Moody Endorsed by Scott, Looks to Defend Senate Seat in 2026

Moody Endorsed by Scott, Looks to Defend Senate Seat in 2026

Jackson Bakich
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March 29, 2025
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL), who was appointed to the seat by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after former Sen. Marco Rubio took the Secretary of State position, has been endorsed by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in her bid to defend her seat in 2026. Sen. Moody served as Florida's Attorney General under Gov. DeSantis from January […]
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Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez Found to Be Active Real Estate Agent Amid Development Controversy

Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez Found to Be Active Real Estate Agent Amid Development Controversy

Javier Manjarres
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March 29, 2025
CORAL GABLES – Commissioner Kirk Menendez, known for his public criticism of overdevelopment and real estate interests in Coral Gables, is himself an active licensed real estate agent, according to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Menendez’s license is valid through March 31, 2026, and is held with Keyes Real Estate, […]
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Rubio "Concerned" About Turkey Crisis

Mateo Guillamont
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March 28, 2025
State Secretary Marco Rubio recently expressed concern over the developing internal crisis in Turkey following government crackdowns on protesters manifesting against the arrest of a major leader from the political opposition.  The protests erupted after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested for alleged corruption. Protestors claim Mayor Imamoglu was arrested because of his potential to […]
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MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia as Gang Crackdown Continues

MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia as Gang Crackdown Continues

Mateo Guillamont
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March 28, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration recently announced the capture of a national MS-13 gang leader in Virginia.  The Department of Justice (DOJ) led the arrest, which featured a joint effort by the DOJ, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Virginia state authorities.  Attorney General Pam Bondi proudly announced the arrest, which marks the Trump administration’s […]
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Rubio Meets With Haiti Officials as Gang Violence Worsens

Rubio Meets With Haiti Officials as Gang Violence Worsens

Mateo Guillamont
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March 27, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently met with Haiti Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) President Fritz Alphonse Jean during his visit to Kingston, Jamaica, where he is meeting with leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean.  Secretary of State Rubio’s meeting with TPC President Jean comes in the midst of the Haitian government’s failure to successfully […]
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Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump Admin After Chat Leak

Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump Admin After Chat Leak

Mateo Guillamont
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March 27, 2025
Republican lawmakers are defending President Donald Trump’s administration as they face criticism for enabling a leak of military information after granting a journalist access to a private channel used by top defense and intelligence officials.  The Atlantic’s Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg recently claimed he was added to a Signal chat with top Trump administration […]
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Third Time's a Charm? Florida House Passes Bill Lowering Gun-Buying Age, Senate Stays Silent

Third Time's a Charm? Florida House Passes Bill Lowering Gun-Buying Age, Senate Stays Silent

Liv Caputo
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March 27, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—For the third year in a row, the Florida House passed a bill lowering the gun-buying age to 18, reversing a law passed in the wake of the state's deadliest school shooting, even though the Senate has yet to schedule the bill for a hearing. This is the third time the state House has passed […]
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Trump Defends Waltz Over Signal Chat Fiasco

Trump Defends Waltz Over Signal Chat Fiasco

Mateo Guillamont
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March 26, 2025
President Donald Trump is defending National Security Advisor Mike Waltz after the latter reportedly mistakenly granted The Atlantic’s Editor in Chief access to sensitive military information.  Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg recently claimed he was added to a Signal chat with top Trump administration officials where they discussed the US’ recent strikes on Houthi targets.  […]
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NPR and PBS Funding in Crosshairs of Congress

NPR and PBS Funding in Crosshairs of Congress

Mateo Guillamont
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March 26, 2025
The country’s two biggest broadcasters, National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), are under scrutiny from GOP lawmakers for alleged partisan reporting.  NPR and PBS have faced consistent accusations of being biased towards the left and progressive ideals. Both news networks were created to produce fact-based reporting on issues relevant to American audiences.  […]
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Florida Child Labor Bill Letting Teens Work Overnight, Removing Some Breaks, Advances

Florida Child Labor Bill Letting Teens Work Overnight, Removing Some Breaks, Advances

Liv Caputo
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March 25, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Florida teens could work night shifts and eight hours without a meal break, according to a controversial child labor bill that passed its first Senate committee on Tuesday.  Filed by Republican Sen. Jay Collins, SB 918 continues the Republican-led Legislature’s efforts from last year to loosen child labor laws. This comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis […]
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Fine Exposes Democrat Competitor's Alleged Past Violent Behavior

Fine Exposes Democrat Competitor's Alleged Past Violent Behavior

Mateo Guillamont
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March 25, 2025
Florida Sate Senator Randy Fine (R) is pulling no punches in the lead up to the special election for the US’ House of Representatives 6th Florida seat.  Senator Fine has been fiercely criticizing his Democrat opponent, Joshua Weil, for questionable actions he reportedly committed while being a public school teacher.  According to Fine and local […]
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Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Countries Purchasing Venezuelan Oil

Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Countries Purchasing Venezuelan Oil

Mateo Guillamont
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March 25, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced new ‘secondary tariffs’ on Venezuela that impose a general 25% levy on exports from any country purchasing Venezuelan oil.  The tariffs come as US-Venezuela relations sour due to President Trump’s discontent with Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s immigration policies as well as his undemocratic practices. Trump blamed Venezuela for “purposefully and […]
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US Convicts Iran Hitmen Who Nearly Killed American Journalist

US Convicts Iran Hitmen Who Nearly Killed American Journalist

Mateo Guillamont
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March 25, 2025
A jury has found two Eastern European individuals guilty of conspiring to kill US-based journalist Masih Alinejad after being hired to do so by Iran. Polad Omarov and Rafat Amirov were hired by Iran to murder Alinejad due to her fierce criticism of Iran’s theocratic authoritarian government.  Omarov and Amirov were high-ranking members of an […]
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State Department Continues Combatting Iran's Illicit Oil Sales

State Department Continues Combatting Iran's Illicit Oil Sales

Mateo Guillamont
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March 21, 2025
The US Department of State recently announced new sanctions against certain commercial entities for aiding Iran’s global illicit oil sales.  Sanctions target a crude oil and petroleum products storage terminal in the port of Huizhou in China for allegedly receiving nearly one million barrels of Iranian crude oil.  The sanctions come as the State Department […]
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Trump Executive Order Shutters DOE

Trump Executive Order Shutters DOE

Mateo Guillamont
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March 21, 2025
President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order mandating the closing of the US Department of Education (DOE).  The Department of Education, established in 1979, was intended to “support and complement” the educational efforts of the states, whose authority over education is enshrined in the Constitution’s tenth amendment.  In the Executive Order, President Trump directs […]
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FL Bill Expanding Wrongful Death Law to Fetuses Advances, Sparking IVF and Abortion Debate

FL Bill Expanding Wrongful Death Law to Fetuses Advances, Sparking IVF and Abortion Debate

Liv Caputo
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March 21, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—A Florida bill expanding the state’s wrongful death act to fetuses passed its first House committee on Thursday, sparking a debate on IVF procedures and causes of action against Floridians who help women get abortions.  This is the second time Florida lawmakers have attempted to get a fetal wrongful death bill across the finish line. […]
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Trump Campaigns For Fine as Election Day Nears

Trump Campaigns For Fine as Election Day Nears

Mateo Guillamont
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March 20, 2025
President Donald Trump is advocating for the election of Florida Sate Senator Randy Fine (R) in the upcoming special election for the US’ House of Representatives 6th Florida seat.  The special election is occurring due to the vacancy caused by former Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) becoming President Trump’s National Security Advisor.  Trump claimed Fine has […]
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Replacing DeSantis and Donalds a Heavy Lift in Florida

Replacing DeSantis and Donalds a Heavy Lift in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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March 20, 2025
Filling Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' big shoes when he  leaves office in 2026 is a heavy lift, and so is filling the void that Rep. Byron Donalds (R) creates in the U.S. House of Representatives if he wins the Republican gubernatorial nomination and the governorship. Both men are big political figures, who alongside President Donald […]
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