Florida Legislature Renews Attempts to Enshrine Civil Rights Protections from Immunization

Florida Legislature Renews Attempts to Enshrine Civil Rights Protections from Immunization

Mateo Guillamont
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December 6, 2023
Florida Senator Joe Gruters (R) has filed a bill that would outlaw many private or public immunization requirements.  The law defines vaccine requirements as the imposition of a medical procedure designed to stimulate the human body’s immune response against communicable, i.e., contagious, diseases.  Affected vaccines would include those targeting COVID-19, Flu, and similar contagious diseases.  […]
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McCarthy to Retire in 2024, Gaetz Runs Victory Lap

McCarthy to Retire in 2024, Gaetz Runs Victory Lap

Jackson Bakich
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December 6, 2023
Representative and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has announced that he will retire at the end of the month. This shocking news brought responses from members of Congress from around the country. In his announcement, Rep. McCarthy said that serving in Congress has been “my greatest honor.” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R), who […]
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President Trump Endorses Senator Scott in Reelection bid

President Trump Endorses Senator Scott in Reelection bid

Daniel Molina
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December 6, 2023
President Donald Trump (R) has endorsed Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) in his reelection bid.
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Wasserman Schultz, Salazar Seek Miccosukee Tribal Housing Expansion

Wasserman Schultz, Salazar Seek Miccosukee Tribal Housing Expansion

Daniel Molina
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December 6, 2023
A bipartisan effort is seeking to expand Miccosukee tribal housing opportunities.
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Rubio Doubles Down on Venezuela Sanctions Despite Deal Being Reached

Rubio Doubles Down on Venezuela Sanctions Despite Deal Being Reached

Jackson Bakich
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December 6, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is doubling down on his call for President Joe Biden (D) and his administration to continue sanctions against Venezuelan President/Dictator Nicolas Maduro. Oil sanctions were to be eased as long as the Maduro regime lifted its ban on allowing opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to continue her candidacy. The deadline for […]
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DeSantis Rolls out his $114.4 Billion Budget Proposal

DeSantis Rolls out his $114.4 Billion Budget Proposal

Jackson Bakich
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December 5, 2023
Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced his 2024 $114.4 billion proposed budget for the State of Florida. Sticking to several of presidential themes, Gov. DeSantis rolled out this plan at a charter school on Marco Island. “We have, since I’ve become governor, paid off 25% of our state’s total debt. ... That’s something […]
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FIU Poll: Venezuelan-Americans Believe US Sanctions Against Venezuela Ineffective

FIU Poll: Venezuelan-Americans Believe US Sanctions Against Venezuela Ineffective

Jackson Bakich
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December 5, 2023
A recent public opinion poll conducted by Florida International University (FIU),  provided some insights into the relationship between the United States and the Florida Venezuela community and focused on whether the U.S. economic sanctions levied on the Nicolas Maduro regime have been effective. FIU’s Latino Public Opinion Forum polled the thoughts held by Venezuelans who […]
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Alleged Cuban Spy Arrested in Miami After 40 Years in Hiding

Alleged Cuban Spy Arrested in Miami After 40 Years in Hiding

Mateo Guillamont
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December 5, 2023
Yesterday, December 4th, former US Ambassador to Bolivia Victor Manuel Rocha was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and charged with espionage. Ambassador Rocha was arrested after an FBI counterintelligence operation gathered substantial evidence pointing to Rocha’s involvement with Cuban intelligence services.   According to the FBI,  beginning approximately in 1981, Rocha, a naturalized […]
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Biden Holding Off on Reimposing Venezuelan Sanctions Garners Criticism

Biden Holding Off on Reimposing Venezuelan Sanctions Garners Criticism

Mateo Guillamont
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December 5, 2023
President Joe Biden has yet to reintroduce sanctions on Venezuela after the US lifted them in exchange for free and fair elections in the Latin American country’s 2024 presidential election.  Back in early October, the Floridian’s Javier Manjarres reported how the US was leveraging sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports to pressure Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro […]
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DeSantis Says ‘It’s Time to Move on’ From Trump

DeSantis Says ‘It’s Time to Move on’ From Trump

Daniel Molina
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December 5, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has released a new advertisement, assuring that “it’s time to move on.”
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Florida Legislature to Consider Calling for National Constitutional Convention

Florida Legislature to Consider Calling for National Constitutional Convention

Mateo Guillamont
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December 5, 2023
Tallahassee, Fl- The Florida House of Representatives will be considering whether to call for a constitutional convention to propose new amendments to the US Constitution.  The event comes after Representative Tyler Sirois filed a bill, concurrent resolution 703, which would add Florida to the growing list of states calling for a constitutional convention.  Under Article […]
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Scott, Patronis Demand Answers from CFP Committee after FSU Snub, Trump Blames DeSantis

Scott, Patronis Demand Answers from CFP Committee after FSU Snub, Trump Blames DeSantis

Jackson Bakich
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December 4, 2023
After Florida State University (FSU) was left out of the College Football Playoff despite being an undefeated conference champion, more prominent politicians including Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, and former President Donald Trump (R) are crying foul. In some instances, they are taking shots (quite hilariously) at other politicians because of it. […]
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Salazar, Roy Reaffirm Monroe Doctrine

Salazar, Roy Reaffirm Monroe Doctrine

Daniel Molina
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December 4, 2023
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar and Texas Rep. Chip Roy introduced a resolution that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine.
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Diaz-Balart Responds to Petro’s ‘Raving Antisemitism’

Diaz-Balart Responds to Petro’s ‘Raving Antisemitism’

Daniel Molina
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December 4, 2023
Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart is sounding the alarm on Colombian President Gustavo Petro’ “raving antisemitism.’
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Maduro Drags his Feet, Delays Reinstatement of Venezuelan Primary Winner

Maduro Drags his Feet, Delays Reinstatement of Venezuelan Primary Winner

Mateo Guillamont
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December 4, 2023
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro reached a last minute deal late last week with the Venezuelan opposition to extend the reinstatement of banned candidates until December 15th.  Dictator Maduro’s puppet Supreme Court recently infamously barred opposition primary winner Maria Cornia Machado from participating in Venezuela’s upcoming 2024 elections.  Maduro’s regime cited Machado’s support for US sanctions […]
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Florida Elected Officials Declare Injustice for FSU Football, Threaten Lawsuits

Florida Elected Officials Declare Injustice for FSU Football, Threaten Lawsuits

Jackson Bakich
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December 3, 2023
Florida State University was left out of the College Football Playoff despite being an undefeated conference champion, and elected officials at all levels in the state of Florida are crying foul. Some are calling for resolutions condemning the decision, and others are even calling for lawsuits. Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) congratulated FSU […]
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Balart Opposes Biden’s Proposed $3 Billion UN Climate Package

Balart Opposes Biden’s Proposed $3 Billion UN Climate Package

Mateo Guillamont
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December 2, 2023
Dubai, United Arab Emirates- Vice President Kamala Harris today announced the US will invest an additional $3 billion to the United Nations’ (UN) Green Climate fund.   The US had previously invested $2 billion into the fund.  Vice President Harris’ announcement came during the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28). Shortly thereafter, conservative Congress-members criticized […]
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Mast Explains Voting no to Expel Rep. Santos

Mast Explains Voting no to Expel Rep. Santos

Daniel Molina
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December 2, 2023
Mast has released a video on the subject, explaining the situation and why he voted no to expel Rep. Santos.
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