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ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON

ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON

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Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inauguration

The crowded scene in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world’s five wealthiest men, five U.S. presidents, influential sporting figures and two foreign leaders with prime seats on the dais

Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inauguration
Americas|Election|Political|US|World

Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders

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

Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders
Election|Entertainment|Political|US

What to watch at Trump's inauguration: Big Tech CEOs, Carrie Underwood and foreign leaders

Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president was expected to be an extravagant break from tradition — before it got moved indoors due to cold weather

What to watch at Trump's inauguration: Big Tech CEOs, Carrie Underwood and foreign leaders
Celebrity|Election|Political|US

Trump's family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House

As Trump prepares to return to the White House, his family circle looks a little different than it did eight years ago

Trump's family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House
Election|Political|US

Trump wants one of the agents who covered him after he was shot to lead the Secret Service

President-elect Donald Trump will choose as leader of the Secret Service one of the agents who covered him after a gunman opened fire at the candidate during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania

Trump wants one of the agents who covered him after he was shot to lead the Secret Service
Election|News|Opinion|US

Vivek Ramaswamy proposes mass federal layoffs as more GOP hopefuls look to slash US government

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants to reduce the federal employee headcount by half in his first year in office and by 75% during his first term if he makes it to the White House

Vivek Ramaswamy proposes mass federal layoffs as more GOP hopefuls look to slash US government
Election|News|Opinion|US

A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps

The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activist a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections to have congressional maps redrawn in a handful of states

A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps
Crime|News|Political|US

Florida jury pool could give Trump an advantage in classified documents case

The classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump would seem, on paper at least, to be the most straightforward of the four criminal cases the former president is facing

Florida jury pool could give Trump an advantage in classified documents case
News|Opinion|US

Vivek Ramaswamy accuses Trump of making a 'false promise' in not repealing Obamacare

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has taken a dig at former President Donald Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy accuses Trump of making a 'false promise' in not repealing Obamacare
Americas|News|US|World

Both parties want to win South Florida. Here's one Cuban activist's view of the political fight

Soon after Felix Llerena arrived in Miami in 2017, the Cuban activist was drawn to then-President Donald Trump by the Republican's aggressive approach toward Cuba’s communist government

Both parties want to win South Florida. Here's one Cuban activist's view of the political fight
News|Political|Technology|US

To TikTok or not to TikTok? One GOP candidate joins the app even as he calls it 'digital fentanyl'

Republican presidential hopefuls have largely shunned TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing app that many conservatives accuse of being a spy mechanism for China

To TikTok or not to TikTok? One GOP candidate joins the app even as he calls it 'digital fentanyl'
News|Political|US

Biden faces more criticism about the US-Mexico border, one of his biggest problems heading into 2024

The U.S.-Mexico border and immigration are creating political and security challenges for President Joe Biden

Biden faces more criticism about the US-Mexico border, one of his biggest problems heading into 2024
Americas|Crime|Election|News|US

Some GOP candidates want to use force against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won't work

Many of the Republican candidates running for president say they'd use military force against Mexico in response to the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids

Some GOP candidates want to use force against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won't work
News|US

Donald Trump attacks President Biden on foreign policy as Israel-Hamas war rages

Former President Donald Trump is defending his record governing the nation for four years without any new wars

Donald Trump attacks President Biden on foreign policy as Israel-Hamas war rages
MidEast|News|US|World

Trump's criticism of Israel's Netanyahu draws strong condemnation from GOP rivals

Several of former President Donald Trump’s Republican rivals are denouncing him for lashing out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days after Hamas’ deadly attack

Trump's criticism of Israel's Netanyahu draws strong condemnation from GOP rivals
Americas|News|US

Most in the US see Mexico as a partner despite border problems, an AP-NORC/Pearson poll shows

Most Americans see southern neighbor Mexico as having at least a friendly relationship with the U.S. A sizable majority also say Mexico and the U.S. should be responsible for stopping drug trafficking

Most in the US see Mexico as a partner despite border problems, an AP-NORC/Pearson poll shows
News|US

Trump co-defendant in classified records case says he wants to keep lawyer despite possible conflict

A valet to former President Donald Trump and a co-defendant in the federal classified documents case against him has told a judge that he wants to keep his lawyer despite a potential conflict of interest

Trump co-defendant in classified records case says he wants to keep lawyer despite possible conflict
MidEast|News|World

DeSantis says Florida helped send weapons to Israel — a move that could boost him in the GOP primary

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's office says the state has arranged to send drones, weapons and ammunition to Israel as it prepares for an incursion of Gaza in response to Hamas’ attack

DeSantis says Florida helped send weapons to Israel — a move that could boost him in the GOP primary
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war is a political test in South Florida's Jewish community

U.S. support for Israel's offensive against Hamas is being closely watched in South Florida's Jewish community

Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war is a political test in South Florida's Jewish community
Election|News|US

Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'

Former President Donald Trump is showing his strength in Florida while his 2024 rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis, looks to prove his viability

Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'
News|US

Trump appeals to South Florida's Cuban community during rally aimed at upstaging GOP debate

Former President Donald Trump has appealed to South Florida’s Cuban community during a rally aimed at upstaging his 2024 Republican presidential rivals while they engaged in their third debate without him a half-hour’s drive away

Trump appeals to South Florida's Cuban community during rally aimed at upstaging GOP debate
Environment|News|Opinion

Jill Stein launches a long-shot Green Party presidential campaign, bringing back memories of 2016

Environmental activist Jill Stein is launching another long-shot Green Party bid for the presidency

Jill Stein launches a long-shot Green Party presidential campaign, bringing back memories of 2016
Election|US

Vivek Ramaswamy struggles to gain traction with Iowa Republicans as critics question his path ahead

Vivek Ramaswamy has failed to rise in the 2024 Republican presidential primary race and is increasingly risking becoming an afterthought

Vivek Ramaswamy struggles to gain traction with Iowa Republicans as critics question his path ahead
Americas|News|World

Juanita Castro, anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul, dies in Miami at 90

The anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul Castro has died in Miami at age 90

Juanita Castro, anti-communist sister of Cuban leaders Fidel and Raul, dies in Miami at 90
Health|News|Opinion|US

As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos up

Suburbs in South Florida that have swung toward Donald Trump are where the “Obamacare” health care program is more popular than anywhere else in the country

As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos up

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