Mills, Donalds Claim Potential Biden Move to Limit Migrants is 'Political'

Mills, Donalds Claim Potential Biden Move to Limit Migrants is 'Political'

Jackson Bakich
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April 15, 2024
U.S. Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Cory Mills (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian to voice their displeasure with President Joe Biden (D) after reports surfaced that he would be taking executive action to limit border crossings. The move from the President – should he go through with it – comes at a time in which […]
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Mast Votes No on FISA Reauthorization, Demands Feds 'Get a Warrant'

Mast Votes No on FISA Reauthorization, Demands Feds 'Get a Warrant'

Jackson Bakich
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April 13, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) shared a rationale for his vote against the recent Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Section 702. On Wednesday the bill was killed by 19 House Republicans who claim the legislation would permit warrantless surveillance by the federal government and its agencies. The Florida congressman described the bill as something that would […]
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Sanchez Campaign, Affiliated Political Committee Raises Over $200,000 in Q1

Sanchez Campaign, Affiliated Political Committee Raises Over $200,000 in Q1

Jackson Bakich
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April 12, 2024
In his bid for Sheriff of Miami-Dade County, Joe Sanchez’s (R) and his campaign alongside Law and Order – his affiliated political committee – have raised over $200,000 in the first quarter. Sanchez was excited with the fundraising numbers for the first quarter and said it was proof of his message “resonating” with voters. “I […]
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Bilirakis Co-Leads Bill to Improve Veteran Claims Efficiency

Bilirakis Co-Leads Bill to Improve Veteran Claims Efficiency

Jackson Bakich
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April 12, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced that he has co-led the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act alongside Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL). Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) first introduced the legislation. The bill is designed to “ensure that the VA Board of […]
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Castor Introduces Legislation to Protect American Privacy Amidst FISA Bill Troubles

Castor Introduces Legislation to Protect American Privacy Amidst FISA Bill Troubles

Jackson Bakich
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April 11, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced two bills and endorsed another regarding American data and its privacy. The congresswoman announced these pieces of legislation a day before she voted against the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's (FISA) Section 702 bill which was killed by 19 Republicans. The final tally was 228 votes against and 193 votes […]
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Scott: The Evidence is 'Overwhelming' Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Scott: The Evidence is 'Overwhelming' Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Jackson Bakich
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April 10, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian this week to discuss Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has delayed the trial by deciding to send the articles of impeachment next week instead of sending them Wednesday. Sen. Scott provided what he believes to be ample evidence that this […]
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Cruz Says Rubio and Booker Gave 'Lame Ass Excuse' for not Accepting his Basketball Challenge

Cruz Says Rubio and Booker Gave 'Lame Ass Excuse' for not Accepting his Basketball Challenge

Jackson Bakich
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April 10, 2024
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke with The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres regarding one of his recreational hobbies: the sport of basketball. He also called out his colleagues Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ)  and Marco Rubio (R-FL) for not accepting the challenge of facing him on the hardwood. “I play hoops, as you know. Every week. I’m going […]
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Donalds Says Gender Identity Issue is a 'Turn Off' for Black Voters

Donalds Says Gender Identity Issue is a 'Turn Off' for Black Voters

Jackson Bakich
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April 10, 2024
WASHINGTON—Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill to discuss how he advises former President Donald Trump (R) and his campaign to address Black voters across the country. He started by mentioning that Black voters are looking to be able to pass a brighter future on to their children. “What I really tell […]
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Donalds Describes Alleged Meeting Between White House and Hunter Biden Attorney a 'Major Concern'

Donalds Describes Alleged Meeting Between White House and Hunter Biden Attorney a 'Major Concern'

Jackson Bakich
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April 10, 2024
After recent reports surfaced of Hunter Biden’s legal team appearing at the White House two days before he failed to appear at the House Oversight Committee despite receiving a subpoena, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Newsmax to break down the situation from his point of view. The Florida congressman said President Joe Biden’s alleged […]
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Army Corps Stops Discharges to St. Lucie Estuary, Mast Calls it 'Good News'

Army Corps Stops Discharges to St. Lucie Estuary, Mast Calls it 'Good News'

Jackson Bakich
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April 9, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is acknowledging what he believes to be a positive moment as the U.S. Army Corps has stopped importing “toxic discharges” from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie Estuary. This comes after Rep. Mast called for the Army Corps to end the discharges. “The Corps has already dumped more than 50 billion […]
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Sabatini Falsely Claims Webster Does Not Have Trump's Endorsement

Sabatini Falsely Claims Webster Does Not Have Trump's Endorsement

Jackson Bakich
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April 6, 2024
Former State Representative and U.S. Congress hopeful Anthony Sabatini (R-FL) posted a picture of himself with former President Donald Trump (R) and accused his 2024 Republican primary opponent – Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) – of lying about receiving Trump’s endorsement. “FACT: My opponent RINO Dan Webster has NEVER been endorsed by President Trump – not […]
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Mast Blasts Biden for Calling Upon Netanyahu to 'Work Toward a Ceasefire'

Mast Blasts Biden for Calling Upon Netanyahu to 'Work Toward a Ceasefire'

Jackson Bakich
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April 6, 2024
Republican legislators around the country including Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) are distraught by President Joe Biden’s (D) phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu in which he urged him to “work toward a ceasefire.” The President’s statement can be read below. Today, I spoke […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Takes Aim at Scott's Pro-Life Record After Supreme Court Ruling

Mucarsel-Powell Takes Aim at Scott's Pro-Life Record After Supreme Court Ruling

Jackson Bakich
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April 5, 2024
Former Congresswoman and U.S. Senate hopeful Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) appears confident in her bid to oust incumbent Senator Rick Scott (R-FL). After the State Supreme Court confirmed that abortion would be on the ballot for Floridians in November, former Rep. Mucarsel-Powell is doubling down on her efforts to call out Sen. Scott for his “radical […]
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Gigapower Announces Expansion of its Fiber Network into Historic Eatonville

Gigapower Announces Expansion of its Fiber Network into Historic Eatonville

Jackson Bakich
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April 5, 2024
Gigapower – the AT&T and BlackRock joint venture – has announced that they are bringing fiber internet to Eatonville, Florida. The company claims its commercial wholesale, open-access platform will “enable internet service providers and other businesses to access its multi-gig fiber network in select metro areas throughout the country.” Moreover, Eatonville Mayor Angie Gardner endorsed […]
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Mast Calls for Leadership Change after Homicide Occurs at West Palm VA Hospital

Mast Calls for Leadership Change after Homicide Occurs at West Palm VA Hospital

Jackson Bakich
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April 4, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is looking for accountability for the failures at the West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital after a series of terribly unfortunate events occurred there. The Florida congressman is calling for new leadership of the medical center. This includes a homicide that happened at the hospital, and according to Rep. Mast, […]
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Bilirakis Co-Sponsors Bill to Cut VA Red Tape

Bilirakis Co-Sponsors Bill to Cut VA Red Tape

Jackson Bakich
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April 4, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) recently co-sponsored the Veterans Appeals Options Expansion Act (HR 7793), a bill designed to cut red tape regarding the VA Board of Veterans’ Appeals’ (Board) appellate process for veteran claimants by giving them more choices on how and when their appeals are processed. The Florida congressman mentioned that he’s seen a […]
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DeSantis Re-Assigns 'Tooth Fairy Heist' Case to Gainesville State Attorney

DeSantis Re-Assigns 'Tooth Fairy Heist' Case to Gainesville State Attorney

Jackson Bakich
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April 3, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) issued an executive order last week to re-open the investigation regarding the “Tooth Fairy Heist” case that was initially closed in Miami despite five individuals being arrested for an alleged $1.3 million insurance fraud scheme. All charges were dropped. However, the Florida governor has re-assigned an investigation into Dr. Howard Fetner […]
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Castor on Florida's Recent Abortion Rulings: 'Congress Must Act'

Castor on Florida's Recent Abortion Rulings: 'Congress Must Act'

Jackson Bakich
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April 3, 2024
Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL) and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a field hearing in Broward County following the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a six-week abortion ban in the Sunshine State. However, the State Supreme Court also gave the go-ahead for Amendment 4 to appear on the ballot, giving Florida residents […]
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