Scott Files Bicameral Amicus Brief in Trump Supreme Court Case

Scott Files Bicameral Amicus Brief in Trump Supreme Court Case

Mateo Guillamont
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January 23, 2024
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has submitted an amicus curiae brief  in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al.  The upcoming Supreme Court case is scheduled to be argued on February 8th. During oral argument, the court will be considering whether Colorado’s Supreme Court was correct in removing Trump from the Colorado […]
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Steube Wants DeSantis to 'Focus on Florida'

Steube Wants DeSantis to 'Focus on Florida'

Grayson Bakich
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January 23, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential election  last Sunday, endorsing Donald Trump. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) said he was "happy" to have Gov. DeSantis back in Florida during an appearance on Fox Business's Big Money Show and that he also wants to see him more involved in the state legislature. "I think he needs […]
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Mast Demands UN Answers for Possible Humanitarian Aid Funding Hamas

Mast Demands UN Answers for Possible Humanitarian Aid Funding Hamas

Jackson Bakich
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January 23, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-TX) has criticized President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for sending hundreds of millions of dollars to a group that is being accused of diverting humanitarian aid to Hamas. The terrorist organization carried out an attack that killed approximately 1,000 Israelis on Oct. 7. The group in question is known as […]
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Florida State Democrats Reflect on 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Ruling

Florida State Democrats Reflect on 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Ruling

Jackson Bakich
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January 22, 2024
Democrats in Florida’s State Legislature have provided comments surrounding the 51st anniversary of the initial Roe v. Wade ruling. The 7-2 decision from the Supreme Court in January of 1973 gave women the legal protection to perform an abortion nationwide. State Senators of the minority party gave reflective statements on the last five decades but […]
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Florida Bill Wants to Pay $5 Million of Trump's Legal Fees

Florida Bill Wants to Pay $5 Million of Trump's Legal Fees

Liv Caputo
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January 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new Florida bill would create a $5 million "Freedom Fighters Fund" to pay former President Donald Trump's legal fees, who currently faces 91 felony counts. Backed by the state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, the money would come from fees paid by candidates running for office and restored with voluntary donations when a […]
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Republicans Celebrate DeSantis Expediting FDP's 'Extinction'

Republicans Celebrate DeSantis Expediting FDP's 'Extinction'

Daniel Molina
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January 22, 2024
Republicans argue that DeSantis stepping down is a win heading into election season, warning that it will fast-forward the “extinction” of Florida's Democratic Party.
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Salazar Excludes Alleged ‘Castro’ Sympathizer from Committee Hearing

Salazar Excludes Alleged ‘Castro’ Sympathizer from Committee Hearing

Mateo Guillamont
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January 22, 2024
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fl) prevented Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) from participating in a hearing regarding President Joe Biden’s policies’ impact on Cubans.  Representative Salazar, who chairs the subcommittee, blocked Representative Lee’s participation for her alleged support and sympathy towards former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) had asked for both Congresswoman Debbie […]
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Responses Pour in for ‘Dropout DeSantis’

Responses Pour in for ‘Dropout DeSantis’

Daniel Molina
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January 22, 2024
In response to his campaign exit, praise and criticism have begun to pour in for “Dropout DeSantis.”
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DeSantis Endorses Trump, Positions Himself for Possible Cabinet Position

DeSantis Endorses Trump, Positions Himself for Possible Cabinet Position

Javier Manjarres
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January 22, 2024
It wasn’t long after decisively losing the Iowa Caucus election to former President Donald Trump, that Governor Ron DeSantis dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary race. Many political pundits believed that New Hampshire could have been Gov. DeSantis’s final “Alamo” stand against the former president, but DeSantis surprised everyone by abruptly announcing was […]
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Ron DeSantis Quits 2024 Presidential Campaign

Ron DeSantis Quits 2024 Presidential Campaign

Javier Manjarres
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January 21, 2024
It was only a matter of time before Governor Ron DeSantis came to his senses and dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary race and endorsed former President Donald Trump. As polls show him severely lagging in New Hampshire, Nevada, and North Carolina, Gov. DeSantis decided to drop out of the race. It was […]
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Florida Realtors Endorse Rick Scott's 2024 Campaign

Florida Realtors Endorse Rick Scott's 2024 Campaign

Jim McCool
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January 20, 2024
With the 2024 election season looming, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) will be forced to defend his seat for the first time since his election to the Senate in 2018.  The Senator has just secured the endorsement of the Florida Realtors. The Florida Realtors is the biggest professional trade association in the state with more […]
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Steube Blasts Biden, 'Weak on Terrorism'

Steube Blasts Biden, 'Weak on Terrorism'

Grayson Bakich
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January 19, 2024
Although the Biden Administration has redesignated the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), it only came after the group escalated their attacks on the Red Sea. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) ripped the reversal as a "slap on the wrist" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, further calling the Biden Administration "weak on terrorism." As others have […]
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Florida Ports Council Urges More Funding from Florida Legislature

Florida Ports Council Urges More Funding from Florida Legislature

Jim McCool
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January 19, 2024
With a coastline like no other state in the Union, Florida's economy cashes in on sea commerce and other travel-related water activities.  Now, the Florida Ports Council is asking the Florida Legislature for additional investment into the seaport industry. President of the Florida Ports Council, Mike Rubin, commented on the opportunity for the state in […]
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Bilirakis Earns 'A+' Rating from Pro-Life Group

Bilirakis Earns 'A+' Rating from Pro-Life Group

Jackson Bakich
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January 19, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced that he received an “A+” record from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, an anti-abortion group. This is not the first time that Rep. Bilirakis earned this score from the group. “As millions of Americans plan to march upon our nation’s Capitol later this week in support of the sanctity of […]
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Bipartisan Effort to Increase Efficiency at VA Facilities Led by Scott

Bipartisan Effort to Increase Efficiency at VA Facilities Led by Scott

Mateo Guillamont
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January 18, 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may soon have to abide by more stringent efficiency standards thanks to a new bill spearheaded by US Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl).  The Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act responds to reports of extended wait times at VA medical […]
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Scott Unloads on Biden's Handling of Border, Foreign Policy

Scott Unloads on Biden's Handling of Border, Foreign Policy

Grayson Bakich
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January 18, 2024
Two of the most common angles of criticism of the Biden Administration by Republicans have been the border crisis and foreign policy. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) unloaded both of those barrels in an interview with The Floridian, first accusing the White House of allowing the border crisis to happen and then saying nothing they have […]
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Was Florida Targeted in Medicaid Audits by Biden Admin?

Was Florida Targeted in Medicaid Audits by Biden Admin?

Grayson Bakich
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January 18, 2024
Concerns about the weaponization of government by the Biden Administration have reentered the spotlight as recent evidence suggested Florida was disproportionately subject to Medicaid audits starting in 2023 when Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) began his Presidential campaign for 2024. According to National Review, the nonprofit watchdog Government Accountability & Oversight obtained over 3,000 pages of emails […]
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DeSantis Says GOP is the Party of ‘Color Blindness’

DeSantis Says GOP is the Party of ‘Color Blindness’

Daniel Molina
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January 18, 2024
Ron DeSantis (R) commented on her recent comments regarding racism in America, affirming that the Republican party represents “merit, achievement, and color blindness.”
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