‘Complete Re-Evaluation’ of US UN Funding Called for by Rubio Following Venezuela Controversy

‘Complete Re-Evaluation’ of US UN Funding Called for by Rubio Following Venezuela Controversy

Mateo Guillamont
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June 23, 2024
The election of Venezuela’s United Nations (UN) Ambassador Samuel Moncada to one of the Vice Presidencies of the UN General Assembly has stirred political controversy in the US. Through his new role, Ambassador Moncada will represent Latin America and Caribbean States at the General Assembly. Given Moncada represents Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime, which has […]
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White House Criticized for Giving “Economic Oxygen” to Venezuelan Regime

White House Criticized for Giving “Economic Oxygen” to Venezuelan Regime

Mateo Guillamont
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June 22, 2024
US President Joe Biden’s Venezuela policy is receiving renewed criticism from conservatives following increased reports of Venezuelan criminal activity within the US. Numerous reports have recently linked Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s largest gang, to over 100 criminal events in the US. One such case included a shooting of New York Police officers on June 3rd […]
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ISIS Encounters at Border Spark Congressional Outrage

ISIS Encounters at Border Spark Congressional Outrage

Mateo Guillamont
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June 21, 2024
Eight suspected terrorists with potential ISIS ties were reportedly arrested last week in different American cities after crossing the U.S. border with Mexico All eight arrestees had entered the US through the southern border, and at least one of them reportedly did so via the CBP One app, created by the Biden administration to streamline […]
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Rubio Resurfaces Debate Over Legislation on Anti-Israel BDS Movements

Rubio Resurfaces Debate Over Legislation on Anti-Israel BDS Movements

Mateo Guillamont
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June 21, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is urging his senate colleagues to “immediately” approve his Combating BDS Act. BDS stands for boycott, divestment and sanctions, a triad of tools being used by anti-Israel activists seeking to undermine Israel’s interests. The most notable episodes of recent BDS activism occurred on American college campuses during the last months of […]
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Salazar Lobbies for Passage of Immigration Reform ‘Dignity Act’

Salazar Lobbies for Passage of Immigration Reform ‘Dignity Act’

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The Dignity Act, a bipartisan bill filed by a Congressional group led by US Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), is receiving renewed attention as the US’ immigration crisis ensues. Originally filed by Representatives Salazar and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) in 2023, the Dignity Act would significantly reform US immigration law. Since being filed, the bill has […]
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US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner (OCHR) has published a report accusing Israel of committing war crimes throughout their war against Hamas. The list of OCHR’s accusations include the use of sexual violence starvation as a method of warfare, murder or wilful killing, intentionally directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects, forcible […]
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Concern Grows Over White House’s Omission of October 7th Victims in Sexual Violence Factsheet

Concern Grows Over White House’s Omission of October 7th Victims in Sexual Violence Factsheet

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The White House recently published a fact sheet outlining President Joe Biden’s actions to address sexual violence in war. However, some conservatives have criticized the fact sheet for failing to mention any actions taken in light of Hamas’ October 7th attacks, which included widely-documented sexual violence. Late last week, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an […]
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Scott Celebrates as Senate Committee Approves Defense Spending Bill

Scott Celebrates as Senate Committee Approves Defense Spending Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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June 19, 2024
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) approved the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) earlier this week. Passing the SASC was a major legislative hurdle for the NDAA, which seems likely to be approved by the Senate in the coming days.  SASC Senators voted 22 to 3 to approve the bill in a […]
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Rubio Spearheads Resolution Celebrating Anniversary of SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Roe v Wade

Rubio Spearheads Resolution Celebrating Anniversary of SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Roe v Wade

Mateo Guillamont
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June 19, 2024
Senate Republicans have filed a resolution in anticipation of the two-year anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade in Dobbs v Jackson. US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) led the resolution, which celebrates SCOTUS’ Dobbs ruling. “I will always support the sanctity of life,” said Rubio. “This anniversary serves as a […]
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President Biden Approves Florida Disaster Declaration One Month After Tornadoes Rock Tallahassee

President Biden Approves Florida Disaster Declaration One Month After Tornadoes Rock Tallahassee

Mateo Guillamont
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June 19, 2024
President Joe Biden has finally approved Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration (MDD) following a series of severe weather events in early May.  Northern Florida was rocked by strong storms, winds, and tornadoes on May 10th, 2024.  Local media reported three different tornadoes smashed into Florida’s capital, causing dramatic destruction and […]
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US-Jordan Military Ties Could be Strengthened Thanks to Bipartisan Rubio Bill

US-Jordan Military Ties Could be Strengthened Thanks to Bipartisan Rubio Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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June 19, 2024
The United States and Jordan could soon see their present military cooperation expand if a new bipartisan Senate bill is enacted. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act to solidify both nations’ military interdependence. If passed, the bill would streamline American arms sales to Jordan and […]
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Salazar and Rubio Renew Calls to Designate Largest Venezuelan Gang as a Transnational Crime Group

Salazar and Rubio Renew Calls to Designate Largest Venezuelan Gang as a Transnational Crime Group

Mateo Guillamont
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June 19, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) are reigniting a push to demand the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang be designated as a transnational crime group. Senator Rubio and Representative Salazar had previously requested such designation last March via letter to President Joe Biden. Tren de Aragua is Venezuela’s largest gang with […]
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Florida Legislators Rush to Counteract ‘Dangerous’ Army Corps of Engineers Directive

Florida Legislators Rush to Counteract ‘Dangerous’ Army Corps of Engineers Directive

Mateo Guillamont
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June 18, 2024
Florida’s political class has united in a bipartisan attempt to rescind the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) hurricane risk reduction projects policy. USACE works to design, plan, construct, and maintain the US’ water resources, army installations, and other public projects. In the past, USACE has cooperated with and overseen sponsors of Florida hurricane risk […]
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US Coastal Waters Could be Named After Trump Thanks to Steube Bill

US Coastal Waters Could be Named After Trump Thanks to Steube Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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June 17, 2024
US coastal waters could be renamed after former President Donald Trump if an initiative by Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is enacted. Representative Steube introduced legislation to rename the US Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) into the ‘Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States.’ If Steube’s bill passes, any reference to the EEZ in […]
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Salazar, Balart, and Gimenez Request Biden Reject Visa Application of Cuban Official

Salazar, Balart, and Gimenez Request Biden Reject Visa Application of Cuban Official

Mateo Guillamont
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June 17, 2024
US Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) are demanding the Biden administration refuse the Visa application of a Cuban official. Rosabel Roca Sampedro, a former Cuban prosecutor, is reportedly attempting to enter the US by seeking asylum. Sampedro is infamously known for requesting prison sentences for protestors participating in […]
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US Aid to Rebuild Gaza Could be Prohibited Due to Mast Initiative

US Aid to Rebuild Gaza Could be Prohibited Due to Mast Initiative

Mateo Guillamont
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June 15, 2024
A provision within the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 would prohibit any allocated funds from financing reconstruction in Gaza. The US House of Representatives passed the NDAA after  Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) amended it to include the prohibition. Representative Mast justified the amendment by claiming any group controlling the […]
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Bipartisan ‘Fatherhood’ Bill Proposed in Senate by Rubio

Bipartisan ‘Fatherhood’ Bill Proposed in Senate by Rubio

Mateo Guillamont
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June 15, 2024
A bill creating a novel public campaign to increase awareness of the importance of fatherhood for the adequate formation of children has been proposed in the US Senate by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). The bill cites several scientific findings, such as physical contact between father and newborn son immediately following birth improving the child’s health, […]
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Salazar Bill Celebrating ‘Forgotten Heroes of Holocaust’ Passes House

Salazar Bill Celebrating ‘Forgotten Heroes of Holocaust’ Passes House

Mateo Guillamont
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June 14, 2024
The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed Representative Maria Elvira Salazar’s (R-FL) Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act. The Act will honor sixty diplomats who saved the lives of Jews fleeing the Nazi regime. Additionally, the bill recalls the importance of such diplomats for ensuring the safety of Jewish individuals and […]
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