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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Rep. Escobar surfs rainbow wave over Trump's wall

Rep. Escobar surfs rainbow wave over Trump's wall

Daniel Molina
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January 10, 2019
“Many of us who are new members came in wanting to help shape our appropriations because our budgets are a reflection of our values… The vast majority of us who are incoming members voted for a Republican set of resolutions to reopen the government,
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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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Rubio not yet Convinced With AG/U.N. Picks

Rubio not yet Convinced With AG/U.N. Picks

Javier Manjarres
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December 10, 2018
"I can't tell you whether I support him or not until I've been able to review all of that."
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Mast’s Resolution Condemns Assad Regime

Mast’s Resolution Condemns Assad Regime

Javier Manjarres
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December 4, 2018
"We must continue to work with our partners to condemn the Assad regime’s horrific abuses."
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Florida Lawmakers Condemn Cuban Regime as “Mais Medicos” Sue

Florida Lawmakers Condemn Cuban Regime as “Mais Medicos” Sue

Javier Manjarres
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December 3, 2018
"I am proud to support these victims of the regime in their quest for justice and fair compensation for their service.”
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Iran Test Launches a Ballistic Missile

Iran Test Launches a Ballistic Missile

Javier Manjarres
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December 2, 2018
“The missile has a range that allows it to strike parts of Europe and anywhere in the Middle East.”
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Bush 41 has Passed Away

Bush 41 has Passed Away

Javier Manjarres
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December 1, 2018
"I am a man who sees life in terms of missions — missions defined and missions completed."
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Daniel Ortega’s Wife

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Daniel Ortega’s Wife

Javier Manjarres
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November 30, 2018
"It is a political blow.”
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Nelson, Democrats “encourage” Puerto Rican Immigrants to register to vote

Nelson, Democrats “encourage” Puerto Rican Immigrants to register to vote

Javier Manjarres
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October 17, 2017
According to the Miami Herald, Republican Senator Marco Rubio told them that he had “zero concern” about a mass migration of Puerto Ricans to Florida, adding that the problem would be for Puerto Rico, not Florida.
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