Florida Republicans Denounce Biden's 'Garbage' Comment

Florida Republicans Denounce Biden's 'Garbage' Comment

Daniel Molina
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October 31, 2024
The president has since then taken to social media to clarify his comments, but Republicans aren't convinced. 
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What Will Puerto Rican Voters Decide on November 5th?

What Will Puerto Rican Voters Decide on November 5th?

Daniel Molina
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October 31, 2024
On November 5th, citizens of the island will answer the Puerto Rico political status plebiscites, choosing statehood, independence, or sovereignty in free association with the U.S.
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Last Squeeze?—10.31.2024—GOP: Hillary Clinton's Florida Trip Spells Out 'Desperation'—700K More Republicans Than Democrats Have Voted—Lawmakers to Secure Aid for Agricultural Damage—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—10.31.2024—GOP: Hillary Clinton's Florida Trip Spells Out 'Desperation'—700K More Republicans Than Democrats Have Voted—Lawmakers to Secure Aid for Agricultural Damage—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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October 31, 2024
Hillary Clinton's Trip to Florida Means Liberal 'Desperation', GOP Claims The Florida GOP believes Hillary Clinton's trip to Tampa signals liberal "desperation" ahead of the election, prompted by Joe Biden allegedly calling Trump supporters "garbage" in response to...READ MORE     Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "From the Haunted House of Representatives, wishing you and your family a very happy Halloween!" Debbie […]
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Bipartisan Push by Florida Lawmakers to Secure Federal Aid for Hurricane Agricultural Damage

Bipartisan Push by Florida Lawmakers to Secure Federal Aid for Hurricane Agricultural Damage

Mateo Guillamont
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October 31, 2024
A bipartisan delegation of Florida lawmakers has written to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting expanded relief for Florida farmers impacted by hurricanes in previous months.  Florida farmers have lost billions in crops and damages, according to the latest estimates.  The USDA has provided hundreds of millions in agricultural relief aid and recently announced […]
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Hillary Clinton's Trip to Florida Means Liberal 'Desperation', GOP Claims

Hillary Clinton's Trip to Florida Means Liberal 'Desperation', GOP Claims

Liv Caputo
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October 31, 2024
The Florida GOP believes Hillary Clinton's trip to Tampa signals liberal "desperation" ahead of the election, prompted by Joe Biden allegedly calling Trump supporters "garbage" in response to a pro-Trump comedian joking that Puerto Rico is a trash island. Clinton, a former First Lady and contender for President in 2016, is set to campaign for […]
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Contradictory Arguments From Progressives and Conservatives Regarding Q3 GDP Data

Contradictory Arguments From Progressives and Conservatives Regarding Q3 GDP Data

Mateo Guillamont
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October 31, 2024
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has reported a 2.8% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2024.  Conservatives and progressives have harnessed the news to attack and commend Democrat economic policy, respectively.  The 2.8% GDP rate shrunk from the previous quarter’s 3% rate, despite economists’ prediction rates would grow to 3.1%.  […]
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Bean Demands Answers for Postal Service's Slowness in NE Florida

Bean Demands Answers for Postal Service's Slowness in NE Florida

Grayson Bakich
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October 31, 2024
Residents of Northeast Florida, which is dominated by Jacksonville, have continually complained of slow or lost mail from the United States Postal Service (USPS). This has prompted Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) to demand answers from Inspector General Tammy Hull on why this problem persists. Rep. Bean's letter noted that the USPS modernized its facilities in […]
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Halloween Turnout: 700K More Republicans Than Democrats Have Voted Ahead of Election Day

Halloween Turnout: 700K More Republicans Than Democrats Have Voted Ahead of Election Day

Liv Caputo
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October 31, 2024
Five days out from Election Day, over 700,000 more Republicans than Democrats have cast ballots in a show of force signifying the conservatives' massive voter registration lead. As of 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 2,787,359 Republicans statewide had voted compared to 2,060,088 Democrats. This number combines both the vote-by-mail category and early voting, which began Oct. 21 […]
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FIU Panel Discusses U.S.-Venezuela Relations and Sanctions

FIU Panel Discusses U.S.-Venezuela Relations and Sanctions

Daniel Molina
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October 31, 2024
The discussion, featuring scholars on the subject, explored the implementation of sanctions against Venezuela and the unintended consequences that might result.
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Biden Calls Trump Supporters 'Garbage,' Trump Responds

Biden Calls Trump Supporters 'Garbage,' Trump Responds

Daniel Molina
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October 31, 2024
With 6 days until election day, President Donald Trump (R) is defending his supporters, calling them “higher quality.”
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Salazar Bills Improve Retirement Security for Family Caregivers

Salazar Bills Improve Retirement Security for Family Caregivers

Daniel Molina
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October 31, 2024
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) has introduced two bills that provide retirement security for family caregivers.
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Steube Demands Expediting of Clean Up DEBRIS Act

Steube Demands Expediting of Clean Up DEBRIS Act

Grayson Bakich
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October 30, 2024
Hurricanes Helene and Milton left behind tons of debris throughout Florida, and FEMA's assistance in cleaning up has been slow. This prompted Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) to write a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee demanding the expediting of his Clean Up DEBRIS Act. Rep. Steube introduced the bill last October in the […]
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Last Squeeze?—10.30.2024—Biden's 'Garbage' Comments Spark Uproar—DeSantis Calls 'BS' on Weed Amendment—Trump Leading in Poll Averages—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—10.30.2024—Biden's 'Garbage' Comments Spark Uproar—DeSantis Calls 'BS' on Weed Amendment—Trump Leading in Poll Averages—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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October 30, 2024
Biden 'Garbage' Comments Spark New Feud With Conservatives President Joe Biden’s comments during a video conference call in which he appears to call former President Donald Trump’s supporters “garbage” have incited controversy. “The only garbage I see floating...READ MORE     Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "The American people want to live in a country where their constitutional rights are […]
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'We Don't Need Weed Money': FL Economy is too Good to Need Marijuana Industry, DeSantis Says

'We Don't Need Weed Money': FL Economy is too Good to Need Marijuana Industry, DeSantis Says

Liv Caputo
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October 30, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday touted Florida's leading economy as a top reason why voters should stomp out an amendment legalizing recreational marijuana, pointing out that the state's financial status is so good there's no need for additional "weed money" to buttress it. The Governor's comments happened at a West Palm Beach roundtable held to […]
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DeSantis Says 'It's BS': Because Medical Marijuana is Being Abused, Why Legalize All Weed?

DeSantis Says 'It's BS': Because Medical Marijuana is Being Abused, Why Legalize All Weed?

Liv Caputo
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October 30, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday questioned the need for legalized recreational marijuana when the state's medical weed program is already allegedly being taken advantage of. At his newest campaign event against a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana, called Amendment 3, the Florida Governor pointed out that nearly a million Floridians already have medical […]
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Scott Introduces Bill to Replenish Disaster Loan Program

Scott Introduces Bill to Replenish Disaster Loan Program

Jackson Bakich
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October 30, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) in introducing the Restoring an Economic Lifeline with Immediate Emergency Funding (RELIEF) Act. The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on Oct. 15 that the Disaster Loan Program had run out of money. This program grants low-interest loans to homeowners and businesses affected by declared disasters. […]
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Laurel Lee on 1st Trump Assassination Attempt: DHS Needs to Reprioritize Funding

Laurel Lee on 1st Trump Assassination Attempt: DHS Needs to Reprioritize Funding

Jackson Bakich
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October 30, 2024
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) appeared on News Nation to discuss some of the recent takeaways she’s made as a part of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. The bipartisan membership of the task force has been asked to investigate and identify the mistakes made on July 13 and how to […]
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Rubio Demands NIH Investigation After Dr. Delays Puberty Blockers Study

Rubio Demands NIH Investigation After Dr. Delays Puberty Blockers Study

Jackson Bakich
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October 30, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent a letter to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Director Monica Bertagnolli regarding a study on the effects of puberty blockers on children. The research was funded by the NIH but was not released after years of studies. According to Sen. Rubio, those who conducted the research are “concerned […]
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