‘Madness’: Scott Blasts DHS for Border App

‘Madness’: Scott Blasts DHS for Border App

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) after reports showed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could be loosening its restrictions at the southern border through an app. According to The New York Post, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will release an app in December […]
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Trump, Gaetz Respond to Attorney General Hurdle

Trump, Gaetz Respond to Attorney General Hurdle

Daniel Molina
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November 22, 2024
In a surprising move, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) withdrew his nomination from Attorney General.
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Bipartisan Condemnation of ICC Arrest Warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant

Bipartisan Condemnation of ICC Arrest Warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant

Mateo Guillamont
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November 22, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing bipartisan condemnation of its arrest warrants for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC is an international tribunal designed to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. ICC prosecutor Karim Ahmad […]
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Scott Praises Pam Bondi Following Trump's AG Appointment

Scott Praises Pam Bondi Following Trump's AG Appointment

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
Politicians around the country are sharing their reactions to President-elect Donald Trump (R) appointing Pam Bondi to be the next United States Attorney General. As the former Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi has crossed paths with leaders such as Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R), and it seems she has earned […]
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Moskowitz Accuses ICC of 'Turning a Blind Eye' on Israel

Moskowitz Accuses ICC of 'Turning a Blind Eye' on Israel

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2024
In what many are calling an unprecedented move, the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and a senior Hamas official have also received arrest warrants, and all three are accused of war crimes during and after the terror attack in Israel on […]
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Salazar Joins Congressional DOGE Caucus

Salazar Joins Congressional DOGE Caucus

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2024
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) announced this week that she intends to join the Congressional Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency Caucus, or DOGE Caucus.
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Senate President Ben Albritton names Shevrin Jones Vice Chair of Senate Rules Committee

Senate President Ben Albritton names Shevrin Jones Vice Chair of Senate Rules Committee

Michael Costeines
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November 21, 2024
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Bartow, recently announced that Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones, D-Miami Gardens, will serve as Vice Chair of the Senate Rules Committee for the 2025 Florida legislative session. "I thank Senate President @Sen_Albritton for trusting me to hold the Vice Chair position on the Rules Committee," Jones said. "The […]
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Conservative Dissension Over PRESS Act Begins to Brew

Conservative Dissension Over PRESS Act Begins to Brew

Mateo Guillamont
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November 21, 2024
Conservatives are beginning to show signs of internal disagreement over the PRESS act, a press protections bill passed by the House of Representatives and currently being considered by the Senate.  The PRESS Act was sponsored by Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and nine other Republican representatives along with several Democrat lawmakers.  It would prohibit the national government […]
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FIU Panel Explores Trump's Policy Toward Venezuela

FIU Panel Explores Trump's Policy Toward Venezuela

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2024
With President Donald Trump (R) winning the November election, the second panel hosted this week questions how the new administration would approach U.S.-Venezuela relations.
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Last Squeeze?—11.21.2024—Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration—Pizzo Takes on Lackluster National Dems—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.21.2024—Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration—Pizzo Takes on Lackluster National Dems—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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November 21, 2024
Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from being considered Attorney General of the Trump Administration. The Florida Republican announced on social media, inciting questions...READ MORE     Rep. Matt Gaetz: "While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of […]
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Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration

Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2024
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) has withdrawn from being considered Attorney General of the Trump Administration.
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After Brushes With DeSantis, Trump-Allied State Senator Wants to Hold Government Accountable

After Brushes With DeSantis, Trump-Allied State Senator Wants to Hold Government Accountable

Liv Caputo
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November 21, 2024
A strong Trump ally battle-worn from brushes with Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Senator Randy Fine plans to leave "no stone unturned" in holding all state government accountable—including the Governor's office—in his new role as a committee chair. Fine, a former state Representative who won a landslide victory in Brevard's Senate District 19, will use his […]
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Trump Opposes PRESS Act, Calls For Senate to Kill Press Protections Passed by House

Trump Opposes PRESS Act, Calls For Senate to Kill Press Protections Passed by House

Mateo Guillamont
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November 21, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled his opposition to the bipartisan PRESS Act, passed in the US House of Representatives in January.  The PRESS Act was sponsored by Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and nine other Republican representatives.  It would prohibit the national government from compelling journalists or their employers from releasing information regarding their sources or information […]
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'I Wasn't Convinced': Pizzo Talks Lackluster Dems, Vows to Move Party Away from Left Fringe

'I Wasn't Convinced': Pizzo Talks Lackluster Dems, Vows to Move Party Away from Left Fringe

Liv Caputo
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November 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—Hinting at his plan to steer Florida Democrats away from detrimentally ultra-progressive platforms, Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo revealed Tuesday that he "wasn't convinced" by Vice President Kamala Harris and the national party ahead of the election. He's not alone, as evidenced by the Republicans' victorious thrashing on Nov. 5. Sen. Pizzo, in an exclusive […]
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Moskowitz Calls for Department of Homeland Security to be Broken Up

Moskowitz Calls for Department of Homeland Security to be Broken Up

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2024
Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) is calling for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to investigate changes in the Department of Homeland Security. 
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Mast on Transgender Bathroom Bill:

Mast on Transgender Bathroom Bill: "Men are men and Women are Women"

Jackson Bakich
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November 21, 2024
Since the election of the first transgender member of Congress earlier in November– Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-DE) – Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to bar transgender people at the Capitol from using single-sex facilities opposite of their assigned gender at birth. U.S. Representatives such as Congressmen Brian Mast (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) […]
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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava congratulates Danny Perez on House speakership

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava congratulates Danny Perez on House speakership

Michael Costeines
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November 21, 2024
MIAMI - Miami-Dade County Democratic Mayor Daniella Levine Cava congratulated Rep. Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, on becoming Florida Speaker of the House on Tuesday. Congratulations to Miami-Dade’s own Representative @Daniel_PerezFL on being named Florida Speaker of the House," Levine Cava said. "I look forward to continuing our partnership to build a stronger, brighter future for […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.20.2024—After DeSantis' 'PSAs', Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads—Scott Accuses Biden of 'Burrowing' Appointees—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.20.2024—After DeSantis' 'PSAs', Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads—Scott Accuses Biden of 'Burrowing' Appointees—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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November 20, 2024
Florida Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads After Gov's Pricey Alleged 'PSAs' Florida Senate Democrats plan to file a bill this session banning the use of taxpayer money for political advertising, prompted by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration using millions of Florida dollars...READ MORE     FL Sen. Randy Fine: "We buried Mom yesterday surrounded by her […]
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