Lauren Book, Abortion Coalition Moves Step Closer to Abortion on 2024 Ballot in Florida

Lauren Book, Abortion Coalition Moves Step Closer to Abortion on 2024 Ballot in Florida

Jackson Bakich
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January 2, 2024
State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) has made another announcement regarding the progress of abortion getting on the ballot in the state of Florida in 2024. On Dec. 22, she declared that the issue is “on track” for voters to decide on in November. Initially, the Florida state senator showcased the abortion coalition’s progress […]
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'New Year, Same Inflation' According to Republican Lawmakers

'New Year, Same Inflation' According to Republican Lawmakers

Mateo Guillamont
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January 2, 2024
Conservative lawmakers have rung in the new year by emphasizing the holidays' financial toll on Americans and the expected continuation of rising costs in 2024. A study by the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Republicans recently published reveals an average increase of $10 thousand dollars per US household in inflationary costs. According to the report, Floridians […]
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Steve Scalise Endorses Trump in Crowded 2024 Primary

Steve Scalise Endorses Trump in Crowded 2024 Primary

Jim McCool
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January 2, 2024
As 2024 Republican primary candidates scramble to take down former President Donald Trump (R), the road ahead just got a lot steeper as US Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) has just endorsed the former president's campaign. Scalise is currently the House Majority Leader for Republicans and was a favorite to replace US Rep. Kevin McCarthy after […]
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Trump Slams Biden on Time Spent Vacationing

Trump Slams Biden on Time Spent Vacationing

Daniel Molina
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January 2, 2024
Not only does President Trump argue that his own time in office was more effective, but he also believes that President Biden has wasted too much time vacationing.
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Trump and Biden Exchange Jabs on New Year's Eve

Trump and Biden Exchange Jabs on New Year's Eve

Jim McCool
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January 2, 2024
President Joe Biden (D) and his challenger, former President Donald Trump (R) exchanged jabs with each other on New Year's Eve through their respective celebrations. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden spent the New Year at St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands.  In an interview with Ryan Seacrest, the host of this year's Dick […]
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Toll Relief Ends for Floridians in 2024

Toll Relief Ends for Floridians in 2024

Jim McCool
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January 2, 2024
One of the few things people dislike about traveling in Florida are the infamous highway tolls put on travelers.  Although toll relief was given to travelers in Florida, this expired on Monday, meaning tolls will now be reversed to their usual rate in 2024. This state toll relief program was brought into effect in Florida […]
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Scott, Trump Declare GOP Must Hold Firm Through Senate Confirmation Process

Scott, Trump Declare GOP Must Hold Firm Through Senate Confirmation Process

Jackson Bakich
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January 1, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump (R) is calling on congressional Republicans to "be smart and tough" as his inauguration day and Senate confirmation hearings approach. But with probable Democrat blockades to Trump's agenda and his appointments, prominent GOP member Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is also asking those in the GOP to take advantage of the "mandate" given […]
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US Continues Pressure Campaign Against Maduro to Prevent his Reinstatement

US Continues Pressure Campaign Against Maduro to Prevent his Reinstatement

Mateo Guillamont
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January 1, 2024
The US is ramping up pressure against Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro as he prepares to pronounce himself as the next Venezuelan President on January 10th.  US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke to President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to express the US’ support in their efforts to uphold their electoral victory […]
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Opinion: 2024 Was a Year Marked by Foreseeable and Preventable Violence

Opinion: 2024 Was a Year Marked by Foreseeable and Preventable Violence

Mateo Guillamont
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January 1, 2024
Last year, I anticipated heightened violence and conflict in 2024. Regrettably, the year’s defining moments for me were the realization of those predictions.  In the Middle East, I claimed President Joe Biden’s lukewarm support for Israel and his nonconfrontational foreign-policy strategy will further destabilize the Middle East by emboldening Hamas, Iran, and peripheral groups such as […]
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Former Progressive Lawmaker Questions Move to Loosen Restrictions on 'Weapons of War' in Florida

Former Progressive Lawmaker Questions Move to Loosen Restrictions on 'Weapons of War' in Florida

Jackson Bakich
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December 29, 2023
Former State Representative and State Senate candidate Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-FL) shared his frustration with a recent gun bill that was filed in the state’s upper chamber that loosens restrictions on "weapons of war." According to Smith, the bill HB 1124 – filed by State Senator Jonathan Martin (R-FL) – relaxes existing gun legislation by […]
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Florida Conservatives Keen on Passing Public Gay-Flag Ban

Florida Conservatives Keen on Passing Public Gay-Flag Ban

Mateo Guillamont
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December 29, 2023
Florida Republican Legislators have introduced sister bills in the state Senate and House of Representatives that would prohibit state and local governments from displaying certain flags.  Senator Jonathan Martin (R-33) filed the senate version of the bill yesterday, December 28th.  The bill specifically prohibits displaying flags that represent “a political viewpoint, including, but not limited […]
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Lauren Book Declares Abortion 'On Track' to be on Ballot in 2024

Lauren Book Declares Abortion 'On Track' to be on Ballot in 2024

Jackson Bakich
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December 29, 2023
Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) announced that abortion is currently on track to be on the ballot in the state of Florida in the 2024 election. The Florida state senator showcased the abortion coalition’s progress that has been made to get the issue in front of voters come November. BIG news: Florida is ON […]
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Mills Warns Biden’s Foreign Policy Dangerous for U.S.

Mills Warns Biden’s Foreign Policy Dangerous for U.S.

Daniel Molina
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December 29, 2023
Chris Mills (R)  discussed President Joe Biden’s (R) foreign policy, pointing out that the United States finds itself in grave danger.
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DeSantis Feels Haley Isn’t ‘Ready for Prime Time’

DeSantis Feels Haley Isn’t ‘Ready for Prime Time’

Daniel Molina
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December 29, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has responded to the campaign snafu, citing it as an example that Ambassador Haley isn’t “ready for prime time.”
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Trump Removed from Maine State Primary Ballot

Trump Removed from Maine State Primary Ballot

Jackson Bakich
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December 29, 2023
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has removed former President Donald Trump (R) from the state’s primary ballot, citing the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment “insurrection” provision. Bellows served as a Democratic state senator before being selected by the state legislature to serve as the Secretary of State. In 2014 she ran for the U.S. Senate […]
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Civil War-Era Florida Monuments Could be Protected by Proposed Bill

Civil War-Era Florida Monuments Could be Protected by Proposed Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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December 29, 2023
Florida Senator Jonathan Martin (R-33) has filed a bill that would protect public monuments, including Confederate memorials, from being removed or relocated without legislative approval.  Senator Martin’s “Historical Monuments and Memorials Protection Act” would direct Florida’s Historical Commission to counsel Florida executive officials on monument preservation.  The act claims that “an accurate and factual history […]
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Polls on Israel-Gaza Unclear, Trump Now Winning Young Voters

Polls on Israel-Gaza Unclear, Trump Now Winning Young Voters

Jim McCool
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December 28, 2023
The Israeli -Hamas conflict has become the United States' biggest foreign policy issue in the past three years.  However, the conflict has impacted voting in the United States in a way many would not expect, with young people siding with former President Trump (R) on the issue over President Joe Biden (D). The United States […]
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Donalds: No Ukraine Discussions Without Border Security

Donalds: No Ukraine Discussions Without Border Security

Jackson Bakich
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December 28, 2023
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Hannity on Wednesday, which was guest hosted by former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Border security was discussed on the program. The Florida congressman said that both he and House Republicans have devised a plan to limit illegal border crossings and bring solutions to the problem once and […]
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