Juice🍊—3.26.2024—Trump May Look to Influence Florida's State Legislature in Key House District—Waltz on Israel—Haiti—More...

Juice🍊—3.26.2024—Trump May Look to Influence Florida's State Legislature in Key House District—Waltz on Israel—Haiti—More...

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Javier Manjarres
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March 26, 2024

Florida Republicans Continue to Welcome President Trump's Endorsement.

A Trump endorsement is a Trump endorsement and just about every Republican running for elected office would cut off their arm to have it. Considering how important Florida is, could former President Donald Trump be on the verge of engaging in races that would build the supermajority in the Florida Legislature? READ MORE

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Squeezers

Debbie Wasserman Schultz-So amazing to join and help fire up @browarddems’ Obama Roosevelt Gala! Our amazing #PeopleOverPolitics record, an agenda to keep bringing down costs and our fight to protect women’s abortion access will turn the Sunshine state blue in 2024!

Byron Donalds—Following Hurricane Ian, builders have played an essential role in the restoration of our Southwest Florida community & are a catalyst for economic growth across the Sunshine State.

Paul Renner-The internet has become a dark alley for our children where predators target them and dangerous social media leads to higher rates of depression, self-harm, and even suicide.

Jay Collins-Today we recognize the brave men and women who have received our nation’s highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor.

These individuals bravely put their lives on the ragged edge of freedom to protect the ideas, ideals, and principles of this great Nation.

We are forever grateful

President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump

Veterans for Trump Endorses Meg Weinberger in Key State House Race —By the Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The five-person Republican primary race in Florida's 94th House District is beginning to ramp up weeks after the 2024 legislative session wrapped up. Philanthropist Meg Weinberger ...

Waltz Accuses Biden Administration of Making 'Political Pig' Out of Israel-Hamas War —By the Floridian's Grayson Bakich—As Israel continues its war against Hamas by advancing into Rafah, Gaza, Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke with ABC News against the measure, saying there would be "consequences" if the Jewish State continued. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL)...

Salazar Demands Direct US Involvement in Haiti to 'Restore Order and Peace' —By the Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Trump Responds to Reduced Bond and 'Biden Trial' —By the Floridian's Daniel Molina—The race was on for President Donald Trump (R) to pay a $454 million bond, which was significantly reduced to $175 million this morning. In light of the announcement, President Trump...

New Proposal Could Lower Florida Power & Light Customer Bills —By the Floridian's Jim McCool

Mexico's President Won't go After Cartels, Cites 'Mexico First' Agenda —By the Floridian's Daniel Molina—Tension between the United States and Mexico continues to increase, and the southern border has only exacerbated concerns. Lawmakers have long questioned why Mexico’s...

Rubio Discusses How U.S. Can Aid in 'Apocalyptic' Haiti Crisis—By the Floridian's Grayson Bakich—The ongoing crisis in Haiti has sparked discussion in the United States, such as potential aid and how to deal with the expected mass migration of fleeing Haitians...

Florida Counties to Receive AT&T-BlackRock Fiber Network—By the Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Gigapower – the joint venture between AT&T and BlackRock – has announced that it is expanding its “state-of-the-art” fiber network to Okaloosa County, Crestview...

Four Sheriffs Endorse Tom Leek for Senate District 7—By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—All four local sheriffs representing Florida's Senate District 7 have endorsed Republican Rep. Tom Leek for the newly vacant Senate seat in the Republican...

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Senator Marco Rubio
Senator Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio's Loyalty to Trump Could Land him VP Spot —By the Floridian's Javier Manjarres— With former President Donald Trump all but becoming the presumptive Republican presidential nominee in the 2024...

Watered-Down Child Labor Bill Signed into Law, But...Why Was it Softened? —By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed a Republican-led, watered-down bill loosening child labor laws on Friday afternoon...

Reinstatement of Trump-Era Pride Flag Ban Prompts Rubio Bill —By the Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

DeSantis Awards Millions to Saving Florida's Reefs —By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded $9.5 million toward restoring the struggling third largest barrier reef system in the world—Florida's own coral reefs.

Passidomo's Low-Profile Budget Item Provides Funding to Afterschool Charity Programs —By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—TALLAHASSEE, FL—An education priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo has gone mostly unnoticed in the state's budget, providing funding to afterschool programs allowing children to earn money for learned skills, and then donate the money to a charity of their choice.

MTG Files Motion to Oust Speaker Johnson —By the Floridian's Daniel Molina—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) already faced backlash for rushing a vote on what Republicans have called the "Swamp Omnibus." With the spending package now having passed, some Republicans are pursuing a response. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...

House Republicans Repeal Greenhouse Gas Reduction 'Slush' Fund —By the Floridian's Grayson Bakich— During the last House session for the month, House Republicans overwhelmingly voted in favor of repealing a portion of the Clean Air Act, creating the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The final vote was 209 in favor of passing the repeal, with 204 opposed, making it a narrow victory for Republicans as the bill passed along party lines.

DeSantis Touts Florida's 40-Month, Lower-Than-the-Nation Unemployment Rate —By the Floridian's Liv Caputo

Nikki Fried to DeSantis: Don't 'Take Credit' For Low Unemployment, Focus on Costs—By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—Chairwoman of the Democratic Party Nikki Fried torched Governor Ron DeSantis' praise of Florida's low unemployment rate, urging the Governor...

Mills Rescues 13 More Americans From Haiti in Second Mission—By the Floridian's Grayson Bakich—With the crisis in Haiti continuing to deteriorate, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) once again went above and beyond the call of duty, undergoing...

Waltz Declares Joe and Hunter Biden 'Worst Corruption Scandal in Our History'—By the Floridian's Grayson Bakich—The House Oversight Committee recently held a hearing with Hunter Biden's former business associate Tony Bobulinski and others as...

Florida Supreme Court Sides With Seminole Tribe in Sports Betting Case—By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—The Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Seminole Gaming Compact Thursday morning, allowing the Seminole Tribe to continue online...

DeSantis to Sign Newest Form of Social Media Ban for Kids—By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—Governor Ron DeSantis has just received the controversial bill banning some minors on social media platforms, indicating its signage into law may be...

Buchanan Requests Transparency Following Massive Cyberattack Against Healthcare Provider—By the Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) – the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee – led a letter with 19 other congressmen to address...

State Department Promotions Could Face Increased Scrutiny Thanks to Rubio Bill—By the Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—A new bill introduced by US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) would alter the promotion process for members of the US Department...

DeSantis Nominates Budget Director Chris Spencer as New State Board of Administration Director—By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—Friday morning Governor Ron DeSantis nominated his long-time aide and Budget Director to become the next Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, which...

DeSantis Touts Florida's Low Unemployment Rate—By the Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) continues to tout the success of the sunshine state. Florida has been ranked as one of the best-performing states in the...

VERDAD Reauthorization Act Moves Forward With Support—By the Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) and Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's (R) VERDAD Reauthorization Act has passed a markup in the House Foreign...

Castor Rails Against Republicans' Refusal to Support Energy-Efficient Standards—By the Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) blamed Republicans for “ripping into your wallets” as they allegedly do not support standards...

Senate Republicans Join Scott in Responding to Unprecedented Biden Energy Tax Hike—By the Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) was joined by a delegation of Senate Republicans this week in an effort to oppose President Joe Biden’s...

Rep. Cory MIlls/ Congress
Rep. Cory MIlls/ Congress

Mills' Embassy Construction Integrity Act Clears House, Heads to Senate —By the Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—

Lobbyists with Chinese Connections Targeted in New Rubio Bill —By the Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the CCP Lobbying Divestment Act to counter American Defense contractors’ potential conflicts of interest.

Me Too, Unless You’re a Jew—Opinion—Since the Israel-Hamas war, the slogan “Me Too Unless You’re a Jew” has circulated to highlight the blatant hypocrisy of the feminist movement and feminist organizations when it comes to acknowledging...

DeSantis Signs New Bill to Clean up Florida's Homelessness Problem—By the Floridian's Jim McCool—This week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL)signed HB 1365, a bill aimed to address homelessness and to clean up Florida's streets...

Frost Introduces Bill to Close 'Zombie Gun' Loophole—By the Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Reducing or preventing mass shootings and other acts of gun violence remains a priority of Democrats, seeking means of preventing the next shooter...

Juice—3.21.2024—DeSantis Flies Americans out of Haiti—'Me too' and Jews—More...—By the Floridian's Javier Manjarres—A Florida-chartered plane holding 14 U.S. citizens is set to return tonight from the collapsing and gang-ridden Haiti, Gov. Ron.

Maxwell Frost

Frost Announces $12 Million for Central Florida Housing and Infrastructure —By the Floridian's Grayson Bakich—The State of Florida has become one of the nation's fastest-growing states, but making sure everyone who moves in has a place to live remains a problem. ...

Florida Legislators Demand New Sanctions Package Against Cuba —By the Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Florida legislators are urging colleagues support the passage of the Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus (DEMOCRACIA) Act.

Rubio Reaffirms That 'Marxism Always Fail' —By the Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) has shared his support for the protests in Cuba. As the Cuban people take to the streets to protest the Castro regime, lawmakers in the United States...

Wasserman Schultz Pushes Back Against Antisemites in Op-Ed

—By the Floridian's Daniel Molina

DeSantis' Haiti Rescue Flight Returns 14 Americans to Florida—By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—SANFORD, FL—A Florida-chartered plane holding 14 U.S. citizens is set to return tonight from the collapsing and gang-ridden Haiti, Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Wednesday afternoon.

Waltz Accuses Biden Administration of 'Living in Fantasy Land' During Afghanistan Withdrawal—By the Floridian's Grayson Bakich—The House Foreign Affairs Committee recently held a hearing with Generals Mark Milley (Ret.) and Kenneth McKenzie...

'We're Actually Trying to Win': Trump Team Swipes at DeSantis—By the Floridian's Liv Caputo

Charges Filed Against Theft Ringleader Who Stole Half Million From Home Depot—By the Floridian's Liv Caputo—TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Attorney General announced criminal charges would be filed against the leader of an organized theft ring for stealing almost half a million dollars in heavy equipment from Home Depot.

Fried Reports Positive Election Night for Democrats, Power Vehemently Disagrees—By the Floridian's Jackson Bakich

The Juice is squeezed by Javier Manjarres, Jim McCool, Liv Caputo,  and Daniel Molina

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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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