Trump Doubles Down on Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Trump Doubles Down on Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Mateo Guillamont
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December 6, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has reassured his supporters he is committed to seeing Pete Hegseth confirmed by the Senate as the next Secretary of Defense.  Hegseth has enjoyed a groundswell of support following increasing criticism of his nomination by Democrats and some conservatives.  Hegseth had been facing pressure to rescind his nomination after reports emerged suggesting […]
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Scott Commemorates 5th Anniversary of Naval Base Terror Attack

Scott Commemorates 5th Anniversary of Naval Base Terror Attack

Jackson Bakich
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December 6, 2024
On December 6, 2019, a Saudi military trainee opened fire against American soldiers at the Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS). The terrorist attack resulted in the death of three U.S. Navy sailors. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has passed a resolution ahead of the fifth anniversary of the incident. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Katie Britt (R-AL), […]
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Bipartisan Support Claims 'Hope' With Rubio as Secretary of State

Bipartisan Support Claims 'Hope' With Rubio as Secretary of State

Daniel Molina
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December 6, 2024
When asked about the work that Senator Rubio will undertake as Secretary of State, both Democrats and Republicans agree that he brings "hope" to the role.
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UNRWA Calls For Israel to be ‘Held Accountable’ For Insinuating it is a Terror Organization

UNRWA Calls For Israel to be ‘Held Accountable’ For Insinuating it is a Terror Organization

Mateo Guillamont
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December 6, 2024
The United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) has called for Israel to be “held accountable” for sponsoring a campaign criticizing the agency’s links to Hamas. UNRWA is the UN’s exclusive relief agency for Palestinian refugees. In the past, it has been subject to extensive criticism for its employment of individuals with ties to terrorist organizations. […]
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Republicans Meet with Musk, Ramaswamy to talk DOGE

Republicans Meet with Musk, Ramaswamy to talk DOGE

Daniel Molina
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December 6, 2024
After the meeting, Republicans shared their enthusiasm over the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), affirming that the agency will address government “waste.”
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DeSantis to Attend Army-Navy Game With Trump Amid Cabinet Rumors

DeSantis to Attend Army-Navy Game With Trump Amid Cabinet Rumors

Liv Caputo
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December 6, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis and President-elect Donald Trump will attend the Dec. 14 Army versus Navy football game together amid rumors that the Florida Governor may be nominated as the next Secretary of Defense. First reported by FOX News Friday morning, a source familiar with the Governor's schedule confirmed to The Floridian via text message that "The […]
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Frost Says DeSantis' Anti-DEI Positions Disqualify Him From Being Secretary of Defense

Frost Says DeSantis' Anti-DEI Positions Disqualify Him From Being Secretary of Defense

Grayson Bakich
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December 6, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has supposedly considered tapping Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for Secretary of Defense if current appointee, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, is withdrawn. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) expressed opposition to the idea of nominating Gov. DeSantis to lead the Department of Defense, telling The Floridian that he didn’t think he was a good […]
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Who Are the Candidates For Waltz's Seat and Will They Qualify?

Who Are the Candidates For Waltz's Seat and Will They Qualify?

Liv Caputo
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December 5, 2024
The qualifying period for the five candidates vying for the newly vacant Congressional District 6 seat, vacated by Rep. Mike Waltz ahead of his confirmation as the next national security adviser, will end Saturday at noon. So who are they, and will they qualify for the Apr. 1 special election? First, the four Republicans: Randy […]
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Who Are the Candidates for Gaetz's Seat and Will They Qualify?

Who Are the Candidates for Gaetz's Seat and Will They Qualify?

Liv Caputo
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December 5, 2024
From Thursday morning to Friday at noon, the 16 congressional candidates vying for the North Florida seat abruptly vacated by Matt Gaetz have to qualify to run for the seat. So who's running, how close are they to qualifying, and will they make it to the Jan. 28 special election primary? First, in Gaetz's honor, […]
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Steube Long-Awaited Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passed by Senate

Steube Long-Awaited Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passed by Senate

Mateo Guillamont
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December 5, 2024
After being passed by the US House of Representatives nearly a year ago, Representative Gregory Steube’s (R-FL) Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act has been passed by the US Senate.  Representative Steube had been actively lobbying the Senate to pass the Tax Relief Act, which aims to provide tax advantages to those affected by certain recent […]
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Poll Shows Biden Supporters Don't Favor Hunter Biden Pardon

Poll Shows Biden Supporters Don't Favor Hunter Biden Pardon

Daniel Molina
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December 5, 2024
A new Rasmussen poll indicates that President Biden's supporters also do not favor Hunter Biden's pardon, adding to a controversial finish to his presidency.
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Diaz-Balart Says Trump is a Threat to Western Hemisphere Dictators (VIDEO)

Diaz-Balart Says Trump is a Threat to Western Hemisphere Dictators (VIDEO)

Daniel Molina
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December 5, 2024
Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) discussed the incoming Trump Administration and how it will respond to dictators in the western hemisphere.
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Republican Senators Rally Behind Pete Hegseth, Democrats Say he is 'Unfit' to Be Secretary of Defense

Republican Senators Rally Behind Pete Hegseth, Democrats Say he is 'Unfit' to Be Secretary of Defense

Daniel Molina
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December 5, 2024
When President Donald Trump (R) announced that Pete Hegseth (R) was his pick for Secretary of Department of Defense, some conservatives cheered and others were left scratching their heads.
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Florida Dems Claim 'Grave Danger' For America if DeSantis Becomes DOD Secretary

Florida Dems Claim 'Grave Danger' For America if DeSantis Becomes DOD Secretary

Liv Caputo
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December 4, 2024
Americans will be in "grave danger" if Gov. Ron DeSantis becomes the next Secretary of Defense, Florida Democrats claimed Wednesday morning. Party Chair Nikki Fried released her statement hours after the Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump may nominate DeSantis to the Department of Defense post instead of his current nominee Pete Hegseth, […]
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Bean Rips Biden as 'Leaving Us in a Mess' with Border, Says DOGE Will Help

Bean Rips Biden as 'Leaving Us in a Mess' with Border, Says DOGE Will Help

Grayson Bakich
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December 4, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has estimated that illegal aliens cost U.S. taxpayers over $150 billion in 2023 alone while Americans still struggle in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a contrast that Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) condemned in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, saying, "everything is out […]
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Trump Says He Withdrew Hillsborough Sheriff Chronister From DEA Appointment

Trump Says He Withdrew Hillsborough Sheriff Chronister From DEA Appointment

Jackson Bakich
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December 4, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump (R) said in a social media post that he was the one to withdraw his pick for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, despite the sheriff coming out yesterday and sharing his intention to withdraw from the process. President-elect Trump took a jab at The Wall […]
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Mayor Adams Working With Trump and Homan on Deportations

Mayor Adams Working With Trump and Homan on Deportations

Daniel Molina
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December 4, 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) stunned Democrats this week after he shared a willingness to work with the Trump Administration to crack down on deportations.
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'Right Man for the Job': Patronis Endorses Trump-Backed Gruters for Chief Financial Officer Post

'Right Man for the Job': Patronis Endorses Trump-Backed Gruters for Chief Financial Officer Post

Liv Caputo
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December 4, 2024
Florida's outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, delivered a resounding endorsement of Trump ally Sen. Joe Gruters for his post Wednesday morning. Patronis, who will resign his seat in March to run for Congress, posted his "full" endorsement of Gruters on social media to urge Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint the Florida Senator to the […]
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