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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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North Korea has just pulled off an impressive dual feat -- the successful test both of an intercontinental ballistic missile and an atom bomb in the 6-kiloton range.
Presidents' State of the Union addresses are delivered in the chamber of the House of Representatives in the Capitol.
WASHINGTON -- Before Ronald Reagan traveled the 16 blocks to the White House after his first inaugural address, the White House curator had, at the new president's instruction, hung in the Cabinet room a portrait of Calvin Coolidge.
I haven't been able to pilfer an advance copy of the president's State of the Union address, but I hereby offer some guesses as to what he'll say tonight.
There were two extraordinary disclosures in Thursday's testimony of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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By Kevin Derby
On Monday afternoon, Carlos Lopez-Cantera was sworn in as the lieutenant governor of Florida. Lopez-Cantera, who rose to become Florida House GOP leader, will return to his old stomping grounds in the House chambers for the ceremonial swearing-in later in the afternoon.
By Kevin Derby
On Monday, Gov. Rick Scotts team pushed back against a Web ad released earlier in the day by former Gov. Charlie Crist, the favorite for the Democratic nomination despite spending most of his career in the Republican ranks.
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State Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, announced Monday she'll be running to replace Trey Radel in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Carlos Lopez-Cantera will officially be sworn in as Florida's 19th lieutenant governor on Monday.
Gov. Rick Scott announced Lopez-Cantera's appointment to the position in January after it had been vacant for over 10 months. Former Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll resigned from the post in March 2013 after being interviewed by law enforcement officials about work she did for a charity that prosecutors said was a front for a gambling ring.
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With state Senate Republican leader Lizbeth Benacquisto planning to announce her candidacy for Trey Radel's seat in Congress, Chauncey Goss announced Monday morning he does not intend to run to replace Radel.
According to News Press, Goss says he "has too many business obligations -- he has his own consulting business that helps clients with federal budget issues -- and family considerations to join the race for Congress."
By Kevin Derby
Former Gov. Charlie Crist, the favorite for the Democratic nomination to challenge Gov. Rick Scott despite having spent most of his political career as a Republican, has launched a Web ad pushing back against one from the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) last week.
By Kevin Derby
Pro-life leaders are calling for a boycott of buying cookies from the Girl Scouts this year due to their ties to Planned Parenthood and pro-choice leaders.
Steven Ertelt, the editor of LifeNews.com, sent an email out to supporters on Sunday noting several prominent pro-life groups," including his organization, have launched a national boycott of the Girl Scouts and sales of their Girl Scout cookies this season"
By Kevin Derby
Responding to constituents on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., had harsh words for President Barack Obamas plans to rely on executive orders if he cant get his agenda through Congress. In the State of the Union address last week, Obama said he would not hesitate to use executive orders if Congress does not pass his agenda.
By Kevin Derby
Florida TaxWatch weighed in on Monday morning, praising Gov. Rick Scotts proposed $74.2 billion proposed budget.
"I commend Governor Scott for including many cost-savings recommendations from Florida TaxWatch," said Dominic Calabro, the president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch. "By increasing efficiency in state government and offering significant tax cuts, this budget shows his commitment to Florida taxpayers."
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Charlie Crist isn't the only Democratic candidate in the run for governor this year. Crist's Democratic rival,former state Sen. Nan Rich, is making her rounds with robo calls against the former Republican, calling Crist an enemy of women's reproductive rights.
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