DeSantis' Chief of Staff James Uthmeier to be the Next Florida Attorney General

DeSantis' Chief of Staff James Uthmeier to be the Next Florida Attorney General

Liv Caputo
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January 16, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday confirmed a double-header of government appointments, revealing that his Chief of Staff James Uthmeier will succeed Ashley Moody as Florida's Attorney General once she leaves office to become a U.S. Senator. The sequence of musical chairs began in November when President-elect Donald Trump poached Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for Secretary […]
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DeSantis to Appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to U.S. Senate

DeSantis to Appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to U.S. Senate

Liv Caputo
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January 16, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he will appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Marco Rubio. Moody, 49, will take over the remaining two years of Rubio's term after he leaves the upper chamber to become the next Secretary of State. "I'm proud to […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Saurez Blasts Biden for Removing Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism

Miami Mayor Francis Saurez Blasts Biden for Removing Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism

Michael Costeines
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January 16, 2025
MIAMI - Miami Mayor Francis Saurez blasted President Joe Biden and his administration on Wednesday for removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism (SST). "Joe Biden just gave a massive gift to the Cuban dictatorship—relief from sanctions and a free pass for their crimes," Saurez said. "His cowardice in the face of […]
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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Praises Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Praises Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Michael Costeines
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January 15, 2025
MIAMI - Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava commended the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday. "Over a year after the horrific acts of terror inflicted on Israel, and following months of terrible violence, we welcome the news that a ceasefire was reached and the remaining hostages […]
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Last Squeeze?—1.14.2025—Trump Backs DeSantis' Special Session Amid Republican Backlash—Pizzo Unbothered by Potential GOP Rivals in Governor's Race—US Flags to be Raised for Trump—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—1.14.2025—Trump Backs DeSantis' Special Session Amid Republican Backlash—Pizzo Unbothered by Potential GOP Rivals in Governor's Race—US Flags to be Raised for Trump—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 14, 2025
Trump Steps In, Backs DeSantis Amid Surprise GOP Infighting Over Special Session President-elect Donald Trump waded into a power struggle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders Tuesday, throwing his political weight behind the Florida Governor...READ MORE Speaker Mike Johnson Announces that US Flags to Flown at Full-Staff during President Trump’s Inauguration After flags were lowered to honor the death […]
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Trump Steps In, Backs DeSantis Amid Surprise GOP Infighting Over Special Session

Trump Steps In, Backs DeSantis Amid Surprise GOP Infighting Over Special Session

Liv Caputo
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January 14, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump waded into a power struggle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders Tuesday, throwing his political weight behind the Florida Governor in his call for a special session. The special session, which DeSantis announced would be held at the end of the month, is supposed to bolster Trump's efforts to squash illegal […]
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Biden’s Final Move: Abuse Power and Expand Government Control

Biden’s Final Move: Abuse Power and Expand Government Control

Opinion
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January 14, 2025
The Biden Administration has not held back on rulemaking and regulatory action in its final months, making sure to leave an imprint on every sector before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office for his second term. Recent actions by various bureaucrats and other functionaries of the administrative state in the waning days of the administration are […]
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Last Squeeze?—1.13.2025—DeSantis Calls Special Session to Tackle Immigration, Petitions—Mills Won't be Appointed to U.S. Senate—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—1.13.2025—DeSantis Calls Special Session to Tackle Immigration, Petitions—Mills Won't be Appointed to U.S. Senate—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 13, 2025
DeSantis Announces January Special Session to Aid Trump With Illegal Immigration Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced that he will call a special session for the last week of January to bolster President-elect Donald Trump's anti-illegal immigrant agenda. The Florida Governor...READ MORE     Sen. Rick Scott: "I applaud the people of Venezuela, under the leadership of @MariaCorinaYA and […]
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Florida Democrats go at 'Big Mad' DeSantis Over Special Session

Florida Democrats go at 'Big Mad' DeSantis Over Special Session

Daniel Molina
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January 13, 2025
Florida Democrats are furious at "BIG MAD" Governor Ron DeSantis (R), arguing that his call for a special session is as authoritarian as it gets.
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DeSantis Announces January Special Session to Aid Trump With Illegal Immigration

DeSantis Announces January Special Session to Aid Trump With Illegal Immigration

Liv Caputo
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January 13, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced that he will call a special session for the last week of January to bolster President-elect Donald Trump's anti-illegal immigrant agenda. The Florida Governor's comments come one week before Trump—whose top priority is combatting illegal immigration—will be inaugurated. DeSantis, who says he has been in contact with Trump and […]
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Evan Power re-elected as Florida GOP Chairman in Decisive Vote

Evan Power re-elected as Florida GOP Chairman in Decisive Vote

Michael Costeines
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January 11, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power resoundingly won re-election to lead the state party for another two years on Saturday. "Congratulations Chairman @EvanPower on your well deserved victory! Under your leadership the Republican Party of Florida has reached new heights and we know there’s a bright future ahead with you at […]
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Last Squeeze?—1.10.2025—Trump Becomes First President to be Criminally Sentenced—DeSantis Laughs Off Self-Appointment to Senate—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—1.10.2025—Trump Becomes First President to be Criminally Sentenced—DeSantis Laughs Off Self-Appointment to Senate—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 10, 2025
Trump Becomes First President to be Criminally Sentenced President-elect Donald Trump became the first president to be criminally sentenced after the US Supreme Court declined to stay sentencing in his New York ‘hush-money’ criminal case...READ MORE     Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "President Carter touched the lives of countless people in his fights for democracy, human rights […]
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Steube Says Trump is 'Setting Discourse' on Foreign Policy Via Greenland

Steube Says Trump is 'Setting Discourse' on Foreign Policy Via Greenland

Grayson Bakich
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January 10, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed President-elect Donald Trump's interest in Greenland during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, saying his announcements are "setting discourse" on American foreign policy. Host Larry Kudlow suggested Greenland is "integral to American interests" because it has rare earth mineral deposits and access to the Arctic Circle, which Russia and China have […]
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DeSantis 'Never Considered' Himself for Rubio's Senate Seat, Laughs at Suggestion

DeSantis 'Never Considered' Himself for Rubio's Senate Seat, Laughs at Suggestion

Liv Caputo
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January 10, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis laughed off a reporter's question Friday asking if he might appoint himself to Sen. Marco Rubio's soon-to-be vacant seat. The answer? "Absolutely not!" The Florida Governor chuckled, speaking at a Jacksonville press conference to discuss school choice. This is a far cry from rumblings that DeSantis could best further his political ambitions […]
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Last Squeeze?—1.9.2025—ACLU Suing DeSantis Over Special Election Scheduling—Canadian Frontrunner Crushes Trump's 51st State Dreams—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—1.9.2025—ACLU Suing DeSantis Over Special Election Scheduling—Canadian Frontrunner Crushes Trump's 51st State Dreams—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 9, 2025
Civil Rights Group Sues DeSantis for Not Calling Special Elections for Legislative Seats A top civil rights group is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis for not setting special election dates for two legislative seats that are, or soon will be, vacant—more than a month after the resignations were announced...READ MORE     Sen. Rick Scott: "The brutal Maduro […]
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Civil Rights Group Sues DeSantis for Not Calling Special Elections for Legislative Seats

Civil Rights Group Sues DeSantis for Not Calling Special Elections for Legislative Seats

Liv Caputo
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January 9, 2025
A top civil rights group is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis for not setting special election dates for two legislative seats that are, or soon will be, vacant—more than a month after the resignations were announced. The suit was filed on behalf of two Floridians in Leon County Circuit Court Thursday by the American Civil Liberties […]
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DeSantis Touts Florida's Water Abundance, Quality as Fire-Ravaged LA Runs Short on Water

DeSantis Touts Florida's Water Abundance, Quality as Fire-Ravaged LA Runs Short on Water

Liv Caputo
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January 9, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday touted Florida's unique efforts to purify and increase the Sunshine State's water supply and quality amid rampant wildfires in water-short Los Angeles. While California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has taken nationwide heat for his state's ill-equipped response to wildfires that have spread to at least 17,000 acres of Los […]
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Musk Points to

Musk Points to "Excessive Regulation" as Fueling Wildfires in California

Mateo Guillamont
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January 9, 2025
Tesla founder and tech billionaire Elon Musk is blaming excessive regulation for enabling the ongoing California wildfire crisis. According to Musk, California’s environmental regulations are preventing sufficient water quantities from flowing to local communities to fight these wildfires while also inhibiting them from clearing biomass, such as dead trees and shrubs, that fuel wildfires. “Take […]
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