Florida special elections net 2 wins for Republicans

Washington — Republicans’ slim majority in the House grew a little larger Tuesday after GOP candidates in two Florida congressional districts won in special elections.  Republican state Sen. Randy Fine defeated Democrat Josh Weil for the 6th District seat formerly held by Mike Waltz, who left to become President Trump’s national security adviser. Waltz had

Republican Patronis Wins Special Election to Replace Gaetz in Congress

Republicans retained 2 House seats in Florida, increasing the GOP majority to 220-213. PENSACOLA, Fla.—Republicans have retained control of Florida’s 1st Congressional District as Jimmy Patronis was declared the winner of the special election to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz on April 1. Polls closed at 7 p.m. CT, and Patronis was declared the winner

Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs to Take Effect Immediately After President’s Remarks on April 2, White House Says

Specific tariff levels will be disclosed by the president. The sweeping new tariffs promised by President Donald Trump will go into effect immediately after their formal announcement on April 2, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. During a press briefing on April 1, Leavitt said the administration was prepared to move quickly in

Booker breaks record with marathon 25-hour speech on Senate floor

Washington — Democratic Sen. Cory Booker delivered a record-breaking marathon speech on the Senate floor, which started Monday evening and continued more than 25 hours before wrapping up Tuesday night, in a protest against the Trump administration’s policies. The speech now marks the longest on Senate record, surpassing Sen. Strom Thurmond’s 24 hour and 18 minute