Alleged Blackmail, Venezuelan Spy, and Security Breach: Doral Councilwoman Accused of Power Abuse

Alleged Blackmail, Venezuelan Spy, and Security Breach: Doral Councilwoman Accused of Power Abuse

Liv Caputo
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May 25, 2024
DORAL, FL—Embattled Doral Mayor Christi Fraga and her assistant—who faces unusual claims of being a Venezuelan spy—are accusing city councilwoman Maureen Porras of using taxpayer money to turn City Hall into "her own law firm". Fraga's Chief of Staff, Marion Troitino, filed an ethics complaint against Porras on May 6th. She alleged that the councilwoman—who […]
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Bilirakis Bill to Fight Against Parkinson's Disease Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk

Bilirakis Bill to Fight Against Parkinson's Disease Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk

Jackson Bakich
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May 24, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis’ (R-FL) bill, the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act has passed in the Senate by a voice vote. It will now head to President Joe Biden’s (D) to be signed into law. The bill passed in the House of Representatives in December. In the House, the bill was known […]
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Mast Rips Biden Admin, States Allowing Noncitizens Voting in Elections

Mast Rips Biden Admin, States Allowing Noncitizens Voting in Elections

Jackson Bakich
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May 24, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) released a video on social media ripping President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for the crisis at the southern border, as well as the District of Columbia and the states of California, Maryland, and Vermont, for allowing noncitizens to vote in state or local elections. These complaints come after the […]
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'Equally Violative of the First Amendment': CCIA Says of Florida, Texas Censorship Bills

'Equally Violative of the First Amendment': CCIA Says of Florida, Texas Censorship Bills

Jackson Bakich
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May 23, 2024
The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has taken its censorship case to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of state legislation such as Florida’s SB 7072 and Texas’ HB 20. The CCIA believes those legislative measures enable “government interference into speech.” In short, Florida’s bill does not allow big tech companies to moderate […]
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Scott Receives Endorsements for Senate Majority Leader, Vows to 'Stand Up' for Conservatives

Scott Receives Endorsements for Senate Majority Leader, Vows to 'Stand Up' for Conservatives

Jackson Bakich
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May 23, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has thrown his hat into the ring for Republican leadership in the upper chamber. He has received a flurry of endorsements for the position from fellow lawmakers in Congress such as Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) to elected officials in the state of Florida such as Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis […]
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Trump Supports Rick Scott Entering Senate Majority Leader Race?

Trump Supports Rick Scott Entering Senate Majority Leader Race?

Liv Caputo
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May 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Former President Donald Trump supports Florida Senator Rick Scott getting in the race for Republican Leader, a source close to the Scott campaign revealed. Scott, South Dakota Sen. John Thune, and Texas Sen. John Corryn have all thrown their hats in the ring for the soon-to-be vacant position. Now, a source close to the […]
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Mast Grills Secretary Blinken After Gov Report Claims U.S. Funds Sent to Taliban

Mast Grills Secretary Blinken After Gov Report Claims U.S. Funds Sent to Taliban

Jackson Bakich
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May 23, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) grilled Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Capitol Hill after the SIGAR (Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction) Report came out detailing the usage of funds by the U.S. government. The latest report is named, “U.S. Funds Benefitting the Taliban-Controlled Government: Implementing Partners Paid at Least $10.9 Million and Were Pressured […]
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DeSantis, Moody, File Complaint in Court Against Starbucks 'Discrimination'

DeSantis, Moody, File Complaint in Court Against Starbucks 'Discrimination'

Liv Caputo
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May 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis took over the Sean Hannity Radio Show Wednesday afternoon, hitting on topics like DEI  and Hamas, and revealing that Florida will file a complaint against Starbucks for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws. "In Florida, [we will see whether] this ‘quota’ for hiring, and programs that cause every employee to determine whether they […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Torches 'Rick Scott's Affordability Crisis', Promises to Help Struggling Floridians

Mucarsel-Powell Torches 'Rick Scott's Affordability Crisis', Promises to Help Struggling Floridians

Liv Caputo
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May 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Democratic Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell hosted a Zoom press conference to discuss Florida's mounting affordability crisis, blaming incumbent Republican Senator Rick Scott for seniors struggling to afford rent and rocketing gas and food prices statewide. "Seniors should be able to retire with dignity," Mucarsel-Powell told reporters Wednesday, blaming "Rick Scott's affordability crisis" for what […]
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Donalds Introduces Campus Act Resolution, Aiming to Protect Jewish Students

Donalds Introduces Campus Act Resolution, Aiming to Protect Jewish Students

Jackson Bakich
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May 22, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently introduced House Resolution 1239, also known as the Condemning the Anti-Semitic Movement Pushed Upon our Students (CAMPUS) Act to the United States Congress. The resolution argues that according to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, higher educational institutions should be stripped of their funding if they are allowing any discrimination […]
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'You Will be Treated Like a Muslim Terrorist': Randy Fine Wants Irish, Spanish, and Norwegian Businesses to be Treated Like North Korea's

'You Will be Treated Like a Muslim Terrorist': Randy Fine Wants Irish, Spanish, and Norwegian Businesses to be Treated Like North Korea's

Liv Caputo
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May 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida's only Jewish Republican Lawmaker plans to file a bill next session equating Irish, Spanish, and Norwegian businesses to North Korean, Syrian, and Iranian companies, restricting those entities from working in Florida. Why? On Wednesday morning, Ireland, Spain, and Norway said they would recognize Palestine as a state. "In Florida, if you support Muslim […]
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Jewish-American Lawmakers Condemn 'Baseless' Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu, Israeli Officials

Jewish-American Lawmakers Condemn 'Baseless' Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu, Israeli Officials

Javier Manjarres
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May 22, 2024
WASHINGTON—A swift and bipartisan condemnation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) came down from the Biden administration and members of Congress after one of the group’s prosecutors announced that he had issued a request for arrest warrants against Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and against Hamas leaders. "We reject the ICC's application for […]
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Scott, Mucarsel-Powell Bash Each Other Over New Poll Showing Support for Abortion Amendment

Scott, Mucarsel-Powell Bash Each Other Over New Poll Showing Support for Abortion Amendment

Liv Caputo
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May 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new poll reveals that 60 percent of Floridians would vote to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution—the exact number needed for it to pass—while 19 percent remain unsure of how they would vote, leading Senator Rick Scott and his Democratic opponent Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to disagree on the ballot item's fate. Florida's proposed […]
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Outrage Over Cuban Delegation Touring TSA Security Leads to Biden Blame, Safety Fears

Outrage Over Cuban Delegation Touring TSA Security Leads to Biden Blame, Safety Fears

Liv Caputo
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May 21, 2024
MIAMI, FL—A Cuban delegation toured TSA facilities at Miami International Airport on Cuban Independence Day, allegedly without the knowledge of the city government, promptly causing outcries of security fears, questions of who sanctioned the tour, and anger at Joe Biden. "As the son of a Cuban political prisoner, it's offensive that the federal [TSA] would […]
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Bilirakis Introduces Bill Requiring AM Radio in All New Vehicles

Bilirakis Introduces Bill Requiring AM Radio in All New Vehicles

Jackson Bakich
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May 21, 2024
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NY) have introduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bill requiring automakers to include AM radios in every new car produced. The Florida congressman believes AM radio is “an essential communication tool during emergencies” and has provided other news and entertainment for countless drivers since […]
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Mast Believes Taxpayers Should Not Foot the Bill of Collapsed Maryland Bridge Cleanup Effort

Mast Believes Taxpayers Should Not Foot the Bill of Collapsed Maryland Bridge Cleanup Effort

Jackson Bakich
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May 21, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) released a video critiquing the idea that federal taxpayer funds should be used to clean up the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The bridge – according to Rep. Mast – was not built with federal funds and was controlled by the State of Maryland. Therefore, cleanup and possible restoration […]
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Mast: 'No Reason to Believe' Iran Helicopter Crash Wasn't an Accident

Mast: 'No Reason to Believe' Iran Helicopter Crash Wasn't an Accident

Jackson Bakich
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May 21, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss the death of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi. He perished in a helicopter crash. While President Raisi was a high-ranking official, the Supreme Leader of Iran – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – remains the head of state in the Middle Eastern theocratic nation. The Florida congressman says […]
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200 Pro-Palestine Protestors Expected at Doral's Special Meeting to Repeal Ceasefire Resolution

200 Pro-Palestine Protestors Expected at Doral's Special Meeting to Repeal Ceasefire Resolution

Liv Caputo
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May 20, 2024
DORAL, FL—The Doral City Council will convene for a special meeting Tuesday morning to rescind their controversial Israel-Palestine ceasefire resolution—though city police are reportedly preparing for over 200 pro-Palestine protestors outside City Hall angered by the change of heart. Sponsored by Republican Mayor Christi Fraga and written by "Free Palestine" activist Zohra Mehdi Khorashi, the […]
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