JUICEπŸŠβ€” 10.17.2025 β€” Uthmeier Pushes Back Against 'Bogus' Trump Library Lawsuit β€” Fine's 'No Sharia Act' Gets Senate Companion β€” and More...

JUICEπŸŠβ€” 10.17.2025 β€” Uthmeier Pushes Back Against 'Bogus' Trump Library Lawsuit β€” Fine's 'No Sharia Act' Gets Senate Companion β€” and More...

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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
October 17, 2025

Uthmeier Steps In Over 'Bogus' Lawsuit After Florida Judge Blocks Trump Library Transfer

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced he is intervening in a lawsuit challenging the approval of a 2.63-acre parcel of land for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library near Miami-Dade County's historic Freedom Tower, calling the litigation "bogus." READ MORE.

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Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "History will remember that Senate Democrats chose politics over people, not once, but ten times. Shameful."

Senator Rick Scott: "Disgusted to see the violence against our federal law enforcement officers in Chicago, enabled by a soft-on-crime mayor and governor. I'm leading a resolution with @MarshaBlackburn to condemn these attacks and stand with our brave officers."

Rep. Carlos A. GΓ­menez: "#SOSVenezuela The CIA has the green light. It should not surprise us given that NicolΓ‘s Maduro's narco-terrorist dictatorship is crumbling."

Rep. Vern Buchanan: "The @IMOHQ global carbon tax is a threat to American jobs, businesses and sovereignty. Abstaining is a de facto 'yes' vote. Every IMO member state must vote NO on this unaccountable global tax. Grateful for @POTUS, @SecRubio and @USTradeRep's leadership."

 

President Donald Trump (R)

 

Rick Scott Highlights Expert Testimonies on Addressing U.S. Pharmaceutical Vulnerabilities β€” By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade β€”Β Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) recently ledΒ a U.S. Senate Special Committee on how to combat the crucial vulnerabilities in the American pharmaceuticals industry and how to reduce America’s over-reliance on foreign-made generic drugs.

Ashley Moody Calls Democrats 'Sociopathic' for Holding Fundraiser During Shutdown β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) blasted Senate Democrats heading to Napa Valley, California, for a retreat and fundraiser during the ongoing shutdown as "sociopathic" in a recent appearance on Fox Business' Evening Edit.

Gun Owners of America Criticizes Florida Legislature for Lagging on Gun Rights β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” The Gun Owners of America, in a statement to The Floridan, applauded Rep. Tyler Sirois (R-Meritt Island) for introducing legislation in the House to lower the minimum legal age for buying all types of firearms in Florida from 21 back down to 18 years old.

Uthmeier Sues California, Gov. Newsom Over State's Sanctuary Policies β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” The Office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced it is suing the State of California and Gov. Gavin Newsom over its sanctuary state policies involving undocumented immigrants, saying it has harmed states like Florida from protecting its residents.

 

FPL
FPL

Uthmeier Steps In Over 'Bogus' Lawsuit After Florida Judge Blocks Trump Library Transfer β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced he is intervening in a lawsuit challenging the approval of a 2.63-acre parcel of land for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library near Miami-Dade County's historic Freedom Tower, calling the litigation "bogus."

Tommy Tuberville Introduces Senate Version of Randy Fine's No Sharia Act β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Representative Randy Fine's (R-FL) No Sharia Act has gained a sponsor in the Senate through Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), who is introducing the bill to the Upper Chamber.

Florida GOP Crushes Democrats in Quarter Fundraising β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” The Republican Party of Florida announced it has raised $6.3 million in fundraising for the latest quarter, routing the Democratic Party, which has collected less than $540,000 over the same period.

63 Florida House Members Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Sixty-three members of the Florida House of Representatives are getting behind U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his Florida gubernatorial bid, which is further sign that the party is coalescing behind the frontrunner with the election still more than a year away.

 

Solar

Rick Scott Calls House Democrats Dysfunctional Over Government Shutdown and Alleged Disdain and Violence Towards Law Enforcement β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is calling Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C., dysfunctional and anti-police after a group of House Democrats, including Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, allegedly "stormed" House Speaker Mike Johnson's office this week, pressuring him to swear in newly elected Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D).

Vern Buchanan Joins GOP Veterans to Demand Veteran Senate Dems Reopen Government β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) joined several Republican veterans in Congress in a letter demanding that Senate Democrats who also served pass the continuing resolution (CR) and end the government shutdown.

Greg Steube Urges John Thune to Remove Filibuster to Reopen Government β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Evening Edit, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to remove the filibuster 60-vote threshold to get the continuing resolution (CR) on the President's desk.

State Sen. Jim Boyd Designated Florida Senate President β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) was unanimously elected to serve as Florida's next Senate president for the 2026-2028 term before a crowd of his colleagues in the upper chamber this week.

 

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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