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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BREAKING: Trump Claims 'We Don't Need Oil From Venezuela,' Signaling a Policy Shift Towards Maduro Regime

BREAKING: Trump Claims 'We Don't Need Oil From Venezuela,' Signaling a Policy Shift Towards Maduro Regime

Mateo Guillamont
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December 17, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump told reporters during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence that the US won’t need Venezuelan oil while he’s president.  President Trump’s comments come as rumors swirl over his administration’s policy towards Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime.  According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump had been facing pressure from oil executives to continue […]
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David Hogg Running for DNC Vice Chair

David Hogg Running for DNC Vice Chair

Daniel Molina
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December 17, 2024
One progressive candidate who’s hoping to inject some youth into the party is David Hogg, who announced this week that he’s running for Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
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Trump Seeking Restraining Order on Border Wall Sales

Trump Seeking Restraining Order on Border Wall Sales

Daniel Molina
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December 17, 2024
President-elect Trump has now announced that he is seeking a restraining order against the Biden Administration because of the border wall sales.
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Foundation for Pan-American Democracy Sounds Alarm Over Cuban Human Rights Violations

Foundation for Pan-American Democracy Sounds Alarm Over Cuban Human Rights Violations

Mateo Guillamont
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December 17, 2024
The Incidents Report Center of the Foundation for Pan-American Democracy (FDP) has released dismaying reports outlining the Cuban government’s myriad human rights violations in recent months.  The FDP’s report claims over 500 different human rights violations occurred from September to November, including nearly 300 arbitrary detentions and tens of extrajudicial executions.  One significant execution was […]
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