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United States House of Representatives, Congressman, 2017 - PresentFlorida State Senate, Senator, 2012 - 2016Florida State House of Representatives, Representative, 2007 - 2012D. Soto Law Offices,...
View ArticleLawmakers discuss how to curb partisanship
Three House members, a Republican and two Democrats, discussed Wednesday the benefits of bipartisanship and how both sides of the aisle could learn to work together again. Speaking at an event at the...
View ArticlePuerto Rico's children need recovery funds
Hurricane Maria made landfall and caused horrific damage in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Sept. 20, 2017. The historic storm caused widespread destruction to critical infrastructure...
View ArticleTrump officials cast doubt on Zinke’s Florida offshore drilling exemption
Trump administration officials have not yet decided whether to allow offshore drilling near Florida’s coasts, a key official said Friday, despite Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s statement...
View ArticleWhy Puerto Rico cannot govern itself
As the Mad Hatter in Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland reminds us, how we name things is an arbitrary exercise and codifies linguistic conventions.Behind these linguistic conventions, of course, are...
View ArticleBipartisan 'No Labels' group aims to protect moderates in primary...
The bipartisan No Labels group is looking to expand its fight for political moderates to more than a dozen primaries this year after being emboldened by Rep. Daniel Lipinski’s (D-Ill.) primary victory...
View ArticleNew coalition seeks to help Puerto Ricans adapt to life in Florida
A dozen civil organizations are teaming up to help Puerto Rican migrants settle in Central Florida, as islanders seek better economic conditions on the mainland.In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria,...
View ArticleHispanic Dems propose 'Children's Day' holiday
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) on Thursday introduced a resolution to make "El Día de los Niños," or Children's Day, a national holiday in the U.S. to be celebrated on April...
View ArticleThe Hill's Morning Report: As Trump talks, his lawyers sweat
The Hill's Morning Report: Trump's TV talk and legal trouble | Summit leads to historic pact between the Koreas | Ryan's role in House chaplain exit | What next for the VA? | Tester in Trump's...
View ArticleDem to Trump: Stop 'holding these kids hostage to build your medieval...
Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.) on Monday demanded President Trump stop “tearing apart families” by way of his controversial “zero tolerance" immigration policy.“It is inhumane and heartless for the Trump...
View ArticleWasserman Schultz: Infants separated from their parents are in Florida...
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said at least 10 migrant infants and toddlers separated from their parents at the U.S.–Mexico border are being held in detention ceners near Miami.Wasserman...
View ArticlePuerto Ricans in Florida play key role in Senate race
Puerto Ricans in Florida are poised to play a crucial role in the marquee Senate race there, as both candidates scramble to woo one of the state’s fastest-growing Hispanic groups.Tens of thousands of...
View ArticleICE set to deport wife of former US Marine, Iraq war veteran
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly set to deport the wife of a former U.S. Marine and Iraq combat veteran early next month.Alejandra Juarez, 38, was notified on Tuesday that...
View ArticleSan Juan mayor endorses Nelson for reelection in Florida
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz on Saturday endorsed Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) for reelection in order to boost the incumbent over challenger Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R).Though Scott has fared...
View ArticleWife of ex-Marine and war veteran opts to leave for Mexico ahead of deportation
The wife of a former Marine and Iraq combat veteran who voted for President Trump left voluntarily for Mexico on Friday, rather than be deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Alejandra...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Pompeo sees 'ways to go' before North Korea...
Happy Friday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I'm Ellen Mitchell, and here's your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. THE TOPLINE: Secretary of State...
View ArticleParties fight for Puerto Rican vote in must-win Florida races
Republicans and Democrats are fighting over Florida’s Puerto Rican voters, a massive voting bloc capable of swinging the state, and its presidential vote, toward either party.The courting of this key...
View ArticleLive results: Arizona and Florida hold primaries
Voters in Florida and Arizona are heading to the polls on Tuesday for some of the last remaining primaries of the season. Polls in Florida’s eastern time zone close at 7 p.m. EST, and at 8 p.m. EST in...
View ArticleFlorida's Darren Soto fends off Dem challenge from Alan Grayson
Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.) is projected to win the Democratic primary in Florida’s 9th District, fending off a bid from former Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) to reclaim his old seat.Soto is poised to return...
View ArticlePuerto Rico governor vows to support pro-statehood candidates in 2018
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló (D) said he will campaign for congressional candidates who support statehood for the territory and funding for reconstruction.Rosselló took power amid a financial...
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