc no confidence vote
The White House's coronavirus task force leader said we are marking a “new phase” for the pandemic, while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she doesn’t have faith in Dr. Deborah Birx.
Dr. Fauci now has his own baseball card
Limited edition Dr. Anthony Fauci baseball card captures the infectious disease experts pitch on opening day.
Judge orders release of Trump lawyer Michael Cohen from prison by Friday
A judge ordered the release from prison of President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen. He's set to be released from prison on Friday.
US, China near deal that would suspend planned tariffs
The Trump administration and China are close to finalizing a modest trade agreement that would suspend tariffs that are set to kick in Sunday, de-escalating their 17-month trade war. "We're close to a deal," said Myron Brilliant, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's head of international affairs, who has been briefed by both sides.