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Legislative, Influence & Policy


Ron DeSantis aide Anastasios Kamoutsas named next Florida Education Commissioner

She replaces Manny Diaz, who just was named Interim President of the University of West Florida.
2 5min

Budget conference: Legislature agrees to boost My Safe Florida Home funding by $100M

Chambers have agreed to boost funding for a program launched when Jimmy Patronis was CFO.
0 4min

Budget conference: Holocaust museum funding divides House and Senate

Several projects to provide additional state dollars for security and new exhibits at Holocaust museums are dividing the chambers.
0 5min

Budget conference: Lawmakers want to take hatchet to dozens of jobs in Attorney General’s Office

Is this another sign of discontent between the legislative and executive branches?
0 4min

New Administration


Brian Hughes to become NASA Chief of Staff

He isn’t the only new NASA leader with strong ties to Florida.
4min

Donald Trump taps Bernie Navarro as the next Ambassador to Peru

The Benworth Capital founder is a long-time friend and ally of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
4min

Donald Trump issues edict against ‘useless’ water conservation standards

The President rolls back a 20th century law in his fight against the ‘green’ agenda.
15 2min

Donald Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars

Norms have been sidetracked as Donald Trump seeks to leave his personal stamp on the United States in the early going of his second term as President.
12 51min

Poll: Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities

 Many Americans do not agree with President Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, a new poll finds, and even Republicans are not overwhelmingly convinced that his attention has been in the right place. Americans are nearly twice as likely to say Trump has been mostly focusing on the wrong priorities as to […]
12 3min

Elon Musk to spend less time in Washington, more time running Tesla after profit plunges

The billionnaire said the ‘major work of establishing Department of Government Efficiency is done,’
6 8min

Donald Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

Asian countries are still angling on how to deal with the threat of U.S. tariffs.
7 9min

Donald Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports event

Several members of Donald Trump’s cabinet appeared at the Miami fights with him, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
9 6min

Immigration Enforcement


Budget conference: Chambers concur on filling 5 more E-Verify positions

Lawmakers this year tried, but failed, to pass legislation expanding the state’s E-Verify program.
0 5min

Judge considers whether James Uthmeier should be held in contempt over immigration law

Uthmeier sent a letter to law enforcement agencies saying he couldn’t prevent officers from enforcing the law, despite a court order.
2 6min

Miami GOP lawmakers slam Joe Biden, defend TPS for Venezuelans after SCOTUS ruling

They argue there is a ‘clear distinction’ between criminal immigrants and those seeking asylum from political persecution.
3 10min

Donald Trump suspends asylum system, leaving immigrants to face an uncertain future

Immigrants once had a path to make a case in U.S. courts, but not under this administration.
9 10min

Kyandra Darling builds momentum with 17 new endorsements for HD 62 campaign

‘She understands our challenges because she’s been doing the work.’
0 7min

NRCC deploys Spanish ads to drag Darren Soto vote against tax cuts

The latest ads are part of a national effort by Republicans to court more Latino voters in the Midterms.
0 4min

‘Floridians deserve better’: Pia Dandiya launches campaign to flip Brian Mast’s seat in CD 21

‘We need bold, effective leadership that meets this moment with clarity and courage.’
1 6min

José Javier Rodríguez launches bid for Attorney General, vows to ‘root out corruption’

He said he’s running to ‘root out corruption, and go after those who make backroom deals in Tallahassee to pass costs onto us.’
1 10min

Upton Fisher to file to succeed Michele Rayner in HD 62

The legislative staffer was encouraged by Rayner to seek the open seat.
3 3min

Federal


Donald Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

White House budget director Russ Vought said this is the first of several spending cut proposals being sent to Congress.
1 9min

South Florida


Miami candidate threatens lawsuit over proposed election delay

‘Please try using your political will, resources, and agency in our city to uplift and empower our people instead of continuing to unilaterally make decisions.’
0 6min

Foreign Affairs


A Ukrainian security official says Kyiv destroyed more than 40 military aircraft in a drone attack

Attack on aircraft deep within Russia comes after drone strikes on Ukrainian targets while peace talks are set to take place in Turkey.
3 5min

Kevin Cabrera visits Panama’s Dairén region, delivers equipment to help fight human trafficking

The Ambassador to Panama cut the ribbon for a new vehicle facility gifted to the nation’s border security service.
3min

Two staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC

Ted Deutch: “This is a shocking act of violence and our community is holding each other tighter tonight.”
11min

Education


Ron DeSantis sidesteps Santa Ono rejection in education victory lap speech

The Governor’s balancing act continues even after the final outcome.
0 4min

Budget conference: House backs $1.5 million for New College’s Freedom Institute

The Freedom Institute at New College is needed to ‘address the growing polarization and decline of civil discourse in academia and society,’ supporters say.
0 4min

Gov. DeSantis recommends top aide to become Commissioner of Education

‘I am confident that he will continue to serve our state well.’
0 3min


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