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    Sens. Rick Scott & Marco Rubio Demand Plan from Biden to Prevent Mass Migration From Haiti

    WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have demanded answers from President Joe Biden regarding the ongoing crisis in Haiti. In a letter sent to the President, the senators expressed their concerns about the impact of the political unrest and gang violence in Haiti on American national security and families, particularly in Florida."The violence and unrest in Haiti is extremely alarming. Florida is home to a vibrant community of Haitian-Americans, and we join them in praying for their loved ones and the Haitian people, and for an immediate return to...

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    Rubio, Scott to Biden: Help Floridians Prepare for a Mass Migration From Haiti

    U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida have raised concerns to President Biden regarding the potential mass migration of Haitians to the United States in light of the ongoing crisis in Haiti. The senators emphasized the need for a plan to address the unrest in Haiti and prevent any negative impacts on American families, particularly in Florida.In a letter to President Biden, Rubio and Scott expressed their compassion for the people of Haiti while highlighting the risks associated with unvetted foreign nationals entering the country. They urged the...

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    Sen. Rubio: TikTok Poses Threat to U.S. Sovereignty

    Sen. Marco Rubio, a vocal critic of TikTok's ownership by Chinese company ByteDance, has once again raised concerns about the popular social media app's ties to the Chinese Communist Party. In a recent statement, Rubio emphasized the potential risks associated with allowing ByteDance to maintain control over TikTok, citing national security and personal freedom as key issues at stake.Rubio highlighted ByteDance's close affiliation with the Chinese government, pointing out that the company is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party through both legal mandates and...

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    Político Rubio Propone Acciones Federales Contra el Tren de Aragua

    Senator Rubio has raised concerns about the criminal activities of the Tren de Aragua, urging federal intervention to counter the threat posed by the organization. Rubio highlighted the atrocities committed by the group, stating, "Los venezolano-americanos en Miami-Dade me habían advertido hace un tiempo sobre el Tren de Aragua."Calling for decisive action, Rubio proposed, "Es hora de designar al Tren de Aragua como una Organización Criminal Transnacional (TCO, por sus siglas en inglés)." He emphasized the need for immediate measures, declaring, "El presidente Biden debe...

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    Mayor of Jacksonville Calls for Unity and Understanding Among Faith Communities

    The Mayor of Jacksonville delivered a powerful speech at an interfaith event, emphasizing the importance of unity and understanding among people of different faith backgrounds. Quoting from various religious texts, the Mayor highlighted universal values of compassion and love that transcend religious boundaries. He stressed the need to embrace diversity and work towards building a city that welcomes everyone. Acknowledging the challenges posed by hate and divisiveness in today's world, the Mayor urged individuals to rediscover the redemptive power of love. He also...

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    Sen. Rick Scott, Marco Rubio & Colleagues Call on Biden to Designate Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization

    WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Rick Scott, along with Senator Marco Rubio, Representative María Elvira Salazar, and a group of colleagues, have urged President Joe Biden to officially designate the notorious Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization. The group of lawmakers emphasized the urgent need for action against the criminal group, which has a history of violence and criminal activities spanning across multiple countries.In a letter addressed to President Biden, the senators and representatives highlighted the grave threat posed by Tren de Aragua, describing...

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    Senator Marco Rubio's Office to Host Mobile Office Hours for Constituents

    U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's office is gearing up to provide assistance to constituents through a series of Mobile Office Hours scheduled for next week. The initiative aims to address federal casework issues for individuals in various local communities who may find it challenging to visit one of the senator's regional offices.The announcement includes both in-person and virtual Mobile Office Hours, offering flexibility for constituents to engage with Senator Rubio's staff.In-person Mobile Office Hours will take place on several dates across different counties in Florida....

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    Rubio Urges Federal Action Against Tren de Aragua Gang

    U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has called for urgent federal action to combat the growing threat posed by the Tren de Aragua gang, which has been spreading fear and instability across multiple countries and is now establishing a presence in the United States. Rubio emphasized the need for President Joe Biden to mobilize federal resources to address this pressing issue.Rubio, along with U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and 21 other members of Congress, is urging for the designation of Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO). This...

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    Rubio, Salazar, Colleagues Urge Biden to Designate Tren de Aragua as Transnational Criminal Organization

    U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) have spearheaded an effort urging President Joe Biden to formally designate the Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization. In a letter signed by a group of colleagues, they emphasized the urgent need to address the brutal activities of this criminal group.According to Senator Rubio, "Tren de Aragua is an invading criminal army from a prison in Venezuela that has spread their brutality and chaos to U.S. cities and small towns." The letter highlights the wide range of criminal activities...

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    Sen. Rick Scott & Colleagues Intro Laken Riley Act in Senate, Call for Immediate Consideration

    Senator Katie Britt expressed, “Make no mistake – Laken Riley’s heartbreaking murder was a direct, preventable consequence of willful open border policies by President Biden and his administration. This commonsense legislation would ensure ICE detains and deports criminal illegal aliens, so more innocent American families do not have to face this kind of unimaginable tragedy.”Senator Ted Budd echoed this sentiment, stating, “States should be able to protect their citizens from the Biden administration’s lawless, open border policies by seeking relief in federal court....

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