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Scott PowersAugust 31, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum joined the call to save the program allowing young, undocumented immigrants to stay in America, charging that President Donald Trump‘s anticipated repeal of DACA would be a “moral stain.” Anticipating Trump will end the Deferred Action for Children Arrivals begun by former President Barack Obama, Democrats have been pushing for weeks […]

Mitch PerryAugust 30, 2017

Hillsborough County Democratic lawmakers Wednesday called on Gov. Rick Scott and the GOP-led Congress to reject potential cuts to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). President Donald Trump’s budget plans unveiled earlier this year would reduce the Children’s Health Insurance Program by at least 20 percent over the next two fiscal years and slash Medicaid, […]

Associated PressAugust 30, 2017

Two weeks before Harvey’s floodwaters engulfed much of Houston, President Donald Trump quietly rolled back an order by his predecessor that would have made it easier for storm-ravaged communities to use federal emergency aid to rebuild bridges, roads and other structures so they can better withstand future disasters. Now, with much of the nation’s fourth-largest […]

Associated PressAugust 29, 2017

George W. Bush never recovered from his flyover of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation. Barack Obama got a bipartisan boost late in his re-election campaign for his handling of Superstorm Sandy. Now, President Donald Trump confronts the political risks and potential gains that come with leading the federal government’s response to a deadly and destructive natural disaster. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 25, 2017

Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. Obama’s rare intervention in a Florida nonpartisan municipal race is an effort to boost Democratic turnout days before a primary that will likely force a runoff in November. In the late summer contest, Kriseman’s support has wavered among African-Americans, a group […]

Associated PressAugust 19, 2017

In a break with tradition, President Donald Trump and the first lady have decided not to participate in events for this year’s Kennedy Center Honors arts awards so honorees can celebrate “without any political distraction,” the White House announced Saturday. The Kennedy Center said it respected Trump’s decision and the show will go on. Past […]

Scott PowersAugust 14, 2017

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is being targeted in a new Spanish-language radio commercial accusing him of being soft on Cuba and for expressing admiration for former Venezuela dictator Hugo Chávez, and charging he supports murderers. The 30-second spot from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, playing in the Miami market, also contends that Nelson’s actions offer […]

Associated PressAugust 11, 2017

Beyond the bluster, the Trump administration has been quietly engaged in back channel diplomacy with North Korea for several months, addressing Americans imprisoned in the communist country and deteriorating relations between the longtime foes, The Associated Press has learned. It had been known the two sides had discussions to secure the June release of an […]

Phil AmmannAugust 9, 2017

While not yet official a candidate for Florida governor, state Sen. Jack Latvala has made a major hire: Fred Davis, who was once described as the “GOP’s most notorious ad man.” Latvala tells Florida Politics that Davis has been retained by his Florida Leadership Committee. Latvala has said he will announce his 2018 plans on August […]

Associated PressAugust 7, 2017

For the third time in six months, President Donald Trump is on the hunt for a new communications director. But in practice, the job is filled. It’s Trump who’s the White House’s leading expert and the final word on what and how he communicates with the public. Despite decrying most negative media coverage as “fake […]

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Andrew Gillum says an end to DACA would be ‘moral stain’

Hillsborough lawmakers call on state and feds to reject Medicaid, CHIP cuts

Donald Trump order undermines rebuilding better for future floods

Donald Trump’s turn to face tricky politics of natural disasters

Barack Obama endorses Rick Kriseman’s re-election

Donald Trump to skip Kennedy Center Honors awards program

Senate Republicans’ Spanish ad says Bill Nelson ‘supports murderers’

Beyond bluster, U.S., N. Korea in regular contact

Jack Latvala hires prominent GOP ad maker Fred Davis

Donald Trump’s unprecedented hands-on messaging carries risks