Florida lawmakers demand answers after Cubans visit TSA facility in Miami, and Trump's defense rests case in hush money trial.

Florida lawmakers react to Miami-Cuba controversy

Several Florida lawmakers are calling attention to the Transportation Security Administration’s decision to allow Cuban officials to tour secure areas of Miami International Airport.

Rep. Carlos Giménez, who represents the Miami area, said: “This pathetic and dangerous decision puts American lives at risk.”

“Cuba is one of the nations that sponsors terrorism, and is on the U.S. watchlist for that, yet we think it’s a good idea to have their agents come here and check out our TSA and security features here that we have at this airport," he continued. "This is another example of where the Biden administration is completely wrong."

In a press release, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said she was shocked to learn that Cuban officials were invited without the knowledge of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.

Cava says she is requesting the Department of Homeland Security reveal how the decision to allow the tour was made.

More reactions are pouring in from Florida lawmakers.

“The TSA must be held accountable, starting with a Homeland Security hearing,” Sen. Rick Scott said.

“I have asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security why they would be so oblivious,” Sen. Marco Rubio said.

And Lt. Gov. Jeanette Núñez posted on social media saying: “Florida demands answers.”

DeSantis tops latest poll for Trump's VP as Biden campaigns in New Hampshire

When it comes to the presidential election, Gov. Ron DeSantis tops the list of people to be picked as former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate.

According to this Harvard Harris Poll, DeSantis has 12% support.

Trump’s former GOP primary competitors Sen. Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy came in second and third.

Sen. Marco Rubio got 4% of the vote.

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is highlighting his administration’s accomplishments improving veterans’ benefits.

The president spoke about the Pact Act in New Hampshire. The law provides benefits and care to veterans and their survivors who have been exposed to toxic substances and burn pits while on duty.

Biden says one of America’s biggest obligations is protecting its veterans.

“Headaches, numbness, dizziness, trouble breathing, cancer, brain cancer. Folks, you’ve suffered long enough. You shouldn’t have to prove your illness came from the service. Thanks to the pact act, you don’t have to prove it,” Biden said.

He also noted the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has granted its one-millionth Pact Act claim.

Trump trial updates: Defense rests its case without ex-president testifying

The defense in Donald Trump's hush money trial just rested without calling the former president as a witness.

Judge Juan Merchan adjourned proceedings until next week.

"I think the best thing we can do is adjourn now until next Tuesday," Merchan said. "At that time, you will hear the summations of the attorneys. On the next day, you'll hear my jury charge, and I hope you'll begin deliberations on Wednesday."

The jury was dismissed.

Trump left the courtroom without responding to questions about why he did not testify.