Tributes Roll in for Deceased SCOTUS Justice O’Connor

Tributes Roll in for Deceased SCOTUS Justice O’Connor

Mateo Guillamont
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December 1, 2023
This morning, December 1st, 2023, news emerged of ex-Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s death in Phoenix, Arizona.  Former President Ronald Reagan appointed her to the bench in 1981 with unanimous support.  Justice O’Connor passed away from complications related to advanced dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness, according to the Supreme Court.  O’Connor, the […]
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Mills, U.S. Lawmakers React to Santos's Historic Expulsion from Congress

Mills, U.S. Lawmakers React to Santos's Historic Expulsion from Congress

Jackson Bakich
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December 1, 2023
Congressman George Santos (R-NY) has been officially expelled from the House of Representatives. He was voted out by a tally of 311-114. U.S. legislators from around the nation gave their opinions following the historic vote. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) voted no against expelling now-former Rep. Santos, citing the idea that he deserves a “right to […]
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Dunn Worried About Chinese Infiltration into Northern Mariana Islands

Dunn Worried About Chinese Infiltration into Northern Mariana Islands

Mateo Guillamont
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December 1, 2023
Congressman Neal Dunn (R-Fl) has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding unregulated Chinese entry of into the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). According to Embassies.net, Chinese nationals need not present any visa for short-term travel into the CNMI.   Consequently, Dunn was joined by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and […]
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Webster Lands Official Trump Seal of Endorsement over Sabatini

Webster Lands Official Trump Seal of Endorsement over Sabatini

Jackson Bakich
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December 1, 2023
Former President Donald Trump (R) has traded endorsements with Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) during the 2024 election cycle. Rep. Webster received the endorsement over his challenger, former State Representative Anthony Sabatini (R-FL), a staunch supporter of President Trump. Sabatini currently serves as the Chairman of the Lake County Republican Party. His campaign website currently states […]
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RPOF Chairman Christian Ziegler Accused of Sexual Battery

RPOF Chairman Christian Ziegler Accused of Sexual Battery

Daniel Molina
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December 1, 2023
Christian Ziegler, the Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), has been hit with accusation of sexual battery.
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DeSantis and Newsom Spar Over ‘Freedom’ on Debate Stage

DeSantis and Newsom Spar Over ‘Freedom’ on Debate Stage

Daniel Molina
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December 1, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) and California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) faced off in a long-awaited debate.
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Mast Engages in Feud in Foreign Affairs Hearing

Mast Engages in Feud in Foreign Affairs Hearing

Jackson Bakich
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December 1, 2023
In a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) found himself in a bit of a banter with a Democratic colleague over the border and its security. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-WV) and Rep. Mast found themselves in a debate surrounding the efficacy of a border wall and whether former President Donald Trump’s efforts […]
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Rubio, Cruz Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Sanctions on Venezuela

Rubio, Cruz Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Sanctions on Venezuela

Jackson Bakich
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December 1, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023 in hopes of ensuring that the current sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his regime remain in place. The sanctions are set to expire on Dec. 21. In October, the Biden administration had struck a […]
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Scott Demands Transparency Concerning Biden Executive Order

Scott Demands Transparency Concerning Biden Executive Order

Jackson Bakich
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November 30, 2023
Senator Rick Scott joined a large number of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden (D) following his refusal to be transparent surrounding Executive Order 14019. The executive order used taxpayer dollars to instruct federal agencies to “engage in voter mobilization and submit to the White House a plan for doing […]
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Scott Reintroduces ‘College Act’ for Universities to Shoulder Rising Tuition

Scott Reintroduces ‘College Act’ for Universities to Shoulder Rising Tuition

Mateo Guillamont
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November 30, 2023
Washington, D.C.- Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl) reintroduced the  Changing Our Learning, Loans, Endowments, and Graduation Expectations (COLLEGE) Act yesterday, November 29th. Senator Scott’s College Act attempts to offset record tuition costs by compelling Universities with broad endowments but still receiving federal financial aid to partially cover students’ tuition.  Universities with $1 to $5 billion, $5-10 […]
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DeSantis Debates Newsom Tonight Amid Ugly Primary Performance

DeSantis Debates Newsom Tonight Amid Ugly Primary Performance

Jim McCool
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November 30, 2023
Amid a contentious 2024 presidential primary battle, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is taking on the equally prominent Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) in a showdown called, "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate." The event will be hosted by the Fox News Channel by longtime host, Sean Hannity.  The event will be a live 90-minute presentation […]
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DeSantis Presses Haley Over her Political Positions

DeSantis Presses Haley Over her Political Positions

Daniel Molina
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November 30, 2023
Though Ambassador Haley has gained a significant endorsement, she’s facing criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over her political positions.
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Salazar, Roy Send President Milei a Letter Congratulating Him

Salazar, Roy Send President Milei a Letter Congratulating Him

Daniel Molina
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November 30, 2023
Republicans like Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) and Texas Rep. Chip Roy (R) are celebrating President Milei.
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Salazar Issues Statement on Venezuela's Essequibo Referendum

Salazar Issues Statement on Venezuela's Essequibo Referendum

Daniel Molina
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November 29, 2023
Salazar is slamming Venezuela’s effort to host a referendum on Venezuela’s Essequibo region.
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Donalds Bashes Mayorkas over Border Concerns, but claims Biden is the 'Bigger Problem'

Donalds Bashes Mayorkas over Border Concerns, but claims Biden is the 'Bigger Problem'

Jackson Bakich
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November 29, 2023
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News Wednesday morning to discuss the southern border and President Joe Biden’s (D) policy surrounding it. Rep. Donalds was asked about Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and the reported 21 sex offenders that have been arrested at the southern border in less than two months. The Florida […]
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Banning Lab-Grown Meat to be Considered by the Florida Legislature

Banning Lab-Grown Meat to be Considered by the Florida Legislature

Mateo Guillamont
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November 29, 2023
Florida Senator Clay Yarborough (R) has filed a bill that would prohibit the sale or production of lab-grown, i.e., cultivated, meat in Florida.  Cultivated meat refers to the process of harnessing technology to grow animal cells into edible muscle and fat tissue.  The innovative product has taken the meat industry by surprise and disrupted markets […]
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George Santos Refuses to Resign Amidst Third Attempt to Expel Him

George Santos Refuses to Resign Amidst Third Attempt to Expel Him

Jackson Bakich
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November 29, 2023
Earlier this month, the House Ethics Committee completed its investigation into Congressman George Santos (R-NY) which reportedly found “substantial evidence,” of a variety of crimes. Rep. Santos answered reporters when asked about the third attempt to expel him from the lower chamber. .@RepSantosNY03: "Look, you all want a sound bite... If they want to send […]
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Rubio Urges Investigation into 500 Biden Employees for Potential Hatch Act Violations

Rubio Urges Investigation into 500 Biden Employees for Potential Hatch Act Violations

Jackson Bakich
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November 29, 2023
After more than 500 federal employees in President Joe Biden’s administration signed an open letter urging the White House to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is calling for an investigation into the employees themselves. With this in mind, Sen. Rubio’s press release included the possibility that these employees […]
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