Russian Assets to be Seized in Miami as Part of New Biden Sanctions Plan

Russian Assets to be Seized in Miami as Part of New Biden Sanctions Plan

Mateo Guillamont
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February 24, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a series of measures enforcing a new sanctions plan announced by President Joe Biden on the eve of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. These include the forfeiture of $2.5 million in Russian-luxury properties, two arrests, two charges against sanctioned Russian oligarchs, and a guilty plea […]
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Long-Awaited Port Cybersecurity Initiative Lauded by Gimenez

Long-Awaited Port Cybersecurity Initiative Lauded by Gimenez

Mateo Guillamont
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February 22, 2024
US Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) welcomed news that President Joe Biden will issue an executive order aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of US ports.  President Biden’s announcement follows increased fears over potential Chinese surveillance of the movement of goods through US ports.  According to Rear Admiral Jay Vann, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Cyber […]
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Biden Announces 'Major Sanctions' for Russia Following Navalny's Death

Biden Announces 'Major Sanctions' for Russia Following Navalny's Death

Mateo Guillamont
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February 22, 2024
US President Joe Biden has announced a major sanctions package targeting Russia will be unveiled this Friday, February 23rd.  President Biden’s announcement comes after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in a Russian penal colony earlier last week.  Navalny had already been the subject of two previous assassination attempts with deadly chemical and nerve agents […]
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'Israel Day at the Capitol' Pushed for by Book

'Israel Day at the Capitol' Pushed for by Book

Mateo Guillamont
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February 22, 2024
Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-35) has filed legislation to designate February 29, 2024 as “Israel Day at the Capitol.” Senator Book introduced SR1826 as sundry Israeli student organizations, companies, public advocacy groups, and related entities prepare to lobby at the Florida Capitol on February 29th.  The event is being organized by the Miami […]
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Rubio Meets with President Milei in Trip to Bolster US-Argentina Relations

Rubio Meets with President Milei in Trip to Bolster US-Argentina Relations

Mateo Guillamont
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February 21, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently met with Argentina President Javier Milei during a trip to Argentina aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties among the US and Argentina.  Senator Rubio commended President Milei’s bold economic resurgence plans for Argentina, a nation whose economy has been battered by previous left-wing governments.  Argentina elected Milei to […]
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Scott Demands Harris Preside over Mayorkas' Trial

Scott Demands Harris Preside over Mayorkas' Trial

Mateo Guillamont
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February 20, 2024
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is demanding Vice President Kamala Harris oversee Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’ Senate impeachment trial. Senator Scott claimed the US Constitution requires that, as the President of the senate, VP Harris is to chair the upcoming impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas.   Scott sent a letter to Harris, in which […]
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Florida Legislators Commend Passage of House Anti-Hamas Resolution

Florida Legislators Commend Passage of House Anti-Hamas Resolution

Mateo Guillamont
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February 20, 2024
Florida lawmakers are celebrating the passage of a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas’ use of sexual violence in its war against Israel.  Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Lois Frankel (D-FL) introduced the resolution condemning Hamas' horrific practices last January.  Since then, the resolution gained 200 total co-sponsors from both sides of the aisle.  “The U.S. Congress […]
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Florida Lawmakers Decry Neo-Nazi Rally as Red Sea anti-Israel Attacks Intensify

Florida Lawmakers Decry Neo-Nazi Rally as Red Sea anti-Israel Attacks Intensify

Mateo Guillamont
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February 19, 2024
A Neo-Nazi rally was reportedly held over St. Valentine’s weekend in Winter Park, Florida.  Florida Representative Anna Eskamani (D-42) broke the news via X. “Sad to report that Nazi scum and losers are back in Winter Park, holding their disgusting flags and banner,” said Representative Eskamani.  Sad to report that Nazi scum and losers are […]
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Florida Legislature Pushing for National Constitutional Budget Amendment

Florida Legislature Pushing for National Constitutional Budget Amendment

Mateo Guillamont
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February 19, 2024
A resolution seeking to amend the US Constitution to grant the President line item veto power when approving bills is progressing through the Florida legislature.  The resolution was recently introduced and approved by the Florida Senate’s Fiscal Policy committee.  ‘Line-item’ veto power refers to an executive’s ability to approve or reject certain portions of a […]
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Fight Over Border Widens as DHS Warns of Reduced Operations

Fight Over Border Widens as DHS Warns of Reduced Operations

Mateo Guillamont
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February 16, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced its funding shortfalls could cause it to scale back border security and deportation procedures in the near future.  DHS’s announcement came shortly after the US Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid package that contained scant border security provisions.   DHS spokesperson Erin Heeter reportedly said that President […]
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Luna Files Bill Forcing Lawmakers Supporting Ukraine to Enlist in Military

Luna Files Bill Forcing Lawmakers Supporting Ukraine to Enlist in Military

Mateo Guillamont
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February 16, 2024
US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has filed a bill that would compel all lawmakers advocating for US military support of Ukraine’s war with Russia to enlist in the military.  The Senators Can Help Underpin Military Engagement and Readiness (SCHUMER) Act , would  require respective legislators to serve on active duty in support of a […]
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No Sign of Improvement in Red Sea as CENTCOM Intercepts Weapons Shipment

No Sign of Improvement in Red Sea as CENTCOM Intercepts Weapons Shipment

Mateo Guillamont
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February 15, 2024
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported having intercepted an Iranian ship carrying lethal weapons destined for the Houthis in Yemen.  A U.S. Coast Guard cutter, USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr (WPC 1147), located the vessel and boarded it, uncovering vast amounts of conventional weapons and lethal aid. According to CENTCOM, over 200 packages containing medium-range ballistic […]
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Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Despite Conservative Resistance

Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Despite Conservative Resistance

Mateo Guillamont
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February 15, 2024
The US Senate passed a sweeping $95 billion foreign aid spending bill that would, among other things, fund Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.  The spending bill had been procedurally frozen by a cohort of conservatives, but eventually passed earlier this week.  According to CNN, the aid bill contains billions of dollars to support Ukraine and for […]
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Venezuelan Plane Seized by DOJ in Florida, Pressure Increases for More Sanctions

Venezuelan Plane Seized by DOJ in Florida, Pressure Increases for More Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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February 14, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had successfully seized a Venezuelan Boeing 747 originally owned by Iran and subsequently sold to the former.  The plane was sold by Mahan Air, an Iranian airline with links to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), to Transporte Aéreocargo del Sur, S.A. (EMTRASUR), a Venezuelan cargo airline. According to […]
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Ga. Judge Floats “Possible” Disqualification of Willis from Trump Case

Ga. Judge Floats “Possible” Disqualification of Willis from Trump Case

Mateo Guillamont
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February 13, 2024
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has reportedly commented Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis could be disqualified from her case against former President Donald Trump.   District Attorney Fani Willis had recently acknowledged her “personal relationship” with the special prosecutor she hired in her prosecution of President Trump. Willis hired special prosecutor Nathan […]
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Senate Unanimously Approves Scott Resolution Honoring Parkland Victims

Senate Unanimously Approves Scott Resolution Honoring Parkland Victims

Mateo Guillamont
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February 13, 2024
The US Senate has unanimously agreed to pass Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) resolution honoring the victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.  The resolution comes on the eve of the shooting and honors “the memories of the victims of the senseless attack.” Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) cosponsored the resolution.  The […]
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Rubio Files Border Enforcement Amendments to Sweeping Spending Bill

Rubio Files Border Enforcement Amendments to Sweeping Spending Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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February 12, 2024
A $95 billion foreign aid package containing aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan surmounted a key procedural vote on Superbowl Sunday.  The spending bill had been procedurally frozen by a cohort of conservatives, but eventually passed by a vote count of 67-27.  Last week, a border security deal failed to pass the Senate as conservatives […]
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Scott Seeks to Prevent Biden from Halting Lawful Cross-Border Trade in New Bill

Scott Seeks to Prevent Biden from Halting Lawful Cross-Border Trade in New Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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February 12, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-FL) in introducing the Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act to prevent the closure of commercial ports of entry late last week.  Senator Scott’s bill responds to President Joe Biden’s administration’s decision to shut down certain commercial ports of entry to allegedly combat illegal immigration […]
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