Florida Lawmakers Divided over U.S. Airstrikes on Iran

Florida Lawmakers Divided over U.S. Airstrikes on Iran

Adrian Morgade
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June 22, 2025
The U.S. has struck three nuclear sites in Iran, joining Israel's attacks against Tehran's nuclear program. President Trump called the strikes "a spectacular military success.” According to the president, Iran's nuclear sites were "completely and totally obliterated." Trump had ordered the attack abruptly, hoping it would catch Tehran off guard. However, many are claiming President […]
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Education Department Takes NY to Court Over Native American Mascots

Education Department Takes NY to Court Over Native American Mascots

Mateo Guillamont
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June 21, 2025
The US Department of Education (DOE) recently referred its investigation into the New York Department of Education (NYDE) for banning mascots celebrating Native American history to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for prosecution. The DOE investigated NYDE after the latter commanded the Massapequa School District to eliminate its ‘Chiefs’ mascot based on its association […]
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Cammack Says 'No More' After USAID Bribery Scandal

Cammack Says 'No More' After USAID Bribery Scandal

Grayson Bakich
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June 21, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) had some strong words on X (formerly Twitter) in response to four USAID employees for being convicted in a $550 million bribery scheme running through the agency. "SHOCKER!" Rep. Cammack posted, followed by an eye-rolling emoji indicating sarcasm. "Four former USAID employees plead guilty in a $550M bribery scandal. This is […]
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Donalds Rips Omar's Remarks About Israel-Iran War, 'Pure Ignorance'

Donalds Rips Omar's Remarks About Israel-Iran War, 'Pure Ignorance'

Grayson Bakich
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June 21, 2025
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) responded to remarks made by Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, calling it "pure ignorance," adding, "It defiles the members of our country who have been killed by Iranian proxies." In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rep. Omar said, "No one is attacking or […]
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Last Squeeze?—6.20.2025—DeSantis Welcome Israeli Evacuation Flight—Scott Bill to Limit Foreign Student Enrollment—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—6.20.2025—DeSantis Welcome Israeli Evacuation Flight—Scott Bill to Limit Foreign Student Enrollment—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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June 20, 2025
DeSantis Greets Second Israeli Evacuation Flight, Over 300 Americans Brought Home Gov. Ron DeSantis greeted roughly 160 Americans evacuated from Israel on Friday, revealing that the rescue efforts were likely the "most challenging" the state's emergency response team...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Welcome home to those rescued from the escalating Iranian attacks against Israel. The mission has […]
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Iran Supreme Leader Claims US Considering Negotiations is a Sign of Israel's Weakness

Iran Supreme Leader Claims US Considering Negotiations is a Sign of Israel's Weakness

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2025
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei recently undermined Israel’s operation against Iran’s nuclear weapons development programs after the US voiced continued hope for negotiations.  Iran has indiscriminately fired sundry inter-ballistic missiles against Israel as a response to Israel’s ongoing attacks targeting the former’s nuclear development programs.  The attacks followed weeks of stagnating US-Iran negotiations after the […]
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Treasury Expands Sanctions Against Fentanyl-Trafficking Mexican Gang

Treasury Expands Sanctions Against Fentanyl-Trafficking Mexican Gang

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2025
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned leaders of Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a Mexican-based violent gang also recently designated as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), for trafficking Fentanyl. The sanctions follow President Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to combat central and South American criminal networks’ operations in the US.  Treasury credits CJNG […]
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New Bill Would Limit Foreign Student Enrollment in American Universities

New Bill Would Limit Foreign Student Enrollment in American Universities

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2025
A newly introduced bill, if enacted, would cap the number of foreign students American universities are permitted to enroll.  S.2111, introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and currently being considered by the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, limits the number of foreign students who may enroll in a university under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). […]
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Last Squeeze?—6.19.2025—Uthmeier Suggests 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE Facility—DeSantis Receives Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill—Miami, ICE—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—6.19.2025—Uthmeier Suggests 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE Facility—DeSantis Receives Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill—Miami, ICE—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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June 19, 2025
Uthmeier Suggests New 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE Detention Facility in Everglades Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hopes to convert an old Everglades airport into the "Alligator Alcatraz,” a new detention facility for captured migrants in the state illegally...READ MORE   Sen. Rick Scott: "The Big Beautiful Bill is a big opportunity to undo Democrat spending sprees, reckless […]
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Frost, Wasserman Schultz Introduce Bill Addressing Supposed Human Rights Abuses in ICE Detention Centers

Frost, Wasserman Schultz Introduce Bill Addressing Supposed Human Rights Abuses in ICE Detention Centers

Grayson Bakich
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June 19, 2025
Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Adriano Espalliat (D-NY) have introduced legislation exposing and demanding accountability for supposed human rights abuses conducted in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. Specifically, the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment (SUDEM) Act demands that ICE detail who is being detained in its detention centers, […]
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Steube Harshly Criticizes Democrats' Opposition to Deportations, 'Where Were These Tears for American Victims?'

Steube Harshly Criticizes Democrats' Opposition to Deportations, 'Where Were These Tears for American Victims?'

Grayson Bakich
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June 19, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) held nothing back in fierce criticism of Democrats' opposition to deportations in a recent appearance on Fox Business's The Bottom Line, asking where the tears were for American victims of illegal aliens. "The majority of America, the mass majority of America, in fact, gave President Trump an edict to get all of […]
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Franklin, Diaz Balart Introduce Bill Improving Post Office Transparency, Accountability

Franklin, Diaz Balart Introduce Bill Improving Post Office Transparency, Accountability

Grayson Bakich
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June 19, 2025
Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) have introduced legislation to improve the United States Postal Service's (USPS) transparency and accountability regarding post office closures. Specifically, the Post Office Closure Accountability Act requires USPS to inform their communities, Congressmen, and local officials of instances wherein post offices are permanently closed or temporarily suspended. Rep. […]
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Israel Denounces Iran's Attack on Hospital as US Weighs Involvement

Israel Denounces Iran's Attack on Hospital as US Weighs Involvement

Mateo Guillamont
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June 19, 2025
Israel is condemning a recent attack on the civilian Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva by Iran's military. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), an Iranian intercontinental ballistic missile struck Soroka Hospital, causing heavy damage and injuring dozens.  Iranian officials reportedly claimed they were targeting nearby military bases.  Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz decried the […]
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Last Squeeze?—6.18.2025—DeSantis Arranges Flights From Cyprus—Gimenez, ICE—Death Penalty—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—6.18.2025—DeSantis Arranges Flights From Cyprus—Gimenez, ICE—Death Penalty—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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June 18, 2025
DeSantis Arranges Rescue Flights for Jewish-Americans Sheltering in Cyprus Gov. Ron DeSantis arranged for four planes to evacuate to Tampa 1,500 young Jewish-Americans taking shelter in Cyprus, prompted by the burgeoning—and bloodying—six-day airstrike...READ MORE   Rep. Randy Fine: "A local reporter just asked what I would say to foreign students afraid of returning to Florida Universities. I say […]
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Scott Demands One Big Beautiful Bill Rescue Florida From Paying Blue States' Medicaid Expenses

Scott Demands One Big Beautiful Bill Rescue Florida From Paying Blue States' Medicaid Expenses

Mateo Guillamont
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June 18, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is supporting amendments to the One Big Beautiful Bill  that would allegedly prevent Democrat-run states from taking advantage of Florida in the distribution of Medicaid benefits.  The measure recently began its Senate journey following its passage in the House of Representatives and includes a variety of policies including no taxes on […]
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Steube Introduces Bill Suspending South Africa Aid for Its Hamas Support

Steube Introduces Bill Suspending South Africa Aid for Its Hamas Support

Grayson Bakich
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June 18, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation suspending aid to South Africa for its pro-Hamas bias, saying, "It is clear as day that the Government of South Africa is unfairly targeting the State of Israel and inciting hostility towards the United States and our allies." Specifically, Rep. Steube's Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the […]
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Castor Urges Scott, Moody to Vote Against Big Beautiful Bill

Castor Urges Scott, Moody to Vote Against Big Beautiful Bill

Grayson Bakich
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June 17, 2025
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) urging them to vote against the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," saying, "The House Republican budget bill will hurt the State of Florida, our families and providers more than any other state." "As fellow members of the Florida delegation, […]
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Last Squeeze?—6.17.2025—Donalds Blasts David Jolly in New Ad—Trump, Iran—TaxWatch Budget—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—6.17.2025—Donalds Blasts David Jolly in New Ad—Trump, Iran—TaxWatch Budget—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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June 17, 2025
Donalds Ad Blasts David Jolly for Endorsing Democratic Agenda Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds posted an attack ad Monday slamming Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly for saying the party should stick by its views as he...READ MORE   Rep. Maxwell Frost: "These ICE goons are completely out of control. Arresting US Citizens, elected officials, and terrorizing […]
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