Trump hands DeSantis task to pick Florida’s next U.S. Senator
TALLAHASSEE — President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State has thrust Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis back into the national spotlight with the task of naming Rubio’s Senate successor.
It’s Little Marco! Donald Trump Picks Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State; Florida Senator Honored By “Tremendous Responsibility” – Update
Donald Trump reportedly plans to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as secretary of state. Multiple media outlets reported that Rubio, who was reelected to a third term in 2022, would be the president elect’s pick for the cabinet post, one of the key positions in the incoming administration.
Lara Trump would ‘love’ to be a Senator from Florida, but she hasn’t talked to Gov. DeSantis yet
Lara Trump went on Fox News Wednesday night to say unequivocally she wants the Senate seat being vacated by Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio. But she hasn’t talked to the man making the appointment yet.
How Trump went from deriding 'Little Marco' to nominating Rubio for secretary of state
The snub ultimately brought Donald Trump and Marco Rubio closer together. When Trump passed over Rubio to be his running mate in July, the Florida senator didn’t pull back from the 2024 campaign. Instead, he doubled down and spent even more time ...
5 people, including a Trump, DeSantis may appoint as the next Florida senator
It's official — President-elect Donald Trump selected Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his nominee for secretary of state. Although he began his political life as a moderate and once was a staunch Trump opponent, Rubio has converted into a close ally who ...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to decide U.S. Senate replacement as Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State nominee
If Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State, DeSantis would gain the power to appoint a temporary Senate replacement.
Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump has named Sen. Marco Rubio as his choice for secretary of state. Here are five things to know about the Republican from Florida, now in his third U.S. Senate term: Rubio,
Florida's Sen. Rubio seen as Trump's pick for State Department
Rubio appears on track to become the first Latino secretary of State and likely highest-ranking Latino in the Trump administration.
Sen. Rubio says nomination to be secretary of state is a ‘tremendous honor’
Trump on Wednesday announced his choice of Sen. Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. (AP video by Nathan Ellgren)
What Marco Rubio's nomination as Trump's secretary of state means for China and Taiwan
The nomination of Rubio, a China hawk who's been sanctioned by Beijing, comes at a tense moment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Marco Rubio nominated to head US State Department
Rubio had been gunning for the job in TV appearances and in Trump's orbit, reports said, touting his foreign policy experience. The Florida senator serves as vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee and sits on the Foreign Relations Committee.
Fired FEMA worker says Florida homes with Trump signs were skipped due to hostility
We omitted these homes for safety precautions, not because of political plight,” the fired FEMA worker said in an interview ...
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Gov. DeSantis, Ashley Moody pursue legal remedies after FEMA snubbed Donald Trump supporters
“Hurricane season is not over, and the federal agency in charge of emergency response is embroiled in scandal — caught ...
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Hulk Hogan, Lara Trump, Pitbull floated as next Florida senator with Rubio joining Trump Cabinet
Rubio's replacement would serve until a special election takes place in 2026 and the winner would finish out the term.
Daily Briefing: Trump's dream scenario
Like Trump, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has been under the limelight of a criminal investigation. Gaetz was the subject of a ...
Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more ...
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Inside Florida Politics: Trump-powered red wave washes across state
Donald Trump carried Florida by 13 percentage points and ended any speculation that it's still a swing state. Journalists ...
Trump picks Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser
The national security adviser is a top aide to the president who plays a major role in foreign and national security policy ...
Trump transition live updates: Noem expected to be picked for DHS secretary: Sources
Trump has wasted no time in moving to assemble his team for a second term in the White House -- naming Susie Wiles as his ...