Make LATAM Great Again: Trump's Special Envoy for Latin America Heralds New Approach

Make LATAM Great Again: Trump's Special Envoy for Latin America Heralds New Approach

Mateo Guillamont
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December 24, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Mauricio Claver-Carone as the next US State Department Special Envoy for Latin America. Claver-Carone was a U.S. Treasury and National Security Council senior official in President Trump’s administration and president of the Inter-American Development Bank from 2020-22.  Trump announced Claver-Carone’s selection will help “put America’s interests FIRST” in a time […]
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Houthi Conflict with Israel Escalates as American Forces Prepare to Execute Fresh Strikes

Houthi Conflict with Israel Escalates as American Forces Prepare to Execute Fresh Strikes

Mateo Guillamont
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December 24, 2024
The Houthi-Israeli conflict is gaining momentum as Houthi attacks against Israel have increased in frequency and magnitude in recent days.  In the early hours of Christmas Eve, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) warned of incoming Houthi missile attacks aimed at Israeli civilian population centers.  According to the Times of Israel, some missiles were intercepted by Israel’s […]
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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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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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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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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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New York Judge Challenges Applicability of SCOTUS Trump Immunity Ruling

New York Judge Challenges Applicability of SCOTUS Trump Immunity Ruling

Mateo Guillamont
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December 18, 2024
New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan has ruled President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential immunity protections do not apply for his conviction on 34-felony counts by a New York court earlier this year.  Last July, the Supreme Court ruled that Presidents have immunity from prosecution for official acts conducted while in office.  In a 6-3 decision, […]
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Moskowitz Will not be FEMA Director for Trump Administration

Moskowitz Will not be FEMA Director for Trump Administration

Daniel Molina
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December 17, 2024
Earlier this week, rumors circulated about Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) possibly leading the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Trump Administration. However, Rep. Moskowitz has taken to social media to shut down the idea. Rep. Moskowitz has noticeably offered a much more welcoming approach to the incoming Trump Administration. When Susie Wiles was […]
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Patronis Pledges to Join DOGE Caucus, Limit Federal Teleworkers

Patronis Pledges to Join DOGE Caucus, Limit Federal Teleworkers

Jackson Bakich
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December 17, 2024
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is currently running for the open Congressional District 1, which was held by former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) during his bid for U.S. Attorney General. In the latest campaign update from CFO Patronis, the Congressional hopeful shared that he would join the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) Congressional […]
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