Will Rising Clamor For Puerto Rican Statehood Reach Congressional Ears?

Will Rising Clamor For Puerto Rican Statehood Reach Congressional Ears?

Liv Caputo
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September 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A measure that would force Congress to recognize Puerto Rico as a state—if that's what the islanders vote for on November 5th—is working its way through Washington, D.C. as Floridian support for the potential 51st state in America grows. This is Congress's most recent attempt at pushing through the legislation, entitled the "Puerto Rico […]
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Chinese Retail Giants Shein and Temu on Biden Admin Crosshairs Following Republican Pressure

Chinese Retail Giants Shein and Temu on Biden Admin Crosshairs Following Republican Pressure

Mateo Guillamont
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September 6, 2024
Chinese fast-fashion brand Shein and Chinese online shopping platform Temu will likely soon be investigated by American regulators following a report from a US government agency.  Members of the US Consumer Safety Product Commission (CSPC) released a statement outlining the need to investigate both businesses’ US operations, foreshadowing a full investigation by the CSPC. The […]
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Conservative Florida Lawmakers Pile on Brazilian Judge Upholding X Ban

Conservative Florida Lawmakers Pile on Brazilian Judge Upholding X Ban

Mateo Guillamont
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September 5, 2024
Florida Republicans are accusing Brazilian officials of undermining free speech as Elon Musk’s X is permanently banned from the country.  X was definitively blocked for Brazilian internet users after Musk refused to collaborate with the Brazilian justice system’s prosecution of X’s free speech policies.  Brazil's top court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, upheld Moraes' […]
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Last Squeeze?—9.5.2024—Scott on Harris Tax Proposal: 'No Earthly Idea What She's Doing'—Miami Dade Dems Infighting...Again—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—9.5.2024—Scott on Harris Tax Proposal: 'No Earthly Idea What She's Doing'—Miami Dade Dems Infighting...Again—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 5, 2024
Scott Savages Harris's Tax Policy Proposals, 'No Earthly Idea What She is Doing' Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited derision among Republicans for her proposed tax policies should she retain the White House in November. Senator Rick Scott hit these policy proposals with both...READ MORE Danny Burgess: "As a fellow Zephyrhills resident, I see firsthand […]
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Rubio, Scott Raise Alarm on Non-Immigrant Visas for Cuba

Rubio, Scott Raise Alarm on Non-Immigrant Visas for Cuba

Grayson Bakich
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September 5, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has recently expanded the issuance of non-immigrant visas (NIVs) to Cuba, which has raised concerns among Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Ted Cruz (R-TX). In a recent letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, they say the expansion "does not serve America's interests" and is "yet another case of […]
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Salazar Condemns Honduran President Entangled in Drug Trafficking Scandal

Salazar Condemns Honduran President Entangled in Drug Trafficking Scandal

Mateo Guillamont
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September 5, 2024
Honduras President Xiomara Castro is facing pressure to resign following reports her family previously cooperated with Honduran drug traffickers to secure campaign funds.  The reports come one week after President Castro unilaterally terminated Honduras’ extradition treaty with the US.  According to Castro, the extradition treaty’s termination was based on maintaining Honduran sovereignty and preventing US […]
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Cammack Introduces Bill Defunding Police Departments That Hire Illegal Aliens

Cammack Introduces Bill Defunding Police Departments That Hire Illegal Aliens

Grayson Bakich
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September 5, 2024
Several states have allowed DACA recipients and illegal aliens to become law enforcement officers, a move Seattle also began implementing in June. In response, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) introduced a bill pulling federal funds from law enforcement agencies that fill their ranks with foreign nationals. Police Magazine noted in June that Seattle's police force has […]
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Cherfilus-McCormick, Ciscomani Introduce Bill Streamlining Veterans' Care

Cherfilus-McCormick, Ciscomani Introduce Bill Streamlining Veterans' Care

Grayson Bakich
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September 5, 2024
Medicare and Veterans Affairs rarely coordinate, making providing care to elderly and disabled veterans on both programs more of a hassle than it should be. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (R-FL) have introduced a bipartisan bill to create case managers for these veterans, streamlining and personalizing the processes. Named the "Coordinating Care for […]
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Scott Savages Harris's Tax Policy Proposals, 'No Earthly Idea What She is Doing'

Scott Savages Harris's Tax Policy Proposals, 'No Earthly Idea What She is Doing'

Grayson Bakich
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September 5, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited derision among Republicans for her proposed tax policies should she retain the White House in November. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) hit these policy proposals with both barrels during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying Harris "has no earthly idea what she is doing" and calling […]
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Massive Oil Spill in Red Sea Imminent as US Military Fails to Prevent Houthi Strikes

Massive Oil Spill in Red Sea Imminent as US Military Fails to Prevent Houthi Strikes

Mateo Guillamont
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September 4, 2024
A major oil spill could soon result in the Red Sea if salvage operations fail for an oil tanker recently struck by Houthi missiles.  US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the Greek-owned MV DELTA SOUNION, which carries approximately one million oil barrels, is currently in flames following Houthi attacks and “threatens the possibility of a major […]
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Rubio Demands Safeguards Against China Acquiring American Chip Tech

Rubio Demands Safeguards Against China Acquiring American Chip Tech

Grayson Bakich
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September 3, 2024
China has stopped at nothing in stealing American chips and semiconductor technology, which the Biden Administration needs to prepare to counter. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote a recent letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo demanding safeguards against this theft, saying, "If you are serious about protecting American technology, the only effective solution is for […]
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Harris Receives Conservative Criticism for Wearing Earphones on Tarmac

Harris Receives Conservative Criticism for Wearing Earphones on Tarmac

Jackson Bakich
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September 3, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris (D) is receiving some blowback from conservatives after wearing earphones while exiting the VP motorcade and entering Air Force Two, alleging she did so to avoid questions from the press. For instance, former congressional candidate and investigative journalist Laura Loomer commented on the event, poking fun at VP Harris' wired earphones […]
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Waltz Questions Senate Dems' Willingness to Shut Down Govt Over SAVE Act

Waltz Questions Senate Dems' Willingness to Shut Down Govt Over SAVE Act

Grayson Bakich
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September 3, 2024
With Congress returning next week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) plans to attach the SAVE Act to a continuing resolution (CR). Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) recently discussed the scheme on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, asking if the Democrat-controlled Senate under Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will shut down the government to avoid passing it in the upper […]
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Last Squeeze?—9.3.2024—DeSantis Defends Trump in Arlington Controversy—Eskamani Demands Answers on Foiled State Parks Plan—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—9.3.2024—DeSantis Defends Trump in Arlington Controversy—Eskamani Demands Answers on Foiled State Parks Plan—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 3, 2024
Olive Branch? DeSantis Defends Trump in Arlington Controversy After Staffers Attacked Trump Lawmakers On the heels of his communications team trashing Donald Trump-allied Lawmakers out of step with the Governor's views, Gov. Ron DeSantis has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of not caring...READ MORE Anna Paulina Luna: Don’t believe the fake poll. Here is legitimate polling showing I […]
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Juice?—9.3.2024—Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate Over Gun-Free College Zones—DeSantis Team Accuses Trump Ally of Taking Weed Money—Much More...

Juice?—9.3.2024—Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate Over Gun-Free College Zones—DeSantis Team Accuses Trump Ally of Taking Weed Money—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 3, 2024
'Don't Be Weak': Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate On Plan to Eliminate Gun-Free College Zones Fred Guttenberg, the father of a 14-year-old girl murdered at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, is challenging leading Trump ally Rep. Randy Fine to a debate after the Lawmaker doubled down on...READ MORE   Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: "I spent the morning with […]
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Maduro Warned Against Arrest of Opposition Leaders by Florida Legislators

Maduro Warned Against Arrest of Opposition Leaders by Florida Legislators

Mateo Guillamont
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September 3, 2024
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro recently issued arrest warrants for opposition party leader Edmundo Gonzalez by way of his infamous Attorney General, Tareek William Saab.  Gonzalez has refused to accept Dictator Maduro’s recent claims of electoral victory in Venezuela’s latest presidential elections.  Maduro, despite facing international pressure to submit to overwhelming evidence of his sound defeat […]
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National Florida Legislators Mount Anti-Cuba Campaign

National Florida Legislators Mount Anti-Cuba Campaign

Mateo Guillamont
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September 2, 2024
Florida’s national Republican lawmakers are seeking to apply diplomatic pressure on Cuba’s autocratic government. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) proposed a resolution condemning Cuba and demanding action from the US government. The resolution generally decries Cuba’s government for executing despotic and undemocratic acts. Namely, the resolution cites Department […]
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Questions Remain Unanswered on Three Year Anniversary of Biden-Harris Afghanistan Withdrawal

Questions Remain Unanswered on Three Year Anniversary of Biden-Harris Afghanistan Withdrawal

Mateo Guillamont
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September 2, 2024
President Joe Biden’s administration is being scathingly scrutinized by Republicans on the third anniversary of thirteen US service members’ deaths during the US’ Afghanistan withdrawal. Under President Biden’s watch, ISIS-K terrorists detonated suicide bombs at the Abbey Gate of Kabul’s airport and killed 13 US military personnel. Many Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, have […]
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