AG James Referred For Criminal Prosecution Due to Alleged Fraud

AG James Referred For Criminal Prosecution Due to Alleged Fraud

Mateo Guillamont
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April 18, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for real estate fraud following an investigation from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The referral could empower the DOJ to prosecute Attorney General James, who formerly used her power as attorney general to prosecute President Donald Trump for issues […]
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Florida Lawmakers Commend Machado's Resilience

Florida Lawmakers Commend Machado's Resilience

Mateo Guillamont
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April 17, 2025
Florida lawmakers are paying tribute to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as she continues resisting Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro's regime.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) simultaneously commended Machado.  The support for Machado derives from her being named by TIME Magazine as one of the […]
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Trump Administration Issues Ultimatum on Iran's Nuclear Programs

Trump Administration Issues Ultimatum on Iran's Nuclear Programs

Mateo Guillamont
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April 16, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly warned Iran that it must terminate all of its nuclear weapons development programs or face severe consequences.  The warning comes after President Trump recently began negotiations with Iran to halt their development of nuclear weapons.  Ambassador and Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff recently relayed Trump’s demands from Iran […]
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Bukele White House Visit Emphasizes Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement Resolve

Bukele White House Visit Emphasizes Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement Resolve

Mateo Guillamont
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April 15, 2025
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele recently visited the US and met President Donald Trump in the White House.  President Bukele’s visit to the US marked his first outing to the US while being president of El Salvador.  Bukele and President Trump have fostered a close friendship as the former has supported the latter’s immigration enforcement […]
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Trump Administration Ups The Ante On Russia

Trump Administration Ups The Ante On Russia

Mateo Guillamont
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April 15, 2025
The US, under President Donald Trump's leadership, is increasing pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine and permanently end the territorial conflict between the two nations.  President Trump, alongside other members of his administration, has recently publicly criticized Russia for delaying ceasefire negotiations. Russia recently triggered international outcry when it fired a […]
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Mexico and US at Loggerheads Over Water Rights

Mexico and US at Loggerheads Over Water Rights

Mateo Guillamont
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April 14, 2025
The US and Mexico are at loggerheads over a treaty dating back to 1944 in which Mexico and the US agreed to a series of water-sharing actions over certain waterways, such as the Rio Grande.  Among other requirements, the 1994 Water Treaty mandates that Mexico deliver a minimum annual 350,000 acres of water per year […]
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Secretary Rubio Congratulates Trump for Tarrifs Strategy

Secretary Rubio Congratulates Trump for Tarrifs Strategy

Mateo Guillamont
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April 12, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated President Donald Trump for his tariff strategy at the recently held cabinet meeting. President Donald Trump recently issued a series of tariffs targeting what his administration believes are unfair trade practices. After a few days of negotiations, President Trump issued a 90-day freeze on tariffs for all countries that […]
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State Department Warns Against Cooperating With Houthis

State Department Warns Against Cooperating With Houthis

Mateo Guillamont
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April 11, 2025
The US State Department is warning countries against cooperating with the Houthis amidst reports of illicit transactions between the Houthis and third parties.  In a recent statement by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the State Department alluded to potential consequences for any countries cooperating with the Houthis by claiming such actions “risk violating US law.” […]
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Panama Distances Itself From China as Hegseth Makes Historic Visit

Panama Distances Itself From China as Hegseth Makes Historic Visit

Mateo Guillamont
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April 10, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently concluded a historic visit to Panama centered on deepening the US and Panama’s relationship and commitment to preserving US interests in the Panama canal.  The visit featured commitments from the Panamanian government to reduce Chinese influence over Panama, expand military cooperation with the US, and cease charging US military […]
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Trump Isolates China, Raises Tariffs to 125%

Trump Isolates China, Raises Tariffs to 125%

Mateo Guillamont
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April 9, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced he was raising tariffs on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately.” The announcement comes as a diplomatic and economic row between the world’s two largest economies deepens.  Trump and many Republicans have argued China engages in deceptive trade practices to unfairly attract trade to their shores, harming the US […]
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Biden-era IRS Chief Resigns Over Disagreements With ICE

Biden-era IRS Chief Resigns Over Disagreements With ICE

Mateo Guillamont
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April 9, 2025
Melanie Krause, the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly preparing to resign her job following disagreements with a new interagency deal with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  ICE and the IRS recently struck a deal where the latter will share illegal immigrant tax information to aid in the former’s prosecution of […]
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Trump Harnesses Executive Authority to Boost Coal Industry

Trump Harnesses Executive Authority to Boost Coal Industry

Mateo Guillamont
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April 9, 2025
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order designed to bolster the coal industry. Conservatives had long claimed burdensome permit requirements, regulations, and undue fiscal pressure were unjustly hindering the coal industry.  Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin commended the executive order, claiming it will “unleash American energy.” “Under President Trump, we will unleash energy […]
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Cruz to Foreign Countries: 'Cut a deal' With U.S. on Tariffs Immediately

Cruz to Foreign Countries: 'Cut a deal' With U.S. on Tariffs Immediately

Jackson Bakich
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April 8, 2025
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke on his "Verdict" podcast about the latest tariffs that have been implemented against countries worldwide. The Texas senator shared that he has heard from foreign governments concerning President Donald Trump's (R) tariffs and that his advice to them is to deal with the U.S. immediately, as he believes America sits […]
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US-China Trade Negotiatons on Verge of Collapse as Trump Threatens More Tariffs

US-China Trade Negotiatons on Verge of Collapse as Trump Threatens More Tariffs

Mateo Guillamont
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April 8, 2025
Trade negotiations between the US and China are teetering as President Donald Trump recently threatened China with expanding tariffs lest the latter rescind its plans to increase their own tariffs on US goods. President Trump levied a baseline 10% tariff on all imports entering the US with additional tariffs for countries that the White House […]
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From Tallahassee to D.C., Byron Donalds Has Always Supported the Jewish Community

From Tallahassee to D.C., Byron Donalds Has Always Supported the Jewish Community

Opinion
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April 7, 2025
By Bryan E. Leib In the dynamic political landscape of Florida, few figures have emerged with the vigor and commitment exemplified by Congressman Byron Donalds. His candidacy for Governor promises not only to bolster the state's economic and educational frameworks but also to ardently support the Jewish and pro-Israel communities. Donalds' extensive experience, unwavering principles, […]
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Countries Queue in For Tariff Talks With Trump

Countries Queue in For Tariff Talks With Trump

Mateo Guillamont
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April 7, 2025
Countries are rapidly responding to President Donald Trump’s recently imposed tariffs, with some pledging to retaliate and others seeking to plead with the US and reach reciprocal agreements to lower tariffs.  President Trump levied a baseline 10% tariff on all imports entering the US with additional tariffs for countries that the White House assesses are […]
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Trump Admin Targets Illicit Houthi Purchases of Russian Goods

Trump Admin Targets Illicit Houthi Purchases of Russian Goods

Mateo Guillamont
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April 5, 2025
The US Treasury Department recently announced a series of sanctions aimed at deterring illicit Houthi purchases of Russian goods such as weapons and stolen Ukrainian grain. Sanctions target a group of Russia-affiliated individuals and entities allegedly cooperating with Sa’id al-Jamal, a top Houthi financial official which the Treasury Department claims is backed by Iran’s Islamic […]
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DHS Reports Record Lows in Illegal Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors

DHS Reports Record Lows in Illegal Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors

Mateo Guillamont
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April 4, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly encountered record-low numbers of illegal immigrants and unaccompanied minors at the southwest border.  Illegal immigrant and unaccompanied minor encounters at the southwest border reached record highs during former President Joe Biden’s administration. Now, DHS is reporting a roughly 95% and 92% decrease in overall illegal immigrant and […]
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