Republican House candidate, Florida
3 stories from The GOP Files, newest first. Last in the news Oct 31.
Candidates and outside groups have spent more than $35 million on ads accusing Republicans of protecting Jeffrey Epstein, while Republicans counter that nearly every House Republican voted to release the files. Three days before the election, the ads are testing whether the scandal still moves voters.
Twelve days after Florida asked, President Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Hurricane Isaias. It pays for public cleanup and repairs in 15 Panhandle counties. FEMA has not yet approved direct help for households in the eight counties where damage was reported.
Panhandle families can't apply for FEMA housing and repair grants until President Trump approves a major disaster declaration. He has had Florida's request since mid-October, and Alabama's request since Friday. After Hurricane Sally in 2020, he signed in five days.
