Florida Senate

Angie Nixon, a Democratic state representative from Florida, has announced a run for the state Senate. Supporters are sharing the news and discussing what her candidacy could mean for Democrats in Florida, where the party has struggled in recent election cycles. Her campaign is being watched as a test of progressive strength in the state.

The US Senate has confirmed Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor. Sonderling, a former Labor Department official and Florida-based attorney, now takes charge of the department overseeing workplace rights, wages and unemployment programs. Details beyond the confirmation vote remain limited, and reaction from lawmakers and labor groups is not yet clear.

US Senator Rick Scott is speaking out on two hot-button issues: rising healthcare costs and a proposed ban on stock trading by members of Congress. The Florida Republican weighed in on both topics during a news appearance, arguing for action on affordability while addressing ethics concerns about lawmakers trading individual stocks while in office.

Democrats are sharply criticizing Senator Ashley Moody as Florida's U.S. Senate race intensifies. The attacks come amid an increasingly contested campaign, with the party seeking to undermine the Republican incumbent's standing with voters ahead of the election.

US Senator Rick Scott, a Florida Republican, reported a phone call with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. According to Scott, Machado said she is ready to return to Venezuela peacefully and to sit down for talks with Delcy Rodríguez, who has been a leading figure in the Venezuelan government. The exchange highlights continued US political engagement with Venezuela's opposition.