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To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration

To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Democrats have long focused on immigration when courting Latino voters in states like Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, and Florida, where generations of Mexican, Cuban and other Latin American immigrants have settled and gained permanent legal status.

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies

MIAMI (AP) -- A few dozen women gathered at a posh Miami brewery on a recent evening to listen to U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart outline the Republican plans to retain their slim House majority in next year's elections.

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have been sidelined at points by Donald Trump's campaign and then by his administration.

'It's not personal': Trump's deportation efforts find support among South Florida Latinos

'It's not personal': Trump's deportation efforts find support among South Florida Latinos

MIAMI (AP) -- In Hialeah, Florida, a city that's 95% Hispanic, only three residents showed up at a recent city council meeting to speak against a partnership with the federal government to enforce immigration laws.

What they said: Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance's heated argument in the Oval Office

What they said: Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance's heated argument in the Oval Office

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the war in Ukraine, accusing him of not showing gratitude after he challenged Vance on the question of diplomacy with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

'Dark MAGA' spreads as conservatives embrace Musk's influence on Trump

'Dark MAGA' spreads as conservatives embrace Musk's influence on Trump

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) -- At an annual gathering of conservative activists, the signature red " Make America Great Again " hats popularized by President Donald Trump were interspersed with a noticeable number of the black "Dark MAGA" hats made popular by Elon Musk.

At CPAC, Argentina's Milei explains his chainsaw methods and likens them to Musk's DOGE

At CPAC, Argentina's Milei explains his chainsaw methods and likens them to Musk's DOGE

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) -- Argentina's President Javier Milei on Saturday urged an enthusiastic crowd of U.S. conservatives to keep supporting measures to shrink the size of their government, saying his methods are similar to those undertaken by President Donald Trump and close ally Elon Musk.

At CPAC, Argentina's Milei explains chainsaw methods, likens them to Musk's DOGE

At CPAC, Argentina's Milei explains chainsaw methods, likens them to Musk's DOGE

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) -- Argentina's President Javier Milei emboldened an enthusiastic crowd of conservatives gathered outside Washington to keep supporting measures to shrink the size of government, explaining his methods are similar to those started by President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk.

Musk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump's cost-cutting efforts

Musk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump's cost-cutting efforts

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) -- Billionaire Elon Musk appeared at a conservative gathering outside Washington on Thursday waving a chainsaw in the air, showing openness to auditing the Federal Reserve and accusing Democrats of "treason."

State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of armored vehicles from Musk's Tesla

State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of armored vehicles from Musk's Tesla

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- The State Department had been in talks with Elon Musk's Tesla company to buy armored electric vehicles, but the plans have been put on hold by the Trump administration after reports emerged about a potential $400 million purchase.

Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here's what he said

Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here's what he said

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump began his White House briefing Thursday with a moment of silence and a prayer for victims of Wednesday's crash at Reagan National Airport. But his remarks quickly became a diatribe against diversity hiring and his allegation -- so far without evidence -- that lowered standards were to blame for the crash.

Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders

Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders

For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect will welcome foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions -- the peaceful transfer of power.

Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game

Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Daniel Penny, a military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week, has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump's suite at the Army-Navy football game on Saturday.

An architect of Project 2025 is pressuring Republican senators to confirm Pete Hegseth

An architect of Project 2025 is pressuring Republican senators to confirm Pete Hegseth

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The think tank behind Project 2025, the conservative blueprint linked to President-elect Donald Trump, is launching an effort to back Trump's imperiled selection for secretary of defense in its latest attempt to wield influence in the incoming Republican administration.

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network.

Republicans push back against Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is compromised

Republicans push back against Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is compromised

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's pick to lead U.S. intelligence services, is "compromised" by her comments supportive of Russia and secret meetings, as a congresswoman, with Syria's president, a close ally of the Kremlin and Iran.

Republicans lash out at Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is 'compromised'

Republicans lash out at Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is 'compromised'

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's pick to lead U.S. intelligence services, is "compromised" by her comments supportive of Russia and secret meetings, as a congresswoman, with Syria's president, a close ally of the Kremlin and Iran.

What to know about Scott Turner, Trump's pick for housing secretary

What to know about Scott Turner, Trump's pick for housing secretary

Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a former NFL player who ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump's first term.

Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election

Trump meets with Argentina's president, the first foreign leader he's met with since election

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla (AP) -- Donald Trump met Thursday at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei, the first foreign leader to meet with the president-elect since his victory in last week's election.

Mike Huckabee, Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel, has long called himself a Zionist

Mike Huckabee, Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel, has long called himself a Zionist

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be ambassador to Israel, has long rejected a Palestinian state in territory previously seized by Israel and has repeatedly signaled his staunch support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about that'

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about that'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure -- and getting testy about it.

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about it'

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about it'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure -- and getting testy about it.

Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a 'war hawk' if she had rifles shooting at her

Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a 'war hawk' if she had rifles shooting at her

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Donald Trump is suggesting that former Rep. Liz Cheney, one of his most prominent Republican critics, should have rifles "shooting at her" to see how she feels about sending troops to fight. It was his latest suggestion that his rivals should be targeted with violence.

Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a 'war hawk' if she had guns pointed at her

Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a 'war hawk' if she had guns pointed at her

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump launched another attack on former Rep. Liz Cheney late Thursday, calling the Republican former Wyoming congresswoman a "war hawk" and suggesting she might not be as willing to send troops to fight if she had guns pointed at her.

Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event

Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event

Bad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage," angering artists and some Hispanic Republicans.

Latin superstar Bad Bunny is supporting Harris for president

Latin superstar Bad Bunny is supporting Harris for president

Bad Bunny is throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee to his more than 45 million followers on Instagram.

In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump

In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- The sun was creeping over the horizon on a recent morning in Pennsylvania's erstwhile steel country, but inside a house next to two radio towers, Victor Martinez stood with a microphone, ready to broadcast his views to thousands of Spanish-speaking listeners.

Trump compares jailed Capitol rioters to Japanese internment during World War II

Trump compares jailed Capitol rioters to Japanese internment during World War II

Former President Donald Trump on Friday compared the people jailed on charges that they stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to the more than 120,000 people of Japanese origin incarcerated on U.S. soil during World War II.

Trump heads to Colorado to drive his anti-immigration message

Trump heads to Colorado to drive his anti-immigration message

Donald Trump is detouring from the battleground states Friday to visit a Colorado suburb that's been in the news over illegal immigration as he drives a message that migrants are causing chaos in smaller American cities and towns, often using false or misleading claims to do so.

Trump heads to Colorado to drive his ant-immigration message

Trump heads to Colorado to drive his ant-immigration message

Donald Trump is detouring from the battleground states Friday to visit a Colorado suburb that's been in the news over illegal immigration. He's often using false or misleading claims to drive a message that migrants are causing chaos in smaller American cities and towns.

How Trump credits an immigration chart for saving his life and what the graphic is missing

How Trump credits an immigration chart for saving his life and what the graphic is missing

Ever since the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump has professed a unique fondness for a bar chart he credits for saving his life.

How Trump credits an immigration chart for saving his life  -  and what the chart is missing

How Trump credits an immigration chart for saving his life - and what the chart is missing

Ever since the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump has professed a unique fondness for a bar chart he credits for saving his life.

Melania Trump calls her husband's survival of assassination attempts 'miracles'

Melania Trump calls her husband's survival of assassination attempts 'miracles'

In her first interview in more than two years, former First Lady Melania Trump said she saw her husband's survival in two attempts on his life as "miracles" and offered new details about the former president, including his desire to have more children.

Trump praises Russia's military record in argument to stop funding Ukraine's fight

Trump praises Russia's military record in argument to stop funding Ukraine's fight

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- Donald Trump on Tuesday praised Russia's military record in historical conflicts and derided U.S. aid to Ukraine as he again insisted he would quickly end the war launched by Moscow's invasion if elected president.

Trump calls for taking other countries' companies but lays out few specifics on his plans

Trump calls for taking other countries' companies but lays out few specifics on his plans

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged not only to stop U.S. businesses from offshoring jobs, but also to take other countries' jobs and factories in part through huge tariffs that economists say could actually raise domestic prices.

Trump wants to lure foreign companies by offering them access to federal land

Trump wants to lure foreign companies by offering them access to federal land

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- Donald Trump's new idea to lure foreign companies to the U.S. is to offer them access to federal land.

Trump plans to focus on countering China during first of two stops in swing-state Pennsylvania

Trump plans to focus on countering China during first of two stops in swing-state Pennsylvania

Smithton, Penn. (AP) -- Donald Trump is traveling to the swing state of Pennsylvania on Monday to speak about his plans to counter the U.S. reliance on China with a group led by a loyalist who served as his top intelligence official.

Trump is set to travel to Pennsylvania stops focused on countering China

Trump is set to travel to Pennsylvania stops focused on countering China

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail Monday and expected to travel to the swing state of Pennsylvania to speak about his plans to counter the U.S. reliance on China with a group led by a loyalist who served as his top intelligence official.

5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses

5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says "appears to be an attempted assassination" while playing golf two months after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Arlington cemetery official was 'pushed aside' in Trump staff altercation but won't press charges

Arlington cemetery official was 'pushed aside' in Trump staff altercation but won't press charges

An Arlington National Cemetery official was "abruptly pushed aside" during an altercation with former President Donald Trump's staff during a wreath-laying ceremony but declined to press charges, an Army spokesman said Thursday.

Harris will sit down with CNN for her first interview since launching presidential bid

Harris will sit down with CNN for her first interview since launching presidential bid

Vice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with CNN this week for her first interview since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid.

Trump tries to connect Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on anniversary of attack

Trump tries to connect Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on anniversary of attack

Former President Donald Trump on Monday is expected to tie Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on the third anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 service members.

Trump is expected to tie Harris to chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on 3rd anniversary of attack

Trump is expected to tie Harris to chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on 3rd anniversary of attack

Former President Donald Trump on Monday is expected to tie Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on the third anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 service members.

Trump is expected to tie Harris to chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal in speech to National Guard

Trump is expected to tie Harris to chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal in speech to National Guard

In a speech Monday to National Guard soldiers in Michigan, former President Donald Trump is expected to promote his foreign policy record and tie Vice President Kamala Harris to one of the Biden administration's lowest points: the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.

Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance's statements on birth rates

One of the catchphrases of this election came from a moment three years ago when Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance mocked Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats he accused of being anti-family and called them "childless cat ladies."

Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births

Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births

MIAMI (AP) -- Five summers ago, Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance -- then a 34-year-old memoirist and father of a 2-year-old boy -- took the stage at a conservative conference and tackled an issue that would become a core part of his political brand: the United States' declining fertility rate.

Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mate

Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mate

Comments Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced, testing the young conservative senator in his early days campaigning as part of Republicans' presidential ticket.

A Trump-owned company sells $299 sneakers with an image of his bloodied face after rally shooting

A Trump-owned company sells $299 sneakers with an image of his bloodied face after rally shooting

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A company is now selling $299 sneakers showing an image of Donald Trump with streaks of blood on his cheek and pumping his fist in the air after he was the target of an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

Trump returns to campaign trail with VP deadline nearing amid calls for Biden to withdraw

Trump returns to campaign trail with VP deadline nearing amid calls for Biden to withdraw

MIAMI (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump is getting back on the campaign trail Tuesday, rallying voters in his home state at his flagship golf resort in a celebratory mood as Democrats face tough calls over President Joe Biden's reelection chances.

Biden assails Project 2025, a plan to transform government, and Trump's claim to be unaware of it

Biden assails Project 2025, a plan to transform government, and Trump's claim to be unaware of it

MIAMI (AP) -- Donald Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government drafted by longtime allies and former officials in his administration, days after the head of the think tank responsible for the program suggested there would be a second American Revolution.

Trump denies knowing about Project 2025, his allies' sweeping plan to transform the US government

Trump denies knowing about Project 2025, his allies' sweeping plan to transform the US government

MIAMI (AP) -- Donald Trump distanced himself Friday from Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government drafted by longtime allies and former officials in his administration, days after the head of the think tank responsible for the program suggested there would be a second American Revolution.

Trump disavows Project 2025 transition plan after a key official calls for a new American Revolution

Trump disavows Project 2025 transition plan after a key official calls for a new American Revolution

MIAMI (AP) -- Donald Trump distanced himself Friday from Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government drafted by longtime allies and former officials in his administration, days after the head of the think tank responsible for the program suggested there would be a second American Revolution.

The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?

The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?

MIAMI (AP) -- As Donald Trump narrows his options for a potential running mate, two politicians known to be on his list are from Florida, leaving open a scenario where his vice presidential nominee would have to move if the Republican ticket wins.

Trump proposes green cards for foreign grads of US colleges, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoric

Trump proposes green cards for foreign grads of US colleges, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoric

MIAMI (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump said in an interview posted on Thursday he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges, a sharp departure from the anti-immigrant rhetoric he typically uses on the campaign trail.

Trump once defied the NRA to ban bump stocks. He now says he 'did nothing' to restrict guns

Trump once defied the NRA to ban bump stocks. He now says he 'did nothing' to restrict guns

Less than six years ago, then-President Donald Trump took on the influential gun lobby after the deadliest massacre in modern U.S. history. He announced that he had told the National Rifle Association that "bump stocks are gone," arguing they "turn legal weapons into illegal machine guns."