Juice🍊—10.17.2023— Will Florida Lawmakers Defy DeSantis in 2024?—House Republicans to Vote on Speaker, Finally—More...

Juice🍊—10.17.2023— Will Florida Lawmakers Defy DeSantis in 2024?—House Republicans to Vote on Speaker, Finally—More...

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Javier Manjarres
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October 17, 2023

Finally. A Vote for Speaker of the House has Been set.

After all sorts of drama within the House Republican Conference, a scheduled vote has finally been negotiated. Rep. Jim Jordan won the overall support of the conference, but there is still a chance he won't have the votes needed to become Speaker. There are several unwavering holdouts like Florida's Rep. Carlos Gimenez, who still support ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Republicans hold a very narrow majority in the House, so it's imperative that they settle their difference or run the risk of losing their majority in the 2024 general election.

But with all that said, Rep. Jordan has made some big gains and could still narrowly win the speakership.....READ MORE

Florida International University

Let's Get Ready to Rumble. The First Legislative Committee Week is Here

With the 2024 general election a year away, the legislative session in Florida has moved up to start in early January.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to try to push his entire legislative agenda (again) but lawmakers who are fed up with being bullied by the Executive Office may push back.

There is talk around Tallahassee that Republican lawmakers may push back against DeSantis especially if loses the Republican Presidential primary election to former President Donald Trump.

During the 2023 legislative session, DeSantis controlled the Republican-led Florida legislature and pushed an agenda that has helped fuel his presidential campaign.

Could Florida Democrats flip the switch on Republicans in the next gubernatorial election? This guy may have something to say....READ MORE

Squeezers

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani -I have no words except to say that this is a direct result of the dehumanization of Palestinians and Muslims perpetuated by numerous media outlets.

It feels like post 9/11 right now; have we learned nothing since then?

Marco Rubio-On Saturday I sent Biden Administration a letter formally asking them to enforce current law & deport any foreigner who supports Hamas

Today I will file a Senate resolution calling for this

This shouldn’t be hard, how can anyone justify allowing foreigners who support terrorism to remain in America?

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

Jordan Speakership Gains Momentum as Republicans Start to Flip—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—More and more House Republicans are rallying behind Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) for Speaker of the House as the GOP...

Senator Pizzo Could be Prepping the 2028 Gubernatorial Landscape, Announces Tour of Colleges—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—He's not even the Senate Minority Leader in the Florida Senate, and Senator Jason Pizzo (D) is already making strategic...

Waltz Blames Iran for Funding Hamas—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Waltz Warns Robert Malley Was 'Just the Tip of the Iceberg' of Iran Sympathizers in US Govt—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

Luna Questions Opposition to Jim Jordan in House of Representatives—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina—The search for a new speaker of the house continues, and Republican lawmakers are beginning to get frustrated...

Matt Gaetz: 'No Gaza Refugees in the United States'—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—As Israel’s ground incursion into Gaza to root out Hamas terrorists appears imminent, Rep. Matt Gaetz...

House Republicans Propose to Ban Immigration of Palestinian Citizens—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Rubio Demands Revoking Visas of those who Support Hamas—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

A-10/Air Force
A-10/Air Force

U.S. on Brink of Being Dragged into Israel's War Against Hamas—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—We are in the second week of Israel’s holy war against radical Islam, and all signs point in the direction that the...

Republican Politician in Florida Calls Israeli Government 'Corrupt'—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—As the war in Israel enters its second week, the overwhelming majority of lawmakers and candidates for elected office in the U.S. have expressed their unwavering sup port for Israel’s...

Salazar Urges Biden to Redesignate TPS for Nicaragua—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Cherfilus-McCormick Says Stabilizing Haiti is Needed for Overall Regional Security—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—While much of America is preoccupied with the war in Israel, policy for other regions is still being worked on in Congress...

Rubio Demands Pro-Hamas Foreign Nationals Expelled From U.S.—By The Floridian's Michelle Rosenberg—In the aftermath of the devastating attack led by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas...

With Scalise Out, What's Next for House Republicans?—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

Kennedy Voices His Support for Israel at Miami Campaign Stop—By The Floridian's Chris Nelson

Scott Addresses 'Bidenflation' and White House Failures—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) provided his thoughts surrounding the latest inflation numbers that have been released by....

Senator Garcia Proposes Police Supervision of Florida Ballot Boxes During Elections—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Miami-Dade County Senator Ileana Garcia (R) filed a bill that would require Law Enforcement Officials to supervise ballot box transportation on election days.

Florida Lawmaker Calls For Pro-Hamas Students to be Expelled—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

Republicans Back Jordan for House Speaker—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

Rubio Says Hamas Must be Wiped Out, 'They Do Not Value Life'—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

Breaking: Israel Orders Evacuation of Northern Gaza, Plans for Incursion on 'Global Day of Jihad'—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Scott and Rubio Join Congressional Efforts to Punish Iran for Nuclear Agreement Violations—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

DeSantis Exploits War in Israel by Promoting Campaign During Fox News Appearance?—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

House Republicans Propose Transferring Frozen Iranian Assets to Israel—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

Congress Needs to Fund Federal Government, Farm Bill—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis/ The Floridian

Donalds Supports Legislation to Re-Freeze $6 Billion Allocated to Iran—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—After the horrifying terrorist attack in Israel committed by Hamas which left 1,300 Israelis dead...

DeSantis Authorizes Mission to Israel to Bring Home Stranded Floridians—By The Floridian's Chris Nelson—Governor Ron DeSantis signed an Executive Order today that will enable planes to be sent to Israel to bring home stranded Floridians and deliver supplies to the Jewish state.

Senate Democrats Pressed to Pass Critical Military Funding to Israel—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—WASHINGTON, D.C.—After the House Republican Conferenced failed to come to a consensus on who they...

DeSantis Calls Out AOC for Comments Surrounding Israel-Palestine War—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—After the horrifying terrorist attack in Israel...

Cammack Condemns Omar and Tlaib, Says They Have a Problem as a 'Human'—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

Mills Provides Update on Rescuing Americans in Israel, Blasts Biden's Weakness—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—

Cherfilus-McCormick Condemns Hamas, Stands with Israel—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Israel's retaliation for the horrific violence inflicted by Hamas over the weekend is underway...

Randy Fine Censored for Pro-Israel Post on X—By The Floridian's Jim McCool—The current Israeli and Palestinian conflict has sucked the air out of world room...

DeSantis Hits Trump for 'Attacking Israel' and 'Praising Hezbollah'—By The Floridian's Chris Nelson

Brian Mast
Brian Mast

Mast Calls for his Bipartisan Bill to Pass, Sanctioning those who fund Hamas—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—After the horrible terrorist attacks on Israel committed by Hamas which saw nearly 1,000 Israelis – mostly civilians – slaughtered and thousands wounded, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL)...

Scott Calls for Starbucks Boycott after Union Supports Palestine; Corporation Silent—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—After the horrifying terrorist attack in Israel committed by Hamas which left nearly 1,000 Israelis dead and thousands wounded, a worker’s union for Starbucks – known as Starbucks Workers United – shared their support for Palestine (which is backed by Hamas). Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has called for a boycott of the store until the corporation denounces the terrorist organization.

Florida Democrat Pushes Background Checks for Ammunition Sales, Stricter Gun Laws—By The Floridian's Jim McCool

Florida Sues Biden Admin Over New Union Law—by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Florida has once again renewed its rivalry with the Biden Administration...

DeSantis Asserts that Trump Nomination is Dealbreaker for Undecided Voters—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Governor and Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) went on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” with Joe Scarborough to discuss the political landscape surrounding...

Rubio Seeks Answers for Veterans Suffering post-COVID Vaccination Complications—by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) delivered an official communication to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) regarding vaccine-induced medical complications.

Moody Leads 27 States in Demanding Prohibition of Catch and Release at Border—by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Wasserman Schultz Condemns Hamas Attack—by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) has issued a statement denouncing Hamas's barbaric attack on Israel last weekend.. As a co-chair of the Democratic Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, Rep. Wasserman Schultz condemned Hamas for its attack on Israel.

Steube Calls Jim Jordan 'Strongest Person to Unite Conference' in Speaker Race—by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

DeSantis Says Biden Border Policies Leave America Vulnerable to Terrorist Attack—by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—Governor Ron DeSantis called on President Joe Biden to immediately reverse his border policies to prevent a possible terrorist attack similar to what was just seen in Israel.

Salazar Empowers Latinos to Enter STEM Workforce—by The Floridian's Jim McCool—

Cory Mills Evacuates Americans out of Israel—by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—As Israel calls up 300,000 reservists to join the war effort against the terror group Hamas, Florida Congressman Cory Mills (R) has once again answered the call to service, and flew overnight to Israel to help rescue Americans stranded there.

Randy fine

BLM Activist Accuses Israel of 'Ethnic Cleansing' During Local Commission Meeting in Florida——by The Floridian's Chris Nelson

DeSantis Proposes 'Strongest Sanctions of Any State' on Iran—by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—SURFSIDE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by members of the Florida Legislature...

Biden's Decision to Send U.S. Carrier Fleet to not Save Hostages Deemed 'Moronic' by Mast—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—After President Joe Biden (D) addressed the nation following the terrorist attack...

Progressive Reaction to Terror Attacks Against Israel Flips: What Changed?—by The Floridian's Jim McCool—The recent attacks by Hamas terrorists in Israel have sent shockwaves across the world, especially America. However, the response has been drastically different than the last great conflict between the two groups just two years ago in 2021.

Luna Warns Open Border Could Enable Terror Attack in US—by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Could the events in Israel over the weekend happen here in the United States? Representative Anna Paulina Luna...

Trump Predicted Terrorist Attacks, Kidnappings After Biden's Ransom Deal with Iran—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—After the horrible terrorist attacks on Israel committed by Hamas which saw nearly 1,000 Israelis – mostly civilians – slaughtered...

Gimenez Stands Firm, Maintains Support for McCarthy for Speaker—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) went on WPLG-10 News in Miami to discuss who he will support...

Florida Capitol
Florida Capitol

Damian Pardo Enters District 2 Commissioner Race, Accused of 'Pay-to-Play'—by The Floridian's Jim McCool

Florida Lawmaker Tears into 'Terrorist' Rashida Tlaib Over Israel Attack—by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—With the recent horrific terrorist attack on Israel, Palestinian-Israeli tensions have become a politically contentious topic in the United States. Now one of Florida's most outspoken lawmakers on the issue, State Rep. Randy Fine (R...

Florida Capitol Lit in Blue and White in Solidarity with Israel—by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Capitol to be lit in blue and white in solidarity with the state of Israel...

DeSantis: Israel Should 'Hunt Down and Eradicate' Hamas—by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—Governor Ron DeSantis has doubled down on his support for a "swift and lethal" response from Israel to the terrorist attacks that have left over 800 Israeli's dead.

Salazar Acknowledges Loan Denial that Would Help Cuban Regime—by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Waltz Compares Hamas Attack to 9/11, Says US Must Exert 'Maximum Pressure' on Iran—by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—A massive attack launched by Hamas against Israel has claimed nearly 800 Israeli lives in a single weekend. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL)...

Rubio Warns Against Biden Administration Appeasing Iran After Attack in Israel—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Following the horrific attacks in Israel at the hands of Hamas terrorists which led to the murder and kidnapping of innocent men, women, and children, Senator Marco Rubio...

Donald Trump Endorses Jim Jordan for House Speaker—by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Florida Legislature to Consider Eliminating Race From College Applications—by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Tallahassee, Fl- Florida Senator Shevrin “Shev” Jones (Miami-D), has proposed that race be removed...

Pro-Palestinian Protestor Dismisses Evidence Hamas Killed Innocent Civilians—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—On Sunday, The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarrés was on the scene for the pro-Israel rally in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which turned violent. Manjarrés interviewed a pro-Palestine supporter, who at one point stated that the “settlers” in Palestine do not have civilian status, nor should they be treated as such.

Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis

Pro-Israel Rally Turns Violent as Palestinian Protestors Show up, Riot Police get Involved (VIDEO)—by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Fort Lauderdale—A pro-Israel rally in Florida turned violent when several pro-Palestinian protestors were confronted by a large group of flag-waving...

DeSantis Rising in Iowa—by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Des Moines, IA–As his presidential campaign team continues to push the narrative that the 2024 Republican presidential primary is solely between Governor Ron DeSantis...

DeSantis Says He Will Use the DOJ to Go After Rogue Prosecutors—by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—Ankeny, Iowa—Governor Ron DeSantis said he will use the Department of Justice (DOJ) to go after rogue prosecutors who refuse to enforce the rule of law if elected President.

American Lawmakers Respond to Unprecedented Hamas Attack Against Israel—by The Floridian's Michelle Rosenberg—In a shocking and brutal surprise attack, Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli towns, unleashing a barrage of violence that has plunged Israel into a state of war...

DeSantis Compares Terrorist Attack on Israel to 9/11

—by The Floridian's Chris Nelson—Governor Ron DeSantis took to the megaphone today on a campaign stop in Iowa to condemn the unprecedented terrorist attack against Israel that took place this morning.

DeSantis Promises Israel “Full Support” as War is Declared on Hamas—by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Des Moines, IA- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has backed the state of Israel in their battle against Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and pledged “full support” were he to become president.

DeSantis Defends MAGA Republicans While his Staffer and Supporters Demonize Them—by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Even though all of the statewide and national public opinion polls do not reflect it, it is a two-man race between former President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary contest, and MAGA Republicans could eventually make the difference in the contest.

Patronis Threatens Legal Action should NCAA not Grant FSU Football Player Eligibility—by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

Gaetz Introduces Security Clearance Revolving Door Act—by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has had a busy week. Just days after ousting Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)...

Steube, De La Cruz Call Biden Border Wall 'Political Calculation'—by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Waltz and Ernst Coalesce to Propose 'Maximum Pressure' Sanctions on Iran—by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Gaetz Calls for Term Limits, Prohibition of Reps. Trading Stocks, to Negotiate Motion to Vacate Threshold—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

Cavalry Strategies

Matt Gaetz CPAC
Matt Gaetz CPAC

Gimenez v Gaetz: A Fight Over the Motion to Vacate—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—As the nation witnesses the political fallout of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) removal, U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida – Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Carlos Gimenez...

Conservative Senators Push for Ban of Federal Fund Use for Gender Transition Surgery—by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Washington, D.C.- Utah Senator Mike Lee (R), filed a bill today that would ban the use of federal funds for sex-reassignment research on minors...

USS Jack H. Lucas to be Commissioned at Port Tampa Bay—by The Floridian's Jim McCool

Mast Demands Answers on Iran Sympathizer Ariane Tabatabai—by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Near the end of August, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) demanded answers on the sudden dismissal of Special Envoy...

Scott Sends Letter to Schumer Urging a Plan of Action Regarding 12 Appropriations Bills—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer...

Scott Blasts Planned China Visit by Schumer—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) intends to visit China this coming week, a move Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized in a recent appearance...

Senate Bill Could Potentially Allow State and Local Law Enforcement Officials to Enforce Immigration Laws—by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Florida House Republicans Could Benefit From Speaker's Race—by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—With House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) out, Congress now sets its sight on electing a new speaker. After being voted out of his role, Speaker McCarthy...

Rep. Gus Bilirakis

Florida Democrat Aims to Repeal 'Stand Your Ground' Laws—by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Tallahassee, Fl-Florida Senator Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones (D) of Miami-Dade has filed a bill that would abrogate Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ gun laws.

House Members React to McCarthy's Removal—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed from his post, U.S. Representatives from around the country...

Gimenez Calls McCarthy Vote 'Insane'—by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Eight Republicans joined the House Democratic Conference in voting to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R). The effort resulted in a vote of 216 to 210...

Scott introduces bill to provide schools with anti-overdose drugs—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has teamed up with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to introduce the bipartisan School Access to Naloxone Act.

Donalds Says McCarthy Ouster Stalled Appropriations Process—by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—The Republican Party, and by extension America, is still reeling from Representative Kevin McCarthy's...

DeSantis Says he Will Fulfill Trump's Promise of Making Mexico pay for Border Wall—by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—“Promises made. Promises kept.” That was one of the banners and signs displayed throughout Trump's campaign and presidential rallies dating back before the 2020 election. However...

Cherfilus-McCormick Reacts to UN Task Force for Haiti—by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Violence and civil unrest in the Caribbean nation of Haiti have reached a fever pitch since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise...

Salazar Says GOP ‘Committed’ to Govern After McCarthy Vote—by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

Miami Beach Legislator Introduces 12-Week Abortion Ban Anticipating Florida Supreme Court’s Ruling—by The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

DeSantis Raises Whopping $15 Million in Campaign Cash—by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign has announced that it has raised $15 million in donations in the third quarter of 2023.

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Javier Manjarres

Javier Manjarres

Javier Manjarres is a nationally renowned award-winning political journalist and Publisher of Floridianpress.com, Hispolitica.com, shark-tank.com, and Texaspolitics.com He enjoys traveling, playing soccer, mixed martial arts, weight-lifting, swimming, and biking. Javier is also a political consultant and has also authored "BROWN PEOPLE," which is a book about Hispanic Politics. Follow on Twitter: @JavManjarres Email him at Diversenewmedia@gmail.com

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