'Equally Violative of the First Amendment': CCIA Says of Florida, Texas Censorship Bills

'Equally Violative of the First Amendment': CCIA Says of Florida, Texas Censorship Bills

Jackson Bakich
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May 23, 2024
The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has taken its censorship case to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of state legislation such as Florida’s SB 7072 and Texas’ HB 20. The CCIA believes those legislative measures enable “government interference into speech.” In short, Florida’s bill does not allow big tech companies to moderate […]
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New Waltz Bill Aims to Bolster US Maritime Industry

New Waltz Bill Aims to Bolster US Maritime Industry

Mateo Guillamont
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May 23, 2024
US Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) floored legislation to buttress the US’ maritime industry. Specifically, the bill aims to promote the industry and recruit workers. Representative Waltz’s initiative follows the publication of the  bipartisan Congressional Guidance for a National Maritime Strategy report. The report was authored by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), U.S. Representative Mike Waltz […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.23.2024—Does Trump Want Scott to be Senate Majority Leader?—Biden Ripped on Loan Forgiveness, Border Deal—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.23.2024—Does Trump Want Scott to be Senate Majority Leader?—Biden Ripped on Loan Forgiveness, Border Deal—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 23, 2024
Trump Supports Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader? Former President Donald Trump supports Florida Senator Rick Scott in his run for Republican Leader, a source close to the Scott campaign revealed. Scott, South Dakota Sen. John Thune, and Texas...READ MORE   Attorney General Ashley Moody: The summer travel season begins this weekend, and the period […]
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Scott Receives Endorsements for Senate Majority Leader, Vows to 'Stand Up' for Conservatives

Scott Receives Endorsements for Senate Majority Leader, Vows to 'Stand Up' for Conservatives

Jackson Bakich
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May 23, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has thrown his hat into the ring for Republican leadership in the upper chamber. He has received a flurry of endorsements for the position from fellow lawmakers in Congress such as Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) to elected officials in the state of Florida such as Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis […]
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Trump Supports Rick Scott Entering Senate Majority Leader Race?

Trump Supports Rick Scott Entering Senate Majority Leader Race?

Liv Caputo
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May 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Former President Donald Trump supports Florida Senator Rick Scott getting in the race for Republican Leader, a source close to the Scott campaign revealed. Scott, South Dakota Sen. John Thune, and Texas Sen. John Corryn have all thrown their hats in the ring for the soon-to-be vacant position. Now, a source close to the […]
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Bean Denounces Biden's 'Unfair' Student Loan Forgiveness

Bean Denounces Biden's 'Unfair' Student Loan Forgiveness

Grayson Bakich
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May 23, 2024
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden recently canceled another $7.7 billion in student loans for 160,000 borrowers, bringing the total forgiven to $167 billion. Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) denounced the erasure of debt in a recent interview with The Floridian, calling it "unfair" and an attempt "to win over young people." Notably, the White House moved forward on forgiving an […]
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Mast Grills Secretary Blinken After Gov Report Claims U.S. Funds Sent to Taliban

Mast Grills Secretary Blinken After Gov Report Claims U.S. Funds Sent to Taliban

Jackson Bakich
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May 23, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) grilled Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Capitol Hill after the SIGAR (Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction) Report came out detailing the usage of funds by the U.S. government. The latest report is named, “U.S. Funds Benefitting the Taliban-Controlled Government: Implementing Partners Paid at Least $10.9 Million and Were Pressured […]
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Bipartisan Intelligence Reform Bill led by Rubio Clears Key Procedural Hurdle

Bipartisan Intelligence Reform Bill led by Rubio Clears Key Procedural Hurdle

Mateo Guillamont
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May 23, 2024
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (IAA) today by a unanimous 17-0 vote. Committee on Intelligence Chairman and Vice Chairman Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) led the IAA, respectively. The IAA funds, provides legal authority, and increments congressional oversight of the US Intelligence […]
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Scott Rips Reintroduction of Bipartisan Border Deal

Scott Rips Reintroduction of Bipartisan Border Deal

Grayson Bakich
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May 23, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently announced a reintroduction of the heavily-panned bipartisan border deal in the upper chamber of Congress. Several Republicans led by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) recently held a news conference on Capitol Hill announcing their opposition, including Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who accused Sen. Schumer of "not worried about solving the [border] […]
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New Bill Would Protect Veterans From Surprise Medical Bills Following Emergency Care

New Bill Would Protect Veterans From Surprise Medical Bills Following Emergency Care

Mateo Guillamont
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May 23, 2024
US Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) recently filed legislation to shield Veterans from unexpected medical bills during their time receiving emergency care. The Emergency Community Care Notification Time Adjustment Act would extend the current deadline for notifying the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) of emergency treatment. Veterans and their families are currently required to notify the […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.22.2024—Mayorkas Grilled Over Cuban Officials Visiting Miami—Muslim Terrorism Support—Frost, Rubio, Moskowitz—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.22.2024—Mayorkas Grilled Over Cuban Officials Visiting Miami—Muslim Terrorism Support—Frost, Rubio, Moskowitz—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 22, 2024
'You Will be Treated Like a Muslim Terrorist': Randy Fine Wants Irish, Spanish, and Norwegian Businesses to be Treated Like North Korea's Florida's only Jewish Republican Lawmaker plans to file a bill next session equating Irish, Spanish, and Norwegian businesses to North Korean, Syrian, and Iranian companies, restricting those entities...READ MORE   Attorney General Ashley […]
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Rubio Warns US: 'Hamas Thinks They Have the Upper Hand'

Rubio Warns US: 'Hamas Thinks They Have the Upper Hand'

Grayson Bakich
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May 22, 2024
Pro-Palestine protesters crashed Secretary of State Antony Blinken's hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday. During an appearance on Fox and Friends, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) blasted the demonstrators and warned that Hamas is taking advantage of the anti-Israel sentiment in America and the Biden Administration's restraint, believing themselves to "have the upper hand" and are […]
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Donalds Introduces Campus Act Resolution, Aiming to Protect Jewish Students

Donalds Introduces Campus Act Resolution, Aiming to Protect Jewish Students

Jackson Bakich
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May 22, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently introduced House Resolution 1239, also known as the Condemning the Anti-Semitic Movement Pushed Upon our Students (CAMPUS) Act to the United States Congress. The resolution argues that according to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, higher educational institutions should be stripped of their funding if they are allowing any discrimination […]
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Legal Protections for Libelous Social Media use Proposed by Soto

Legal Protections for Libelous Social Media use Proposed by Soto

Mateo Guillamont
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May 22, 2024
US Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) recently filed the Stopping Hijacking of Identity Expressly for Libel on Domains (SHIELD) Act to provide legal recourse for those whose identities are used online without consent. The legislation would give victims of social media account hijackings to post libelous, scandalous, and criminal content civil recourse against perpetrators. Generative Artificial […]
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Ocasio-Cortez Takes Issue With Trump Holding Rally in The Bronx

Ocasio-Cortez Takes Issue With Trump Holding Rally in The Bronx

Ronni Hawk
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May 22, 2024
With former President Donald Trump set to hold a campaign rally in The Bronx, New York, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded to the upcoming rally in her congressional district, chiding the former president by accusing him of trying to “con people” in order to pay for his legal fees. “He is hosting rallies to con people […]
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Return of American Sailors From Middle East Highlights Historic Violence Levels

Return of American Sailors From Middle East Highlights Historic Violence Levels

Mateo Guillamont
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May 21, 2024
American sailors on the USS Carney recently returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after being deployed for more than seven months in the Middle-East. The USS Carney was tasked with intercepting land-attack cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) launched by Houthi forces toward Israel. Since Hamas’ October 7th attacks, the Houthis have launched an […]
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Bean Bashes Antisemitism and ICC's Arrest Warrants for Israeli Officials

Bean Bashes Antisemitism and ICC's Arrest Warrants for Israeli Officials

Grayson Bakich
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May 21, 2024
Many House Republicans have stood firm on the side of Israel since the attacks of October 7th where 1,200 innocent civilians were murdered, bashing the Biden Administration's actions hampering the Jewish State's ability to destroy Hamas. Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) sat down with The Floridian to discuss the displays of antisemitism on college campuses in recent weeks […]
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Bilirakis Introduces Bill Requiring AM Radio in All New Vehicles

Bilirakis Introduces Bill Requiring AM Radio in All New Vehicles

Jackson Bakich
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May 21, 2024
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NY) have introduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bill requiring automakers to include AM radios in every new car produced. The Florida congressman believes AM radio is “an essential communication tool during emergencies” and has provided other news and entertainment for countless drivers since […]
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