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Gov. Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s attorney general

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier as Florida’s attorney general, handing the state’s top law enforcement role to a trusted aide who has helped orchestrate and defend some of his most divisive initiatives. Uthmeier was sworn in Monday during a ceremony in Tallahassee. The 37-year-old becomes one of […]

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Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday questioned the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency but was skeptical of a request to block DOGE from accessing sensitive data and firing employees at half a dozen federal agencies. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan held a hearing on a request from

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Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he'll run for California governor

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said Monday he is running for governor of California in 2026, becoming the first major Republican to announce a bid for an election nearly two years away. Bianco, an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump and his policies, was first elected sheriff in 2018 and has

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Il Pellicano Serves Up Shrimp Risotto, Signature Negronis at Claridge’s Restaurant

PELICAN BRIEF: Il Pellicano is touching down at Claridge’s with a one-week residency at the hotel’s restaurant that runs until Saturday. The Italian hotel, located in Porto Ercole on the Tuscan coast, has brought chef Michelino Gioia and barman Federico Morosi to add a dash of Mediterranean sunshine to chilly London. Gioia will be delivering

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Kim Kardashian Becomes Liquid Metal in ‘Ripped’ Balenciaga Bodycon Dress at ‘SNL 50: Anniversary Special’

After hosting “Saturday Night Live,” Kim Kardashian has returned as a guest to the long-running sketch show’s 50-year anniversary. She joined a crush of celebrities on Sunday in New York at the event, including past crew, guests and general fans of the broadcast. Kim Kardashian at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on

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Sabrina Carpenter Goes Boldly Bejeweled in Nude-illusion Versace Gown at ‘SNL 50: The Anniversary Special’

After performing as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” last year in May, Sabrina Carpenter returned to the crew on Sunday for “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special.” The star was not only a guest, but also part of the show: she opened the celebration singing with Paul Simon before appearing later in a sketch

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'No kings on Presidents Day' rings out from protests against Trump and Musk

BOSTON (AP) — Protesters against President Donald Trump and his policies braved frigid temperatures to demonstrate Monday at rallies corresponding with the Presidents Day holiday. Dubbed “No Kings on Presidents Day” by the 50501 Movement, the latest protests came less than two weeks after a similar nationwide event on Feb. 5 drew participants in dozens

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Alix Earle Returns for 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in Brazilian Brand Lybethras’ Handcrafted Bikini

Fresh off her first Super Bowl commercial, Alix Earle is returning to Sport Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue. The model and influencer announced the news in a joint Instagram post with the publication on Monday. In the Sports Illustrated images, the 24-year-old wears two different bikinis. One is a white and gold hand-knit “Manu” bikini set from

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Mass resignations from Eric Adams’ administration spark chaos in NYC government

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is falling apart, as four deputy mayors have signaled their intent to resign Monday over concerns about the Democratic mayor’s handling of immigration matters. First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who effectively runs the government, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera

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Hundreds of FAA workers were fired weeks after deadly DC crash, union says, as Trump promises aviation safety upgrades

Hundreds of FAA probationary employees were fired over the weekend, their union said. The firings, which include air traffic controllers, come as the agency faces staffing shortages. The FAA is the latest government agency to be impacted by Trump’s aims to cut federal spending. Hundreds of Federal Aviation Association employees have been fired, according to

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