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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El Chapo's Billions To Pay For "The Wall"

El Chapo's Billions To Pay For "The Wall"

Staff Reports
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February 13, 2019
Cruz believes that El Chapo's confiscated money can be put to good use by building a border wall- making it much harder for drug traffickers to move marijuana, heroin, and other illegal drugs across the United States southern border.
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Gallego inches closer to running for U.S. Senate

Gallego inches closer to running for U.S. Senate

Javier Manjarres
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February 13, 2019
Gallego, a Iraq war veteran, is without question one of President Trump’s biggest detractors, and a leading voice of opposition to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D)
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Beto O’Rourke to hold a concurrent speech countering President Trump’s in El Paso, Texas.

Beto O’Rourke to hold a concurrent speech countering President Trump’s in El Paso, Texas.

Teddy Cruz
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February 11, 2019
Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) is set to deliver a speech this evening which will be less than 3 miles away from President Donald Trump's rally that is scheduled for this evening in El Paso, Texas. Beto is one of the main speakers for the "March for Truth" as the theme of the event surrounds the on-going […]
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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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Senator Sinema Sheds Light on Arizona Cell Phone Service Issues

Senator Sinema Sheds Light on Arizona Cell Phone Service Issues

Daniel Molina
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February 8, 2019
“We can’t consider the race to 5G won until we all cross the finish line.”
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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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Castro, Democrats want "comprehensive immigration reform," not Trump's plan

Castro, Democrats want "comprehensive immigration reform," not Trump's plan

Daniel Molina
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February 7, 2019
"Right now I haven’t seen anything that he’s offered that would make me think that we’re willing to offer that.”
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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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Senator Lindsey Graham Praises Trump Administration After SOTU Address

Senator Lindsey Graham Praises Trump Administration After SOTU Address

Daniel Molina
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February 6, 2019
"We’re safer today than we were two years ago, and it is because of this President.”
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National emergency to build wall not a "practical solution"

National emergency to build wall not a "practical solution"

Teddy Cruz
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February 6, 2019
"I just think, given the fact that he’s probably going to get sued and this will end up in litigation and balled up for months, if not years it’s really not a practical solution to the problem."
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Trump's decision to "unilaterally" build wall must be "grounded by law"

Trump's decision to "unilaterally" build wall must be "grounded by law"

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
“BACK IN 2013, CHUCK SCHUMER AND EVERY SINGLE DEMOCRAT IN THE SENATE, VOTED IN FAVOR OF 350 MILES OF BORDER WALL.
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76% of SOTU watchers approve of Trump’s speech

76% of SOTU watchers approve of Trump’s speech

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2019
76% of SOTU watchers approve of Trump's speech
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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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Texas AG Paxton looks to increase his influence this session

Texas AG Paxton looks to increase his influence this session

Teddy Cruz
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February 4, 2019
Despite no specific legislation being filled yet, there are some lawmakers that are very open to certain portions of Paxton’s request.
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Texas Senator says "even Obama" knew Russia cheated

Texas Senator says "even Obama" knew Russia cheated

Javier Manjarres
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February 3, 2019
For years, it was very clear that Russia had been cheating, including their testing of a ground-based cruise missile program.
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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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Democrats accused of 'not engaging' on border security

Democrats accused of 'not engaging' on border security

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2019
“Honestly, to be a realist in this, I’ve been working for two years behind the scenes. I think the Democrats want the immigration issue more as an issue than a solution,” said Perdue.
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Pelosi, Schumer support senate gov't shutdown bill

Pelosi, Schumer support senate gov't shutdown bill

Javier Manjarres
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January 29, 2019
“The legislation will create an automatic continuing resolution (CR) for any regular appropriations bill or existing CR, keeping the federal government open when budget negotiations falter before key spending deadlines.”
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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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Black congressional caucus seems poised to back Harris

Black congressional caucus seems poised to back Harris

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2019
California Senator Kamala Harris has officially thrown her hat into the 2020 Democratic presidential primary sweepstakes.
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Grijalva calls Trump's border "wall" delusional

Grijalva calls Trump's border "wall" delusional

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2019
Democrats like Arizona’s Rep. Raul Grijalva are rejoicing over the apparent defeat of a border wall measure.
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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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'Beto' O'Rourke still very popular in Texas, the nation

'Beto' O'Rourke still very popular in Texas, the nation

Javier Manjarres
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January 23, 2019
But according to the latest polls on who could fair the best in a very crowded presidential primary field, Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, and former U.S. Senate nominee Roberto Francis “Beto” 0’Rourke.
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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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