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BREAKING NEWS: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has selected Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has officially announced that Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Senator Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate, following Rubio's nomination to become Secretary of State under the incoming Trump administration. Moody, known for her staunch support of conservative policies and her legal battles against political persecutions of Trump, was considered a leading contender for the position. Her appointment was made public during a press conference in Orlando, emphasizing her track record on immigration and legal enforcement. With Rubio set to resign imminently, Moody will serve until a special election in 2026, potentially setting the stage for her to run for a full term. This selection reshapes Florida's political landscape, positioning Moody as a key player in national politics while opening up the Attorney General position for DeSantis's chief of staff, James Uthmeier. H/T Newsmax

BREAKING: Governor Ron DeSantis just cast doubt on appointing any member of Congress to the Senate because of how slim the GOP majority is, says he doesn't want to put Trump's agenda at risk. This guy thinks strategy on everything. Rep. Cory Mills was one big name floating around. "[Republicans are] going to be at 217 on Jan. 20th which means if they lose ONE REPUBLICAN, they can't." "If you had 216-215 because I appointed [a congressman] to the Senate - then, if you lose one Republican, the Dems would actually have a 1 seat majority." "That's a big practical concern. It's not [Florida congressional members'] fault. I don't want to do anything to inhibit getting the agenda accomplished."

JUST IN: Video captures citizens apprehending alleged LA area arsonist with a torch in his hand. The police later arrested him and he remains in custody. Developing… H/T Fox Los Angeles