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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JUICE?—5.13.2025—EXCLUSIVE: Byron Donalds Talks Insurance, Transportation Facing off With Pizzo and Jolly—Much More...

JUICE?—5.13.2025—EXCLUSIVE: Byron Donalds Talks Insurance, Transportation Facing off With Pizzo and Jolly—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 13, 2025
Byron Donalds: From Holding a Miami Meet and Greet, Talks about Feud Between DeSantis and Legislature, Insurance, and Squaring off Against Pizzo and Jolly MIAMI—With his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in full swing, Rep. Byron Donalds was in the City of Miami holding a ‘Meet and Greet’ event at the Resurreccion Baptist Church, where prospective Republican […]
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Byron Donalds Holds Miami Meet and Greet, Talks about Feud Between DeSantis and Legislature, Insurance, and Squaring off Against Pizzo and Jolly

Byron Donalds Holds Miami Meet and Greet, Talks about Feud Between DeSantis and Legislature, Insurance, and Squaring off Against Pizzo and Jolly

Javier Manjarres
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May 13, 2025
MIAMI—With his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in full swing, Rep. Byron Donalds was in the City of Miami holding a ‘Meet and Greet’ event at the Resurreccion Baptist Church, where prospective Republican voters, legislators, and dozens of Miami-Dade Counties Republican grassroots activists attended to see possibly the next governor of Florida speak, speak English that is […]
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Donalds Lays Out Economic Vision in Meeting With Florida Executives

Donalds Lays Out Economic Vision in Meeting With Florida Executives

Mateo Guillamont
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May 12, 2025
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently spoke to Florida business leaders at an exclusive event of the Economic Club of Miami.  During the event, which featured dozens of CEOs, venture capitalists, tech pioneers, and other business leaders, Donalds shared his vision for Florida’s economy and the economic policies he would pursue were he elected as Florida’s […]
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Steube Introduces Bill Dismantling Presidential Election Campaign Fund

Steube Introduces Bill Dismantling Presidential Election Campaign Fund

Grayson Bakich
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May 12, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation to dismantle the Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF), which he called "a relic of the past." The PECF was established in the 1970s and is drawn from $3 donations made by tax filers. As the Tax Policy Center noted, the number of taxpayers choosing to contribute $3 to […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.12.2025—DeSantis Scoffs at State GOP—Trump to Cut Drug Costs—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.12.2025—DeSantis Scoffs at State GOP—Trump to Cut Drug Costs—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 12, 2025
DeSantis Turns on State GOP Amid Senate v. House Clash, House v. DeSantis Feud After a months-long warpath against the GOP-led Florida House, Gov. Ron DeSantis has found a new bone to pick with another conservative group: the Republican Party of Florida...READ MORE   Rep. Maxwell Frost: "Looks like @Sec_Noem and @DHSgov need a reminder— Members of Congress […]
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Diaz-Balart, Wasserman Schultz Leading Bipartisan Support for Everglades Funding

Diaz-Balart, Wasserman Schultz Leading Bipartisan Support for Everglades Funding

Michael Costeines
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May 12, 2025
Two South Florida congressional leaders from either side of the aisle are teaming up to protect one of America's most important resources. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) want to preserve the Everglades, Florida's marquee gem, by securing funding to protect its drinking water, wildlife, and bolster it from extreme weather events […]
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DeSantis Scoffs at Legislative 'Dog and Pony' Summit Proposed by Florida Republican Party

DeSantis Scoffs at Legislative 'Dog and Pony' Summit Proposed by Florida Republican Party

Javier Manjarres
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May 12, 2025
During a. press conference in Tampa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis turned on two of his most loyal backers—The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) and Chairman Evan Power— for suggesting that a summit between the governor and Legislative Leaders, namely Speaker Daniel Perez and President Ben Albritton,  take place to address the state’s “tax and budget […]
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Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Mateo Guillamont
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May 12, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced plans to sign an executive order that will peg the price of medical drugs to that of the country with the lowest price in the world.  In a Truth Social post, President Trump explained that his initiative would cut medical drug prices by 30% to 80%. The US has a […]
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