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McCarthy: I've met with Gaetz, he professed innocence: The House GOP leader also denied being made aware of any red flags about Gaetz in the past.
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Matt Gaetz 'fight back' ad after sex-trafficking claims attacks CNN: The ad includes hidden-camera footage produced by Project Vertias of an CNN employee ...
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McCarthy Indicates He Told Gaetz About Having To Forfeit Committees If Indicted: The House GOP leader said Gaetz proclaimed his innocence in their conversation ...
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McCarthy: I've met with Gaetz, he professed innocence: The House GOP leader also denied being made aware of any red flags about Gaetz in the past.
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Matt Gaetz 'fight back' ad after sex-trafficking claims attacks CNN: The ad includes hidden-camera footage produced by Project Vertias of an CNN employee ...
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McCarthy Indicates He Told Gaetz About Having To Forfeit Committees If Indicted: The House GOP leader said Gaetz proclaimed his innocence in their conversation ...
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Inside the case of a Florida tax collector that ensnared US Rep. Matt Gaetz: Joel Greenberg, a onetime local official in Florida, is accused of an array of ...
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Donald Trump and Fox News drop Republican Matt Gaetz: Matt Gaetz has long been considered the poster boy of the "MAGA" movement around Donald Trump ...
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Gaetz's glare stings House GOP — but his future's safe for now: The restraint from party leadership suggests it’s unlikely the Florida congressman will suffer ...
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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on abortion rights during campaign event in Tampa, FL
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Quick Glance: Biden administration strengthens rules on obtaining medical records for abortion
- Under the new regulation by the Biden administration, medical records of women will be shielded from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek a legal abortion.
- The regulation aims to protect women in states where abortion is illegal from prosecution and is expected to face legal challenges from anti-abortion advocates and criticism from abortion-rights advocates.
- The protection also extends to women seeking fertility, contraception, or miscarriage care, according to the nation’s top health official Xavier Becerra.
- However, the regulation does not protect women from criminal investigations when ordering abortion pills online and does not mandate law enforcement officials to obtain a warrant for medical records of patients.
NASA confirms Florida house hit by a piece of ISS battery pack: Who needs aircon when you have NASA to punch holes through your home?
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Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
US appeals court split over Florida ban on Chinese citizens owning property: A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared divided over whether to block a Florida law ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Woman sentenced to a month in jail for selling Biden's daughter's diary: A Florida mother has been sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home ...
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Quick Glance: Conviction for Theft and Sale of Biden's Daughter's Diary
- A Florida mother was sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Joe Biden’s daughter’s diary to the conservative group Project Veritas four years ago.
- Judge Laura Taylor Swain at the Manhattan federal court called the actions of the Palm Beach, Florida woman 'despicable'.
- In August 2022, Harris pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting to receiving $20,000 of the $40,000 paid by Project Veritas for personal items of the president's daughter, Ashley Biden.
- Swain noted that Harris and a co-defendant, Robert Kurlander from nearby Jupiter, Florida, had initially tried unsuccessfully to sell Ashley Biden’s belongings to then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union: Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor ...
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Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization
- Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.
- The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."
- A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.
- Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.
Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
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Florida couple accused of altering lottery scratch ticket to fake $1M win - National | Globalnews.ca
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Tampa Bay school districts preparing new cellphone rules for this fall: Officials in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough are getting closer to zero-use rules as ...
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St. Augustine man lights himself on fire outside Trump trial in New York: Maxwell Azzarello, 37, threw anti-government pamphlets before setting himself on fire ...
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Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
Texas Congressman Roasts Fellow Republicans on CNN: ‘I Serve With Some Real Scumbags’ | Video
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Bricks of cocaine found in lamp offer clue into a Homestead woman’s deadly carjacking
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/bricks-of-cocaine-found-in-lamp-offer-clue-into-a-homestead-womans-deadly-carjacking/
Abortion rally draws over 1,000 to Orlando for Yes On 4 kickoff: Saturday afternoon's event marked the official kickoff of the Yes On 4 campaign ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/13/abortion-rally-draws-over-1000-to-orlando-to-kick-off-yes-on-4-campaign/
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Ethics Committee Wants to Know if Matt Gaetz Got High at Parties: ABC: The House committee has reportedly obtained a woman’s statement claiming the Republican ...
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Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a ‘threat to our planet’: On Earth Day, progressive Democrat Maxwell Frost (Fla.) is calling former President Trump a ...
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Angel Reese, Tiger fans react to LSU gymnastics winning the program's first national title
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Why is Grandpa stocking shelves at Publix? How the cost of living has changed Florida
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Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from Florida - UPI.com
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DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
Nasa says part of International Space Station crashed into Florida home: The 0.7kg metal object tore through man's roof after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.
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Ousted by DeSantis, Andrew Warren is running for Hillsborough state attorney: Democrat Warren says he’ll take on Republican governor appointee Suzy Lopez in ...
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Donald Trump rally in North Carolina canceled due to severe weather: Trump and Melania Trump also headlined dueling fundraisers on Saturday.
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Quick Glance: Trump Cancels Rally Due to Storm
- Donald Trump had to cancel his planned rally in North Carolina due to a storm, highlighting the challenges the former president faces balancing legal issues with his campaign against President Joe Biden.
- Despite the cancellation, the audience expressed frustration but understanding, supporting Trump's strategy of incorporating his court time into anti-establishment arguments.
- It remains uncertain when Trump's next campaign appearance will be, as his New York trial may extend, restricting his ability to engage with voters. North Carolina holds significance as a battleground state for both Trump and Biden in the upcoming election.
- Democrats criticized the Trump-Robinson pairing ahead of the rally, citing concerns about their stance on abortion rights. Both parties are striving to appeal to voters with contrasting messages in North Carolina.
Abortion to top Biden’s agenda as he campaigns in Florida: His campaign highlighted concerns about how a new law will affect access to abortion for women across ...
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GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604636-gop-rep-blames-gaetz-and-seven-useful-idiots-for-house-turmoil/
CENTRAL FLORIDIAN OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Eric Gray comforts the homeless – and disturbs the comfortable
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/central-floridian-of-the-year-finalist-eric-gray-comforts-the-homeless-and-disturbs-the-comfortable/
Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band guitarist, dies at 80: 'Dickey was larger than life'
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Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
- Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.
- Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.
- His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.
- Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.
Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist ...
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Home prices continue to rise, but experts see a market correction ahead: Prospective homebuyers in South Florida only face more challenging circumstances as ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/19/home-prices-continue-to-rise-but-experts-see-a-market-correction-ahead/
Rubio says Iran wants to make Israel ‘an impossible place to live’: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Sunday Iran wants to make Israel “an impossible place to live” ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4593216-rubio-says-iran-wants-to-make-israel-an-impossible-place-to-live/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Are restaurant service charges a tipping point for change?: In growing numbers, mandatory fees are showing up on restaurant checks. What are they? And what does ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/restaurant-service-charges-fees-tipping-controversy/
Suspect arrested in group beating of man at Lauderhill ‘drug house’ in 2019: Rashaid Labonte, 42, of Lauderhill, was arrested Thursday in connection with a group ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/23/suspect-arrested-in-group-beating-of-man-at-lauderhill-drug-house-in-2019/
Motorcyclist died after crash on OBT in Orange County, FHP says: A 39-year-old man riding a motorcycle died in a crash early Sunday on South Orange Blossom Trail ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/motorcyclist-died-after-crash-on-obt-in-orange-county-fhp-says/
Biden is campaigning in Florida a week before a new abortion ban takes effect: There's a referendum on abortion rights on the ballot in Florida in November ...
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Man dies after self-immolation outside Trump trial building: Authorities identified the dead man as a man from Florida. He was “some kind of conspiracy theorist ...
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Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba
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Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
Another shock to the Broward school system as superintendent steps down | Editorial
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/another-shock-to-the-broward-school-system-as-superintendent-calls-it-quits-editorial/
US Congressional Leaders Discussing Iran Oil Sanctions, Senator Ben Cardin Says: Congressional leaders are discussing how to push ahead with legislation that ...
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Abortion-rights groups see increased engagement after Arizona, Florida rulings: Democrats have seized on abortion as a winning issue in the post-Roe era.
axios.com/2024/04/20/abortion-arizona-florida-voter-registration-increase
Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/bidens-latest-plan-for-student-loan-cancellation-moves-forward-as-a-proposed-regulation/
Shocking twist in carjacking of South Florida woman leads to arrest of deputy: The horrific saga of a South Florida woman carjacked at gunpoint in Winter Springs ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/15/shocking-twist-in-seminole-carjacking-leads-to-arrest-of-orange-county-deputy/
Florida Democrats put up billboards to find candidates for November: Florida Democrats are putting up billboards in four counties to recruit candidates for ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/florida-democrats-put-up-billboards-to-find-candidates-for-november/
Senate dismisses the first impeachment article against Mayorkas, declaring it unconstitutional; trial ongoing
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/senate-dismisses-the-first-impeachment-article-against-mayorkas-declaring-it-unconstitutional-trial-ongoing/
Two shootings, two different responses — Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/two-shootings-two-different-responses-maine-restricts-guns-while-iowa-arms-teachers/
Frost criticizes Greene after she disavows white supremacists: ‘damn hypocrisy’: Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Fla.) went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
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Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe': Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' ...
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Letters: Dangers of teaching communism | Demings’ decisions: The governor's decision to mandate kindergartners learn the evils of communism imperils the ...
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Endangered Bornean orangutan born in Florida: An endangered Bornean orangutan baby has been welcomed into the world at Busch Gardens ...
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Quick Glance: Newborn Borneo Orangutan at Busch Gardens, Florida
- An endangered Bornean orangutan baby was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.
- Following a cesarean section on Saturday, the baby orangutan weighing just over three pounds (1.3 kilograms) was brought into the world by park officials. Once stabilized, the mother Luna is recovering from the surgery and will soon reunite with her baby.
- Known as the largest tree-dwelling ape species and the third largest overall, the Bornean orangutan's birth signifies a significant step in orangutan conservation efforts.
- Orangutans typically have a lifespan of 35 to 40 years in the wild. The newborn ape has not been named yet and resides in a zoo within the Tampa theme park, known as one of the largest in North America, accommodating thousands of animals.
Republicans scramble to contain abortion ‘earthquake’: The one-two punch from Florida and Arizona left Republicans reeling across the electoral map.
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint
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Authorities discover body after Florida woman is carjacked at gunpoint; had called husband to say she was being followed
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Moskowitz confronts Greene on Ukraine, Nazi remarks: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in a Wednesday hearing about ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601264-moskowitz-confronts-greene-on-ukraine-nazi-remarks/
Heat killed a Florida sugar farm worker. The labor contractor is arguing the OSHA fine
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Cameron Lobbies Trump to Break US Roadblocks to Ukraine Aid: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron flew to Florida to meet Donald Trump ...
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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Republican Infighting Is Getting Uglier: GOP tensions over foreign spending and Speaker Mike Johnson have ramped up in recent months.
newsweek.com/republican-infighting-gop-mike-johnson-1892701
New College President Richard Corcoran gets $200K bonus after first year: Trustees said he met the goals they laid out for him as the school underwent a ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/11/new-college-president-richard-corcoran-gets-200k-bonus-after-first-year/
Earth Day 2024 in Orlando: Events and ways to celebrate: Earth Day turns 54 years old in 2024, bringing with it a celebration of the planet we call home and a ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/celebrate-earth-day-2024-orlando-events/
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County look to rein in short-term rentals: Both want to look at new registration systems to keep better track of properties listed ...
tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2024/04/20/pinellas-short-term-rentals-airbnb-vrbo/
Swiss rate routing costs T-Mobile customers 143,000 dollars: The data consumption of a three-week vacation cost a couple from Florida the equivalent of 1 ...
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Report: Last year ended with a surge in book bans: According to PEN America, 4,349 books were banned from schools between July and December 2023 ...
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NFL Draft 2024: Last ride for Alabama’s Nick Saban: The former Crimson Tide coach will add to his SEC-record total of drafted players next week.
al.com/sports/2024/04/nfl-draft-2024-last-ride-for-alabamas-nick-saban.html
Civil War Is the Cinematic Equivalent of the No-Labels Movement: Alex Garland’s studious “objectivity” isn’t enough.
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Quick Glance: A24's 'Civil War' movie portrays a divided America
- Alex Garland’s 'Civil War' takes place in a dystopian near-future version of a divided U.S.
- A group of journalists travels through empty cities and deserted roads to Washington to overthrow a dictatorial president.
- Critics expressed concerns over Garland's vague approach to the film's politics, amidst online debates surrounding it.
- A24 heavily focuses on a marketing campaign that encourages viewers to 'pledge' allegiance and describe their type of American to promote the film.
Trump’s campaign is expecting to raise a record $43 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/06/trumps-campaign-is-expecting-to-raise-a-record-43-million-at-a-high-dollar-florida-fundraiser/
Quick Glance: Trump campaign expects $50 million haul at fundraiser
- Former President Trump is expected to rake in approximately $50 million at a fundraising event in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday night, under the leadership of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson. This amount would double what three Democratic presidents recently raised for President Biden’s reelection campaign war chest.
- The expected sum would double the amount raised by Biden's campaign at a fundraiser in New York City last week.
- The event will help support Trump's campaign, the Republican National Committee (RNC), his Save America PAC, and state GOP parties under their joint fundraising agreement.
- Trump and the RNC announced that they raised more than $65.6 million last month and entered April with over $91.3 million in cash. The Biden campaign's fundraising arm was also active in March, revealing a $90 million haul for the month and starting the second quarter with $192 million in cash on hand.
House Democrats introduce bill to rename Miami federal prison after Donald Trump: "I hope our Republican friends will join us in bestowing upon Donald J ...
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Quick Glance: House Democrats Push to Rename Miami Federal Prison After Donald Trump
- A group of House Democrats introduced a bill on Friday to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Donald Trump.
- The two-page measure aims to re-designate the Miami Federal Correctional Institution in Florida as the 'Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution.'
- The bill is being introduced by Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), and John Garamendi (D-Calif.).
- The bill is intended to draw attention to the 91 criminal charges Trump is facing across four cases, including one in Florida related to handling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Luxury yachts and villas abroad: is Zelensky a billionaire?: Luxury yachts, a villa in Miami and billions in a bank in Costa Rica - various riches are attributed ...
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Young Orlando actor comes home in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ tour: Orlando's Axel Bernard Rimmele, 12, is onstage in "Mrs. Doubtfire" as it tours the U.S ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/alex-rimmele-mrs-doubtfire-broadway-tour-orlando/
Trump seeks to use NY hush money trial to delay criminal case over classified document handling in FL
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/hush-money-trial-trump/
Some migrants flown by DeSantis to Martha’s Vineyard qualify for victim visas, feds say
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Citadel's Ken Griffin files plans for 62-story office skyscraper in NYC: Griffin, who relocated his company's headquarters to Miami, has previously said remote ...
businessinsider.com/citadel-ken-griffin-plans-62-story-office-skyscraper-nyc-2024-4
DeSantis signs bill preventing cities from requiring heat safety protections for workers
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/12/desantis-heat-protection-workers-contractors-wages-local-government-preempt/
Trump used to scold felons who wanted to vote. Now he could be in the same spot: If criminally convicted in New York, Trump will face legal humiliations of the ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/15/trump-felon-voting-rights
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Florida ban on teachers using preferred pronouns blocked by judge: A federal judge in Florida has blocked the Republican-led state from enforcing a ban on ...
reuters.com/legal/government/florida-ban-teachers-using-preferred-pronouns-blocked-by-judge-2024-04-10/
LSU softball rallies for extra-inning win against Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fifth-ranked LSU rallied for runs in the seventh and eighth innings to secure a ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-softball-rallies-for-extra-inning-win-against-florida/article_b36e8a51-9b0d-5be6-9a7e-c8bbdf578f0f.html
Late Gov. Bob Graham to lie in state in Tallahassee: A public memorial service is also being planned for Graham in Miami Lakes.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/19/bob-graham-governor-senator-funeral-lie-in-state-old-capitol/
Courts in Arizona and Florida have moved to further restrict reproductive rights. See how millions of people will need to travel longer distances to the ...
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Watch: Fires blaze along Miami highway: Stubborn brush fires in Florida's state capital, Miami, have been burning for several days.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68824337
United States to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil over unfair elections - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/17/Maduro-Venezuela-Biden-oil-sanctions/8281713386220/
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Conservatives corner Mike Johnson in House floor confrontation: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Johnson would not commit to keeping the current rules.
axios.com/2024/04/18/mike-johnson-gaetz-motion-to-vacate-ukraine
McCarthy says he’s not Speaker because ‘one person’ in Congress wanted to avoid ethics complaint
thehill.com/homenews/house/4585217-mccarthy-gaetz-motion-vacate-speaker-ethics-complaint/
Quick Glance: The Controversial Rise of Matt Gaetz
- Matt Gaetz is a product of his time: adept in the art of political performance and willing to blow up anything to achieve something.
- Starting as an unknown freshman in Washington, he rose to become a key figure of Trumpism and now aims to run for governor.
- Despite controversies and investigations, Gaetz has strengthened his alliance with the MAGA right and become a prominent voice of Trumpism.
- His political strategy is based on media presence and direct engagement with Americans, earning him influence and followers.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry kiss at charity polo match after Netflix announcement
nypost.com/2024/04/12/entertainment/meghan-markle-cheers-on-prince-harry-during-charity-polo-match-after-netflix-announcement/
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Kiss at Charity Polo Match Post Netflix News
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry soaked up the radiant Florida sun at a charity polo match after announcing their two new Netflix shows.
- Prince Harry participated in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington on Friday.
- The match took place following her attendance at Harry's Invictus Games Winter Training Camp in February, where he engaged in curling, sit-skiing, and skeleton bobsledding.
- The couple sealed a $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020 and released the infamous docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' in December 2022.
Arizona and Florida have moved to further restrict reproductive rights. @ReutersGraphics illustrates how millions of people would need to travel farther to ...
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