Senate Looks to Leverage IMF Authority to Counter Illicit Chinese Currency Manipulation

Senate Looks to Leverage IMF Authority to Counter Illicit Chinese Currency Manipulation

Mateo Guillamont
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May 24, 2024
A bipartisan effort in the US Senate looks to leverage the US’ International Monetary Fund (IMF) power to counter China’s manipulation of its currency. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the China Exchange Rate Transparency Act. The Senators allege their legislation will protect American industry and workers from China’s currency manipulations, […]
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Mast Rips Biden Admin, States Allowing Noncitizens Voting in Elections

Mast Rips Biden Admin, States Allowing Noncitizens Voting in Elections

Jackson Bakich
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May 24, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) released a video on social media ripping President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for the crisis at the southern border, as well as the District of Columbia and the states of California, Maryland, and Vermont, for allowing noncitizens to vote in state or local elections. These complaints come after the […]
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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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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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Juice?—5.23.2024—DeSantis Takes Over Hannity Show, Will go After Starbucks'—Bipartisan Pushback Against Biden's TSA Over Cuban Officials Visit—More...

Juice?—5.23.2024—DeSantis Takes Over Hannity Show, Will go After Starbucks'—Bipartisan Pushback Against Biden's TSA Over Cuban Officials Visit—More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 23, 2024
DeSantis Guest Hosts Hannity Radio Show—Says Filed Complaint in Court Against Starbucks 'Discrimination' TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis took over the Sean Hannity Radio Show Wednesday afternoon, hitting on topics like DEI  and Hamas, and revealing that Florida will file a complaint against Starbucks for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws...MUST-READ House Democrats and Republicans Condemn Visit of Cuban Officials to Miami […]
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DeSantis, Moody, File Complaint in Court Against Starbucks 'Discrimination'

DeSantis, Moody, File Complaint in Court Against Starbucks 'Discrimination'

Liv Caputo
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May 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis took over the Sean Hannity Radio Show Wednesday afternoon, hitting on topics like DEI  and Hamas, and revealing that Florida will file a complaint against Starbucks for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws. "In Florida, [we will see whether] this ‘quota’ for hiring, and programs that cause every employee to determine whether they […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Torches 'Rick Scott's Affordability Crisis', Promises to Help Struggling Floridians

Mucarsel-Powell Torches 'Rick Scott's Affordability Crisis', Promises to Help Struggling Floridians

Liv Caputo
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May 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Democratic Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell hosted a Zoom press conference to discuss Florida's mounting affordability crisis, blaming incumbent Republican Senator Rick Scott for seniors struggling to afford rent and rocketing gas and food prices statewide. "Seniors should be able to retire with dignity," Mucarsel-Powell told reporters Wednesday, blaming "Rick Scott's affordability crisis" for what […]
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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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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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Scott, Mucarsel-Powell Bash Each Other Over New Poll Showing Support for Abortion Amendment

Scott, Mucarsel-Powell Bash Each Other Over New Poll Showing Support for Abortion Amendment

Liv Caputo
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May 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new poll reveals that 60 percent of Floridians would vote to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution—the exact number needed for it to pass—while 19 percent remain unsure of how they would vote, leading Senator Rick Scott and his Democratic opponent Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to disagree on the ballot item's fate. Florida's proposed […]
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Outrage Over Cuban Delegation Touring TSA Security Leads to Biden Blame, Safety Fears

Outrage Over Cuban Delegation Touring TSA Security Leads to Biden Blame, Safety Fears

Liv Caputo
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May 21, 2024
MIAMI, FL—A Cuban delegation toured TSA facilities at Miami International Airport on Cuban Independence Day, allegedly without the knowledge of the city government, promptly causing outcries of security fears, questions of who sanctioned the tour, and anger at Joe Biden. "As the son of a Cuban political prisoner, it's offensive that the federal [TSA] would […]
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International Criminal Court Met With Bipartisan Rejection of its Israel Arrest Warrants

International Criminal Court Met With Bipartisan Rejection of its Israel Arrest Warrants

Mateo Guillamont
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May 21, 2024
The international criminal court’s (ICC) attempts to arrest Israeli officials have been met with bipartisan resistance in the US. ICC prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan recently announced he was seeking arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leadership for alleged war crimes. President Joe Biden, along with numerous Republican and Democrat legislators, criticized, Khan’s move, and reaffirmed […]
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Florida Legislators Grow Wary Over Disaster Relief Funding Shortfall

Florida Legislators Grow Wary Over Disaster Relief Funding Shortfall

Mateo Guillamont
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May 21, 2024
Florida legislators are sounding the alarm over the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief Funding’s (DRF) projected shortfall. DRF is used to provide regions impacted by natural disasters with rapid recovery finances. FEMA has reported it estimates DRF will run out by August this year. Last year, FEMA suffered a similar situation, prompting Floridian-led […]
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Diaz-Balart Says White House 'Pressured' Democrats to Vote Against Israel Support Bill

Diaz-Balart Says White House 'Pressured' Democrats to Vote Against Israel Support Bill

Jackson Bakich
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May 21, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Israel Security Assistance Support Act,  a bill designed to ensure that federal funds may not be used to “withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. This move comes after President Biden (D) decided to refrain from sending offensive weaponry […]
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