DeSantis: Trump Told Him He 'Can't Be Weak' on Immigration Fight With Legislature

DeSantis: Trump Told Him He 'Can't Be Weak' on Immigration Fight With Legislature

Liv Caputo
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January 29, 2025
President Donald Trump told Gov. Ron DeSantis that he "can't be weak" in the immigration fight against Florida's GOP Legislature, the governor revealed Wednesday. Trump's encouragement comes as both DeSantis and the Legislature claim they have the president's approval on their separate illegal immigration bills. Though GOP Lawmakers okayed a measure edited by the White […]
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Luna Introduces Bill to Add Trump to Mount Rushmore

Luna Introduces Bill to Add Trump to Mount Rushmore

Grayson Bakich
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January 29, 2025
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced legislation to add a carving of President Donald Trump to Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, saying, "He will be forever remembered among the great like Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt." The famed monument began construction in 1927 under Gutzon Borglum and continued […]
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Rubio Lays Out State Department Internal Policy Plan For 'Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous' America

Rubio Lays Out State Department Internal Policy Plan For 'Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous' America

Mateo Guillamont
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January 29, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently laid out his vision for America’s Department of State during his 4-year mandate at its helm.  Secretary Rubio, who claimed that leading the State Department was the “highest honor” of his life, underscored his strategy would be modelled towards bolstering America’s strength, safety, and prosperity.  President Donald Trump’s appointment […]
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Scott, GOP Senators Introduce Permanent Small Business Tax Cut Legislation

Scott, GOP Senators Introduce Permanent Small Business Tax Cut Legislation

Jackson Bakich
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January 28, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined 34 Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to introduce the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act” a bill that intends to make the 20 percent pass-through business tax deduction permanent. The legislation would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business […]
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Cammack Calls Trump DOJ's Firing of Jack Smith Associates 'Long Overdue' and Necessary to Restore 'Law and Order'

Cammack Calls Trump DOJ's Firing of Jack Smith Associates 'Long Overdue' and Necessary to Restore 'Law and Order'

Grayson Bakich
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January 28, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) firing a dozen officials who worked on ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations into President Donald Trump in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, saying it was "long overdue" and "far more about righting the ship and getting back to a place of law […]
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Lawmakers Commemorate 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Lawmakers Commemorate 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Mateo Guillamont
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January 28, 2025
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum have commemorated the 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is held annually on January 27th, commemorating the 1945 liberation day of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The commemorative day is meant to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims […]
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Cherfilus-McCormick Against Using Military Force in Haiti

Cherfilus-McCormick Against Using Military Force in Haiti

Daniel Molina
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January 28, 2025
Despite designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) says he shouldn't use military force against the cartels in Haiti.
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Trump Announces Creation of US 'Iron Dome' in Major Shift in US Missile Policy

Trump Announces Creation of US 'Iron Dome' in Major Shift in US Missile Policy

Mateo Guillamont
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January 28, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to begin constructing a “next-generation missile defense shield” similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thanked Trump for leading the Iron Dome initiative, construction of which is set to begin immediately. President Trump has previously claimed he would lead […]
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Socialist Petro Caves to Trump's Demands After White House Imposed Sanctions

Socialist Petro Caves to Trump's Demands After White House Imposed Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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January 27, 2025
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has conceded to President Donald Trump after the latter imposed a series of tariffs on Colombia for refusing to accept the US’ immigrant deportation flights.  President Trump had levied tariffs on Colombia after President Petro prevented two illegal immigrant repatriation flights from landing in Colombia.  “Petro’s denial of these flights has […]
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Mast Praises Trump's Reinstatement of Military Servicemembers Removed for COVID Vaccine Refusal

Mast Praises Trump's Reinstatement of Military Servicemembers Removed for COVID Vaccine Refusal

Grayson Bakich
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January 27, 2025
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) praised President Donald Trump's recent reinstatement of military servicemembers discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, calling it "a great day for patriots." Via an executive order, the approximately 8,000 servicemembers discharged for refusing the vaccine and want to return to service will retain […]
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Diaz-Balart Says 'Nothing Trump is Doing is a Surprise' on Border, Deportation Efforts

Diaz-Balart Says 'Nothing Trump is Doing is a Surprise' on Border, Deportation Efforts

Grayson Bakich
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January 25, 2025
Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) commented on President Donald Trump's border security and mass deportation efforts, saying that "nothing that the President is doing is a surprise" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. Substitute host Cheryl Casone began by noting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 538 illegal aliens in a […]
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Hegseth Approved to Lead Department of Defense in Photo Finish Vote

Hegseth Approved to Lead Department of Defense in Photo Finish Vote

Mateo Guillamont
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January 25, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was recently confirmed by a slim 51-50 Republican majority, dispelling doubts he would be able to secure an approval vote.  Hegseth thanked the Senate for their support and pledged to diligently lead America's military and promoting global peace through strength. President Donald Trump had reportedly antecedently doubted Secretary Hegseth’s approval […]
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Scott Reintroduces Bill Doubling U.S. Customs Waters Authority

Scott Reintroduces Bill Doubling U.S. Customs Waters Authority

Jackson Bakich
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January 24, 2025
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have reintroduced the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act, legislation that would double the United States customs waters authority from 12 to 24 nautical miles from the nation's baselines (low water line). Sen. Scott believes this initiative will grant the U.S. Coast Guard and Border Patrol's […]
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Kremlin States Putin is Waiting For Trump to Schedule Meeting Over Ukraine War

Kremlin States Putin is Waiting For Trump to Schedule Meeting Over Ukraine War

Mateo Guillamont
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January 24, 2025
Russian officials have disclosed President Vladimir Putin is awaiting President Donald Trump’s invitation to meet and discuss potential avenues for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.  International media reported Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov disclosed President Putin “was waiting for signals” from President Trump to meet. "Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals (from Washington). Everyone is […]
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Haridopolos Signals Support for Extending Trump Tax Cuts, Highlights Need for 'Certainty and Stability'

Haridopolos Signals Support for Extending Trump Tax Cuts, Highlights Need for 'Certainty and Stability'

Grayson Bakich
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January 23, 2025
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) spoke with The Floridian to discuss tax policy, saying that extending the tax cuts from President Donald Trump's first term is crucial, as "the best thing we can do for the economy right now is offer certainty and stability." More to the point, he emphasized that "the longer we wait [to extend […]
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Hegseth Surpasses First Confirmation Process, Heads to Final Nail-Biting Vote

Hegseth Surpasses First Confirmation Process, Heads to Final Nail-Biting Vote

Mateo Guillamont
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January 23, 2025
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth recently survived a Senate procedural vote enabling him to be considered for the Defense Secretary position. Hegseth obtained 51 votes in favor and 49 against, surpassing the procedural hurdle by razor thin margins.  Hegseth’s final and decisive confirmation vote is scheduled for Friday, January 24th.  Senate Majority leader John […]
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Pivotal Laken Riley Act Heads to Trump's Desk

Pivotal Laken Riley Act Heads to Trump's Desk

Jackson Bakich
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January 23, 2025
Representative Mike Collins' (R-GA) pivotal legislation, the Laken Riley Act, has passed in both the House and the Senate and will head to President Donald Trump's (R) desk. The bill immediately deports illegal immigrants who have been arrested for shoplifting, assault against police officers, and crimes that result in death or serious bodily injury. It also […]
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Trump Candidates Fine, Patronis Lead the Pack in Special Election Primaries

Trump Candidates Fine, Patronis Lead the Pack in Special Election Primaries

Liv Caputo
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January 23, 2025
Donald Trump's candidates in Florida's congressional special elections, Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis, outstripped their competitors by hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to new campaign finance data. As former—and current—President, the Trump seal of approval granted the Republicans enormous political pull, enabling Chief Financial Officer Patronis to rake in a sizable war chest in […]
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