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‘I did all that I could’: the tireless activism of Harry Belafonte

The death of the artist and activist leaves behind an important legacy of someone who worked hard to make a difference

The Guardian - US

‘He feels unstoppable’: DeSantis plans to export his chilling immigration policies to the nation

Florida’s new catalog of hardline legislation may not grab headlines but signals demonization of immigrants is a top priority as governor prepares for White House run

The Guardian - US

Parkland survivor calls out Florida senator after he reveals friend was killed in Louisville shooting

Victim Tommy Elliott was banker ‘for many years’ for Republican politician Rick Scott

The Independent UK

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Is red tide on Florida’s coast here to stay? What to know about easing the toxic bloom.

SARASOTA, Fla. — With red tide again frustrating beachgoers since October, many residents may be wondering what can be done about it.

Miami Herald

Lawyer once helped debt-ridden owners hang on to homes. Now he helps Florida cities take them away

Malekia and Maya McKinney were desperate to keep the property where they had grown up.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Senate committee questions federal regulators over US bank crisis

Tuesday marked the US Senate’s first public hearing into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in early March.

Al Jazeera

Elizabeth Warren, Rick Scott want a new watchdog post at the Fed after SVB

Two senior U.S. lawmakers are proposing bipartisan legislation to set up a new Senate-approved watchdog post at the Federal Reserve in the wake of the dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

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First look: New legislation threatens pensions of convicted lawmakers

"It’s past time that corrupt members of Congress are held accountable," said Rosen.

Axios

Pence seeks 'common sense' Social Security, Medicare reform

Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling for “common sense and compassionate solutions” to reform entitlement programs and the nation’s debt burden

The Independent UK

Editorial: Florida’s exit from ERIC pure right-wing hypocrisy

When Florida followed many other states in joining a respected multi-state national voter integrity compact in 2019, Gov. Ron DeSantis called it “the right thing to do.”

Tribune News Service

Haley wants entitlement program changes for younger people

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is proposing changes to entitlement programs for younger generations, opening the door to potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare if elected

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris slams Florida’s proposed 6-week abortion ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Vice President Kamala Harris blasted Florida’s proposed six-week abortion ban on Monday, calling it an “extreme” attack that will put the government in charge of health care decisions and effectively wipe out abortion access throughout the South.

Orlando Sentinel

Sen. Rick Scott weighs in against Florida proposed 6-week abortion ban, contrasting DeSantis

TAMPA, Fla. — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott weighed in against several proposals backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday, including a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

Tribune News Service

Mexico's leader denies his country's role in fentanyl crisis. Republicans are furious

Republican lawmakers want Mexico to accept U.S. military aid to cripple drug cartels making and smuggling deadly fentanyl. López Obrador mocked the idea as a threat to his country's sovereignty.

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Orlando Sentinel

Editorial: Writing lies, with the blood of victims

Realistically, Gov. Ron DeSantis or Sen. Rick Scott can’t speak out on every gun violence death in Florida. The toll is too great: More than 3,000 lives lost each year, an average of more than eight people a day.

Orlando Sentinel

State attorney in Florida says Gov. DeSantis is building a case to suspend her from office

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Thursday said she has complied with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request for information in the past cases against shooting suspect Keith Moses and accused the governor of seeking to justify suspending her from office.

The Independent UK

Who is speaking at CPAC and when?

Conservatives descend on National Harbor for multi-day convention

Orlando Sentinel

‘I was shocked’: Victims’ families accuse DeSantis, Scott of politicizing Orlando shooting

ORLANDO, Fla. — The families of two of the victims in last week’s shooting in Pine Hills criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott for their responses to the killings, adding that neither had reached out to offer condolences a week after the tragedy.

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CPAC shows unity against Biden, but also Republican rifts - Roll Call

The Conservative Political Action Conference displayed contempt for Democrats while also showcasing rifts within the Republican Party.

The Independent UK

Biden sketching dire picture of GOP desire to cut spending

President Joe Biden is aiming to use the leadup to the release of his proposed budget next week to sketch a dire picture of what could happen to U.S. health care if congressional Republicans have their way with federal spending

Miami Herald

Why the unwritten parts of DeSantis’ book are among its most interesting tidbits

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In his new book to be released on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis describes what he thinks it takes to govern America in an era of grievance politics and partisan polarization, but what the Florida governor leaves out of his 256-page telling is often as interesting as what…

The Independent UK

Who is speaking at CPAC and when?

Conservatives descend on National Harbor for multi-day convention

The Independent UK

GOP leaders, stung by losses, plan to wade into Senate races

Senate Republicans' campaign operation is taking steps to avoid a repeat of their party's disastrous showing in last year's midterms

Orlando Sentinel

Florida Democrats elect Fried as party chair after dismal 2022 election

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former agriculture secretary Nikki Fried will be in charge of the state party as Florida Democrats attempt to pull themselves out of their worst political position in years.

The Independent UK

Nursing home chief acquitted in patients' hurricane deaths

A judge has acquitted a Florida nursing home administrator of causing the overheating deaths of nine patients after Hurricane Irma in 2017

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