Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified Tuesday that he was not aware of connections his longtime friend, former Rep. David Rivera (R-Fla.), had to Venezuela. Rivera, who represented Florida’s 25th Congressional District from 2011-2013 and roomed with Rubio early in their political careers,

In advance of the trial, CBS News Miami spoke to Miami Herald federal courts reporter Jay Weaver about what Rubio is expected to say when he takes the stand.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in court he had no knowledge that former Florida congressman David Rivera was lobbying on behalf of Venezuela's government -- as prosecutors later claimed -- when he met with his longtime friend to discuss U.

Another Florida man, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is doing much better. His 27% support is good for second place, though far behind Vice President JD Vance’s 46%. New Hampshire’s Primary allows for same-day registration, which is a slight drag on DeSantis, who is at 5% with GOP respondents, but 4% with those who are undeclared.