A Homeowner Mutiny in Florida Is Leaving the State More Vulnerable to Hurricanes

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Lawmakers Trying to Ban Chinese-Made Drones...Again

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Chinese-made drones remain one of the federal government’s big boogeymen. Now, House lawmakers are making another effort to ban China-made drones.

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Senate Probe Wants to Know Exactly What Elon Musk Did in Ukraine

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Last week, it was reported that Elon Musk shut off access to SpaceX’s Starlink in Crimea last year, but following an outcry of condemnation, the source of the story issued a correction saying Musk was asked to turn on access but he had a policy against doing so already in place. U.S.

DeSantis signed a bill into law that creates new hurdles for undocumented workers and patients in Florida. It provides $12 million to relocate migrants to blue states

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum in Titusville, Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum in Titusville, Florida.

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Democrats are so desperate to win in Florida that they are considering NBA legends Dwyane Wade and Grant Hill for the Senate

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A composite image of former NBA stars Grant Hill (left) and Dwyane Wade (right), with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida.

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Congressional Democrats bash Ron DeSantis for alienating Florida job creator Disney World in service of a 'flailing presidential campaign'

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to reporters during a press conference at the Reedy Creek Administration Building on April 17 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to reporters during a press conference at the Reedy Creek Administration Building on April 17 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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A bipartisan pair of lawmakers just launched an effort to crack down on the Fed following Silicon Valley Bank's collapse

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From left, Energy Secretary Rick Perry Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, talk before Senate Armed Committee confirmation hearing titled
From left, Energy Secretary Rick Perry Sens.

After being attacked by both Democrats and the GOP, Rick Scott edits his plan to sunset all federal laws every 5 years. He now wants to make exceptions for Social Security, Medicare, and the military.

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Florida Sen. Rick Scott speaks during a news conference following the GOP weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill on September 20, 2022.

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Trump joins Mitch McConnell in bashing Rick Scott's Social Security and Medicare plans, telling him to 'be careful': 'THERE WILL BE NO CUTS!'

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Sen. Rick Scott, Donald Trump
Sen. Rick Scott (left), Donald Trump.

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Ted Cruz calls McConnell's dispute with GOP Sen. Rick Scott 'petty bickering' as GOP senators urge them to mend their rift

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Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at a press conference on September 13, 2022.
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at a press conference on September 13, 2022.

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