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A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul
The team that President-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration includes a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal roles in fulfilling a political agenda that could change how the...
NATO head and Trump meet in Florida for talks on global security
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and the head of NATO have met for talks on global security, the military alliance said Saturday. In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida. ...
What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general
NEW YORK (AP) — Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a federal sex trafficking investigation and ethics probe made his ability to be confirmed...
Florida International Panthers and the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners play in Fort Myers, Florida
CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (3-2) vs. Florida International Panthers (1-4) Fort Myers, Florida; Saturday, 11 a.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -1.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida International takes on CSU Bakersfield at Alico Arena in...
Johnson leads FGCU against Northeastern after 25-point performance
Northeastern Huskies (4-1) at Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (1-4) Fort Myers, Florida; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: FGCU hosts Northeastern after Dallion Johnson scored 25 points in FGCU's 74-54 victory against the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners. The...
Wright State takes on South Florida
South Florida Bulls (3-3) vs. Wright State Raiders (4-3) Conway, South Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Florida and Wright State square off in Conway, South Carolina. The Raiders have a 4-3 record in non-conference games. Wright State is...
What to know about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's pick for labor secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor in his second administration, elevating a Republican congresswoman who has strong support from unions in her district but lost reelection in November. ...
Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration, selecting a surgeon and author who gained national attention for opposing vaccine mandates and some other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Alijah Martin scores 32 points as Todd Golden, No. 21 Florida top SIU 93-68
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Alijah Martin had a season-high 32 points with nine rebounds, five assists and two steals, and No. 21 Florida beat Southern Illinois 93-68 on Friday night to extend its home winning streak to 12. Martin went 11 of 19, including 8 of 13 from 3-point range,...
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, and it's shaping up much differently than his first. He's prioritizing loyalists for top jobs. Trump was bruised and hampered by internal squabbles during his initial term in office. Now he appears...
