Data Reveals Red Sea Shipping Increased After Trump's Election

Data Reveals Red Sea Shipping Increased After Trump's Election

Mateo Guillamont
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May 8, 2025
Publicly available commercial shipping data demonstrates Red Sea shipping increased following President Donald Trump’s November 2024 election.  Red Sea shipping dramatically decreased after the Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, began targeting US, Israeli, and allies' ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023, attacks.  Houthi forces have orchestrated drone and missile attacks against US military and […]
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Steube Introduces Bill Allowing State & Local Law Enforcement to Counter Drones at Stadiums

Steube Introduces Bill Allowing State & Local Law Enforcement to Counter Drones at Stadiums

Grayson Bakich
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May 8, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation allowing state and local law enforcement to counter hostile drones flying in and around stadiums and other large-scale events. As Rep. Steube's press release explained, only federal authorities currently have the right and means to intercept and disable hostile drones and unmanned aircraft. However, state and local law […]
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AFSCME Local 1907 Endorses Ralph Rosado for City of Miami Commissioner, District 4

AFSCME Local 1907 Endorses Ralph Rosado for City of Miami Commissioner, District 4

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2025
MIAMI, FL – The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1907, representing hundreds of City of Miami workers, has officially endorsed Ralph Rosado for City Commissioner in District 4. AFSCME Local 1907’s endorsement underscores Rosado’s lifelong commitment to public service and his strong support for working families and the frontline workers […]
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JUICE?—5.8.2025—DeSantis and Perez Square off (Again)— DEI Still Coming to U of Florida?—Luna, Donalds, Power—Much More...

JUICE?—5.8.2025—DeSantis and Perez Square off (Again)— DEI Still Coming to U of Florida?—Luna, Donalds, Power—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2025
It Just Keeps Getting Uglier: Gov. DeSantis and Speaker Perez Just Can't Make it Work Whether its on the issues of sales tax, property tax, or illegal immigration, Governor Ron DeSantis and Speaker Daniel Perez just can't seem to get along. During a recent press conference Miami and Tampa, Gov. DeSantis used his bully pulpit […]
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Luna Introduces Bill Repealing PATRIOT Act

Luna Introduces Bill Repealing PATRIOT Act

Grayson Bakich
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May 8, 2025
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing legislation to repeal the 2001 USA PATRIOT Act. Named the American Privacy Restoration Act, Rep. Luna's bill fully repeals the Patriot Act, which passed into law a month after the 9/11 attacks of 2001, citing the massive expansion of Federal surveillance on Americans and numerous instances of Fourth […]
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Evan Power Blasts Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan Over Gun Registry Investigation

Evan Power Blasts Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan Over Gun Registry Investigation

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2025
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power slammed Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan on Wednesday after a State Attorney investigation and subpoenas to Jacksonville leaders revealed that Deegan's office was allegedly keeping an illegal registry of gun owners carrying firearms into city buildings. “It should be no surprise to anyone that liberal Donna Deegan is now under investigation […]
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US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

Mateo Guillamont
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May 7, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the rescue of five members of Venezuela’s Democratic opposition coalition who had been sheltering in place due to threats from Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime.  The five opposition leaders were forced to hide in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas last March after Dictator Maduro increased persecution of his […]
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Byron Donalds Says UF Should go 'Back to the Drawing Board' on Santa Ono

Byron Donalds Says UF Should go 'Back to the Drawing Board' on Santa Ono

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) said the University of Florida needs to go "back to the drawing board" after essentially selecting Santa Ono to be its next president. Ono has come under fire for past remarks as president of the University of Michigan, where he praised diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and […]
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Cammack Introduces Bill Promoting App Store Competition

Cammack Introduces Bill Promoting App Store Competition

Grayson Bakich
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May 7, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced legislation to promote competition in the mobile app marketplace while protecting consumers. Named the App Store Freedom Act, Rep. Cammack's bill specifically targets app store operators with over 100 million American users. It includes several provisions, such as allowing users to set and install third-party apps or app stores […]
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JUICE?—5.7.2025—DeSantis Rips FL Democrats Over Registrations Flips— 'Dead' Democrats—Cursive Writing for Elementary School Kids?—Much More...

JUICE?—5.7.2025—DeSantis Rips FL Democrats Over Registrations Flips— 'Dead' Democrats—Cursive Writing for Elementary School Kids?—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 7, 2025
Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: DeSantis Rips Democrats for Flipping Registrations MIAMI—Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed Democratic lawmakers in the Florida Legislature and former party members on Tuesday for essentially having to change teams to compete in Florida's elections. The remarks come after former Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo... READ MORE     Jay Collins: I served 23 years, most of […]
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DeSantis 'Highly Skeptical' About City of Miami's Plan to Cancel November Elections

DeSantis 'Highly Skeptical' About City of Miami's Plan to Cancel November Elections

Javier Manjarres
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May 7, 2025
MIAMI — During a press conference announcing his support for upcoming legislation that he said he would sign into law, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was asked his opinion about the City of Miami Commission’s apparent plan to cancel its November elections and extend the terms of the current mayor and commissioners until 2026. The governor […]
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Lee Discusses Prison Reform in House Judiciary Hearing

Lee Discusses Prison Reform in House Judiciary Hearing

Grayson Bakich
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May 7, 2025
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed prison reform, specifically evidence-based recidivism and preventing the smuggling of contraband, in a recent House Judiciary Hearing. Rep. Lee began the discussion by acknowledging her recent introduction of the bipartisan Fresh Start Act, before asking the hearing witness, Patrick Purtill, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Unify.US, "I would […]
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Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: DeSantis Rips Democrats for Flipping Registrations

Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: DeSantis Rips Democrats for Flipping Registrations

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2025
MIAMI—Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed Democratic lawmakers  in the Florida Legislature and former party members on Tuesday for essentially having to change teams to compete in Florida's elections. The remarks come after former Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo changed his party affiliation to Independent after calling his former party "dead" during a speech on the Senate […]
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Rutherford Questions Noem on Border Security, 287G, and Deporting Illegals

Rutherford Questions Noem on Border Security, 287G, and Deporting Illegals

Grayson Bakich
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May 6, 2025
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) discussed border security with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing. They discussed 287(g) and how to get recalcitrant countries to accept illegal aliens deported from the United States. Rep. Rutherford noted the "amazing speed with which you all turned around the southern border," saying […]
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Trump Touts 'Big' Announcement on Middle East Crisis

Trump Touts 'Big' Announcement on Middle East Crisis

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2025
President Donald Trump announced during a recent Oval Office meeting that he will make a “big” announcement regarding the Middle East before departing for the region next week.  President Trump made the remarks while meeting with newly sworn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.  Trump claimed his announcement will be “really really positive” for the Middle […]
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Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia

Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently condemned Cuba for harboring terrorists and criminal fugitives, some of which are wanted by the US.  Secretary Rubio’s condemnation overlapped with Cuban Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel’s visit to Russia to commemorate the Soviet Union’s military victories over Nazi Germany.  Rubio has consistently criticized the Cuban government for undermining the interests […]
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Jackie Schutz Zeckman Appointed to Holocaust Memorial Council

Jackie Schutz Zeckman Appointed to Holocaust Memorial Council

Daniel Molina
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May 6, 2025
President Donald Trump (R) has appointed Jackie Schutz Zeckman to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, a prestigious body that oversees the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and promotes awareness of the Holocaust and the fight against antisemitism.
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Is South Florida 'Dead' For Democrats? Let's Look at the Evidence

Is South Florida 'Dead' For Democrats? Let's Look at the Evidence

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2025
South Florida has long stood as a bastion for Democrats in state and federal elections, however, there are signs that the dam appears to be breaking, adding credence to the notion that the party is truly dead and buried for the foreseeable future. Here is the evidence: According to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of […]
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