JUICEπŸŠβ€” 10.24.2025 β€” Castor Demands Release of U.S. Citizen Held by Israel β€” Moody Praises Trump's Funding Cuts to Colombia β€” and More...

JUICEπŸŠβ€” 10.24.2025 β€” Castor Demands Release of U.S. Citizen Held by Israel β€” Moody Praises Trump's Funding Cuts to Colombia β€” and More...

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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
October 24, 2025

Castor Spearheads Letter Demanding Release of U.S. Citizen Held by Israel

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee demanding Israel release Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, who was taken prisoner in February. READ MORE.

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Florida GOP: "Join Chairman @EvanPower & Executive Director @Billhelmich at the Capital Tiger Bay Club next week! Wednesday, October 29th, they will address the club to give an update on the state of the Florida GOP."

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "Nearly 3 million Floridians who rely on SNAP benefits are at risk of going hungry on November 1, including 1.5 million children. Governor DeSantis can stop this."

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "Trump's plan to severely limit eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits will mean 400,00 [sic] people are kicked off this vital lifeline. He's abandoning the most vulnerable among us, all in service to billionaires."

Senator Ashley Moody: "Thank you @Sec_Noem and @DHSgov for partnering with the great state of Florida. Earlier this year, I was proud to secure provisions from my RIPPLE Act into law, which expands the 2879g0 program, giving our law enforcement officers the resources they need to help remove dangerous criminal aliens from our communities."

 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio

 

Ashley Moody Commends Trump Funding Cuts to Colombia β€” By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade β€” Florida Senator Ashley Moody (R) issued a statement commending President Donald Trump’s actions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, resulting in the U.S. cutting aid funding to Colombia.

Campaign to Expose the National Security Threat Posed by Chinese-Made Medical Devices Spreads to Florida β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” As the Trump administration continues to ramp up its America First Agenda to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its efforts to undermine U.S. interests and national security, more and more organizations and groups like the Protecting America Initiative (PAI) are sounding the alarm about the threats that China poses against everyday Americans and their freedoms and liberties.

Trump Endorses Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Reelection in 2026 β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” President Donald Trump has endorsed Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for reelection to the post in 2026. Simpson, a Republican, was first elected Agricultural Commissioner with nearly 60% of the vote in 2022.

Ryan Chamberlin Files Bill to Reform State's Minimum Wage Requirements β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) has filed legislation in the House to reform the state's minimum wage for workers, currently at $14 per hour, with provisions for different options for compensation.

 

FPL
FPL

 

Uthmeier Vows to Fix 2020 Census, Adding Congressional Seats for Florida β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the impact of rectifications to the U.S. Census and its ramifications on the state's congressional mapΒ during a recent discussion with Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power on Power Play!

Castor Spearheads Letter Demanding Release of U.S. Citizen Held by Israel β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee demanding Israel release Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, who was taken prisoner in February.

Anna Paulina Luna Talks Ending the Russia-Ukraine War β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” In recent appearance on Fox Business'sΒ Bottom Line, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) discussed how President Donald Trump could end the Russia-Ukraine War, expressing optimism in his ability to do so.

Uthmeier Arrests Illegal Alien for Attacking FHP Trooper During Traffic Stop β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expected to charge an illegal alien with battery on a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper (FHP) and resisting arrest with violence after an incident during a traffic stop in Hillsborough County, he announced.

 

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Steube Calls for Investigation Into Biden Family Crime Allegations β€” By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade β€” Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) is calling for an investigation into crime allegations made against former President Joe Biden and the Biden family. The Florida Republican raised concerns in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel.

Ted Cruz to Keynote Miami-Dade Lincoln Day Dinner β€” By Staff Report β€” The Floridian has learned that the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County has secured U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to deliver the keynote speech at their 2025 Lincoln Day Dinner.

Military Build Up: Is Trump Inching Closer to Dropping Bombs on Maduro? β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” As deadly military strikes continue against Venezuela-based and supported drug cartels in the Caribbean, it appears as if the Trump administration is inching closer to launching direct kinetic military actions against the Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela.

Florida Secures Nearly $1 Billion in Auto Insurance Refunds β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that state regulators have collected nearly $1 billion in premium credits and rebates for Progressive auto insurance policyholders during a press conference in Sarasota on Wednesday.

 

The JUICE is posted by Daniel Molina and Javier Manjarres

 

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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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