Is radical Islam infiltrating American politics?

Is radical Islam infiltrating American politics?

Javier Manjarres
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February 16, 2019
But his acknowledgment that were words were hurtful, is Rep. Omar as naïve as he is playing herself off to be?
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Here's your U.S. Senator's gov't shutdown vote

Here's your U.S. Senator's gov't shutdown vote

Javier Manjarres
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February 14, 2019
The Senate voted 83-16, and the House voted 300-128.
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Senator Rubio Highlights Need for U.S. to Support Colombia's Drug War

Senator Rubio Highlights Need for U.S. to Support Colombia's Drug War

Daniel Molina
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February 13, 2019
"The United States must make clear we stand with the Colombian people."
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National Republicans announce 2020 congressional 'hit list'

National Republicans announce 2020 congressional 'hit list'

Javier Manjarres
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February 9, 2019
One of the most vulnerable seats for Democrats is New Mexico’s Republican-leaning 2nd congressional district, which is held by Rep. Xochitl Torres Small
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Trump hits Warren (Pocahontas) over "dishonest campaign"

Trump hits Warren (Pocahontas) over "dishonest campaign"

Javier Manjarres
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February 9, 2019
Warren said that she was “sorry” for extending “confusion” over “tribal citizenship” and “tribal sovereignty,” adding “I am not a tribal citizen.”
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"Green New Deal" may be part of a bigger enviro plan

"Green New Deal" may be part of a bigger enviro plan

Javier Manjarres
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February 8, 2019
"It will be one of several or maybe many suggestions that we receive. The green dream, or whatever they call it, nobody knows what it is, but they're for it, right?"-Speaker Nancy Pelosi
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Wasserman Schultz on Va sexual assault allegation: “Investigation is warranted”

Wasserman Schultz on Va sexual assault allegation: “Investigation is warranted”

Javier Manjarres
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February 8, 2019
“I think her allegations need to be looked into.”
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Biannual national budget legislation to be proposed

Biannual national budget legislation to be proposed

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
Florida Congressman Neal Dunn (R) told the Floridian that he was going to introduce legislation to change the budgetary process to “every two years,”
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Scott says Obama should have moved to oust Maduro "years ago"

Scott says Obama should have moved to oust Maduro "years ago"

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
Scott said that unlike Trump, President Obama failed to press Maduro and didn’t “follow through on red lines,” adding that “we should have done this years ago.”
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Venezuelan struggle "is not a U.S. issue," says Rubio

Venezuelan struggle "is not a U.S. issue," says Rubio

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
“This is not a U.S. issue. This is not a Colombian issue. This is a Venezuelan issue,” said Rubio.
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Democrats push to protect healthcare pre-existing conditions

Democrats push to protect healthcare pre-existing conditions

Daniel Molina
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February 3, 2019
"No person should worry that they may be one hospital bill away from bankruptcy because of a pre-existing condition and high costs."
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Trump, not Obama, "had the guts" to stand up to Maduro

Trump, not Obama, "had the guts" to stand up to Maduro

Javier Manjarres
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February 1, 2019
Scott also affirmed what many Venezuelans have whispered among themselves-“Thank God for President Trump.”
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Rubio, Bolton Call Out Theft of Venezuelan Assets

Rubio, Bolton Call Out Theft of Venezuelan Assets

Staff Reports
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February 1, 2019
On Thursday, Senator Marco Rubio issued a comment via his Twitter account that identified Noor Capital, a financial firm based in the United Arab Emirates as attempting to facilitate a gold transaction with Venezuelan authorities.
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Pelosi taunts Trump: “There’s not going to be any wall money"

Pelosi taunts Trump: “There’s not going to be any wall money"

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2019
With that statement, it appears as if Pelosi will continue to stand her ground against the president’s request for funding of the southern border wall he campaigned on.
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DeSantis Ends Common Core in Florida

DeSantis Ends Common Core in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2019
Let's get this right," said DeSantis.  We want high quality (education), we want to demand excellence, but we want to do that (reform) in a way that's responsive to the concerns we've had over the years."
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Congress wants to train police officers to identify child sex traffickers

Congress wants to train police officers to identify child sex traffickers

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2019
Human trafficking is directly tied to the drug trade, but while it is getting some attention, it is not the most pressing issue that his talked about whenever the border issue is brought up.
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U.S. Imposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela

U.S. Imposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela

Daniel Molina
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January 29, 2019
“Hopefully, the Chavez-Maduro nightmare is nearing its end.”
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Single-payer healthcare on 2020 presidential ballot

Single-payer healthcare on 2020 presidential ballot

Javier Manjarres
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January 29, 2019
With several key candidates having already announced their intentions, the 2020 presidential primary season is in full swing. Just a couple days removed from officially launching her presidential bid, California Senator Kamala Harris (D) threw her healthcare line in the sand. Forget Obamacare. Harris wants a “eliminate all of that” and push for a single-payer […]
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Democrats see southwest Latinos as their  'pathway to victory'

Democrats see southwest Latinos as their 'pathway to victory'

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2019
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is undoubtedly the new face of her political party, spoke to HISPOLITICA about the increase in Latinos or Hispanics running for public office.
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Roger Stone says FBI "terrorized" his wife, dogs during arrest

Roger Stone says FBI "terrorized" his wife, dogs during arrest

Javier Manjarres
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January 25, 2019
“THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN BEING TALKED ABOUT, IS NOT BEING TALKED ABOUT.”
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Trump’s approval ratings down

Trump’s approval ratings down

Javier Manjarres
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January 23, 2019
Outside of the border security-fueled government shutdown, Trump’s overall economic and foreign policy agenda appears to be working.
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Ocasio-Cortez Says Our "Immoral" Economic System "Allows Billionaires To Exist"

Ocasio-Cortez Says Our "Immoral" Economic System "Allows Billionaires To Exist"

Staff Reports
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January 22, 2019
Yesterday, at a forum honoring Dr. Martin Luther King in New York City, Ocasio-Cortez was less focused on the core part of Dr. King's message and proceeded to identify a number of things that she believes are fundamental economic "wrongs" about the system our country currently enjoys that must be changed-
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Julian Castro hits the presidential campaign trail

Julian Castro hits the presidential campaign trail

Javier Manjarres
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January 17, 2019
List of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates continues to grow, as Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI), Sens. Elizabeth Warren (MA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) join former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, as the only announced candidates. This list potential candidates could grow to as many as 20+. If Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders, who […]
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Democrats Blast President Maduro as Illegitimate Leader

Democrats Blast President Maduro as Illegitimate Leader

Daniel Molina
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January 14, 2019
Democrat Freshman Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is teaming up with fellow Democrats Debbie Wasserman Schultz, freshman Congresswoman Donna Shalala and Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to bring light to the illegitimacy of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduros’ new term and any future plans he has to introduce legislation for the Venezuelan people. Congresswoman […]
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Ocasio-Cortez says climate change "is a crisis"

Ocasio-Cortez says climate change "is a crisis"

Javier Manjarres
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January 12, 2019
Climate change is at the top of Ocasio-Cortez’s agenda, having already proposed her controversial Green New Deal plan that has been met with tough opposition.
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Green New Deal called national security threat, "destructive"

Green New Deal called national security threat, "destructive"

Javier Manjarres
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January 12, 2019
Whether its oil or national gas, any impartial person will tell you that it would be destructive to the United States…You can kiss manufacturing goodbye.”
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Rubio "not Against" DACA Bill With Scott

Rubio "not Against" DACA Bill With Scott

Daniel Molina
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January 11, 2019
This week marked a major moment in President Donald Trump’s first term in office as he asserted that the issues concerning the border constitute a crisis. After taking to national airwaves to share his thoughts on why strengthening border security is important, Democrats held their own response, positioning Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi to give […]
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Scott willing to sponsor DACA bill in senate

Scott willing to sponsor DACA bill in senate

Daniel Molina
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January 10, 2019
“We need to make sure we fully fund FEMA. We need to make sure that our Government is not wasting your tax dollars,” Scott said, adding ,”we need to take care of the DACA kids.”
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DeSantis Begins Remake of FL Supreme Court

DeSantis Begins Remake of FL Supreme Court

Staff Reports
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January 9, 2019
Newly inaugurated Governor Ron DeSantis has begun his overhaul of the Florida Supreme Court with the selection of Judge Barbara Lagoa, who becomes the high court's first female Cuban-American justice.  DeSantis will soon replace two more Supreme Court justices (three in total) who have each hit the mandatory retirement age of 70- Judges Barbara Pariente, Fred Lewis, and Peggy Quince.
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Rubio and Sanders Trade Blows Over Israel

Rubio and Sanders Trade Blows Over Israel

Daniel Molina
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January 8, 2019
With Democrats controlling the House and Republicans controlling the Senate, it seems that there's an ideological battle as Democratic socialism and conservatism clash in the political arena. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, largely recognized as bringing Democratic socialism to the forefront of the mainstream, is now responding to legislation introduced by Florida Senator Marco Rubio. In […]
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Negotiations Continue to Avoid Government Shutdown

Negotiations Continue to Avoid Government Shutdown

Daniel Molina
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December 21, 2018
Since winning the 2016 Presidential election, President Donald Trump’s “wall” has been at the forefront of conversations. As 2018 comes to a close, the conversations heightened concerning funding for the wall. And, in a highly publicized and televised meeting between President Donald Trump, Chuck Schumer, Vice President Mike Pence and Nancy Pelosi, an argument erupted […]
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A Bipartisan Effort Gives Boost to Small Businesses

A Bipartisan Effort Gives Boost to Small Businesses

Daniel Molina
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December 21, 2018
The “Spurring Business in Communities Act,” unveiled in October by Republican Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers received cosponsors in Democrat Representative Stephanie Murphy and Senator Marco Rubio, who was backing a similar bill in the Senate. With the legislation, the intent was to boost small businesses in underrepresented stated by offering them more access to loans […]
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Rubio: "A Horrible Injustice" to not Pardon Groveland Four

Rubio: "A Horrible Injustice" to not Pardon Groveland Four

Daniel Molina
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December 20, 2018
The Groveland Four were wrongly accused of raping a while woman in 1949, and the race is on to speed up the process to pardon them. At the forefront of this concern are Florida Republican lawmakers. While the Florida legislature had asked for the men to be pardoned, a move has not been made for […]
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First Step Act Takes Leap With Senate Support

First Step Act Takes Leap With Senate Support

Daniel Molina
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December 19, 2018
"I look forward to its passage in the House and signing by the President.”
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Senators Unite to go After Iranian Regime’s Finances

Senators Unite to go After Iranian Regime’s Finances

Javier Manjarres
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December 18, 2018
“This important legislation would empower the United States."
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Rubio Wants Chinese Telecommunication CFO Extradited

Rubio Wants Chinese Telecommunication CFO Extradited

Javier Manjarres
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December 11, 2018
"Both Huawei, ZTE and multiple other Chinese companies pose a threat to our national interests."
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