DeSantis Slams , Trump’s Abortion Comment.
DeSantis Slams , Trump’s Abortion Comment.
On Sept. 17, former President Donald Trump criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a six-week abortion ban back in April.
On Sept. 17, former President Donald Trump criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a six-week abortion ban back in April.
What he did is a terrible thing
and a terrible mistake, Donald Trump, via NBC's 'Meet the Press'.
Trump went on to suggest that if he was reelected
as president, he'd come up with better abortion restrictions that more people would support.
DeSantis responded by calling Trump
"a different candidate today than he was"
when he first sought the nation's highest office.
I think he's taking positions that
I think are different from what
he took in 2015 when he first
came onto the scene. , Ron DeSantis, to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis.
And I do think he's a different candidate
today than he was back then. And I think
the one back then was probably closer
to where Republican voters want to
be than the latest iteration, Ron DeSantis, to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis.
When asked if he thinks Trump is really against abortion, DeSantis replied, "Well, you tell me.".
I think that if you have something where you have a baby that has a detectable heartbeat, if you're pro-life, you would want to say that there should be protections there. , Ron DeSantis, to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis.
And if he's saying, 'That's a terrible thing' -- I know most pro-life voters would think that he's wrong, Ron DeSantis, to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis
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DeSantis, Florida Surgeon General , Contradict Federal COVID Booster Guidance.
On Sept. 11, the FDA approved
a new COVID booster for
anyone 6 months of age and older.
The CDC recommended the
new shots on Sept. 12.
The vaccine is said to target Omicron subvariants that are spreading throughout the U.S.
But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo are advising the state's residents to not get the booster shot if they're under age 65, 'The Washington Post' reports. .
The two men first made the comments during a live event last week and reiterated their claims during an X livestream on Sept. 13. .
I will not stand by and let the FDA and CDC use healthy Floridians as guinea pigs for new booster shots that have not been proven to be safe or effective. No way FDA, Gov. Ron DeSantis, via X livestream.
In December, DeSantis said he was forming a panel to counter the CDC's health recommendations, implying that the public has been misled about vaccine efficacy, 'The Washington Post' reports. .
In May, he barred vaccine passports and
mask requirements in schools and businesses.
Ladapo has long been skeptical
about COVID vaccines as well.
In the past, his warnings were met with a
public letter written by the FDA and CDC, .
In the past, his warnings were met with a
public letter written by the FDA and CDC, .
saying that his comments were "incorrect, misleading
and could be harmful to the American public,"
'The Washington Post' reports.
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Google to Require Politicians , to Disclose AI Use in Election Ads.
Beginning in November, all political advertisements on Google that use artificial intelligence and synthetic content must inform the viewer that such tools have been utilized. .
The new rule also applies to
YouTube ads, Politico reports. .
Verified advertisers must prominently reveal whether
their ads consist of "synthetic content that inauthentically
depicts real or realistic-looking people or events.".
Verified advertisers must prominently reveal whether
their ads consist of "synthetic content that inauthentically
depicts real or realistic-looking people or events.".
Political ads that don't comply will be
blocked from running and removed.
The AI disclosure requirement is the first of its kind for a tech company, Politico reports. .
However, if AI was only using for editing, such as resizing or cropping, disclosure is not required.
Politicians have already been using AI to their advantage approaching the 2024 election cycle.
For example, over the summer, a PAC supporting
Ron DeSantis' White House bid generated an AI version of Donald Trump's voice and posted the video to YouTube. .
For example, over the summer, a PAC supporting
Ron DeSantis' White House bid generated an AI version of Donald Trump's voice and posted the video to YouTube. .
The Federal Election Commission does not yet have rules in place regarding AI use in political ads. .
However, in August the commission agreed to seek public comments "on amending regulation to include deliberately deceptive Artificial Intelligence in campaign ads."
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Ron DeSantis Refuses , Inflation Reduction Act Funds.
Florida is eligible for about "$350 million in energy efficiency incentives" under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Politico reports. .
But Gov. Ron DeSantis has turned down the funding and other IRA measures. .
While his refusal affects Biden's climate agenda, it also affects consumer rebates. .
Specifically, DeSantis rejected $5 million
to establish a rebate program for people
who purchase energy efficient appliances
or take steps to retrofit their homes. .
He also blocked an additional
$341 million to fund the program.
Additionally, DeSantis turned down
$3 million to help Florida combat pollution and rejected a program to help those
with low income access solar panels. .
Additionally, DeSantis turned down
$3 million to help Florida combat pollution and rejected a program to help those
with low income access solar panels. .
The Florida governor also vetoed
grants worth $24 million under the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Politico reports. .
While DeSantis is the only governor to block the energy rebates so far, other governors have rejected pollution mitigation funding.
Those governors represent
South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky.
Those governors represent
South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky.
Those governors represent
South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky.
Other states that haven't applied for solar funding include Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and South Dakota.
It’s unfortunate that some officials are putting politics ahead of delivering meaningful progress
for hard working Americans, Michael Kikukawa, White House spokesman, via Politico .
Despite this, President Biden and his administration are working with cities, counties, businesses, nonprofits, and other entities in the Sunshine State to ensure Floridians benefit from the lower costs and stronger economy delivered by his agenda, Michael Kikukawa, White House spokesman, via Politico
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Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis provided on Wednesday morning the most recent update regarding Hurricane Idalia, which had initially intensified to a Category 4 hurricane but has subsequently been downgraded to a Category 3 storm.
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Former NFL Receiver , Mike Williams, Dies After Construction Accident.
Associated Press reports that former
NFL receiver Mike Williams died
on September 12 at the age of 36.
Williams was injured in a construction accident
two weeks ago in Hillsborough County, Florida.
His agent, Hadley Engelhard, said the former member
of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills
died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida. .
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Williams
was removed from life support on September 7. .
The mother of Williams' 8-year-old
daughter said that he had been
partially paralyzed in the accident.
We are saddened to hear of the
untimely death of Mike Williams,
which has left our organization,
his former teammates and
fans with very heavy hearts. , Buccaneers statement, via Associated Press.
We send our deepest sympathies
to his family and loved ones
as they mourn this tragedy, Buccaneers statement, via Associated Press.
In 2010, after a standout college career
at Syracuse, Williams was a fourth-round
draft pick for the Buccaneers. .
As a rookie, Williams had 65
receptions for 964 yards
and 11 touchdowns. .
In 2014, Wiliams was traded to his native Buffalo,
where he played nine games, making eight
catches for 142 yards and scoring one touchdown. .
By the end of his NFL career in 2016,
Williams had 223 receptions for 3,089 yards
and 26 touchdowns in 63 games.
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Hurricane Idalia plowed into Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday with howling winds, torrential rains and pounding surf, then weakened as it turned its fury on south-eastern Georgia, where floodwaters trapped some residents in their homes. The powerful storm, which the National Hurricane Center (NHC) called "an unprecedented event", made landfall shortly after daybreak with 160mph gusts near Keaton Beach on Florida’s Gulf coast. Idalia grew from a tropical storm into a hurricane early on Tuesday, a day after passing west of Cuba, where it damaged homes and flooded villages. In Florida, it pushed inland a storm surge of up to 16ft, submerging small coastal communities and setting record high water levels across a wide area stretching 200 miles south to Tampa.
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Tropical storm Idalia is nearing hurricane strength and is forecast to become a hurricane on Monday as it tracks toward the Gulf Coast of Florida, on a path that is expected to impact a wide central chunk of the state, including cities like Tampa and Orlando. The storm has already lashed western Cuba, with heavy rains and high winds, though the impact of the storm has yet to be assessed. Thousands of people had to be evacuated in the country. Idalia was barreling about 130 kilometers off the western tip of Cuba as of Monday and was packing maximum sustained winds of 112 kilometers per hour as it moved north, the National Hurricane Center said.
#Idaliahurricane #Idaliaflorida #Idaliacuba
More People Are Leaving, California for Affordable, Homes Elsewhere, Study Finds.
According to a recent study from real estate
website Redfin, residents of California are
seeking more affordable housing in other states.
Fox News reports that the Redfin analysis shows
an influx of people moving to Las Vegas, Phoenix,
Tampa and Orlando to find more affordable options.
Fox News reports that the Redfin analysis shows
an influx of people moving to Las Vegas, Phoenix,
Tampa and Orlando to find more affordable options.
The typical Las Vegas home costs
less than half as much as one in
Los Angeles, San Francisco or
Seattle, the most common
origins for buyers moving in. , Redfin analysis, via Fox News.
The typical Las Vegas home costs
less than half as much as one in
Los Angeles, San Francisco or
Seattle, the most common
origins for buyers moving in. , Redfin analysis, via Fox News.
Phoenix and Tampa are the
next most popular destinations.
Along with Las Vegas, they’re
increasingly prone to natural
disasters like heat and flooding,
but relatively affordable, Redfin analysis, via Fox News.
Phoenix and Tampa are the
next most popular destinations.
Along with Las Vegas, they’re
increasingly prone to natural
disasters like heat and flooding,
but relatively affordable, Redfin analysis, via Fox News.
The same analysis found that San Francisco
and Los Angeles ranked in the top 3 cities with
the most people looking for out-of-state housing.
The same analysis found that San Francisco
and Los Angeles ranked in the top 3 cities with
the most people looking for out-of-state housing.
At $412,000, the median home in Las Vegas costs
less than a third of the median price in
San Francisco, which currently stands at $1,405,500.
At $412,000, the median home in Las Vegas costs
less than a third of the median price in
San Francisco, which currently stands at $1,405,500.
Fox News reports that the study was based on
two million Redfin users between April and June.
According to another online real estate website,
MyEListing.com, California lost over $340 million in IRS tax
revenue in 2021 as a result of residents leaving the state.
Despite its numerous attractions,
from the booming tech industry
and world-class universities to
beautiful landscapes and cultural
richness, California's high personal
income tax rates seem discouraging
for many high-wealth individuals. , Redfin analysis, via Fox News.
Despite its numerous attractions,
from the booming tech industry
and world-class universities to
beautiful landscapes and cultural
richness, California's high personal
income tax rates seem discouraging
for many high-wealth individuals. , Redfin analysis, via Fox News.
This, coupled with the state's
high cost of living, will likely fuel
a wealth migration out of California, Redfin analysis, via Fox News
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Dallas Mayor , Joins Republican Party.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who once served in the Texas legislature as a Democrat, is switching political parties, CNN reports.
In an op-ed for 'The Wall Street Journal' published
on Sept. 22, Johnson blamed Democrats for "exacerbated crime and homelessness.".
The future of America’s great urban centers depends on the willingness of the nation’s mayors to champion law and order and practice fiscal conservatism, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, via 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed.
Our cities desperately need the genuine commitment to these principles (as opposed to the inconsistent, poll-driven commitment of many Democrats) that has long been a defining characteristic of the GOP, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, via 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed.
Johnson went on to say, "In other words, American cities need Republicans—and Republicans need American cities.".
While much of Texas is dominated by Republicans, Dallas is typically blue-leaning, CNN reports.
The Texas Democratic Party condemned
Johnson's op-ed and accused him of dishonesty.
[T]he voters of Dallas deserved to know where he stood before he ran for reelection as mayor, Texas Democratic party chair and vice chair, via statement.
He wasn’t honest with his constituents, and knew he would lose to a Democrat if he flipped before the election, Texas Democratic party chair and vice chair, via statement.
Meanwhile, Gov. Greg Abbott
welcomed Johnson to the GOP.
Texas is getting more Red every day. He’s pro law enforcement & won’t tolerate leftist agendas, TX Gov. Greg Abbott, via X
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White House Offers Temporary Protection For , Hundreds of Thousands of Venezuelans.
'USA Today' reports that the Biden administration
has taken a major step toward aiding asylum seekers
amid a rise in the number of migrants at the border.
'USA Today' reports that the Biden administration
has taken a major step toward aiding asylum seekers
amid a rise in the number of migrants at the border.
The administration has granted temporary
legal status to 472,000 Venezuelan migrants
who have already entered the United States.
The move was praised by Democrats and blasted
by Republicans who accuse the administration
of exacerbating the situation at the border.
The Biden administration is making
the border invasion worse. This news
will incentivize even more illegal
aliens from Venezuela to come, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, via 'USA Today'.
The Biden administration is making
the border invasion worse. This news
will incentivize even more illegal
aliens from Venezuela to come, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, via 'USA Today'.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre countered
that while the administration prefers to address the issue in
a bipartisan way, it is "doing it in the best way that we can.".
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre countered
that while the administration prefers to address the issue in
a bipartisan way, it is "doing it in the best way that we can.".
'USA Today' reports that at least 7.3 million people
have been pushed to migrate from Venezuela amid a decade of political, economic and humanitarian crises. .
The White House also announced
that an additional 800 military personnel
would be deployed at the border.
At the same time, the Homeland Security
department has extended the validity of work
permits for asylum seekers from two to five years.
People need to be able to work
while they wait for their asylum
application to be processed.
In some cases, that could
take up to a decade, Conchita Cruz, Co-executive director of the
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, via 'USA Today'.
On September 20, in response to an influx
of almost 6,000 migrants, the border town of
Eagle Pass, Texas, announced a state of emergency
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Ukraine Appeals to US , Amid Republican Opposition to , New $325 Million Aid Package.
On September 21, Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the
United States for continued support against Russia.
On September 21, Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the
United States for continued support against Russia.
Reuters reports that the appeal comes amid
Republican opposition to the U.S. providing
a new round of aid for the embattled nation.
Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for
a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing
to announce a new $325 million military aid package.
Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for
a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing
to announce a new $325 million military aid package.
Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. .
Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. .
What is the point of cutting off
support now when we're at a turning
point in the war? Now is not the time
to take the foot off the gas when
it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters.
What is the point of cutting off
support now when we're at a turning
point in the war? Now is not the time
to take the foot off the gas when
it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters.
However, Republican opposition
comes amid a debate over funding
as the government faces a looming shutdown. .
A growing number of Conservatives have questioned
the billions of dollars already spent on military,
economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Reuters reports that the U.S. has already sent
approximately $113 billion in aid since
the invasion began in February 2022.
The Biden administration has claimed that
if Russia is allowed to take control of Ukraine,
the cost to the U.S. will be much higher.
However, Republicans are not convinced,
with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict
with unlimited resources. Enough is enough.".
However, Republicans are not convinced,
with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict
with unlimited resources. Enough is enough."
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New Bill Looks to Give , All US Children Medicaid.
'Newsweek' reports that a new bill introduced
in the Senate looks to extend Medicaid
coverage to all children in the United States.
The draft measure would reportedly
enroll children in the federal health
insurance program automatically.
As Americans, it is our solemn
obligation to ensure every child
has the support they need
to reach their full potential, Bob Casey, Senior Democratic senator
for Pennsylvania, via 'Newsweek'.
Currently, minors are only
eligible if their family's income
is 138% of the federal poverty level. .
The Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) says that approximately
4.2% of children in the U.S. are currently uninsured.
'Newsweek' reports that this
equates to an estimated 3.12 million
minors without health insurance.
Too many of our kids are
struggling to stay healthy
because their families can't
afford the care they need, Bob Casey, Senior Democratic senator
for Pennsylvania, via 'Newsweek'.
The proposed bill would give all children
health insurance until the age of 18,
while giving parents the ability to opt out.
However, 'Newsweek' reports that the bill is likely to
face firm opposition in the House, where GOP
lawmakers have pushed to limit government spending.
The bill comes as the government
faces a looming shutdown
over the federal budget.
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Biden Administration , Announces New-Deal Style , American Climate Corps.
'The Guardian' reports that President Joe Biden
plans to use his executive authority to
create the American Climate Corps.
'The Guardian' reports that President Joe Biden
plans to use his executive authority to
create the American Climate Corps.
The New Deal-style program
is meant as a major green
jobs training program.
On September 20, the White House
said that the program would employ
approximately 20,000 young adults. .
The program is intended to make new trails,
plant trees, install solar panels and otherwise
help boost conservation efforts.
'The Guardian' reports that the program is also
meant to help prevent catastrophic wildfires.
Biden's previous efforts to form a climate corps
have been thwarted by Congress amid strong
opposition from Republicans and funding concerns.
The new program is modeled after Franklin D Roosevelt's
Civilian Conservation Corps, which was
created in the 1930s as part of the New Deal.
Lawmakers who have pushed for the program
to be formed have cited deadly heatwaves,
dangerous floods and devastating wildfires.
'The Guardian' reports that the White House
declined to offer details as to the cost of the
program or where that funding will come from.
White House climate adviser Ali Zaidi said the program would partner with at least six federal agencies and ten states that have already begun similar programs
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