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Israel-Hamas war sets progressive and young voters on collision course with White House
Joe Biden has a problem. Seven months ahead of the presidential election, some progressives, young voters and Muslim American voters are showing serious reservations about the Democrat’s reelection campaign as his administration backs Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Read More.
Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser
Donald Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday, a staggering reported haul as his campaign works to catch up to the fundraising juggernaut of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. Read More.
Rick Scott demands answers on ‘secret’ Biden migrant flight program
Rick Scott demands answers following report of migrant flights landing in Florida as part of Biden’s parole and release admissions program. Read More.
Most say Biden ‘likeable,’ Trump ‘strong’ leader: Survey
A majority of Americans describe President as “likeable” and former President Trump as a “strong and decisive leader,” according to new data from a Gallup survey. Read More.
What Florida’s party registration trends can tell us about the outcome of a Trump-Biden rematch
The 2024 election is shaping up to be the first year in decades were Florida is not a pivotal, competitive swing state. Read More.
Johnson sounds out key Republicans with speakership and Ukraine aid on line
Days after his speakership was put on notice by a far-right member, Mike Johnson strategized with a key – and perhaps surprising – source: firebrand GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, the architect of the last effort to remove a speaker. Read More.
Trump and Republicans unite in fury at Biden after Trans Visibility Day falls on Easter Sunday by chance
Republicans, led by Donald Trump, are sounding off on Joe Biden after he issued a statement recognising Trans Visibility Day becasue it happened to coincide with Easter Sunday this year. Read More.
Rick Scott meets with Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel
The Senator from Naples is standing by the embattled Israeli PM. Read More.
Who is Nicole Shanahan, the philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office to be his running mate. Read More.
Feds charge Chinese hackers in plot targeting U.S. politicians, national security, journalists
Hackers tied to the Chinese government targeted high-ranking U.S. politicians, businesses and critics in a years-long scheme to attack critical pieces of America's infrastructure, federal prosecutors said Monday in an indictment of seven foreign nationals. Read More.
CNN host says 'world is upside down' as Michigan poll shows Trump ahead by 20 points on Israel-Gaza
CNN host Dana Bash spoke about how voters in multiple states have been impacted by the war in Gaza, to the point it may risk swinging the election for Donald Trump. Read More.
U.S. Senate in overnight vote sends $1.2 trillion government spending package to Biden
The U.S. Senate took a broadly bipartisan vote early Saturday to approve a $1.2 trillion spending package, sending the measure to President Joe Biden for his signature with no time to spare after missing a midnight deadline. Read More.
Rick Scott doesn't want 'anti-Israel' Canadian lawmakers in Florida
The lower house wants to crack down on arms sales as the war with Hamas rages. Read More.
Ridin’ with Biden: Which Florida Congressional Members vote most often with Joe Biden?
The voting alignment of Florida’s congressional delegation with President Joe Biden reveals contrasts between the state’s Democratic and Republican lawmakers, an analysis of recent voting data provided by FiveThirtyEight shows. Read More.
Latest Florida poll confirms state is increasingly out of reach for Biden
Florida is a severely under-polled state compared to the 2020 election and others past, but one recent March poll confirms the state has become increasingly out of reach for President Joe Biden and the Democrats. Read More.
