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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Buys Over $34K Worth of Merck Co Stock

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Buys Over $34K Worth of Merck Co Stock

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently purchased shares of Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK), with the transaction valued between $34,006 and $160,000. According to a filing on September 9, 2026, this purchase occurred on August 19, 2026. This transaction is part of a series of recent trading activities by Representative Salazar. Over the past three years, she has executed 94 trades totaling over $2.76 million, with significant trades in Biogen and Civitas Resources stock. Other recent transactions include the sale of Chubb (NYSE:CB) shares and the partial sale of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) shares on August 24th.

Get your $500 Obamacare refund: who’s eligible

Get your $500 Obamacare refund: who’s eligible

The White House says the Biden administration overcharged Affordable Care Act Exchange plan enrollees.

House Subcommittee Advances Nine Land Bills, Including Renewing African American Civil Rights Network Act

House Subcommittee Advances Nine Land Bills, Including Renewing African American Civil Rights Network Act

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands has advanced nine bills, covering a range of topics from river designations to experimental forest transfers. Among the bills that moved forward is H.R. 9269, the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act, for which U.S. House of Representatives member James Clyburn testified. Other measures include the Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act, which would release approximately 104,000 acres in three wilderness study areas in Montana, and the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, aiming to designate the 2,400-mile Route 66 corridor as a national historic trail. The Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act, which would federally designate 34 miles of Florida's Myakka River, also advanced. Additionally, the Crossett Experimental Forest Act proposes transferring the Crossett Experimental Forest in Southern Arkansas from the Forest Service to the state of Arkansas. Fifteen witnesses testified at the hearing chaired by Rep. Thomas P. Tiffany.

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Post reader feels 9/11 tragedy should inspire 11/3 votes | Letters

Post reader feels 9/11 tragedy should inspire 11/3 votes | Letters

Palm Beach Post reader feels 9/11 tragedy should inspire 11/3 midterm votes.

Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds Prioritizes Consolidation Over New Abortion Legislation in Florida

Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds Prioritizes Consolidation Over New Abortion Legislation in Florida

Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has stated that the current legislative framework regarding abortion in Florida is sufficient for now, emphasizing consolidation rather than pursuing new restrictions. Speaking to the University of Central Florida’s Turning Point USA Chapter, Donalds supported the state’s Heartbeat Protection Act, which bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy with some exceptions, calling it the 'right move.' However, he acknowledged a lack of sufficient momentum, even within a Republican-dominated state, to advance further legislative steps on the issue at this time. Donalds clarified that his stance is not about 'staying stagnant' but rather about educating the public and building acceptance for existing policy frameworks before attempting additional legislative pushes. He highlighted that even the Heartbeat Protection Act faced significant pushback, referencing the 2024 Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion, which he was glad was not added to the state ...

ABC, Kimmel show how the media found its spine against Trump | Opinion

ABC, Kimmel show how the media found its spine against Trump | Opinion

Amid Trump's war on the media, Jimmy Kimmel throws another elbow at the FCC. ABC, Disney and journalists are fighting in court for First Amendment.

Florida Lawmakers Debate Local Control Over Tourism Tax Dollars

Florida Lawmakers Debate Local Control Over Tourism Tax Dollars

Florida is currently experiencing a debate over who should control the state's nearly $1.4 billion annual tourist development tax (TDT) revenue. Currently, state lawmakers in Tallahassee dictate the rules for how this money can be used, including mandating specific spending on tourism advertising and promotion for local governments to qualify for funding. However, there's a growing movement advocating for greater local control over these funds. District 5 Orange County Commissioner Kelly Semrad has renewed calls for local communities to have more flexibility in how these 'people's dollars' are spent. This push is supported by examples from cities like Las Vegas, where tourism revenue can be allocated to broader infrastructure and services that benefit both visitors and residents, such as roads and water systems. The Florida tourism lobby has largely opposed these changes, preferring the current state-controlled system.

Trump Administration Proposes Census Overhaul to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from House Apportionment

Trump Administration Proposes Census Overhaul to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from House Apportionment

The Trump administration has proposed a significant overhaul to the U.S. census, aiming to exclude undocumented and temporary immigrants from the data used to apportion House seats after the 2030 census. This proposal, set to be published in the Federal Register, continues an effort from President Trump's first term. The rule argues that the Constitution's requirement to count the 'whole number of persons' in each state does not necessitate including 'illegal aliens' as they are not considered 'true inhabitants' or 'members of the body politic.' The proposal also contemplates adding a citizenship question to the census questionnaire, a move that sparked a major court battle during President Trump's first term. Additionally, the administration seeks to reduce the demographic information collected about Americans' race and ethnicity, data frequently used to prove racial discrimination in redistricting and for other federal government uses.

House Appropriations Committee Faces Leadership Void as Representative Mark Amodei Retires

House Appropriations Committee Faces Leadership Void as Representative Mark Amodei Retires

The House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee is facing a leadership vacuum as its current cardinal, Representative Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), is retiring. This development has opened up the top Republican spot on the influential panel, which oversees one of the most challenging and politically sensitive spending bills: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill. Representative John Rutherford (R-Fla.), currently next in line, has focused on immigration enforcement in his work on the panel but has not yet confirmed his interest in taking over the leadership role. The DHS appropriations bill is known for being difficult to pass and often becomes a focal point for political debate, especially for GOP members in swing districts where immigration is a significant issue. The turnover on the House Appropriations Committee means that other senior GOP appropriators might also be considered for the position, potentially leading to a competitive internal race for the role.

'Hog Trail Killer' may have killed as many as 13. Florida is about to execute him

'Hog Trail Killer' may have killed as many as 13. Florida is about to execute him

The Hog Trail Killer would target young men down on their luck, luring them to the woods with promises of cash for nude photos before tying them up and killing them.

Republican Byron Donalds Secures Nomination for Florida Governor, Endorsed by President Trump and Governor DeSantis

Republican Byron Donalds Secures Nomination for Florida Governor, Endorsed by President Trump and Governor DeSantis

U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has secured the Republican nomination for Florida Governor, winning the party primary on August 18. He has received endorsements from both President Trump and current Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Donalds will now face Democratic nominee David Jolly in the general election in November. Donalds, originally from Brooklyn, NY, moved to Florida and graduated from FSU with a degree in Finance and Marketing. His political career began with the Tea Party movement, and he has served Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2021. His campaign focuses on affordability, securing the border, and environmental commitments, aligning with the 'Trump Agenda.'

House-Passed Sunshine Protection Act Awaits Senate Vote to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

House-Passed Sunshine Protection Act Awaits Senate Vote to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act in July with a bipartisan vote of 308-117. This legislation aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, thereby eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes observed by most Americans. Representative Vern Buchanan of Florida, the House sponsor, has publicly advocated for the bill's passage, urging the Senate to approve it and send it to President Trump for his signature. Despite this momentum, the bill has not yet been scheduled for a vote in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has acknowledged significant disagreement among senators regarding the proposal, with some members supporting it and others opposing it due to concerns about dark winter mornings. President Trump has also voiced support for making daylight saving time permanent, encouraging Republican senators to pass the bill 'ASAP' and stating that Americans are 'sick and tired of having to change their clocks twice a year.' As of now, without Senate approval,...