DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s handling of the Delta variant surge in recent weeks has reenergized Democrats, who believe they can prosecute an effective case against him in next year’s gubernatorial campaign.

The first congressional meeting to address widespread, pro-democracy protests that ricocheted throughout Cuba on July 11 turned into a referendum on the U.S. government’s longtime embargo.

Officials in Miami-Dade County leveled the remaining section of the Champlain Towers South condo ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. They said the unstable building was a danger to search efforts.

State and federal legislation could be proposed to address construction or engineering issues after the deadly condominium-building collapse in Surfside, where crews continued to search...

Building Collapse Miami Crews work in the rubble at the Champlain Towers South Condo, Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Surfside, Fla. “So don’t lose hope, that’s what I would say,” he said. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah explained that conditions at the site — the building pancaked when it fell — have frustrated crews looking for survivors. “Moving the wrong piece of debris at the wrong time could cause it to fall” on workers and crush them, he said. During past urban rescues, he said, rescuers have found survivors as long as a week past the initial catastrophe.

Rescuers searching for a fifth day for survivors of a Florida condo building collapse used bucket brigades and heavy machinery as they worked atop a precarious mound of debris.

More than 150 people remained missing four days on from the collapse of a beachfront condo in Surfside, Florida, with fears the death toll of nine will rise even higher. Rescue efforts continued Sunday as authorities confirmed one person died in the hospital and workers had pulled four more bodies from the wreckage. (June 27)

Vice President Kamala Harris had to remind President Joe Biden at the White House Thursday to talk about the deadly building collapse in South Florida.

Police said the driver and both victims are members of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus.

Officials say a driver unintentionally slammed into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one person and seriously injuring another.

APTOPIX Pride Parade Crash Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., makes a call after a truck drove into a crowd of people during The Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival in Wilton Manors, Fla., Saturday, June 19, 2021. A driver has slammed into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, injuring at least two people. Saturday’s crash at the Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade initially drew speculation, including from the mayor of nearby Fort Lauderdale, that it was a hate crime directed at the gay community. However, Wilton Manors Vice Mayor Paul Rolli said the early investigation shows it was an accident. "The early investigation now indicates it looks like it was a tragic accident, but nobody’s saying finally what it is,” Rolli told The Associated Press in a phone interview.

Some witnesses said the crash in the city of Wilton Manors appeared to be an intentional act, but authorities told reporters that they were investigating all possibilities.

The parade intended to commemorate the Stonewall Riots was canceled.

APTOPIX Pride Parade Crash Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., makes a call after a truck drove into a crowd of people during The Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival in Wilton Manors, Fla., Saturday, June 19, 2021. A driver has slammed into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, injuring at least two people. Wilton Manors is just north of Fort Lauderdale. Photos and video from the scene showed Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in tears while in a convertible at the parade. “All of a sudden there was a loud revving of a truck and a crash through a fence,” Currie said.

APTOPIX Pride Parade Crash Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., makes a call after a truck drove into a crowd of people during The Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival in Wilton Manors, Fla., Saturday, June 19, 2021. A driver has slammed into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, injuring at least two people. (Chris Day/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Chris Day)WILTON MANORS, Fla. — (AP) — A driver slammed into spectators Saturday at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, injuring at least two people. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis confirmed the crash occurred Saturday evening at the Stonewall Pride Parade in the nearby city of Wilton Manors, WSVN-TV reported. "We were at the start of the parade, right in front of Fort Lauderdale High School," spectator Christina Currie told the South Florida SunSentinel.

The incident appears to have been an accident.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has taken a formal step toward sending a bill to President Joe Biden that designates the site of the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in American history as a national memorial.

A man spit on a menorah and left human feces outside a Broward synagogue.

Gosar criticized the Justice Department, which has charged hundreds in the attack, and called Babbitt a "young lady, a veteran wrapped in a US flag."

Congressional leaders and colleagues have used a memorial service for Rep. Alcee Hastings to remember him as a straight-talking champion for the disadvantaged who overcame hurdles in his own life.

AdA senior Biden administration official portrayed that as a failed strategy. “The United States is in no rush to lift sanctions," the official said, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity to discuss the policy. Any easing of sanctions would likely face opposition in Congress, but the granting of temporary protected status for Venezuelans has bipartisan support. Temporary protected status is a more formal status that cannot be as easily reversed. Citizens of 10 countries, totaling about 400,000 people, are in the United States now with temporary protected status.

AdA senior Biden administration official portrayed that as a failed strategy. “The United States is in no rush to lift sanctions," the official said, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity to discuss the policy. Any easing of sanctions would likely face opposition in Congress, but the granting of temporary protected status for Venezuelans has bipartisan support. Temporary protected status is a more formal status that cannot be as easily reversed. Citizens of 10 countries, totaling about 400,000 people, are in the United States now with temporary protected status.

Together the two impeachment trials Trump faced illustrated his ability to escape consequences for actions that even many Republicans denounced. If Trump chooses to run for the White House in 2024, opponents are likely to call on a constitutional provision adopted after the Civil War to try to stop him. Ratified in 1868, the language in Section 3 of the amendment was aimed at former Confederate civilian and military leaders. The section doesn't explicitly mention the presidency, but Magliocca is among legal scholars who believe Trump could be barred. It was updated on Feb. 19, 2021, to correct the name of the law professor to Gerard Magliocca, not Gerald Magliocca.

Washington — Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell denounced newly elected Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday, calling the far-right Georgia Republican's embrace of conspiracy theories and "loony lies" a "cancer for the Republican Party." 3 House Republican who has come under fire from members of her own party for her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump. Greene responded to McConnell late Monday with a broadside on Twitter, suggesting that "the real cancer for the Republican Party is weak Republicans who only know how to lose gracefully." The real cancer for the Republican Party is weak Republicans who only know how to lose gracefully. Although it's not certain he will take action against Greene, McCarthy has punished members of the House Republican caucus before.

Washington — Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell denounced newly elected Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday, calling the far-right Georgia Republican's embrace of conspiracy theories and "loony lies" a "cancer for the Republican Party." It comes as House Democrats moved Monday to strip Greene of her committee assignments if Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., refuses to do so himself. Greene responded to McConnell late Monday with a broadside on Twitter, suggesting that "the real cancer for the Republican Party is weak Republicans who only know how to lose gracefully." — Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) February 2, 2021McConnell's statement criticizing Greene was first reported by The Hill newspaper. Although it's not certain he will take action against Greene, McCarthy has punished members of the House Republican caucus before.

It comes as House Democrats moved Monday to strip Greene of her committee assignments if Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., refuses to do so himself. One suggested shooting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the head. Last week, Pelosi pressed House Republicans to take action. A spokesperson for the Republican leader declined to comment Monday. AdAlthough it’s not certain he will take action against Greene, McCarthy has punished members of the House Republican caucus before.

— District 3: Republican Kat Cammack has won Florida’s U.S. House seat held by her former boss, retiring Florida Republican Rep. Ted Yoho. He defeated Democrat Donna Deegan, a former television news anchor who has worked to raise money for breast cancer research and to help patients. — District 15: Republican Scott Franklin has won Florida Rep. Ross Spano’s seat in the U.S. House. Deutch was first elected in 2010 and represents a firmly Democratic district that includes parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties. A supermajority of Florida voters approved the amendment to the Florida Constitution that will raise Florida’s minimum wage from the current $8.56 an hour to $15 an hour by 2026.

President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Des Moines International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

“For me to only be up six, I'm a little bit concerned,” he asserted. Trump backed out of plans for the originally scheduled presidential faceoff after debate organizers shifted the format to a virtual event following Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis. After being sidelined by the coronavirus, Trump resumed a breakneck schedule this week, with aides saying he is expected to travel and host campaign rallies every day through Nov. 3. His trip to Iowa comes as the state this week surpassed 100,000 coronavirus cases and has seen a recent surge in hospitalizations. Officials at the Des Moines airport were told to plan for up to 10,000 people, and such Trump campaign events typically feature little to no social distancing and only spot mask wearing.

FILE - In this May 14, 2020, file photo, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a news conference in Doral, Fla. DeSantis is extending the states voter registration deadline that expired Monday, Oct. 5 until 7 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Oct. 6 after heavy traffic crashed the states online system and potentially prevented thousands of enrolling to cast ballots in next months presidential election. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Ron DeSantis extended the state’s voter registration deadline Tuesday after he said heavy traffic crashed the state’s online system and potentially prevented thousands of enrolling to cast ballots in next month’s presidential election. In addition to online registration, DeSantis ordered elections, motor vehicle and tax collectors offices to stay open until that hour for anyone who wanted to register in person. “No voter should be denied their right to vote during a global health pandemic because Florida did not have a functioning online voter registration system,” said Jorge Vasquez, power and democracy director at Advancement Project National Office, one of the suing groups. The volume of requests that overwhelmed the Florida registration site Monday was not consistent with denial-of-service attacks, which typically render websites unavailable with barrages of several hundred million requests per second. Sarah Dinkins, a Florida State University student, tried to help her younger sister register Monday night.

In addition to online registration, DeSantis ordered elections, motor vehicle and tax collectors offices to stay open until that hour for anyone who wanted to register in person. “No voter should be denied their right to vote during a global health pandemic because Florida did not have a functioning online voter registration system,” said Jorge Vasquez, power and democracy director at Advancement Project National Office, one of the suing groups. The volume of requests that overwhelmed the Florida registration site Monday was not consistent with denial-of-service attacks, which typically render websites unavailable with barrages of several hundred million requests per second. Sarah Dinkins, a Florida State University student, tried to help her younger sister register Monday night. Ron DeSantis in allowing the state’s voter registration website to crash on the very last day to register for the upcoming November election is, sadly, completely believable,” U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said.

WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is declining to revive a lawsuit by supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders who sued the Democratic National Committee in 2016 over claims officials improperly tipped the scales for Hillary Clinton during the nominating process. The justices said Monday they would not take up the lawsuit. As is usual the court did not comment in turning away the case. The lawsuit was filed after leaked DNC emails suggested Democratic party officials had favored Clinton over the Vermont senator during the primaries. The lawsuit by Sanders supporters was dismissed at an early stage and an appeals court had upheld the dismissal.

click to enlarge Photo by Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia CommonsJoe Biden secured a decisive victory in Florida Tuesday night, in a contest where voters and election officials throughout the state girded themselves against the coronavirus while casting and distributing ballots. In Orange County, where 31 percent of registered Democratic voters cast a ballot, 57.5 percent supported Biden, with Bernie Sanders receiving 32.5 percent. Florida voters said emphatically tonight that Joe Biden can deliver that in this moment of historic crisis. They also had the opportunity to vote in early voting and of course, we allow vote-by-mail for all voters who want to exercise that action, Lee said.Nearly 2 million Florida voters cast ballots early or by mail as of Sunday, Lee said. About 30 percent of registered voters 2.9 million cast ballots in Florida's primary races, according to the state Division of Elections website.

Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ken Cuccinelli over the Trump administration's immigration policies Wednesday amid speculation that he's being considered to become the new acting Homeland Security secretary. "After declaring that I'm not a white supremacist, as you alluded," Cuccinelli said. Cuccinelli maintained that he made the decision alone, but conceded he thought it was a "mistake to implement this on a retroactive basis." Instead, USCIS said it would defer discretion for deportation relief to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Minutes before the hearing began, Cuccinelli and Albence, seated next to each other, barely interacted.

(CNN) - House Oversight Committee member Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz mourned on Thursday the passing of the panel's chairman, Rep. Elijah Cummings, saying the late congressman "had unmatched integrity (and) wisdom." Fighting back tears, Wasserman Schultz told CNN's John Berman on "New Day" that her "heart is broken. "Elijah Cummings had unmatched integrity, wisdom. Wasserman Schultz said the late congressman was a mentor and that he constantly "put his community and the cause above everything else -- including himself." "This was a man who earned respect, deservedly so," Wasserman Schultz said.

Yet many in border states support the decision, including Arizona, where a $30 million local military construction project will be affected. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was one of 12 lawmakers from Trump's own party who unsuccessfully voted to override the President's national security declaration in March, which allows him to use military funding for border wall projects. Last week, Trump attacked Yuln Cruz in a tweet about Hurricane Dorian as it appeared to threaten Puerto Rico. "We are tracking closely tropical storm Dorian as it heads, as usual, to Puerto Rico. Trump cuts West Point projectTrump's move to reprogram military construction funds has come under intense scrutiny from New York Sens.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz backed out of the the Democratic convention's opening night, shortly after her resignation as DNC chairwoman. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and Congressman Eric Swalwell join CBSN with reaction to the DNC drama.

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake gaveled in the Democratic convention instead of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who bowed out after a hack brought embarassing emails to light. See the full opening remarks.

Just a day after announcing her resignation as DNC chairwoman, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has bowed out of her role gaveling in the convention. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and Marcy Stech, VP of Emily's List, join CBSN with more.

The Democratic party is facing controversy amid an email leak and the resignation of party chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. CBSN political contributors Leslie Sanchez, Lis Smith and Lynda Tran discuss what we can expect from day one of the DNC.

CBSN contributors Lis Smith and Lynda Tran join CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris to discuss the fallout from the DNC email leak.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who announced her resignation Sunday as DNC chair, was booed by protesters Monday as the fallout continues from leaked party emails. CBSN contributors Lynda Tran, Leslie Sanchez, and Lis Smith break down the Democratic divide.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the outgoing chair of the Democratic National Committee, was booed by protesters while speaking to the Florida delegation. She agreed to step down from the DNC after hacked emails were leaked, showing party officials appearing to oppose Bernie Sanders' candidacy in the primaries.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is speaking Monday night at the Democratic National Convention. He was reportedly a candidate to be Hillary Clinton's running mate. Booker joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Democratic National Committee email hacking that resulted in the resignation of chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Clinton's running mate, Tim Kaine.

DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will resign after the DNC amid a leaked email scandal. CBS News political director and host of "Face The Nation" John Dickerson, CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, and founding partner at 270 Strategies Lynda Tran join CBSN with the latest details.

John Podesta, chairman of the Hillary Clinton campaign, says leaked emails ahead of the Democratic National Convention have "created a great controversy." He spoke with Scott Pelley about the resignation of party chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and how they will move forward to have a successful convention.

The day before the Democratic National Convention, chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has announced that she is stepping down at the end of the week; Russians will be competing at the Rio Olympics, despite a major doping scandal

The day before the Democratic National Convention, chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has announced that she is stepping down at the end of the week. Nancy Cordes has more.

During the sit-in staged by House Democrats, Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz read a message from a former colleague, Gabrielle Giffords who left Congress in 2012 after a gunman nearly took her life. Wasserman Schultz, who is also chair of the Democratic National Committee, joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the party's strategy for the sit-in.

Sen. Bernie Sanders says that while he knows and likes Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz personally, she remains unfit to chair the party.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders talks with CBS' "Face the Nation" about his narrowing chances of winning the party's nomination and his views about DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz. The interview aired May 22, 2016.