Marco Rubio's Son, Anthony, Scores First Collegiate Touchdown for UF in Bowl Game

Marco Rubio's Son, Anthony, Scores First Collegiate Touchdown for UF in Bowl Game

Jackson Bakich
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December 24, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has had quite the year. He was deep in the running to be President-elect Donald Trump's (R) Vice presidential pick and helped him get elected; he was selected to be President-elect Trump's next Secretary of State, and his son, Anthony Rubio, scored a touchdown against the Tulane Green Wave for the […]
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Scott, Donalds' FISHES Act Passes Congress, Heads to Biden's Desk

Scott, Donalds' FISHES Act Passes Congress, Heads to Biden's Desk

Jackson Bakich
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December 23, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation (FISHES) Act has passed Congress in a bipartisan fashion and intends to "improve the federal regulatory process associated with the allocation of fishery disaster relief and expedite the distribution of federal relief following official fishery disaster declarations—which […]
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Mast Says Chances of Trump Bringing World Peace 'Better Than Ever'

Mast Says Chances of Trump Bringing World Peace 'Better Than Ever'

Grayson Bakich
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December 23, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring global peace upon his return to office in Phoenix over the weekend. In a Sunday appearance on Fox News, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) said such a feat had "better than ever" chances. Mast added that global leaders recognize that "they can try President Trump, but they are absolutely rolling […]
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Maduro Alludes to Potential 'Civil War' in Nearing Presidential Showdown

Maduro Alludes to Potential 'Civil War' in Nearing Presidential Showdown

Mateo Guillamont
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December 23, 2024
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro has accused Venezuela’s political opposition of attempting to trigger a “civil war” within the country.  According to Iranian media in an article echoing Dictator Maduro’s claims, the autocrat accused opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez of being “Venezuela’s ultra-right” and seeking to “ignite a wave of violence." Machado […]
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Bipartisan Support Sends Jackie Robinson Bill to Biden

Bipartisan Support Sends Jackie Robinson Bill to Biden

Daniel Molina
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December 23, 2024
The Senate passed the bipartisan, bicameral Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act on Friday, marking a senate win for Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) and Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock (D).
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Lara Trump Withdraws Name From Senate Consideration

Lara Trump Withdraws Name From Senate Consideration

Daniel Molina
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December 22, 2024
Lara Trump has announced that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to serve in the United States senate. The announcement comes after she previously stepped down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee to pursue the senate seat. Trump made the announcement on social media, writing on X, "after an incredible amount of thought, […]
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Mills Breaks Down CR Effort to Avoid a Government Shutdown

Mills Breaks Down CR Effort to Avoid a Government Shutdown

Daniel Molina
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December 21, 2024
Assessing the vote to avoid a government shutdown, Florida Rep. Cory Mills (R) urged lawmakers to "put more money back into the pockets of Americans."
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Salazar Condemns Venezuela's Argentina Embassy Siege

Salazar Condemns Venezuela's Argentina Embassy Siege

Daniel Molina
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December 21, 2024
Florida Rep. MarĂ­a Elvira Salazar (R) led a bipartisan group of House members in condemning the Venezuelan government's siege at the Argentina embassy in Caracas.
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District Attorney Fani Willis Disqualified From Trump Election Interference Case

District Attorney Fani Willis Disqualified From Trump Election Interference Case

Mateo Guillamont
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December 21, 2024
A Georgia Appeals Court has disqualified District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump and codefendants.  District Attorney Willis’ disqualification presents a reversal of  a lower trial court’s finding that Willis need not be disqualified from the case.  "After carefully considering the trial court's findings in its order, we conclude […]
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Scott Launches 'Make America Healthy Again Caucus'

Scott Launches 'Make America Healthy Again Caucus'

Jackson Bakich
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December 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) announced the formation of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Congressional Caucus. This endeavor has the blessing of Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It intends to focus on "nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality-nutrient-dense foods, improving primary care, and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases" and […]
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Steube Slams 'Christmas Parade of Horribles' CR Bill

Steube Slams 'Christmas Parade of Horribles' CR Bill

Daniel Molina
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December 20, 2024
Ahead of the vote, Florida Rep. Greg Steube (R) spoke against the CR bill, calling it a "Christmas parade of horribles."
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FIU Director Pens 'America-First Sanctions Policy' for Venezuela

FIU Director Pens 'America-First Sanctions Policy' for Venezuela

Daniel Molina
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December 19, 2024
Whereas the first Trump Administration sought a “Maximum Pressure” approach with sweeping sanctions, Fonseca proposes that the incoming Trump Administration should enact an “America-first sanctions policy.”
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Scott Leads GOP Members, Sends Letter Offering Reconciliation to House, Senate Leaders

Scott Leads GOP Members, Sends Letter Offering Reconciliation to House, Senate Leaders

Jackson Bakich
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December 19, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has led his colleagues in both the Senate and the House, such as Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX) and Andy Biggs (R-AZ), in a reconciliatory letter to incoming party leaders: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA). The letter outlines a two-step process for the […]
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Houthi Forces Strike Israeli School in Alleged 'Hypersonic' Missile Attack

Houthi Forces Strike Israeli School in Alleged 'Hypersonic' Missile Attack

Mateo Guillamont
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December 19, 2024
Israel is alleging Houthi terrorist air strikes hit a school in central Israel during the early hours of Thursday, December 19th.  The Houthi strikes closely followed US and Israeli strikes on Houthi operations and command centers in recent days.  A Houthi spokesperson claimed the air strikes were part of a “military operation targeting two specific […]
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Military Experts Decry Biden Strikes on Houthi Command Facility as Too Late

Military Experts Decry Biden Strikes on Houthi Command Facility as Too Late

Mateo Guillamont
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December 19, 2024
The US military conducted precision air strikes against Houthi terrorist command centers earlier this week.  US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported strikes on a “key command and control facility operated by Iran-backed Houthis within Houthi-controlled territory in Sana’a, Yemen.”  “The targeted facility was a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, such as attacks against U.S. Navy warships […]
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Florida Wants to Charge Would-Be Trump Assassin With Attempted Murder of Little Girl

Florida Wants to Charge Would-Be Trump Assassin With Attempted Murder of Little Girl

Liv Caputo
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December 18, 2024
In the latest battle between state and federal authorities trying to nab Trump's alleged would-be assassin, the state of Florida on Wednesday obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh for traffic stops resulting in severe injury to a six-year-old girl. The pursued charges come months after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that […]
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Scott's No CORRUPTION Act Heads to Biden's Desk

Scott's No CORRUPTION Act Heads to Biden's Desk

Jackson Bakich
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December 18, 2024
When former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of bribery, he was still eligible for his government pension. However, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) No Congressional Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pension to Incarcerated Officials Now (NO CORRUPTION) Act has passed both chambers of Congress and will head to President Joe Biden’s (D) […]
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New House Report Suggests Liz Cheney Committed Crimes in Her Jan. 6 Trump Investigation

New House Report Suggests Liz Cheney Committed Crimes in Her Jan. 6 Trump Investigation

Mateo Guillamont
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December 18, 2024
Committee on House Administration's Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) released a report on the events surrounding January 6, 2021 and on the politicization of the January 6th Select Committee, alledging that Liz Cheney “colluded” with January 6 committee witness Cassidy Hutchinson without Hutchinson’s attorney’s knowledge. Cheney’s support for, and leading role in, the January […]
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