Florida Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads After Gov's Pricey Alleged 'PSAs'

Florida Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads After Gov's Pricey Alleged 'PSAs'

Liv Caputo
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November 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—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 to fund ads against abortion and marijuana initiatives. Though Sen. Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) doesn't know which member will file the legislation, she feels her […]
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Scott Endorses Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate Seat

Scott Endorses Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate Seat

Jackson Bakich
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November 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump for Marco Rubio’s likely soon-to-be-open senate seat as he has been tapped for President-elect Donald Trump's (R) Secretary of State. It is up to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to fill the position. The Florida governor could appoint himself or somebody in his inner circle who […]
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Scott Sends Letter Regarding Biden 'Burrowing' Appointees in Federal Government

Scott Sends Letter Regarding Biden 'Burrowing' Appointees in Federal Government

Jackson Bakich
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November 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has joined some of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Robert Shriver, requesting transparency regarding the conversion of Biden administration political appointees into nonpolitical permanent positions, also known as “burrowing.” According to American Oversight, concerns about burrowing include the […]
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Trump Confirms He Will Use Military to Counter Illegal Immigration, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking

Trump Confirms He Will Use Military to Counter Illegal Immigration, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking

Mateo Guillamont
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November 20, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed rumors amongst conservatives that he will leverage the US military to counter illegal immigration as well as illegal drug and human trafficking networks.  President Trump has heavily campaigned on combating illegal immigration and has pledged to execute one of the nation’s largest deportation programs.  Now, Trump has claimed he will […]
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Trump Picks Transition Co-Chairs Lutnick and McMahon to Lead Commerce and Education

Trump Picks Transition Co-Chairs Lutnick and McMahon to Lead Commerce and Education

Mateo Guillamont
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November 20, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has selected his transition team co-chairs, Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick, to lead the Departments of Education and Commerce, respectively.  President Trump’s transition team’s leadership by McMahon and Lutnick has presented a stark contrast to when former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was at the helm during Trump’s first term.  McMahon was […]
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Against DeSantis' Wishes, Florida Leaders Say No to Special Session for Condo Laws

Against DeSantis' Wishes, Florida Leaders Say No to Special Session for Condo Laws

Liv Caputo
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November 20, 2024
Despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' promise that Florida's pricey new condo laws would be addressed by the end of the year, legislative leaders announced Tuesday that they won't tackle the issue until the regular session in March. This means there won't be a condo-focused special session like Gov. DeSantis asked for. "I have heard the call […]
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Waltz, Wassermann Schultz's BOLIVAR Act Passes House

Waltz, Wassermann Schultz's BOLIVAR Act Passes House

Daniel Molina
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November 19, 2024
This week, the House passed the bipartisan Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime (BOLIVAR) Act.
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Vacant Gaetz Seat to Have a Republican Primary With State Rep, Green Beret, and...CFO?

Vacant Gaetz Seat to Have a Republican Primary With State Rep, Green Beret, and...CFO?

Liv Caputo
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November 19, 2024
The primary race for Florida's first congressional district is on after Republican state Rep. Michelle Salzman announced her bid for the Matt Gaetz-ceded seat on Tuesday, challenging the only other candidate in the race: a former Green Beret who left the military over Covid vaccine requirements. Rep. Salzman, a 2024 Trump delegate at the Republican […]
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Who Has Trump Nominated For His Second Administration? A Comprehensive List of Trump's Selections

Who Has Trump Nominated For His Second Administration? A Comprehensive List of Trump's Selections

Mateo Guillamont
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November 19, 2024
As President-elect Donald Trump’s second term nears, his prospective cabinet has begun to take shape. Ranging from multi-millionaires to former lawmakers, President Trump’s cabinet nominees hail from diverse sectors of America. Here is a list of Trump’s choices (updated relevantly) to date: Susan Wiles- White House Chief of Staff President-elect Donald Trump’s first cabinet position […]
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DeSantis Blames Absent Republicans for Biden-Picked Judge's Confirmation

DeSantis Blames Absent Republicans for Biden-Picked Judge's Confirmation

Liv Caputo
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November 19, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday claimed that Floridians would "suffer the consequences" after five Republican Senators missed a vote confirming the Biden-picked Judge Embry Kidd to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. DeSantis called Kidd a "leftist judge" whose appointment by a 49-45 vote only happened because Republicans, including Vice President-elect JD Vance and […]
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Florida Senate congratulates Jason Pizzo on Democratic leadership honors

Florida Senate congratulates Jason Pizzo on Democratic leadership honors

Michael Costeines
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November 18, 2024
The Florida Senate congratulated Jason Pizzo, D-Hollywood, on Monday after he previously was named Senate Democratic Leader for the 2024-2026 Legislative term. "Congratulations to Senator @senPizzo - Senate Democratic Leader for the 2024-2026 Legislative Term," the Florida Senate said. Recently, Pizzo easily defeated Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad by sixteen points (58%-42) to win Senate District […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.18.2024—Randy Fine May Run for Congress—DeSantis Won't Appoint Senator Until January—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.18.2024—Randy Fine May Run for Congress—DeSantis Won't Appoint Senator Until January—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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November 18, 2024
'Hebrew Hammer' Randy Fine Could Soon Take on 'Squad' in U.S. Congress With Rep. Michael Waltz (R) leaving the U.S. Congress to become President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor, Gov. Ron DeSantis is tasked with setting up a special election to replace Rep. Waltz...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Senator Marco Rubio is expected to resign from the Senate […]
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Fmr. Green Beret Jay Collins Emerges as Possible Candidate to Replace Rubio

Fmr. Green Beret Jay Collins Emerges as Possible Candidate to Replace Rubio

Liv Caputo
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November 18, 2024
In the same vein as his “Never Back Down” presidential run, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday held out and delayed answering MAGA World’s mounting calls for Lara Trump to be appointed U.S. Senator in Marco Rubio’s absence. Via social media, Gov. DeSantis announced that he would wait until January to reveal Florida's next Senator after […]
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DeSantis Speaks on Rubio's Senate Seat, Doesn't Leave Out Self-Appointment

DeSantis Speaks on Rubio's Senate Seat, Doesn't Leave Out Self-Appointment

Jackson Bakich
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November 18, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has a decision to make. With Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) accepting President-elect Donald Trump's (R) offer to become his Secretary of State (as he is expected to be confirmed), Gov. DeSantis has the task of replacing the senator's seat. Many names have been floated around, including Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), DeSantis […]
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Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Mateo Guillamont
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November 18, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s calls for the Senate to permit recess appointments are becoming the first test of Republican unity behind his administration.  President Trump requested Republican Senators consent to extend the Senate’s recess for the President’s cabinet nominees to be automatically approved. “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate […]
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Scott Blasts DoD for Failing Seventh-Straight Audit

Scott Blasts DoD for Failing Seventh-Straight Audit

Jackson Bakich
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November 18, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling out the Department of Defense (DoD) for failing its seventh-straight annual audit, failing to account for more than its $820 million budget. However, DoD officials stated that the agency has made strides in its ability to properly account for its spending. According to Fox News, the DoD audits concluded […]
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Rep. Tom Fabricio criticizes FEMA, pushes use of Florida State Guard in aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Rep. Tom Fabricio criticizes FEMA, pushes use of Florida State Guard in aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Michael Costeines
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November 16, 2024
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, advocated using the Florida State Guard on Friday after an employee with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, allegedly held aid from Florida Trump supporters in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. "FEMA denying disaster relief to Floridians based on political beliefs. This is why Florida […]
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Bipartisan Resolution Recognizes National Caregiving Youth Week

Bipartisan Resolution Recognizes National Caregiving Youth Week

Daniel Molina
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November 16, 2024
Florida Reps. Lois Frankel (D) and MarĂ­a Elvira Salazar (R) have collaborated on a resolution recognizing November 11-17th, 2024 as National Caregiving Youth Week. Introducing the resolution alongside California Rep. Barbara Lee (D), the resolution honors the commitment and contributions of youth under 18 who provide essential care for their loved ones. Caregiving youths, which […]
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