Ola Hawatmeh Poised to be Trump's Secret Weapon in the U.S. Congress
President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passed in the U.S. Senate by a vote count of 51-10 with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, but before the legislative measure made it over to the upper chamber, it faced challenges in the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives, and one senior policy advisor is being credited with helping pass the bill, congressional candidate Ola Hawatmeh. READ MORE.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Today marks one year of @POTUS. In just one year, this administration has delivered results for the American people, securing our border, eliminating taxes on tips, and restoring peace through strength."
Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Prior to State Atty Worrell's suspension, Ahmad Jihad Bojeh was acquitted of attempted first degree murder with a firearm and aggravated battery. It appears she didn't put up a fight to Bojeh's use of the insanity defense, and he was allowed to go free."
Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Byron Donalds is about building a highlight reel, not a track record."
Senator Ashley Moody: "The people harassing law enforcement should use a fraction of the time they use doing that to instead read the rap sheets of the predators they are defending."
Florida Council of 100 Levels State's Resilience to Severe Weather on Economic Future (REPORT) — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Florida Council of 100 (FC100) released Resilience Reimagined: Modern Policy and Innovation for a Stronger Florida, which outlines the state's future economic competitiveness and quality of life in the face of potential severe weather.
Kristi Noem Defends Minnesota ICE Operations Amid Protests — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota, asserting that a federal judge’s ruling limiting federal agents’ practices “didn’t change anything.”
'60 Minutes’ Airs Delayed El Salvador Prison Segment — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — CBS News aired its 60 Minutes broadcast about the Trump administration’s immigrant deportations, which was previously held by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, on January 18.
Top U.S. Archbishops Denounce American Foreign Policy — By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada — Three U.S. Catholic archbishops from Chicago, Washington D.C and Newark New Jersey, released a joint statement over the direction of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, stating that military campaigns must only be utilized as a last effort while also questioning the nature of the U.S.’s “moral role in confronting evil around the world.”
Trump Unveils 'Great Healthcare Plan' — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — President Donald Trump has unveiled his "Great Healthcare Plan" agenda, seeking to lower healthcare costs for Americans and put more money back in their pockets.
Michael Carbonara Raises $1.7 Million to Unseat Debbie Wasserman Schultz — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Republican candidate Michael Carbonara announced that he has raised $1.7 Million in campaign funds in his pursuit to unseat Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) in Florida’s hotly contested 25th Congressional District.
Ola Hawatmeh Poised to be Trump's Secret Weapon in the U.S. Congress — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passed in the U.S. Senate by a vote count of 51-10 with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, but before the legislative measure made it over to the upper chamber, it faced challenges in the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives, and one senior policy advisor is being credited with helping pass the bill, congressional candidate Ola Hawatmeh.
Miami Beach Officials Denounce 'Heil Hitler' Stream at Vendôme Nightclub — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — Over the weekend, a group of controversial streamers filmed themselves partying in Miami Beach. While partying at the nightclub Vendôme, the nightclub played Kanye West’s “Heil Hitler,” which has drawn condemnation from Miami Beach officials.
James Uthmeier Endorses Jon Maples in HD 87 Election Bid — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement this week of Republican nominee Jon Maples in his race for Florida House District 87.
Cory Mills Accuses Congressional Budget Office of Obstructing Trump Agenda — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing a bill to rename the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to the "China Budget Office" to highlight its constant obstruction of President Donald Trump's agenda.
DeSantis Awards $20 Million in LINE Funding to Address State Nursing Needs — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $20 million in LINE (Linking Industry to Nursing Education) funding to support nursing education, including scholarships, and workforce needs during a press conference at St. Petersburg College's Caruth Health Education Center this week.
The Last Squeeze is posted by Daniel Molina and Javier Manjarres
