Florida
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current Congressman, Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL), has called for an investigation by sending a letter to the Department of Justice to look into a slew of anti-Semitic messages that was distributed across South Florida. Flyers with the propaganda were also found in Orlando and Jacksonville as well. "I am deeply disturbed […]
On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration. In the case of Biden v. Texas, the Supreme Court ruled that President Joe Biden (D) could end the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. Following the release of the decision, both Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) gave […]
Tuesday, Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) announced his introduction of the Copyright Restoration Clause Act which would strip Disney’s special copyright protections. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) as a companion bill. The bill is designed to “even the playing field” for other entertainment companies that are competing against Disney […]
Deutch called for Secretary Mayorkas “to take urgent action to address antisemitism.”
DeSantis declared that “Freedom is winning” in Florida, and he expects that the country will elect a “red wave” in November.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced legislation on Tuesday attempting to stop President Joe Biden (D) and his administration from canceling student loan debt all at once across the country. The Debt Cancellation Accountability Act makes it a requirement for the U.S. Department of Education to “express appropriation from Congress to pay for any federal student […]
According to a report by Business Insider, anonymous sources inside the DeSantis team have stated that Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is hoping that the January 6th committee hearings turn out poorly for former President Donald Trump (R). Although the Florida Governor has stated that he’s focused on the 2022 gubernatorial race, rumors have circled around […]
While he’s picked up a number of endorsements, Moskovitz has now been endorsed by Secretary Hillary Clinton (D), who called Moskowitz one of many “champions” needed in Congress.
Democrats like Eric Lynn are hopeful that they’ll come out victorious in November, and mounting endorsements continue to fuel the CD13 race as Lynn challenges Anna Paulina Luna (R).
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court brought another decision to the American public, and yet again, they came down on the side of Conservatives. The Court found that Joseph Kennedy, an assistant football coach in the Bremerton School District in Washington state, was allowed to pray publicly on the field shortly after the conclusion of […]
Pro-abortion politicians over the weekend attended the “Bans off our Bodies” rally in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in opposition to the recent blockbuster Supreme Court ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade. The 1973 decision which gave the right to women to receive an abortion in all 50 states set a high precedent for nearly 50 years. […]
The Rubio campaign, which has often criticized Demings over being silent regarding foreign policy, is now accusing Demings of having copied “Rubio’s strong proposals to help the people of Cuba… one year late.”
Florida Rep. Anna V. Eskamani (D), who’s running for reelection, began the week by mobilizing a protest for reproductive rights and calling for voters to become more engaged in state and local elections.
With Citadel moving to Miami, it now becomes the latest investment firm to move to Florida as the pandemic ensues.
Elvira Salazar shared her support for the Supreme Court's decision, and Florida Rep. Annette Taddeo (D) responded by saying that Elvira Salazar is "a threat to reproductive rights" in Florida.
Rubio calls the upcoming election "a very clear choice," outlining the distinction between himself and Rep. Demings.
As Floridians inch closer to the primary elections in August, the Florida AFL-CIO has announced its “landslide” endorsement of Crist for Governor.
With the confirmation from the Supreme Court that Roe vs. Wade would be overruled, lawmakers from across the country have shared their approval and disapproval at the decision.
