Fine, Smith Spar Over In-State Tuition for Migrant Children

Fine, Smith Spar Over In-State Tuition for Migrant Children

Daniel Molina
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January 28, 2025
Among the numerous issues that Republicans address, in-state tuition for migrant children is one of them, and both state Senators Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) and Randy Fine (R) sparred over the issue this week.
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Cherfilus-McCormick Against Using Military Force in Haiti

Cherfilus-McCormick Against Using Military Force in Haiti

Daniel Molina
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January 28, 2025
Despite designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) says he shouldn't use military force against the cartels in Haiti.
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Trump Announces Creation of US 'Iron Dome' in Major Shift in US Missile Policy

Trump Announces Creation of US 'Iron Dome' in Major Shift in US Missile Policy

Mateo Guillamont
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January 28, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to begin constructing a “next-generation missile defense shield” similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thanked Trump for leading the Iron Dome initiative, construction of which is set to begin immediately. President Trump has previously claimed he would lead […]
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Last Squeeze?—1.27.2025—GOP Lawmakers Revolt, Adjourn DeSantis' Special Session—DeSantis Blasts Lawmakers 'Weak' Trump Act—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—1.27.2025—GOP Lawmakers Revolt, Adjourn DeSantis' Special Session—DeSantis Blasts Lawmakers 'Weak' Trump Act—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 27, 2025
'The King Has Fallen': GOP Lawmakers Revolt Against DeSantis, Call Their Own Special Session Florida Republican lawmakers revolted against Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, adjourning his special session just 15 minutes after it began and, in a stunning move, starting their own surprise...READ MORE     Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Our anti-illegal alien proposal calls for making it […]
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DeSantis Blasts Rebellious Florida GOP Legislature's 'Weak' Immigration Bill

DeSantis Blasts Rebellious Florida GOP Legislature's 'Weak' Immigration Bill

Liv Caputo
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January 27, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted a "weak" new immigration bill by the Republican-led Florida Legislature, dubbed the TRUMP Act, after lawmakers rebelliously adjourned his special session and called their own. Gov. DeSantis, who has engaged in a weeks-long power struggle with the GOP-dominated Legislature, took to social media Monday afternoon to attack the immigration bill as […]
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'The King Has Fallen': GOP Lawmakers Revolt Against DeSantis, Call Their Own Special Session

'The King Has Fallen': GOP Lawmakers Revolt Against DeSantis, Call Their Own Special Session

Liv Caputo
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January 27, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Florida Republican lawmakers revolted against Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, adjourning his special session just 15 minutes after it began and, in a stunning move, starting their own surprise session. The unusual GOP mutiny is the first of its kind under DeSantis, once heralded by some as the next potential U.S. President. The governor had […]
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Socialist Petro Caves to Trump's Demands After White House Imposed Sanctions

Socialist Petro Caves to Trump's Demands After White House Imposed Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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January 27, 2025
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has conceded to President Donald Trump after the latter imposed a series of tariffs on Colombia for refusing to accept the US’ immigrant deportation flights.  President Trump had levied tariffs on Colombia after President Petro prevented two illegal immigrant repatriation flights from landing in Colombia.  “Petro’s denial of these flights has […]
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Driskell Sounds the Alarm on Florida Immigration Bill

Driskell Sounds the Alarm on Florida Immigration Bill

Daniel Molina
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January 27, 2025
Republicans want to "aggressively" respond to President Donald Trump's (R) call to crack down on illegal immigration, but Florida Rep. Fentrice Driskell (D) is sounding the alarm on the proposed immigration bill.
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Florida House Debates Massive Illegal Immigration Changes

Florida House Debates Massive Illegal Immigration Changes

Daniel Molina
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January 27, 2025
The Florida House convened this week to discuss all things illegal immigration.
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Cruz & Scott Introduce Bill, Bans Foreign Purchase of Lands Near U.S. Military Installments

Cruz & Scott Introduce Bill, Bans Foreign Purchase of Lands Near U.S. Military Installments

Jackson Bakich
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January 27, 2025
Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rick Scott (R-FL), and others have introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act, a bill designed to restrict the purchases of property near U.S. Military lands by hostile foreign governments. Specifically, the legislation restricts the purchase of certain property by a foreign person acting for or on behalf of Russia, […]
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Hegseth Approved to Lead Department of Defense in Photo Finish Vote

Hegseth Approved to Lead Department of Defense in Photo Finish Vote

Mateo Guillamont
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January 25, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was recently confirmed by a slim 51-50 Republican majority, dispelling doubts he would be able to secure an approval vote.  Hegseth thanked the Senate for their support and pledged to diligently lead America's military and promoting global peace through strength. President Donald Trump had reportedly antecedently doubted Secretary Hegseth’s approval […]
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Last Squeeze?—1.24.2025—Florida GOP Reluctantly Schedules DeSantis' Special Session—Kremlin Awaiting Trump Meeting—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—1.24.2025—Florida GOP Reluctantly Schedules DeSantis' Special Session—Kremlin Awaiting Trump Meeting—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 25, 2025
Florida GOP Leaders Reluctantly Announce Special Session Time Amid Tensions with DeSantis Weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis sparked a political power struggle with Republican lawmakers, the Legislature on Friday showed signs of falling in line with his call for a special session by announcing...READ MORE     Rep. Maxwell Frost: "During halftime at the FC Series match, […]
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Scott Reintroduces Bill Doubling U.S. Customs Waters Authority

Scott Reintroduces Bill Doubling U.S. Customs Waters Authority

Jackson Bakich
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January 24, 2025
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have reintroduced the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act, legislation that would double the United States customs waters authority from 12 to 24 nautical miles from the nation's baselines (low water line). Sen. Scott believes this initiative will grant the U.S. Coast Guard and Border Patrol's […]
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Florida GOP Leaders Reluctantly Announce Special Session Time Amid Tensions with DeSantis

Florida GOP Leaders Reluctantly Announce Special Session Time Amid Tensions with DeSantis

Liv Caputo
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January 24, 2025
Weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis sparked a political power struggle with Republican lawmakers, the Legislature on Friday showed signs of falling in line with his call for a special session by announcing its start time. But it won't happen willingly. In a memo issued Friday, Republicans Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danny Perez […]
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Kremlin States Putin is Waiting For Trump to Schedule Meeting Over Ukraine War

Kremlin States Putin is Waiting For Trump to Schedule Meeting Over Ukraine War

Mateo Guillamont
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January 24, 2025
Russian officials have disclosed President Vladimir Putin is awaiting President Donald Trump’s invitation to meet and discuss potential avenues for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.  International media reported Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov disclosed President Putin “was waiting for signals” from President Trump to meet. "Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals (from Washington). Everyone is […]
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Hegseth Surpasses First Confirmation Process, Heads to Final Nail-Biting Vote

Hegseth Surpasses First Confirmation Process, Heads to Final Nail-Biting Vote

Mateo Guillamont
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January 23, 2025
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth recently survived a Senate procedural vote enabling him to be considered for the Defense Secretary position. Hegseth obtained 51 votes in favor and 49 against, surpassing the procedural hurdle by razor thin margins.  Hegseth’s final and decisive confirmation vote is scheduled for Friday, January 24th.  Senate Majority leader John […]
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Pivotal Laken Riley Act Heads to Trump's Desk

Pivotal Laken Riley Act Heads to Trump's Desk

Jackson Bakich
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January 23, 2025
Representative Mike Collins' (R-GA) pivotal legislation, the Laken Riley Act, has passed in both the House and the Senate and will head to President Donald Trump's (R) desk. The bill immediately deports illegal immigrants who have been arrested for shoplifting, assault against police officers, and crimes that result in death or serious bodily injury. It also […]
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Trump Names Sean Curran as Next Secret Service Director

Trump Names Sean Curran as Next Secret Service Director

Michael Costeines
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January 23, 2025
MIAMI - President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Wednesday that Sean Curran will serve as a director of the U.S. Secret Service. "It is my great honor to appoint Sean Curran as the next Director of the United States Secret Service. Sean is a Great Patriot, who has protected my family over the past […]
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