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January 17, 2025

Ron DeSantis Names Trump Loyalist, Florida AG Ashley Moody to Fill Marco Rubio's Senate Seat
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In Florida, Governor Ron De Santis named Florida attorney general and
Trump loyalist Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat. Rubio is
expected to be confirmed as the next secretary of state. The Miami
Herald reports Moody has sued the Biden administration nine times since
2023, including on immigration policy, transgender rights, COVID-19
policies and student debt relief.


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