Explore

Senators Rick Scott and Mike Lee Oppose Senate Recess Without Voter ID Bill Passage

Senators Rick Scott and Mike Lee Oppose Senate Recess Without Voter ID Bill Passage

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is facing opposition from Republican Senators Rick Scott of Florida and Mike Lee of Utah regarding the upcoming Senate recess. Both senators have stated they will object to the recess unless the Senate passes the SAVE America voter ID bill. This bill is a priority for some GOP members who believe it is essential for ensuring secure elections. The motion to adjourn the Senate could be approved by a simple majority, but it is uncommon for such a decision to require a roll-call vote. Additionally, President Trump has expressed a desire for Thune to approve the House-passed budget before the recess. Other legislative priorities include deals on cryptocurrency, college sports, and Russia sanctions, which could require several days to address.

End to TPS for Haitians could affect more than 150,000 in Florida

End to TPS for Haitians could affect more than 150,000 in Florida

In Florida alone, an end to Haitian Temporary Protected Status decision could affect more than 150,000 people.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Opposes Planned Deportations of Haitians Amid Economic Concerns

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Opposes Planned Deportations of Haitians Amid Economic Concerns

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democratic congresswoman from Florida, has voiced strong opposition to the Trump administration's plan to deport over 350,000 Haitians following the expiration of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The deportations are set to begin in Ohio, with significant concern in Florida, home to nearly half of the affected population. Schultz criticized the Department of Homeland Security's plan to detain approximately 2,000 Haitians daily, arguing that it would separate families and disrupt communities. The TPS, initially granted after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, was revoked following a Supreme Court decision, despite ongoing crises in Haiti. Schultz highlighted the economic contributions of Haitians, who are integral to sectors like healthcare and hospitality, contributing billions annually to the U.S. economy.

U.S. Prepares for Mass Deportation of Haitian Nationals as TPS Expires

U.S. Prepares for Mass Deportation of Haitian Nationals as TPS Expires

The U.S. government, under President Trump's administration, is preparing for the mass deportation of over 350,000 Haitian nationals following the expiration of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The deportations are set to begin in Ohio, with significant concern in Florida, where nearly half of the affected population resides. The decision follows a federal court ruling that allowed the revocation of TPS, initially granted after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Republican lawmakers have supported the deportation plans, while Democrats have raised concerns about the humanitarian impact, including family separations and economic disruptions.

Loss of work authorization sows confusion for thousands of Haitian immigrants and their US employers

Loss of work authorization sows confusion for thousands of Haitian immigrants and their US employers

Thousands of businesses owners and managers in the U.S. are living in a state of constant uncertainty because confusion clouds the status of work permits for Haitian employees with Temporary Protected Status, better known as TPS

Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Reconsider Endangered Species Act Rollback

Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Reconsider Endangered Species Act Rollback

Florida Democrats, including Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Kathy Castor, Darren Soto, and Maxwell Frost, have called on the Trump administration to withdraw recent changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These changes redefine 'harm' to exclude habitat modification, which the Democrats argue undermines the ESA's purpose of conserving ecosystems. The rollback could weaken protections for species like the Florida panther and manatee, making them more vulnerable to extinction. The Democrats' letter to the Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce highlights the potential negative impact on conservation efforts and the state's tourism economy.

Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK

Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail at least two more weeks until their next hearing

Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington

Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington

Haitian Nationals Face Deportation as TPS Expires, Sparking Concerns in Florida

Haitian Nationals Face Deportation as TPS Expires, Sparking Concerns in Florida

The expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350,000 Haitian nationals in the U.S. has led to preparations for mass deportations by the Trump Administration. The initial operations are expected to begin in Ohio, where approximately 14,000 Haitians reside. However, the greatest concern is in Florida, home to nearly half of the affected population. Congressman Michael Rulli supports starting deportations in Ohio, while Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has criticized the plan, highlighting the potential for family separations and economic disruptions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) argues that conditions in Haiti have improved, justifying the end of TPS, but this assessment is contested by human rights organizations.

Palm Beach Post

Haitian health aide laments 'it feels like I'm a prisoner' | Exclusive

Haitian health aide laments 'it feels like I'm a prisoner' | Exclusive

Crime, terrorist kidnapping and limited health care await longtime Florida health care worker, according to U.S. travel advisory for Haiti.

NYT Journalist Calls for Rethink of White House Correspondents Dinner After Trump's Remarks

NYT Journalist Calls for Rethink of White House Correspondents Dinner After Trump's Remarks

A top journalist from The New York Times has called for a reevaluation of the White House Correspondents Dinner following President Trump's participation and remarks. The journalist criticized the event for not adequately defending the First Amendment and suggested that the dinner's format and purpose be reconsidered. This call comes after Trump, who had previously boycotted the event, attended and made controversial comments about the media.

Tate brothers' lawyers and prosecutors to set schedule for UK extradition fight

Tate brothers' lawyers and prosecutors to set schedule for UK extradition fight

Attorneys for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will meet with federal prosecutors in Miami to work out a schedule for the potentially monthslong process of fighting extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking