Ex-Ambassador Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Spying on the US

Ex-Ambassador Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Spying on the US

Mateo Guillamont
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April 15, 2024
Former US Ambassador to Bolivia Victor Manuel Rocha pleaded guilty late last week to covertly working for Cuban intelligence services for decades while also serving in the US’ foreign service. Ex-Ambassador Rocha’s guilty plea earned him 15 years behind bars. Rocha had served on the US State Department’s National Security Council from 1994 to 1995 […]
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Trump Arrives in New York Court for Trial Jury Selection

Trump Arrives in New York Court for Trial Jury Selection

Daniel Molina
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April 15, 2024
President Donald Trump (R) arrived in court this morning for the beginning of his first criminal trial.
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Republican Lawmaker to File Legislation Allowing Florida to  Deport Illegal Immigrants

Republican Lawmaker to File Legislation Allowing Florida to Deport Illegal Immigrants

Liv Caputo
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April 15, 2024
TAMPA, FL—A top Republican Lawmaker wants to file a bill mimicking a Texas law allowing state officials to arrest and deport illegal immigrants, a job that critics say is solely for the federal government. "I think the state of Florida should take up and pass the same law that Texas did," Senator Blaise Ingoglia, a […]
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Despite Abortion Referendum, Democrats Still Struggle in Florida

Despite Abortion Referendum, Democrats Still Struggle in Florida

Jim McCool
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April 14, 2024
Although the Biden campaign has gained immense ground on the Trump campaign in fundraising, Florida is projected to still be an uphill climb for President Biden's (D) re-election efforts. Abortion access will be on the ballot in Florida, seemingly showing a positive sign for Democrats.  Along with fundraising numbers, Biden looks ready for the upcoming […]
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Lawmakers Respond to Iran's Drone Strike Against Israel

Lawmakers Respond to Iran's Drone Strike Against Israel

Daniel Molina
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April 14, 2024
As reported earlier today, Iran has issued a drone strike to Israel.
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Scott Calls on Schumer to Vote on Israel Aid Bill

Scott Calls on Schumer to Vote on Israel Aid Bill

Daniel Molina
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April 14, 2024
Rick Scott (R) is calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) to take action by allowing a vote on the House-passed Israel aid bill.
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House Reauthorizes Controversial FISA Spying Bill

House Reauthorizes Controversial FISA Spying Bill

Daniel Molina
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April 13, 2024
After a week of Republican infighting, the House has reauthorized the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
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Trump Ally DC_Draino Will Not Run for Congress, Focuses on Social Media Business

Trump Ally DC_Draino Will Not Run for Congress, Focuses on Social Media Business

Liv Caputo
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April 13, 2024
TAMPA BAY, FL—Top Trump surrogate and political influencer Rogan O'Handley, aka DC Draino, who publicly contemplated the former President's call for a MAGA loyalist to unseat Florida's lone Team DeSantis congresswoman, will not run for the Tampa area seat held by Republican Rep. Laurel Lee. "After careful consideration, and speaking to family, I have decided […]
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Vern Buchanan Scores Hillsborough County Sheriff Endorsement

Vern Buchanan Scores Hillsborough County Sheriff Endorsement

Jim McCool
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April 13, 2024
Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has recently scored a huge endorsement with Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister of his re-election campaign. Chronister has endorsed Buchanan just after an independent poll released this week showing Buchanan with a more than 50-point lead over his primary opponent, Eddie Speir. “There are few members of Congress who have a […]
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Mast Votes No on FISA Reauthorization, Demands Feds 'Get a Warrant'

Mast Votes No on FISA Reauthorization, Demands Feds 'Get a Warrant'

Jackson Bakich
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April 13, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) shared a rationale for his vote against the recent Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), Section 702. On Wednesday the bill was killed by 19 House Republicans who claim the legislation would permit warrantless surveillance by the federal government and its agencies. The Florida congressman described the bill as something that would […]
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Florida Legislators Warn of Imminent Iranian Attack On Israel

Florida Legislators Warn of Imminent Iranian Attack On Israel

Mateo Guillamont
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April 13, 2024
Florida legislators are warning of the disastrous consequences an imminent Iranian attack on Israel could have for the region.  Iranian government officials have vowed to attack Israel in the coming days as retribution for Israel’s alleged bombing of the Iranian embassy in Syria.  President Joe Biden has warned Iran against attacking as he claimed he […]
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Sanchez Campaign, Affiliated Political Committee Raises Over $200,000 in Q1

Sanchez Campaign, Affiliated Political Committee Raises Over $200,000 in Q1

Jackson Bakich
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April 12, 2024
In his bid for Sheriff of Miami-Dade County, Joe Sanchez’s (R) and his campaign alongside Law and Order – his affiliated political committee – have raised over $200,000 in the first quarter. Sanchez was excited with the fundraising numbers for the first quarter and said it was proof of his message “resonating” with voters. “I […]
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Waltz, Houlahan Bill Protects JROTC Programs

Waltz, Houlahan Bill Protects JROTC Programs

Daniel Molina
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April 12, 2024
Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) and Pennsylvania Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D) have introduced a bipartisan bill that would keep Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corp (JROTC) programs open.
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Salazar Honors Luis Almagro for Combatting Antisemitism

Salazar Honors Luis Almagro for Combatting Antisemitism

Daniel Molina
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April 12, 2024
Rep. Salazar highlighted his work combatting the rise of antisemitism in Latin America, which has increased after the Hamas-led terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th. 
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'We Aren't Worried': Florida GOP Chair on Transgender Democrat Running For House Seat

'We Aren't Worried': Florida GOP Chair on Transgender Democrat Running For House Seat

Liv Caputo
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April 12, 2024
TAMPA, FL—Florida may have its first transgender Lawmaker in Tampa Bay's House District 65, though conservatives don't believe she will be able to flip the long-held Republican seat blue. Democratic candidate Ashley Brundage, a small business owner and former DEI educator, is challenging Republican Representative Karen Gonzalez-Pittman in House District 65—an area that hasn't elected […]
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'Facts Don't Matter': DeSantis Slams Media For False 'Narrative' in Chicago Shooting

'Facts Don't Matter': DeSantis Slams Media For False 'Narrative' in Chicago Shooting

Liv Caputo
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April 12, 2024
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL—At a bill signing supporting law enforcement officers, Governor Ron DeSantis slammed the media for driving "narratives for clicks" in a Chicago police shooting case. "[The media] is trying to cause division in society, they're trying to create a narrative, they know what they're doing," DeSantis said at a Saint Augustine press conference […]
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Milei Justifies Economic Vision in Lecture at Florida International University

Milei Justifies Economic Vision in Lecture at Florida International University

Mateo Guillamont
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April 12, 2024
Argentina President Javier Milei gave an economics lecture at Florida International University in Miami on Thursday, April 10th.  An economics professor, President Milei is known as a relentless advocate for laissez-faire economics, limited government, and conservative values. Milei’s lecture, which lasted for nearly one and a half hours, claimed liberalism and free markets are optimal […]
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Bilirakis Co-Leads Bill to Improve Veteran Claims Efficiency

Bilirakis Co-Leads Bill to Improve Veteran Claims Efficiency

Jackson Bakich
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April 12, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced that he has co-led the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act alongside Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL). Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) first introduced the legislation. The bill is designed to “ensure that the VA Board of […]
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