Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint

WASHINGTON (AP) — The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that President-elect Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with crimes for their actions related to the riot. Trump...

Republican Gus Bilirakis wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 12th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Gus Bilirakis wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 12th Congressional District.

AP Race Call: Republican Gus Bilirakis wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 12th Congressional District

Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday. The 12th District falls along the Gulf Coast, just north of Tampa Bay and covers part of the region struck by consecutive hurricanes last month. Bilirakis has served in the House since 2007. Prior to that, he was a...