Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Request For Freezing $2 Billion USAID Payments

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Request For Freezing $2 Billion USAID Payments

Mateo Guillamont
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March 6, 2025
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s request to freeze $2 billion of USAID payments.  President Trump had asked SCOTUS to reaffirm the US’ freezing of $2 billion USAID ‘reimbursement’ payments to companies for work that had already allegedly been performed.  However, in a 5-4 ruling, SCOTUS rejected Trump’s request, ruling […]
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JUICE?—3.6.2025—Florida Lawmakers to End Property Taxes—Protect and Serve Act—Much More..

JUICE?—3.6.2025—Florida Lawmakers to End Property Taxes—Protect and Serve Act—Much More..

Javier Manjarres
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March 6, 2025
Republican Lawmakers Announce Plans to Eliminate Property Taxes in Florida Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) announced he intends to work on eliminating property taxes in the "Free" State of Florida with a string of bills during a press conference Wednesday in Tallahassee. ...READ MORE   Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Millions more veterans can now get health care thanks to the […]
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Protect Those Who Protect Us: Congress Must Pass the Protect and Serve Act

Protect Those Who Protect Us: Congress Must Pass the Protect and Serve Act

Opinion
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March 5, 2025
Every day, I put on my uniform in South Florida, knowing I might not come home. That’s the reality of policing in America today for all of my brothers and sisters in law enforcement. But it’s not just the inherent dangers of the job—car chases, violent criminals, and responding to active threats. It’s the disturbing […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.5.2025—DeSantis Questions Flu Shots—Green to File Impeachment Articles—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.5.2025—DeSantis Questions Flu Shots—Green to File Impeachment Articles—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 5, 2025
DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record' While lambasting the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis questioned how effective flu shots are and whether physicians push them in return for compensation. His comments...READ MORE   FL Sen. Ben Albritton: "We all want the very best for our seniors. Nursing home safety and quality […]
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Scott, Colleagues Urge GOP Leadership to Support DOGE

Scott, Colleagues Urge GOP Leadership to Support DOGE

Jackson Bakich
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March 5, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) urging them to oppose any Democratic resistance to President Donald Trump (R) and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. The goal of the initiative is to cut waste and abuse […]
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Suspected Terrorist Who Killed 13 US Troops Extradited to US

Suspected Terrorist Who Killed 13 US Troops Extradited to US

Mateo Guillamont
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March 5, 2025
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the charging and extradition of terrorist Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” for helping orchestrate the Abbey Gate terror attacks which killed 13 US military service members.  The August 26, 2021 attacks occurred during President Joe Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal debacle.  As US servicemembers attempted to coordinate the […]
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Overwhelming Majority of Joint Session Viewers Approve of Trump's Speech

Overwhelming Majority of Joint Session Viewers Approve of Trump's Speech

Mateo Guillamont
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March 5, 2025
Polls measuring viewers’ reactions to President Donald Trump’s recent joint address to Congress are signaling overwhelming support for the president's speech. A CBS poll conducted shortly after President Trump’s speech recorded 76% of viewers approved it.  While the poll claimed 51% of viewers were Republican, 27% were independent while 20% were Democrats.  The 76% approval […]
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Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, Warns of Further Action

Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, Warns of Further Action

Mateo Guillamont
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March 5, 2025
President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports while increasing current tariffs on Chinese goods by 10%. The tariffs had been originally imposed last February but were paused by President Trump due to ongoing negotiations with the respective countries.  Trump has repeatedly promised, both during his presidential campaign and first days […]
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DeSantis Accused of Black Listing Republican Lawmakers From Governor's Mansion

DeSantis Accused of Black Listing Republican Lawmakers From Governor's Mansion

Javier Manjarres
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March 5, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Legislature kicked off the 2025 Legislative Session, but the talk of the town was First Lady Casey DeSantis’s probable 2026 gubernatorial run and a running Black List of Republican lawmakers that the DeSantis’s embrace. From rumors of reality, Mrs. DeSantis is expected to announce her run for Governor in the coming weeks, and […]
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West Palm Beach Named Top Trending Destination in America

West Palm Beach Named Top Trending Destination in America

Michael Costeines
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March 4, 2025
The City of West Palm Beach has been named the top trending destination for travelers in America, according to a report by Tripadvisor. "With sunny skies, nearly perfect year-round weather and a range of outdoor and cultural attractions, West Palm Beach presents the ideal setting for a weekend escape," Tripadvisor said. West Palm Beach is […]
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Trump's Frustration With Zelenskyy Grows Following Oval Office Dispute

Trump's Frustration With Zelenskyy Grows Following Oval Office Dispute

Mateo Guillamont
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March 4, 2025
President Donald Trump’s annoyance with Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy has seemingly worsened after the two recently engaged in a heated debate over the Ukraine-Russia war. President Zelenskyy reportedly stated the end of the Ukraine-Russia war is “still very, very far away,” inciting President Trump’s immediate rebukes. “This is the worst statement that could have been […]
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Former Miami Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Dies at 70

Former Miami Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Dies at 70

Michael Costeines
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March 3, 2025
Former Miami Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart died Monday, according to a statement released by his family. He was 70. Lincoln Diaz-Balart had been diagnosed with cancer. His brother, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, announced his passing on X. "It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Lincoln Diaz-Balart. Defender of the silenced and pressed, author […]
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Trump Continues Pro-Small Business Approach, Guts BOI Rules

Trump Continues Pro-Small Business Approach, Guts BOI Rules

Mateo Guillamont
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March 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s Treasury Department recently announced that it will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information reporting rule (BOI).  BOI rules, originally designed to combat illicit business transactions, fraud, and money laundering by requiring businesses to disclose their ownership’s identity, have faced criticism for being allegedly unconstitutional and burdensome for small […]
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Lawmakers Denounce Maduro Threats Towards Machado

Lawmakers Denounce Maduro Threats Towards Machado

Mateo Guillamont
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March 3, 2025
Conservative lawmakers in Washington have condemned Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s latest threats and repressive tactics against Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.  Machado recently reported Dictator Maduro sent undercover agents that attempted to break into her private residence in Caracas, Venezuela. The agents, who arrived in a silver SUV without a license plate, allegedly threatened […]
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US Sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong Companies Helping Build Iranian Drones

US Sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong Companies Helping Build Iranian Drones

Mateo Guillamont
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March 3, 2025
The US Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong companies allegedly helping build Iranian military drones.  The latest sanctions were described as part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure campaign on Iran.” Six entities operating out of China and Hong Kong were sanctioned for reportedly supplying critical components of […]
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New FIU President Jeanette Nunez Vows to Continue Effort to Stomp Out DEI, Antisemitism

New FIU President Jeanette Nunez Vows to Continue Effort to Stomp Out DEI, Antisemitism

Michael Costeines
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March 3, 2025
As Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is erased out of Washington through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), new Florida International President (FIU) Jeanette Nuñez is vowing to continue to eradicate the practice in her new role at the school. "That's something that's been an ongoing focus for the university even before I got here. […]
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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Hails 'Huge Step' Trump Venezuelan Oil Sanctions

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Hails 'Huge Step' Trump Venezuelan Oil Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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February 28, 2025
Venezuelan Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado commended President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector by revoking oil export licenses.  Machado made her comments during an interview with Donald Trump Jr where she discussed Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s repressive regime.  President Trump cancelled former President Joe Biden’s Venezuelan oil export licenses, […]
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Trump Reverses Biden's Venezuelan Oil Policy, Revokes Oil Licenses From Maduro

Trump Reverses Biden's Venezuelan Oil Policy, Revokes Oil Licenses From Maduro

Mateo Guillamont
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February 27, 2025
Pressure is mounting on Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro as US President Donald Trump has cancelled former President Joe Biden’s Venezuelan oil export licenses.  President Trump’s license cancellation effectively reimposes sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector that had been levied on Venezuela during Trump’s first term.  Such sanctions were lifted by President Biden in the ‘Barbados Agreement’ […]
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