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Gaetz and DeSantis: A friendship that may become a liability
Gaetz's investigation could spark new scrutiny of their political partnership.
Biden takes a risk pulling troops from Afghanistan
Biden is taking a calculated risk that extremists in Afghanistan can be countered by U.S. and partner forces
For Chauvin’s trial attorney, it’s all about raising doubt
Courteney Ross does everything aimed at undermining a dominant narrative of Floyd’s death.
Virus tolls similar despite governors’ contrasting actions
Differing approaches, but California and Florida have experienced almost identical outcomes in COVID-19 case rates.
COVID relief bill could permanently alter social safety net
The package is full of provisions designed to help families and individuals survive.
Republicans tested history in vote against pandemic relief
Now, just weeks into the Biden presidency, the GOP is gambling that history will repeat itself.
Analysis: Trump’s Senate trial matters regardless of outcome
The verdict and the process itself will be scrutinized for generations.
Data shows mixed signals for Florida’s economy
The mixed signals on Florida’s service-oriented economy reflect the uncertainty posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Just move on’: Republicans grapple with post-Trump future
Republicans are adjusting to an era of diminished power, deep uncertainty, and internal feuding.
Trump’s exit: President leaves office with legacy of chaos
Trump departs the office twice impeached, millions more out of work, and 400,000 dead from the coronavirus.
A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases
The coronavirus is becoming more genetically diverse, high rate of new cases is the main reason.
No surprise: Trump left many clues he wouldn’t go quietly
Trump left plenty of clues he’d try to burn the place down on his way out the door.
Trump’s loyal fans pose challenges for Republicans, Biden
Their candidate may have lost the election, but President Donald Trump’s supporters have no intention of fading away. After spending weeks amplifying Trump’s unfounded claims that...
Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020
Wall Street recovered after March; Main Street is still struggling.
Analysis: Donald Trump’s presidential legacy, by the numbers
His presidency is reflected in a broad range of numbers. Some of the numbers that are part of Trump’s legacy.
Analysis: Short work by high court of Trump’s `big one’
Trump has been clinging to baseless claims of fraud in the hope of reversing election results.
To court Latinos, Democrats have to expand strategy in 2022
There wasn’t a blue shift in some other parts of the country with large Latino populations.
Hurricanes stay stronger, longer after landfall than in past
Hurricanes are keeping their staying power longer once they make landfall, spreading more inland destruction.
Trump defied gravity; now falls back to earth, future TBD
In the end, his rallies and sheer force of will couldn't overcome the reality of his unpopularity.
With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing
The size of former Vice President Joe Biden’s loss to President Trump was humiliating for Democrats.
VoteCast: Florida voters sour on state of nation
AP VoteCast found that 57% of Florida voters said the United States is headed in the wrong direction.
After year of disruption, America set to choose a path ahead
The two men on the ballot offer more than just differing solutions for the country’s problems.
Who is voting? Who is winning? Early vote only offers clues
As early voting breaks records across the U.S. political analysts and campaigns look for clues.
How Bloomberg’s $100 million Florida bet may shape campaign
Bloomberg nonetheless has the opportunity to deliver a “knockout blow” to Trump if Biden ends up winning Florida.
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