Senate Conservatives Prepare to Slash Government Spending as New 'DOGE' Caucus is Formed

Senate Conservatives Prepare to Slash Government Spending as New 'DOGE' Caucus is Formed

Mateo Guillamont
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November 26, 2024
A new Senate caucus, led by Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R), aims to collaborate with the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce unnecessary government spending.  The DOGE Senate caucus was founded late last week and will identify and eliminate wasteful government activities.  Senator Ernst announced the DOGE caucus’ creation via press release, […]
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Randy Fine to run for Congress, Receives Trump Endorsement

Randy Fine to run for Congress, Receives Trump Endorsement

Javier Manjarres
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November 24, 2024
Senator Randy 'Hebrew Hammer' Fine’s run for Congress in Florida’s 6th District appears imminent. "President Trump has made clear, even as recently as last night, that the fight to protect America's Jews is a top priority. Given my success passing more antisemitism bills than anyone in America, I'd be honored to lead that charge," said Rep. Fine […]
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Bipartisan Condemnation of ICC Arrest Warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant

Bipartisan Condemnation of ICC Arrest Warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant

Mateo Guillamont
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November 22, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing bipartisan condemnation of its arrest warrants for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC is an international tribunal designed to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. ICC prosecutor Karim Ahmad […]
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JUICE?—11.22.2024—Pam Bondi Picked to be Attorney General—Florida Democrats Lick Wounds—Gaetz, Pizzo, Moskowitz, Scott—Much More...

JUICE?—11.22.2024—Pam Bondi Picked to be Attorney General—Florida Democrats Lick Wounds—Gaetz, Pizzo, Moskowitz, Scott—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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November 22, 2024
Pam Bondi to Head, Overhaul DOJ Just as Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) removed his nomination for Attorney General, President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to head and overhaul the Department of Justice...MUST READ     Rick Scott-Ann and I are thrilled for our great friend and our next Attorney General @PamBondi! For 8 years […]
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Trump Nominates Pam Bondi Attorney General

Trump Nominates Pam Bondi Attorney General

Javier Manjarres
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November 21, 2024
Just as Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) removed his nomination for Attorney General, President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to head and overhaul the Department of Justice. President-elect Trump announced on Truth Social that Bondi would be "Making America Safe Again." "For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized […]
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Conservative Dissension Over PRESS Act Begins to Brew

Conservative Dissension Over PRESS Act Begins to Brew

Mateo Guillamont
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November 21, 2024
Conservatives are beginning to show signs of internal disagreement over the PRESS act, a press protections bill passed by the House of Representatives and currently being considered by the Senate.  The PRESS Act was sponsored by Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and nine other Republican representatives along with several Democrat lawmakers.  It would prohibit the national government […]
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Trump Opposes PRESS Act, Calls For Senate to Kill Press Protections Passed by House

Trump Opposes PRESS Act, Calls For Senate to Kill Press Protections Passed by House

Mateo Guillamont
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November 21, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled his opposition to the bipartisan PRESS Act, passed in the US House of Representatives in January.  The PRESS Act was sponsored by Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and nine other Republican representatives.  It would prohibit the national government from compelling journalists or their employers from releasing information regarding their sources or information […]
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Trump Confirms He Will Use Military to Counter Illegal Immigration, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking

Trump Confirms He Will Use Military to Counter Illegal Immigration, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking

Mateo Guillamont
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November 20, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed rumors amongst conservatives that he will leverage the US military to counter illegal immigration as well as illegal drug and human trafficking networks.  President Trump has heavily campaigned on combating illegal immigration and has pledged to execute one of the nation’s largest deportation programs.  Now, Trump has claimed he will […]
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Trump Picks Transition Co-Chairs Lutnick and McMahon to Lead Commerce and Education

Trump Picks Transition Co-Chairs Lutnick and McMahon to Lead Commerce and Education

Mateo Guillamont
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November 20, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has selected his transition team co-chairs, Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick, to lead the Departments of Education and Commerce, respectively.  President Trump’s transition team’s leadership by McMahon and Lutnick has presented a stark contrast to when former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was at the helm during Trump’s first term.  McMahon was […]
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Who Has Trump Nominated For His Second Administration? A Comprehensive List of Trump's Selections

Who Has Trump Nominated For His Second Administration? A Comprehensive List of Trump's Selections

Mateo Guillamont
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November 19, 2024
As President-elect Donald Trump’s second term nears, his prospective cabinet has begun to take shape. Ranging from multi-millionaires to former lawmakers, President Trump’s cabinet nominees hail from diverse sectors of America. Here is a list of Trump’s choices (updated relevantly) to date: Susan Wiles- White House Chief of Staff President-elect Donald Trump’s first cabinet position […]
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Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Mateo Guillamont
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November 18, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s calls for the Senate to permit recess appointments are becoming the first test of Republican unity behind his administration.  President Trump requested Republican Senators consent to extend the Senate’s recess for the President’s cabinet nominees to be automatically approved. “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate […]
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Election Integrity Fight Ensues in Pennsylvania

Election Integrity Fight Ensues in Pennsylvania

Mateo Guillamont
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November 15, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign is condemning Democrat efforts in Pennsylvania to host a recount including undated ballots in the Senate race between Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Republican Dave McCormick.  Despite the Associated Press (AP) having called the Senate race for McCormick, Senator Casey has yet to concede.  Pennsylvania election officials, however, are claiming state […]
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Cory Mills Floated as Potential Senate Replacement for Marco Rubio

Cory Mills Floated as Potential Senate Replacement for Marco Rubio

Javier Manjarres
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November 14, 2024
With Governor Ron DeSantis tasked to appoint a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office next January, there is widespread speculation that “America’s Governor” could pick his chief-of-staff James Uthmeier to serve until 2026 or just appoint himself to the post. One Florida congressman told The Floridian this week […]
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Gaetz DOJ Nomination Incites Resistance Amongst Some Conservatives

Gaetz DOJ Nomination Incites Resistance Amongst Some Conservatives

Mateo Guillamont
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November 14, 2024
US Representative Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) nomination for Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has caught many by surprise, with some Republicans outright rejecting his selection.  Representative Gaetz, a William and Mary law school graduate and loyal ally of President Trump, practiced law for a few years with the Keefe, Anchors & Gordon law firm, where […]
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Trump's Israeli Ambassador Pick Suggests Future Shift in US Policy Towards Israel

Trump's Israeli Ambassador Pick Suggests Future Shift in US Policy Towards Israel

Mateo Guillamont
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November 13, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as his ambassador to Israel.  “Mike has been a great public servant, governor, and leader of faith for many years,” said President Trump via Truth Social. “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him.” Huckabee has been […]
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Trump Fills Defense, EPA, Homeland Security, and CIA Slots Within His Cabinet

Trump Fills Defense, EPA, Homeland Security, and CIA Slots Within His Cabinet

Mateo Guillamont
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November 13, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his administration’s leadership as he announces picks for Secretary of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA), Homeland Security Secretary, and Central Intelligence Agency Director.  To lead the Department of Homeland Security, President Trump has chose South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.  Governor Noem has previously served in the South Dakota […]
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Rick Scott Says he Supports Shutting Down Department of Education

Rick Scott Says he Supports Shutting Down Department of Education

Javier Manjarres
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November 12, 2024
WASHINGTON—Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has told The Floridian that he supports the disbanding of the Department of Education, adding that there wasn’t a need for this federal education bureaucracy. “It should be disbanded. We don’t need a federal Department of Education,” said Sen. Scott. Sen. Scott’s position in support of scrapping the Education Department […]
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Trump Just Saved DeSantis' Political Career by Tapping Rubio Secretary of State

Trump Just Saved DeSantis' Political Career by Tapping Rubio Secretary of State

Javier Manjarres
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November 12, 2024
With President-elect Donald Trump picking Senator Marco Rubio as the next Secretary of State, Governor Ron DeSantis will be uniquely positioned to preserve his political career. With President Trump having won reelection and Vice President-elect JD Vance looking like the heir apparent to the MAGA movement, Gov. DeSantis may be in the final two years […]
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