Scott, Rubio, and Bean Introduce Bill Expanding State States' Rights Over Natural Resources

Scott, Rubio, and Bean Introduce Bill Expanding State States' Rights Over Natural Resources

Grayson Bakich
|
April 20, 2024
The United States boasts varied landscapes rich in natural resources, with each state having something to offer. However, the federal government has sought to standardize management for all states. To this end, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced a bill expanding state rights over natural resource management, emphasizing the codification of […]
Read More
Florida Lawmakers React to Israel's Response to Global Iranian Drone Attack

Florida Lawmakers React to Israel's Response to Global Iranian Drone Attack

Mateo Guillamont
|
April 20, 2024
Israel reportedly struck Iranian military facilities in central Iran late yesterday night in response to a global drone and missile attack executed by Iran against Israel earlier this week.  Israel’s strike is the latest in a chain of intensifying military actions between the two states.  The G7, an informal group of the wealthiest and largest […]
Read More
Scott Wants to Hold Universities Accountable for Antisemitism

Scott Wants to Hold Universities Accountable for Antisemitism

Daniel Molina
|
April 20, 2024
Responding to the antisemitism, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has introduced a bill to hold the universities accountable.
Read More
Steube Leads Over 60 Republicans in Bill to Counter Iranian-Backed Terrorists

Steube Leads Over 60 Republicans in Bill to Counter Iranian-Backed Terrorists

Mateo Guillamont
|
April 19, 2024
US Representative Gregory Steube (R-FL) filed a bill earlier to designate eleven Iranian-backed militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and sanction them appropriately.  The bill comes after Iran launched sundry drones and missiles at Israel in response to the latter’s strike on the former’s embassy in Syria.  Representative Steube’s bill would assign FTO designations to […]
Read More
Scott Grills Mayorkas on Capitol Hill Over Border Crisis

Scott Grills Mayorkas on Capitol Hill Over Border Crisis

Jackson Bakich
|
April 19, 2024
During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) lambasted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Following the historic dismissal of Mayorkas’ impeachment trial, Mayorkas appeared in front of the upper chamber for questioning. “Secretary Mayorkas, you’re the first cabinet official to be impeached in our country’s history. I think it’s […]
Read More
Castor Alleges DeSantis Broke Federal Law, Booted 22,000 Kids From Healthcare

Castor Alleges DeSantis Broke Federal Law, Booted 22,000 Kids From Healthcare

Jackson Bakich
|
April 19, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is calling out Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for allegedly disregarding federal law concerning Florida’s child health care program, “Kidcare.” Rep. Castor alleges that the State of Florida disenrolled over 22,000 children from the program. The Florida congresswoman called the program a “vital reform” that the Florida governor is rejecting. “Governor DeSantis […]
Read More
'The Governor is Full of Sh*t': Cannabis Groups Slam DeSantis' Anti-Marijuana Comments

'The Governor is Full of Sh*t': Cannabis Groups Slam DeSantis' Anti-Marijuana Comments

Liv Caputo
|
April 18, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Cannabis groups supporting Florida's recreational marijuana amendment blasted Governor Ron DeSantis for saying the measure will cause the state to smell like pot and allow people to smoke the drug outside of schools. "The Governor is full of shit for saying that," said Chris Cano, Executive Director for the Suncoast Chapter of NORML—a non-profit […]
Read More
Scott Hits Mayorkas With Both Barrels, Asks Why Democrats Prevented Impeachment Trial

Scott Hits Mayorkas With Both Barrels, Asks Why Democrats Prevented Impeachment Trial

Grayson Bakich
|
April 18, 2024
House Republicans successfully demanded an impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) dismissed the trial and called it illegitimate and politicized. However, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) laid it thick on Sec. Mayorkas in a recent hearing for the 2025 Homeland Security budget, detailed […]
Read More
Florida Democrats Want YOU to run for Office

Florida Democrats Want YOU to run for Office

Daniel Molina
|
April 18, 2024
As the state grows redder by the hour, and as Democrat influence dwindles by the second, Florida Democrats are looking for Floridians to run for office.
Read More
Biden Renews Venezuelan Oil Sanctions, Grants Maduro 45-Day Grace Period

Biden Renews Venezuelan Oil Sanctions, Grants Maduro 45-Day Grace Period

Mateo Guillamont
|
April 18, 2024
Hours after refusing to comment on whether sanctions would be renewed, the US State Department has announced its decision to return oil sanctions on Venezuela.  “After a careful review of the current situation in Venezuela, the United States determined Nicolas Maduro and his representatives have not fully met the commitments made under the electoral roadmap […]
Read More
Bovo Opposes Amendment 3 Legalizing Marijuana

Bovo Opposes Amendment 3 Legalizing Marijuana

Daniel Molina
|
April 18, 2024
One of those amendments is Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 years old and older.
Read More
New White Paper Shows Economic Sanctions Ineffective;  Sanctions on Maduro Regime Members Work   

New White Paper Shows Economic Sanctions Ineffective;  Sanctions on Maduro Regime Members Work   

Javier Manjarres
|
April 18, 2024
MIAMI, FL—As world leaders debate the effectiveness of removing or intensifying sanctions on dictatorial regimes across the globe, in particular Venezuela, Florida International University and the George W. Bush Institute have released a new white paper concluding that economic sanctions on autocracies are unproductive and inadequate, however, personal sanctions against individuals tend to be more effective. […]
Read More
Rep. Lee's Call to Hold Trial Against Mayorkas Falls on Deaf Ears, Schumer Blocks Proceeding

Rep. Lee's Call to Hold Trial Against Mayorkas Falls on Deaf Ears, Schumer Blocks Proceeding

Jackson Bakich
|
April 17, 2024
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) helped deliver the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. Congressional Republicans from both chambers including Rep. Lee and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a press conference following the historic event. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) slim majority of 51 Democrats in the upper […]
Read More
'If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix it': DeSantis Slams Florida Marijuana Amendment

'If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix it': DeSantis Slams Florida Marijuana Amendment

Liv Caputo
|
April 17, 2024
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis fears Florida's proposed recreational marijuana amendment will not only cause the state to smell like pot but is too "over-broad" and will allow people to smoke the drug outside of schools. "The marijuana [amendment]  is written so broadly, you are not going to be able to restrict where people use […]
Read More
DeSantis Calls 'Deceptive' Abortion Amendment a 'Nuke on Parental Consent Laws'

DeSantis Calls 'Deceptive' Abortion Amendment a 'Nuke on Parental Consent Laws'

Liv Caputo
|
April 17, 2024
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis blasted Florida's abortion ballot initiative, telling onlookers the amendment is deceptive, illegal, and a money-making scheme. "The [abortion] amendment is written very deceptively to try to trick as many people to vote for it as possible," DeSantis said at a Wednesday morning press conference. "One of the things that amendment […]
Read More
White House Ambivalent on Venezuelan Sanctions on Eve of Major Decision

White House Ambivalent on Venezuelan Sanctions on Eve of Major Decision

Mateo Guillamont
|
April 17, 2024
The White House has refused to reveal whether lifted oil sanctions for Venezuela will be renewed as the deadline to make such a decision nears.  President Joe Biden is reportedly expected to not reinstate oil sanctions imposed on Venezuela during President Donald Trump’s term.  Biden lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gold sectors in exchange […]
Read More
DeSantis To Sign Legislation Letting Florida Imprison and Deport Illegal Immigrants

DeSantis To Sign Legislation Letting Florida Imprison and Deport Illegal Immigrants

Liv Caputo
|
April 17, 2024
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis said he would sign a bill allowing Florida officials to imprison and deport illegal immigrants, saying the states must step up to the federal government's "violation" of immigration laws. "I support it. They say the federal government is supreme when it comes to immigration, which is fine...but we have laws […]
Read More
'The Devil That is Communism': DeSantis Signs Bill Requiring Communist History Lessons in Schools

'The Devil That is Communism': DeSantis Signs Bill Requiring Communist History Lessons in Schools

Liv Caputo
|
April 17, 2024
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—On the 63rd anniversary of the tragic Bay of Pigs invasion, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring school instruction on the history and evils of communism beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. "We're gonna tell the truth about communism in the state of Florida. We're gonna tell the truth about […]
Read More
Texas Politics
Cactus Politics
Big Energy News
Dome Politics
Northeast Independent