Colorado GOP chair ousted in a contentious vote that he dismisses as a 'sham'

DENVER (AP) — Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams, who has tried to push the state party to extremes, was ousted over the weekend in a vote that he called illegitimate, precipitating a leadership standoff as the November election looms. William's tenure as chair led to party...

Sen. Rick Scott wins Florida GOP primary as he seeks a second term

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott has handily won Florida's Republican primary against two other opponents, moving on to face Democratic former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in November. Mucarsel-Powell also won her election comfortably against three other...

Matt Gaetz wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Florida's 1st Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Florida's 1st Congressional District.

Florida primary will set US Senate race but largely focus on state and local races

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Compared with the wild twists and turns of the presidential election, Florida's primary Tuesday will be relatively tame. The only statewide race on the ballot is for the Senate seat held by Republican Rick Scott, who will learn who he'll face in November. ...

Round 2 of US Rep. Gaetz vs. former Speaker McCarthy plays out in Florida GOP primary

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional district is like a rematch between Rep. Matt Gaetz and the man he toppled, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. No, McCarthy isn't on the ballot. But a political committee he controls has spent about $3...

Ethics probe into Matt Gaetz now reviewing allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee on Tuesday gave an unusual public update into its long-running investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., saying its review now includes whether Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, accepted improper gifts and sought to obstruct...