Steve Bousquet

Columnist Steve Bousquet writes that as a choice for U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi is a major upgrade over Matt Gaetz, but that her record warrants close and critical scrutiny by the Senate.

Pam Bondi is not Matt Gaetz. That fact alone is probably enough for Bondi to win Senate confirmation as the next United States attorney general. But it shouldn't be.

Columnist Steve Bousquet, a Miami Herald alumnus, reflects on the life of Pete Weitzel, who was honored at a memorial service, and his legacy as a champion of the First Amendment in Florida.

Columnist Steve Bousquet describes the unprecedented level of political upheaval if Gov. Ron DeSantis is chosen as Donald Trump’s Defense secretary.

Columnist Steve Bousquet describes the unprecedented level of political upheaval if Gov. Ron DeSantis is chosen as Donald Trump’s Defense secretary.

In Pompano Beach, a change of just one seat in the November election has thrown the City Commission into chaos, writes columnist Steve Bousquet.

The holidays couldn't have come at a better time for Pompano Beach. It means that the intense political passions of the moment will cool for a bit — maybe until New Year's.

Rep. Hillary Cassel is vilified as a turncoat and an opportunist by Democrats who are enraged that she’s now a Republican, columnist Steve Bousquet writes. But as expected, the Broward lawmak…

Rep. Hillary Cassel is vilified as a turncoat and an opportunist by Democrats who are enraged that she’s now a Republican, columnist Steve Bousquet writes. But as expected, the Broward lawmak…

After 28 years on the Broward County bench, Judge Lou Schiff is calling it a career, writes columnist Steve Bousquet. He’s one of five recent judicial retirees in the county whose combined se…