State Department Under Scrutiny for Removing Cuba From List of Uncooperative Countries on Counterterrorism

State Department Under Scrutiny for Removing Cuba From List of Uncooperative Countries on Counterterrorism

Mateo Guillamont
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May 16, 2024
The Biden Administration has reportedly decided to remove Cuba from a list of countries identified as uncooperative with the US’ counterrorism efforts. According to a State Department official, the resumption of law enforcement cooperation between Cuba and the U.S. was one of the reasons for removing the designation. The designation removal was warily welcomed by […]
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Mills Mocks Trump New York Trial, 'Political Operatives' After Former President

Mills Mocks Trump New York Trial, 'Political Operatives' After Former President

Grayson Bakich
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May 15, 2024
Several Republican lawmakers, including Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND), and former Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, recently appeared at the "hush money" trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City, denouncing it as a "sham" and "a farce." Representative Cory Mills (R-FL), one of the attendants, discussed […]
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Trump Accepts Biden's Debate Challenges With CNN, ABC News

Trump Accepts Biden's Debate Challenges With CNN, ABC News

Daniel Molina
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May 15, 2024
President Joe Biden (D) has released a video, challenging President Donald Trump (R) to two debates.
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Coalition of House Republicans Seek to Award Trump With Congressional Gold Medal

Coalition of House Republicans Seek to Award Trump With Congressional Gold Medal

Mateo Guillamont
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May 15, 2024
US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is leading a group of House Republicans attempting to bestow former President Donald Trump with the Congressional Gold Medal. Alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the U.S. The GOP representatives filed a bill that, if passed, would award President […]
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Gimenez Says Support for Trump Growing Because Americans are 'Waking Up' to Biden's Policies

Gimenez Says Support for Trump Growing Because Americans are 'Waking Up' to Biden's Policies

Grayson Bakich
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May 15, 2024
Recent polls show former President Donald Trump leading or tying with President Joe Biden as the 2024 Election in November grows closer, even among reliably Democratic voting blocs. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the findings in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying more and more Americans are "finally waking up and saying no, we […]
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Bilirakis Bill Looks to Establish First Federal Program To Tackle Children Eyesight Health

Bilirakis Bill Looks to Establish First Federal Program To Tackle Children Eyesight Health

Jackson Bakich
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May 15, 2024
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) have introduced the Early Detection of Vision Impairments in Children (EDVI) Act, a bill designed to provide vision and eye health care to young people through early intervention, screenings, and “coordinated systems of care.” The legislation would establish grants for states and communities to achieve results. According […]
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Mast Demands Answers From VA After West Palm Veterans Left Without Mental Health Care

Mast Demands Answers From VA After West Palm Veterans Left Without Mental Health Care

Jackson Bakich
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May 15, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) – a U.S. Army combat veteran – is demanding answers from Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough after receiving calls from other veterans claiming they’ve lost access to their mental health physicians. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been a major concern for military personnel since it was recognized by the American […]
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Randy Fine Slams Antisemitic Mosque Leader Working for 'Terrorist Cell' School

Randy Fine Slams Antisemitic Mosque Leader Working for 'Terrorist Cell' School

Liv Caputo
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May 15, 2024
MIAMI, FL— Trump-endorsed candidate for Florida Senate, Rep. Randy Fine (R), eviscerated a "terrorist" dentist and religious leader at a mosque for calling for the "annihilation of tyrannical Jews", a mosque located at the same building as an Islamic school receiving taxpayer funds. A North Miami dentist and Imam—or religious leader—at a mosque, Fadi Kablawi, […]
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Ocasio-Cortez Supports Doral Mayor's 'Very Important' Ceasefire Resolution

Ocasio-Cortez Supports Doral Mayor's 'Very Important' Ceasefire Resolution

Javier Manjarres
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May 15, 2024
The controversial Israel-Palestinian ceasefire resolution recently put forward by Doral Mayor Christi Fraga  and passed unanimously when the entire city council voted in favor of the measure, has not only caused a seismic rift within Florida politics, but it has now become a national issue as Progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has expressed her support […]
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Gaetz Demands Hearing on DEI Practices at VA

Gaetz Demands Hearing on DEI Practices at VA

Grayson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, better known as DEI, has been scrutinized by Republicans, who allege that such a system does the opposite of its intended purpose in practice. The latest instance appeared in Veterans Affairs facilities, where race-based support groups and workshops exclude white veterans. As a result, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) recently wrote letters […]
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Donalds Introduces Resolution Supporting Local Law Enforcement During National Police Week

Donalds Introduces Resolution Supporting Local Law Enforcement During National Police Week

Jackson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced his 78th bill to the 118th Congress, the Southwest Florida Law Enforcement Support Resolution. The bill is designed to recognize the “unseen sacrifices and countless contributions of the Southwest Florida law enforcement community.” Rep. Donalds released a statement regarding his bill which was introduced during National Police Week. He […]
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Houthis Continue Raining Fire on Red Sea as Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Israel Independence Day

Houthis Continue Raining Fire on Red Sea as Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Israel Independence Day

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2024
While the world has been focused on Israel's potential military incursion into Rafah, Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, has been firing daily missiles toward Israeli assets in the Red Sea. The latest Houthi attacks were launched on the eve of Israel’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on May 14th. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported […]
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Everglades and China Featured on Provisions of Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill

Everglades and China Featured on Provisions of Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2024
The US Senate’s recently passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill includes provisions addressing Chinese threats and environmental concerns in the Everglades. US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) lobbied for the inclusion of such language in the FAA bill, which reauthorizes the same until 2028. On the Everglades front, the bill will prohibit civil aviation at […]
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Reps. Donalds, Mills, and Others Join Trump in Court

Reps. Donalds, Mills, and Others Join Trump in Court

Daniel Molina
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May 14, 2024
President Trump was accompanied to court this morning by Florida Reps. Byron Donalds (R) and Cory Mills (R) among others.
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Haridopolos Receives Major Endorsements From Speaker Mike Johnson, Others

Haridopolos Receives Major Endorsements From Speaker Mike Johnson, Others

Jackson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R) has received a flurry of endorsements from prominent Republicans nationwide with a concentration of support from his home state of Florida. Haridopolos is running for Congressional District 8, currently held by Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). Rep. Posey announced in April that he would not seek another term and […]
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Rubio Blasts Restrictive 'Green' Housing Rules, 'Arbitrary Environmental Benchmarks'

Rubio Blasts Restrictive 'Green' Housing Rules, 'Arbitrary Environmental Benchmarks'

Grayson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Is the Biden Administration's push for 'green' policies doing more harm than good? Many Republicans have said so, as the White House's environmental agenda creates more federal regulations that impede economic growth and make life more difficult for everyday Americans. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed the sentiment in a recent op-ed for the New York Post, blasting […]
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Democratic Councilwoman Porras Savages Doral Mayor Fraga's Call for Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire

Democratic Councilwoman Porras Savages Doral Mayor Fraga's Call for Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2024
DORAL, FL—A City of Doral Democratic Councilwoman who voted in favor of Republican Mayor Christi Fraga's "peace and security" resolution between Palestine and Israel, which was largely written by a pro-Palestine activist, has now reversed her position on the proposal, claiming Mayor Fraga tried to sneak the resolution past the council without discussion. Last Wednesday, […]
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'Bullsh-t Artist and Fraud': Ex T-Mobile CEO Loses Motion to Dismiss Defamation Case With Trump-Aligned Business Man

'Bullsh-t Artist and Fraud': Ex T-Mobile CEO Loses Motion to Dismiss Defamation Case With Trump-Aligned Business Man

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2024
MIAMI-DADE, FL—Former T-Mobile CEO John Legere, who faces a $100 million defamation suit for calling his former friend and current entrepreneur Grant Cardone a "bullshit artist", had his motion to dismiss the Miami-based case denied last Monday. In January, internet celebrity and personal finance guru Cardone filed a libel and slander suit in his home […]
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