DOGE Aims to Cut Spending in Government, But What About the Defense Department?

DOGE Aims to Cut Spending in Government, But What About the Defense Department?

Jackson Bakich
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April 3, 2025
With Elon Musk using the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the directive of President Donald Trump (R), over a hundred billion taxpayer dollars have been saved. However, the Department of Defense (DOD) boasts a $1.39 trillion budget. Granted, it's only been two months since President Trump came into office, but will Elon Musk and […]
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Here's a Full List of Trump's Tariffs:

Here's a Full List of Trump's Tariffs:

Mateo Guillamont
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April 3, 2025
President Donald Trump recently unveiled a list of tariffs to be imposed on all imports coming into American markets during a celebration themed ‘liberation day.’ President Trump has lauded tariffs as a tool for negotiation, revenue gathering, and national security enforcement, and has called tariffs “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” Now, Trump is […]
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Florida Ban on Weather Alteration, 'Chemtrails' Passes Senate Floor With DeSantis Approval

Florida Ban on Weather Alteration, 'Chemtrails' Passes Senate Floor With DeSantis Approval

Liv Caputo
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April 3, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Floridians who alter rain patterns, deflect the sun’s rays, or engage in any weather modification activity could now face a felony charge and a $100,000 fine, according to a bill that cleared the Senate Floor Thursday. The proposal, by Republican Sen. Ileana Garcia, repeals 13 Florida statutes related to geoengineering. It’s also the newest tool […]
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Scott Reintroduces Bill: Would Bar U.S. Government from Dealing with Maduro

Scott Reintroduces Bill: Would Bar U.S. Government from Dealing with Maduro

Jackson Bakich
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April 2, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has reintroduced the Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime (BOLIVAR) Act, with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) as co-sponsors. The legislation would ban the federal government from "doing business with anyone that supports the oppressive Maduro regime." The Florida senator introduced the bill in […]
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Last Squeeze?—4.2.2025—DeSantis Tried to Install Fine at FAU to Keep Him From Legislature—Donalds 'Disgusted' By DOGE Discoveries—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—4.2.2025—DeSantis Tried to Install Fine at FAU to Keep Him From Legislature—Donalds 'Disgusted' By DOGE Discoveries—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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April 2, 2025
DeSantis Says He Pushed for Randy Fine as FAU President to Remove Him From Legislature One day after former state Sen. Randy Fine won a seat in Congress, Gov. Ron DeSantis put him on blast as a "squish" who "repels people," noting he put Fine up for a university presidency job to keep...READ MORE   Rep. Jared […]
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DeSantis Says He Pushed for Randy Fine as FAU President to Remove Him From Legislature

DeSantis Says He Pushed for Randy Fine as FAU President to Remove Him From Legislature

Liv Caputo
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April 2, 2025
One day after former state Sen. Randy Fine won a seat in Congress, Gov. Ron DeSantis put him on blast as a "squish" who "repels people," noting he put Fine up for a university presidency job to keep him out of the Legislature. The issue? The Florida Atlantic University board all threatened to resign if […]
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Iran Threatens Nuclear Action as US Moves More Carriers to Middle East

Iran Threatens Nuclear Action as US Moves More Carriers to Middle East

Mateo Guillamont
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April 2, 2025
Top Iranian officials have threatened the US with nuclear action if the US executes reported plans to strike Iran in the near future.  Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, recently reportedly warned that Iran “will be forced” to develop nuclear weapons if it suffers attacks from […]
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Nathan Boyles Emerges from Crowded Field to Win HD 3 Republican Primary

Nathan Boyles Emerges from Crowded Field to Win HD 3 Republican Primary

Michael Costeines
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April 2, 2025
It might not have gotten as much publicity as Congressional District 1 on Florida's Panhandle, but Nathan Boyles beat out seven other Republican candidates in the House District 3 Republican primary election on Tuesday night. HD 3 includes Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County on the Florida Panhandle. According to unofficial results, Boyles led with about […]
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Florida Bill Allowing Fetal Wrongful Death Suits Narrowly Advances Amid Bipartisan Backlash

Florida Bill Allowing Fetal Wrongful Death Suits Narrowly Advances Amid Bipartisan Backlash

Liv Caputo
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April 2, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—A Republican-led bill allowing Florida parents to collect damages if their fetus is killed faced bipartisan backlash during its first hearing on Tuesday, narrowly passing amid concerns of abortion restrictions and trivial lawsuits. SB 1284 by Sen. Erin Grall, the state Legislature’s leading pro-life advocate, expands Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to “unborn children,” which it […]
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Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Fine Defeats Gay Valimont in CD-1 Special Election

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Fine Defeats Gay Valimont in CD-1 Special Election

Jackson Bakich
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April 1, 2025
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has defeated Democrat Gay Valimont in the Congressional District 1 special election in a narrow election. Patronis received prominent endorsements from President Donald Trump (R) and gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) this election cycle. The seat to represent CD-1 was held previously by Matt Gaetz (R-FL), […]
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Breaking: State Senator Randy Fine Defeats Josh Weil in CD-6 Special Election

Breaking: State Senator Randy Fine Defeats Josh Weil in CD-6 Special Election

Jackson Bakich
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April 1, 2025
State Senator Randy Fine (R-FL) has defeated Democrat Josh Weil in the Congressional District 6 special election in a narrow election. The race has been called by The Hill. Thirty minutes after polls closed, Fine held a commanding eight-point lead. Early on, after polls closed, Weil controlled St. Johns County but eventually turned it back […]
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Florida Child Labor Bill Would Now Let 13-Year-Olds Work—Because of Lawmaker's Son

Florida Child Labor Bill Would Now Let 13-Year-Olds Work—Because of Lawmaker's Son

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Children as young as 13 could enter the Florida workforce after a sweeping bill loosening child labor laws cleared its first hurdle on Tuesday. This provision, tacked onto Republican Rep. Monique Miller’s HB 1225 late yesterday, was personally requested by Congressman-elect Randy Fine and his wife to allow their 13-year-old son to work over the […]
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Rubio Leads Sanctions Against CCP Officials for Hong Kong Abuses

Rubio Leads Sanctions Against CCP Officials for Hong Kong Abuses

Mateo Guillamont
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April 1, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced the US was levying new sanctions on Chinese officials for civil rights abuses perpetrated in Hong Kong.  Hong Kong, following the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984, officially became Chinese territory after having been a British colony for over one hundred years.  The declaration featured pledges from the Chinese […]
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Trump Vows to Continue Onslaught Against Houthis

Trump Vows to Continue Onslaught Against Houthis

Mateo Guillamont
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April 1, 2025
President Donald Trump recently warned Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, that his administration will continue striking their military assets until they cease their aggressive behavior.  The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks.  Houthi forces executed daily drone and missile attacks […]
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Donalds Calls on CD-6 to Vote for Randy Fine Day Before Special Election

Donalds Calls on CD-6 to Vote for Randy Fine Day Before Special Election

Jackson Bakich
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April 1, 2025
Representative and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released a video calling on residents of Congressional District 6 to vote for State Senator Randy Fine (R-FL) in the special election against Democrat Josh Weil. President Donald Trump (R) has also endorsed State Sen. Fine. The final day to vote in the special election is April […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.31.2025—Trump Doubles Down on Fine Ahead of Election—DeSantis Proposes Shift in Tax Cuts—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.31.2025—Trump Doubles Down on Fine Ahead of Election—DeSantis Proposes Shift in Tax Cuts—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 31, 2025
President Trump Reinforcing Randy Fine Before CD 6 Election Day President Donald Trump is making one final push to Florida voters to help get Republican Randy Fine across the finish line on Tuesday in Florida's 6th Congressional District...READ MORE   FL Rep. Alex Andrade: "The last career politician offering free checks in exchange for political support was @JoeBiden. […]
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Trump Threatens Iran With 'Bombing' as Nuclear Negotiations Fizzle

Trump Threatens Iran With 'Bombing' as Nuclear Negotiations Fizzle

Mateo Guillamont
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March 31, 2025
President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with ‘bombing’ if the latter refuses to negotiate limitations to their nuclear development programs.  President Trump told reporters that if the Iranians “don't make a deal, there will be bombing." The bombing threats follow increased diplomatic confrontations between the US and Iran.  Trump’s administration has kickstarted a ‘maximum pressure’ […]
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DeSantis Wants to Shift House's $5 Billion Sales Tax Cut Proposal Toward Property Taxes

DeSantis Wants to Shift House's $5 Billion Sales Tax Cut Proposal Toward Property Taxes

Liv Caputo
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March 31, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday urged the Florida Legislature to cut property taxes instead of following through with Speaker Danny Perez's new plan to save Floridians $5 billion by reducing the state sales tax. Speaking at a press conference in Orlando, DeSantis said that money should go toward tamping down the state's sky-high property taxes […]
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