Olive Branch? DeSantis Defends Trump in Arlington Controversy After Staffers Attacked Trump Lawmakers

Olive Branch? DeSantis Defends Trump in Arlington Controversy After Staffers Attacked Trump Lawmakers

Liv Caputo
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September 3, 2024
DAYTONA BEACH, FL—On the heels of his communications team trashing Donald Trump-allied Lawmakers out of step with the Governor's views, Gov. Ron DeSantis has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of not caring about Gold Star families as he rushed to Trump's defense Tuesday amid the swirling Arlington National Cemetery controversy. "He was invited by the […]
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Eskamani Demands Answers on Foiled Parks Plan, Questions DeSantis Admin’s Role

Eskamani Demands Answers on Foiled Parks Plan, Questions DeSantis Admin’s Role

Liv Caputo
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September 3, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Top Florida Democrat Rep. Anna Eskamani wrote Monday to the Department of Environmental Protection demanding to know how a "destructive" proposal to construct pickleball courts, golf courses, and hotels in state parks came to fruition—and how involved Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration was in the foiled plot. "Florida's state parks are the envy of the […]
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New Biden Sanctions on Israel Condemned by Rubio

New Biden Sanctions on Israel Condemned by Rubio

Mateo Guillamont
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September 3, 2024
President Joe Biden’s new sanctions on Israel, Israeli organizations and citizens have incited congressional pushback from Florida’s Republican lawmakers.  The US State Department announced the sanctions late last week.  The organizations and individuals sanctioned are Israeli NGO Hashomer Yosh and its volunteers. Hashomer Yosh is a non-profit NGO created to protect Israeli farmers in the […]
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Juice?—9.3.2024—Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate Over Gun-Free College Zones—DeSantis Team Accuses Trump Ally of Taking Weed Money—Much More...

Juice?—9.3.2024—Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate Over Gun-Free College Zones—DeSantis Team Accuses Trump Ally of Taking Weed Money—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 3, 2024
'Don't Be Weak': Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate On Plan to Eliminate Gun-Free College Zones Fred Guttenberg, the father of a 14-year-old girl murdered at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, is challenging leading Trump ally Rep. Randy Fine to a debate after the Lawmaker doubled down on...READ MORE   Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: "I spent the morning with […]
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Maduro Warned Against Arrest of Opposition Leaders by Florida Legislators

Maduro Warned Against Arrest of Opposition Leaders by Florida Legislators

Mateo Guillamont
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September 3, 2024
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro recently issued arrest warrants for opposition party leader Edmundo Gonzalez by way of his infamous Attorney General, Tareek William Saab.  Gonzalez has refused to accept Dictator Maduro’s recent claims of electoral victory in Venezuela’s latest presidential elections.  Maduro, despite facing international pressure to submit to overwhelming evidence of his sound defeat […]
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DeSantis Team Accuses Trump Ally of Taking Big Pot Money—While Ignoring Trump's Endorsement of Pot Amendment

DeSantis Team Accuses Trump Ally of Taking Big Pot Money—While Ignoring Trump's Endorsement of Pot Amendment

Liv Caputo
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September 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Donald Trump has once more put himself at odds with Gov. Ron DeSantis—this time over a recreational marijuana amendment—leading the Floridian's communications team to cyber-attack a Trump-allied lawmaker. Again. "It’s a shame that someone like [Sen. Joe Gruters] would support an amendment that has virtually no checks on where and how marijuana can be […]
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'Don't Be Weak': Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate On Plan to Eliminate Gun-Free College Zones

'Don't Be Weak': Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate On Plan to Eliminate Gun-Free College Zones

Liv Caputo
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September 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Fred Guttenberg, the father of a 14-year-old girl murdered at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, is challenging leading Trump ally Rep. Randy Fine to a debate after the Lawmaker doubled down on his plan to let college students carry guns on campus. Guttenberg called it lunacy. "It is lunatics like [Fine] who have made […]
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National Florida Legislators Mount Anti-Cuba Campaign

National Florida Legislators Mount Anti-Cuba Campaign

Mateo Guillamont
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September 2, 2024
Florida’s national Republican lawmakers are seeking to apply diplomatic pressure on Cuba’s autocratic government. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) proposed a resolution condemning Cuba and demanding action from the US government. The resolution generally decries Cuba’s government for executing despotic and undemocratic acts. Namely, the resolution cites Department […]
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Questions Remain Unanswered on Three Year Anniversary of Biden-Harris Afghanistan Withdrawal

Questions Remain Unanswered on Three Year Anniversary of Biden-Harris Afghanistan Withdrawal

Mateo Guillamont
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September 2, 2024
President Joe Biden’s administration is being scathingly scrutinized by Republicans on the third anniversary of thirteen US service members’ deaths during the US’ Afghanistan withdrawal. Under President Biden’s watch, ISIS-K terrorists detonated suicide bombs at the Abbey Gate of Kabul’s airport and killed 13 US military personnel. Many Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, have […]
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Nonprofit Accuses DeSantis of Being 'Calculated' and 'Hypocritical' in Executing Murderous Dozier Survivor

Nonprofit Accuses DeSantis of Being 'Calculated' and 'Hypocritical' in Executing Murderous Dozier Survivor

Liv Caputo
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September 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A nonprofit organization opposed to the death penalty is accusing the Governor of being "calculated" and "hypocritical" in the Thursday evening execution of rapist and murderer Loran Cole, citing confusion over why the Legislature would honor victims of a horror boys' school that Cole attended but still choose to execute him. Floridians for Alternatives […]
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Social Media Companies Could Lose Significant Legal Protections Thanks to New Court Ruling

Social Media Companies Could Lose Significant Legal Protections Thanks to New Court Ruling

Mateo Guillamont
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August 30, 2024
A ruling by the third circuit court of appeals in Pennsylvania has shrunk social media companies’ legal protections for content posted on their platforms under section 230(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(c)(1)). The ruling emerged from a lawsuit filed against TikTok by the mother of a teenage girl who died while […]
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Last Squeeze?—8.30.2024—FL Politicians Blast FBI Failures in Child Sexual Abuse Cases—Scott Questions Intel Layoffs—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—8.30.2024—FL Politicians Blast FBI Failures in Child Sexual Abuse Cases—Scott Questions Intel Layoffs—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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August 30, 2024
Where is the Accountability?' Florida Politicians Blast 'Unconscionable' FBI Failures in Child Sexual Abuse Cases When USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was finally charged with child sexual abuse months after the FBI first learned he was molesting teenage girls, Director Christopher Wray swore they would never...READ MORE Sen. Jonathan Martin: "We need leaders like @GovGoneWild developing […]
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US Military Rescues Iranian Civilians While Fighting Iranian-Backed Houthis

US Military Rescues Iranian Civilians While Fighting Iranian-Backed Houthis

Mateo Guillamont
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August 30, 2024
The US military is reporting its Navy ships patrolling the Middle East recently rescued Iranians stranded in the ocean. US Central Command (CENTCOM) notified the public that US Navy ships rescued several Iranian mariners on August 23.  “Aiding distressed mariners is a mission that our strike group will always stand ready to support,” said Rear […]
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Donalds, Hunt Scathe Democrats for Voter ID Disdain

Donalds, Hunt Scathe Democrats for Voter ID Disdain

Jackson Bakich
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August 30, 2024
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) are calling out Democrats for their disdain of voter ID laws as progressives have called the measure “racist” and believe it will disproportionately and purposely affect black voters. For instance, Rep. Donalds recently encouraged the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill includes provisions to ensure […]
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Former NFL Football Coach Comes Out Against Amendment 4, Calling Measure 'Deceptive'

Former NFL Football Coach Comes Out Against Amendment 4, Calling Measure 'Deceptive'

Jackson Bakich
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August 30, 2024
After former President Donald Trump (R) gave a vague answer on how he will vote on Florida’s Amendment 4 which certifies the right to an abortion and needs 60% support to pass, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy came about against the measure, describing it as “deceptive.” “Florida’s Amendment 4 […]
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'Where is the Accountability?' Florida Politicians Blast 'Unconscionable' FBI Failures in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

'Where is the Accountability?' Florida Politicians Blast 'Unconscionable' FBI Failures in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

Liv Caputo
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August 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—When USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was finally charged with child sexual abuse months after the FBI first learned he was molesting teenage girls, Director Christopher Wray swore they would never allow a notoriously bungled Nassar-esque situation to happen again. Spoiler: they did. "Where is the accountability? Will anyone get demoted, reprimanded, or fired? […]
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FL Legislature Wastin' Away in Margaritaville? Floridians Celebrate First-Ever Jimmy Buffett Day

FL Legislature Wastin' Away in Margaritaville? Floridians Celebrate First-Ever Jimmy Buffett Day

Liv Caputo
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August 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—It's unlikely that a Floridian would stroll by Gov. Ron DeSantis winding down in Margaritaville—kicking back in a wind-ruffled Hawaiian shirt, a Pina Colada in hand, and dark sunglasses blocking out the Key West summer sun...but hey! It's Jimmy Buffett day; anyone can live their life like a song. (That's a Buffett quote if […]
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Scott Questions Intel's Layoffs Despite Receiving More Than $30 Billion in Public Investments

Scott Questions Intel's Layoffs Despite Receiving More Than $30 Billion in Public Investments

Mateo Guillamont
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August 30, 2024
US technology firm Intel has come under congressional scrutiny following reports the company intends to reduce its workforce despite having received substantial government subsidies.  Intel announced the job cuts earlier this week, explaining the cuts would affect nearly 15,000 workers.  Intel received over 30$ billion in direct funding, loans, and tax credits from the US […]
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