Florida Lawmakers React to Israel's Response to Global Iranian Drone Attack

Florida Lawmakers React to Israel's Response to Global Iranian Drone Attack

Mateo Guillamont
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April 20, 2024
Israel reportedly struck Iranian military facilities in central Iran late yesterday night in response to a global drone and missile attack executed by Iran against Israel earlier this week.  Israel’s strike is the latest in a chain of intensifying military actions between the two states.  The G7, an informal group of the wealthiest and largest […]
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Steube Leads Over 60 Republicans in Bill to Counter Iranian-Backed Terrorists

Steube Leads Over 60 Republicans in Bill to Counter Iranian-Backed Terrorists

Mateo Guillamont
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April 19, 2024
US Representative Gregory Steube (R-FL) filed a bill earlier to designate eleven Iranian-backed militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and sanction them appropriately.  The bill comes after Iran launched sundry drones and missiles at Israel in response to the latter’s strike on the former’s embassy in Syria.  Representative Steube’s bill would assign FTO designations to […]
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Bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act Led by Senators Tim Scott, Bob Casey, and Rick Scott

Bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act Led by Senators Tim Scott, Bob Casey, and Rick Scott

Mateo Guillamont
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April 18, 2024
Dozens of US Senators have backed a newly introduced bill that aims to counter the reported rise of antisemitic incidents across America's college campuses.  The Antisemitism Awareness Act, jointly introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Rick Scott (R-FL) would codify antisemitism definitions for the purposes of Federal education regulations. According to […]
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Biden Renews Venezuelan Oil Sanctions, Grants Maduro 45-Day Grace Period

Biden Renews Venezuelan Oil Sanctions, Grants Maduro 45-Day Grace Period

Mateo Guillamont
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April 18, 2024
Hours after refusing to comment on whether sanctions would be renewed, the US State Department has announced its decision to return oil sanctions on Venezuela.  “After a careful review of the current situation in Venezuela, the United States determined Nicolas Maduro and his representatives have not fully met the commitments made under the electoral roadmap […]
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White House Ambivalent on Venezuelan Sanctions on Eve of Major Decision

White House Ambivalent on Venezuelan Sanctions on Eve of Major Decision

Mateo Guillamont
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April 17, 2024
The White House has refused to reveal whether lifted oil sanctions for Venezuela will be renewed as the deadline to make such a decision nears.  President Joe Biden is reportedly expected to not reinstate oil sanctions imposed on Venezuela during President Donald Trump’s term.  Biden lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gold sectors in exchange […]
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Biden Administration Signals Opposition to House Israel Standalone Funding Bill

Biden Administration Signals Opposition to House Israel Standalone Funding Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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April 17, 2024
President Joe Biden’s administration has suggested it will oppose an Israel military aid package if it is presented separately from Ukrainian aid legislation. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby revealed as much during a White House press briefing on Monday morning.  “We are opposed to a standalone bill that would just work on Israel,” said […]
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Abbey Gate Report Resurfaces Afghanistan Withdrawal Debacle

Abbey Gate Report Resurfaces Afghanistan Withdrawal Debacle

Mateo Guillamont
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April 16, 2024
A 2-year supplemental review into the Aug. 26, 2021, terrorist attack at Abbey Gate outside Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Kabul, Afghanistan has just been released.  The supplemental review was ordered by the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to examine new information made available during public testimony and other public statements about the […]
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Questions Arise Over State Department Missing Cuban Spy 'Red Flags'

Questions Arise Over State Department Missing Cuban Spy 'Red Flags'

Mateo Guillamont
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April 16, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has published a letter pressing US State Department Secretary Antony Blinken on how his agency missed internal and external warnings of being spied on by a covert Cuban agent.  Former US Ambassador to Bolivia Victor Manuel Rocha pleaded guilty late last week to covertly working for Cuban intelligence services for […]
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Ex-Ambassador Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Spying on the US

Ex-Ambassador Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Spying on the US

Mateo Guillamont
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April 15, 2024
Former US Ambassador to Bolivia Victor Manuel Rocha pleaded guilty late last week to covertly working for Cuban intelligence services for decades while also serving in the US’ foreign service. Ex-Ambassador Rocha’s guilty plea earned him 15 years behind bars. Rocha had served on the US State Department’s National Security Council from 1994 to 1995 […]
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Florida Legislators Warn of Imminent Iranian Attack On Israel

Florida Legislators Warn of Imminent Iranian Attack On Israel

Mateo Guillamont
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April 13, 2024
Florida legislators are warning of the disastrous consequences an imminent Iranian attack on Israel could have for the region.  Iranian government officials have vowed to attack Israel in the coming days as retribution for Israel’s alleged bombing of the Iranian embassy in Syria.  President Joe Biden has warned Iran against attacking as he claimed he […]
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Milei Justifies Economic Vision in Lecture at Florida International University

Milei Justifies Economic Vision in Lecture at Florida International University

Mateo Guillamont
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April 12, 2024
Argentina President Javier Milei gave an economics lecture at Florida International University in Miami on Thursday, April 10th.  An economics professor, President Milei is known as a relentless advocate for laissez-faire economics, limited government, and conservative values. Milei’s lecture, which lasted for nearly one and a half hours, claimed liberalism and free markets are optimal […]
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Bidenomics Under Scrutiny With Latest Inflation Report

Bidenomics Under Scrutiny With Latest Inflation Report

Mateo Guillamont
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April 11, 2024
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) Summary has given reason for many to question President Joe Biden’s economic policy.  The CPI’s announcement of a higher-than-expected inflation rate has resulted in the Federal Reserve reportedly reversing plans to cut interest rates in the coming months.  The Fed had been hoping to […]
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Bipartisan Minor Internet Protections KOSA Bill Working Through House

Bipartisan Minor Internet Protections KOSA Bill Working Through House

Mateo Guillamont
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April 11, 2024
US Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) recently filed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to strengthen protections for minors surfing the internet.   If passed, KOSA would require online platforms frequented by minors to execute a series of actions geared towards protecting minor users. Namely, KOSA would require such platforms implement design features to mitigate and prevent […]
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Pressure Grows for Biden to Intensify Calls for Israel-Gaza Ceasefire

Pressure Grows for Biden to Intensify Calls for Israel-Gaza Ceasefire

Mateo Guillamont
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April 10, 2024
Intragovernmental reports suggest President Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure from within his administration to exert additional pressure for Israel to cede on a Gaza ceasefire.  The report comes as President Biden has delivered a record number of humanitarian air drops into Gaza in the last several weeks.  US Central Command (CENTCOM) recently announced it […]
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Former Scott Press Secretary Honored in Senate Resolution

Former Scott Press Secretary Honored in Senate Resolution

Mateo Guillamont
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April 10, 2024
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a Senate resolution commemorating the life of Jereima ‘‘Jeri’’ Bustamante.  Bustamante had been serving as Senator Scott’s press secretary during his time as Florida Governor. She passed away during a tragic boating accident in the Florida keys six years ago.  Bustamante graduated from Miami Beach Senior […]
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Scott Requests Full Impeachment Trial for Mayorkas as Legislative Session Resumes

Scott Requests Full Impeachment Trial for Mayorkas as Legislative Session Resumes

Mateo Guillamont
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April 9, 2024
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has requested Senate leadership hold a full impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.  The US House of Representatives approved articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas last February.  Mayorkas’ impeachment is the first of its kind in the last 150 years.  Specifically, House Republicans accuse Mayorkas of intentional […]
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Florida Lawmakers Unhappy With Yellen's China Trip

Florida Lawmakers Unhappy With Yellen's China Trip

Mateo Guillamont
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April 9, 2024
US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen is visiting China this week on a diplomatic trip to strengthen economic ties between both nations.  Via press conference in Beijing, Secretary Yellen underscored President Joe Biden’s desire to expand existing bilateral American-Chinese economic partnerships and forge new ones.  Yellen suggested a US separation from China would be […]
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Biden Set to Cancel Billions of Student Debt in New Executive Plan

Biden Set to Cancel Billions of Student Debt in New Executive Plan

Mateo Guillamont
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April 8, 2024
President Joe Biden has announced he is renewing his administration’s debt-cancellation efforts after the US Supreme Court rejected his last initiative. President Biden had previously attempted to exploit the HEROES act to execute his loan forgiveness plan. However, in Biden v Nebraska, the Supreme Court ruled President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan was unconstitutional.  Biden’s new […]
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