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Andy Baker, deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump, confirms his departure shortly after former spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. Both officials cite family and professional reasons for leaving their positions in Washington.

White House officials are expressing frustration after reports revealed that certain actors successfully lobbied President Trump directly during off-hours, circumventing his senior advisory team including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

President Donald Trump had a notable lapse when he forgot the name of the woman he just endorsed for attorney general of New York during his speech to law enforcement.

Florida early voting closes Aug 15-16 before Election Day on Aug 18. Mail-in ballot requests have passed. See which counties extend hours and what IDs are needed to vote.

Florida submits new text for Amendment 3 after judge calls original defective. Measure raises homestead exemption to $250k by 2028, drawing criticism over potential local funding cuts and public safety impacts.

Byron Donalds holds a commanding lead in Florida's GOP governor race after receiving President Trump's support, while rivals attack his record ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.

FL AG Uthmeier questions transparency in DeSantis' Nov. ballot Amendment 3, citing no law enforcement input and criticizing the rollout process despite being a former ally.

Florida voters head to polls Aug. 18 for CFO party nominees. Incumbent Blaise Ingoglia leads Republicans while Democrats face a competitive race between two candidates focusing on insurance costs and government accountability.

Central Florida voters weigh in on the Aug 18 Ag Commissioner primary. Candidates debate water quality, citrus disease, and urban-agricultural balance affecting Orange County communities.

Former President Donald Trump urges Congress to extend evening daylight hours, citing high popularity and economic benefits in a social media post from last year.

President Trump visits Long Island on Friday with new crime statistics. He seeks to boost Republican candidates in key counties before the November midterm elections.

Karoline Leavitt leaves White House press secretary role to serve as outside adviser. Timing aligns with DOJ memo expanding executive privilege definitions, drawing scrutiny from legal experts and critics regarding potential accountability shielding.