Steube, Moody Introduce Bill Offering Tax Relief to Crime & Disaster Victims

Steube, Moody Introduce Bill Offering Tax Relief to Crime & Disaster Victims

Grayson Bakich
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May 16, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) are introducing legislation to offer tax relief to victims of cybercrime, robbery, or natural disasters. Under current law, tax deductions related to disasters or theft only apply in a federally designated disaster area. This tightens previous laws related to income loss that existed before federal income […]
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Dunn Discusses Indo-Pacific Security Strategy Against China

Dunn Discusses Indo-Pacific Security Strategy Against China

Grayson Bakich
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May 16, 2025
Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) discussed the Indo-Pacific security strategy against China in a recent Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) hearing. Rep. Dunn began by asking Former United States Army Pacific Commander General (Ret.) Charles Flynn, "Can you talk about the critical infrastructure challenges in the Indo-Pacific and how they impact the military's […]
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Bilirakis Celebrates Four Proposals Making it Into Big Beautiful Bill

Bilirakis Celebrates Four Proposals Making it Into Big Beautiful Bill

Grayson Bakich
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May 16, 2025
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) was able to have four of his policy proposals included in the so-called "big beautiful bill," saying, "I'm proud of the common-sense approach we've put forth to achieve significant savings while preserving benefits and access to care for our most vulnerable individuals." One piece of legislation is the Leveraging Integrity and […]
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Salazar to Reintroduce 'Dignity' Act as Citizenship Debate Heats Up

Salazar to Reintroduce 'Dignity' Act as Citizenship Debate Heats Up

Mateo Guillamont
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May 16, 2025
US Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) recently pledged to reintroduce the ‘Dignity Act’ - a bipartisan major immigration reform bill - in June.  Praising President Donald Trump’s criminal illegal immigration crackdown, Representative Salazar argued immigrants who’ve exemplified “good conduct” and who’ve contributed to the economy should be offered a path to legal residency and citizenship.  Salazar […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.15.2025—DeSantis Signs Ban on Fluoridated Water—State Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer for Domestic Violence—Miami—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.15.2025—DeSantis Signs Ban on Fluoridated Water—State Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer for Domestic Violence—Miami—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 15, 2025
Floridian Fluoride is No More: DeSantis Signs Ban on Fluoridated Water into Law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping bill on Thursday banning fluoridated water in Florida, condemning cities for imposing the "forced medication." The new law, SB 700, will take effect on July 1...READ MORE   Rep. Byron Donalds: "The road less-traveled is the road God has […]
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Rutherford Questions Duffy on Autonomous Vehicle Development

Rutherford Questions Duffy on Autonomous Vehicle Development

Grayson Bakich
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May 15, 2025
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) spoke with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in a recent House Appropriations hearing, asking about the United States' efforts to develop autonomous vehicles. Rep. Rutherford began by noting that Jacksonville, which he partially represents, "has become a leader in autonomous vehicle circulators" via the Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C). "As we look […]
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Trump On Verge of Striking Nuclear Deal With Iran

Trump On Verge of Striking Nuclear Deal With Iran

Mateo Guillamont
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May 15, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced the U.S. and Iran are close to signing an agreement over the latter’s nuclear development programs.  Referencing reports announcing Iran’s preliminary agreement to the US’s proposed terms for a nuclear agreement, President Trump said. "You probably read today the story about Iran having sort of agreed to the terms. They're not […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Cautions Against Qatar's Past 'Terrorism'—Trump Pledges to Lift Syrian Sanctions—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Cautions Against Qatar's Past 'Terrorism'—Trump Pledges to Lift Syrian Sanctions—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2025
As Trump Plans to Accept Qatari Plane, DeSantis Cautions Against Nation's Past 'Terrorism' Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Floridians to pay attention to Qatar's "dangerous" ties amid President Donald Trump's controversial plan to replace Air Force One with a jet from the Qatari royal...READ MORE     Rep. Byron Donalds: "In 2024, we were on the brink. Failure wasn't an […]
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Gimenez Says 'Big Beautiful Bill' Must Pass, 'Failure is Not an Option

Gimenez Says 'Big Beautiful Bill' Must Pass, 'Failure is Not an Option

Grayson Bakich
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May 14, 2025
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) recently discussed progress on the so-called 'big beautiful bill' on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying its implementation is vital to reigniting the economy. Thus, "failure is not an option." "I have said it all along, and I know that we have some disagreements around the edges in our conference," Rep. Gimenez added, […]
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Trump Meets Syria's Interim President, Pledges to Lift Sanctions

Trump Meets Syria's Interim President, Pledges to Lift Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2025
President Donald Trump recently pledged to lift blistering sanctions on Syria to facilitate the latter’s transition into a prosperous and civilized state.  The sanctions relief promise was made during President Trump’s address at the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Trump pledged that he “will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria, to […]
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As Trump Plans to Accept Qatari Plane, DeSantis Cautions Against Nation's Past 'Terrorism'

As Trump Plans to Accept Qatari Plane, DeSantis Cautions Against Nation's Past 'Terrorism'

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Floridians to pay attention to Qatar's "dangerous" ties amid President Donald Trump's controversial plan to replace Air Force One with a jet from the Qatari royal family. While DeSantis dodged a direct question on whether he thinks Trump should accept the "free gift" from the Middle Eastern nation, he did ruminate […]
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Houthis Continue Threatening Israel Despite US Ceasefire

Houthis Continue Threatening Israel Despite US Ceasefire

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2025
Houthi terrorists continue threatening Israel’s civilian population with daily missile attacks, the latest of which occurred within the last 24 hours.  The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported “projectile fire from Yemen” that could have impacted dozens of civilian areas.  The Houthis’ latest attacks on Israel follow recently signed agreements with the US to cease attacks […]
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JUICE?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Backs Term Limits, but not for him?—Uthmeier, Trump, Donalds—Much More...

JUICE?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Backs Term Limits, but not for him?—Uthmeier, Trump, Donalds—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 14, 2025
DeSantis: Term Limits for Thee, but not for me? Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to the Buckeye State Tuesday, where he met with Ohio House and Senate lawmakers to advocate for congressional term limits for members of Congress. But while he advocates for term limits, wouldn't a First Lady Casey DeSantis gubernatorial term in office constitute a third term in […]
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Lee Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Phones Smuggled into Prisons

Lee Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Phones Smuggled into Prisons

Grayson Bakich
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May 13, 2025
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is introducing legislation cracking down on smuggling cell phones into federal prisons. Specifically, Rep. Lee's Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act strengthens the offense's severity to a felony and current deterrence methods, which will be comprehensively reviewed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) annually. The bill is named after Lieutenant […]
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SCOTUS to Hear Oral Arguments Over Trump Birthright Citizenship Ban

SCOTUS to Hear Oral Arguments Over Trump Birthright Citizenship Ban

Mateo Guillamont
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May 13, 2025
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is scheduled to hear oral arguments over President Donald Trump’s recent executive order exempting illegal immigrants from birthright citizenship rights.  President Trump’s executive order symbolizes the zenith of an underlying legal and political debate over the meaning of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment and the United States v. Wong Kim Ark […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.13.2025—Speaker Perez: 'No Difference' Between DeSantis and Seventh Grader—Uthmeier Threatens Legal Action Over Trans Bathroom Issue—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.13.2025—Speaker Perez: 'No Difference' Between DeSantis and Seventh Grader—Uthmeier Threatens Legal Action Over Trans Bathroom Issue—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 13, 2025
'No Difference' Between DeSantis and Miami-Dade Seventh Grader, Speaker Perez Says As Florida Republicans battle each other and the clock to pass a state budget before it's too late, hurling bitter insults for the better part of a month, House Speaker Danny Perez on Tuesday...READ MORE   Former Rep. Matt Gaetz: "Thank you Qatar for […]
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Salazar 'Delighted' with Trump's Drug Price Executive Order, 'Makes Him a Great Leader'

Salazar 'Delighted' with Trump's Drug Price Executive Order, 'Makes Him a Great Leader'

Grayson Bakich
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May 13, 2025
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) said she was "delighted" by President Donald Trump's executive order to lower prescription drug prices in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line. She added that his effort to improve the lives of middle—and working-class Americans "makes him a great leader." "I am delighted because this is a very important day […]
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President Trump Touches Down in Saudi Arabia for Historic Visit

President Trump Touches Down in Saudi Arabia for Historic Visit

Mateo Guillamont
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May 13, 2025
President Donald Trump recently arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major foreign trip of his second term. President Trump’s decision to pick Saudi Arabia as the first foreign country he visited mirrors that of his first administration, where he similarly chose Saudi Arabia as his first destination.  Besides Saudi Arabia, […]
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