Mills Assured That Trump Will Win 2024 Election

Mills Assured That Trump Will Win 2024 Election

Daniel Molina
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February 7, 2024
Discounting push back against President Trump as "election interference," Rep. Mills affirmed that the former president would win the 2024 election.
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Gaetz Questions 'Odd' Response to Finding Jan. 6th Pipe Bomber

Gaetz Questions 'Odd' Response to Finding Jan. 6th Pipe Bomber

Daniel Molina
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February 7, 2024
During the press conference, Rep. Gaetz addressed the mystery, calling the response to the pipe bomber “odd.”
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House Republicans Showcase Division on Israel Funding Bill, Measure Fails

House Republicans Showcase Division on Israel Funding Bill, Measure Fails

Jackson Bakich
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February 7, 2024
The House of Representatives' stand-alone Israel funding bill demonstrated that not all Republicans are standing firmly united with the U.S. ally. House Republicans have historically voted in unison on behalf of the Jewish state, but a group of 14 Republicans broke off from the party. The rationale for voting against the bill is that it […]
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Republicans Fail to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Republicans Fail to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Jackson Bakich
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February 7, 2024
The House of Representatives voted not to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas after multiple attempts. A minority of Republicans killed the vote as Democrats voted upon party lines against it. The initial vote was 215-215 until Representative Blake Moore (R-UT) changed his vote to no so the bill could be reconsidered. It officially […]
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Florida Democrats Urge Biden to Reign in on Transgender License Ban

Florida Democrats Urge Biden to Reign in on Transgender License Ban

Jim McCool
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February 7, 2024
Although Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) may be out of the 2024 presidential race, the "Culture War" is far from over.  Florida Democrats are now asking President Joe Biden to block the Trans license ban in Florida. The DeSantis Administration has caught flack for disallowing Floridians from using their gender on their government-issued IDs that reflect […]
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Democrats Storm Out of Bill Hearing for Confederate Monuments

Democrats Storm Out of Bill Hearing for Confederate Monuments

Liv Caputo
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February 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Senate Democrats stormed out of committee at the introduction of a new bill that would punish anyone who removes, damages, or destroys a Confederate monument or memorial. After a proponent congratulated the bill's fight for "white culture", an intense debate ensued. "This bill creates the Historical Monuments and Memorials Protection Act," SB 1122's sponsor, […]
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Florida Legislature Moves to Regulate State's Use of Digital Currency

Florida Legislature Moves to Regulate State's Use of Digital Currency

Liv Caputo
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February 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A sweeping new bill would prohibit banks from dealing in digital currency without completing a comprehensive risk assessment to be approved by the Office of Financial Services. The measure builds on Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on Florida's use of a federalized central bank digital currency. SB 914, proposed by Republican Sen. Keith Perry, defines […]
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Last Squeeze?—2.6.2024—Gaetz Moves to Exonerate Trump—House Democrats Could Vote Against Border Bill—More...

Last Squeeze?—2.6.2024—Gaetz Moves to Exonerate Trump—House Democrats Could Vote Against Border Bill—More...

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2024
Gaetz Leads Charge to Exonerate Trump Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) led over 60 House Republican cosponsors to support a resolution stating that former President Donald Trump (R) “did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.”...READ MORE House Democrats Poised to Oppose Senate Border Deal Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) spoke to The Floridian and […]
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Gaetz Leads Charge to Exonerate Trump, Boebert Wants to Bring Back his 'Beautiful Policies'

Gaetz Leads Charge to Exonerate Trump, Boebert Wants to Bring Back his 'Beautiful Policies'

Jackson Bakich
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February 6, 2024
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) led over 60 House Republican cosponsors to support a resolution stating that former President Donald Trump (R) “did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.” In a press conference announcing the bill, Rep. Gaetz stated that state governments such as Colorado should not be able to “interfere with […]
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Haley Chides Republicans for Sacrificing ‘National Security'

Haley Chides Republicans for Sacrificing ‘National Security'

Daniel Molina
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February 6, 2024
Ambassador Haley is directing choice words at Republicans who don’t back the bill, accusing them of trying to “sacrifice national security.”
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Florida Bill Protecting Mothers of Unborn Children Gains Traction in Senate

Florida Bill Protecting Mothers of Unborn Children Gains Traction in Senate

Mateo Guillamont
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February 6, 2024
A bill codifying civil liability protections for mothers of unborn children is steadily progressing through the Florida legislature.  Florida Senator Erin Grall (R-29) filed the bill, which was approved by the Judiciary committee along party lines.  Specifically, the bill would amend Florida’s ‘Wrongful Death Act’ by shielding mothers from wrongful death actions brought against them […]
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Florida Legislature Emphasizes Florida-Taiwan Relations

Florida Legislature Emphasizes Florida-Taiwan Relations

Mateo Guillamont
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February 6, 2024
A resolution filed by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-40) seeks to celebrate the economic and cultural ties between the State of Florida and Taiwan.   The resolution commends Taiwan for its vibrant relationship with the sunshine state in light of the recently held Taiwanese presidential elections. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), who claims Taiwan belongs to […]
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House Democrats Poised to Oppose Senate Border Deal

House Democrats Poised to Oppose Senate Border Deal

Jackson Bakich
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February 6, 2024
Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) spoke to The Floridian and expressed doubts about the newly released Senate border bill. Rep. Frost was asked if President Joe Biden (D) should pursue executive action if the deal ultimately fails in the House of Representatives. According to CNN, the deal would still allow an influx of illegal immigrants […]
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'We Have to Step in': Social Media Bill Continues to Exclude Parental Rights

'We Have to Step in': Social Media Bill Continues to Exclude Parental Rights

Liv Caputo
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February 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Senate is sticking to its guns in a social media ban for minors. In a rare departure from the Governor, the Republican-led measure outlawing social media accounts for minors—regardless of parental wishes—passed committee down party lines. "If we as a government have identified this harm that is beyond the magnitude of any […]
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Salazar to Host Venezuela’s Machado in Foreign Affairs Committee

Salazar to Host Venezuela’s Machado in Foreign Affairs Committee

Mateo Guillamont
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February 6, 2024
US Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL) will lead a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing into the fight for freedom in Venezuela this Wednesday, January 7th.  The hearing will feature Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as the main witness.  Machado overwhelmingly won the Venezuelan opposition party’s recent primary elections. However, Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s […]
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Sweeping Defamation Bill Makes it Easier to Sue Journalists

Sweeping Defamation Bill Makes it Easier to Sue Journalists

Liv Caputo
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February 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A far-reaching defamation bill united conservatives and liberals in strong opposition, despite a strike-all amendment softening its components. Though the measure removed controversial provisions related to claims of discrimination, it still facilitates the ability to sue a journalist. "When you make a false statement, you are committing some kind of negligent act against someone," […]
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Donalds Blasts Senate Border Deal in Flurry of Social Media Posts

Donalds Blasts Senate Border Deal in Flurry of Social Media Posts

Jackson Bakich
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February 5, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) sent out a flurry of posts on social media condemning the recently released bipartisan Senate border deal. The deal would still allow an influx of illegal immigrants into the country through the southern border but provide $20.23 billion for “operational needs and capabilities” as well as resources for the new border […]
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New Florida State Guard Director Confirmed Amidst Governor's Plan to Deploy Them to Texas

New Florida State Guard Director Confirmed Amidst Governor's Plan to Deploy Them to Texas

Liv Caputo
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February 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Mere days after Gov. DeSantis announced that the state's version of the national guard will be sent to the Texas border to fight illegal immigration, U.S. Marine veteran Mark Thieme was unanimously confirmed Monday as the new director for the state guard. This makes Thieme the third director in less than two years. "I […]
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