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GOP Sen. Ron Johnson announces bid for third term in Wisconsin

Florida Report Daily January 10, 2022

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said Sunday that he has decided to seek a third term, setting up a bitter clash with Democrats in what is expected to be one of the hardest-fought races of 2022. “Today, I am announcing I will continue to fight for freedom in the public realm by running for

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US Congress Restarts Push for China Legislation by Year’s End

Florida Report Daily November 16, 2021

WASHINGTON   —  Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are renewing a push to pass legislation that would boost U.S. competition with China, amid rising concerns about the global supply chain. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday the long-stalled U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) would be added to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the […]

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As US COVID Cases Fall, Halloween Brings More Fun and Less Fear

Florida Report Daily October 31, 2021

Witches and warlocks, ghosts and ghouls can breathe a little easier this year: Coronavirus cases in the U.S. are on the decline, and trick-or-treaters can feel safer collecting candy. And while a new poll indicates Halloween participation is rebounding but still short of pre-pandemic levels, an industry trade group says people who are celebrating are […]

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American Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights, Cites Staff Shortages, Weather

Florida Report Daily October 31, 2021

American Airlines Group said Saturday it has canceled hundreds of scheduled flights over the weekend because of staff shortages and unfavorable weather conditions. The airlines said it has so far canceled 500 flights Saturday and more than 300 flights for Sunday, in addition to 376 flights canceled Friday. “With additional weather throughout the system, our […]

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Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court

Florida Report Daily August 27, 2021

The US Supreme Court has ruled to allow evictions to resume across the country. It blocked the Biden administration’s Covid-related moratorium on evictions, which would have extended protections to millions of Americans. The moratorium was first put in place a year ago to combat homelessness during the Covid pandemic. All three liberal judges dissented from […]

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Afghanistan: US will hunt down Kabul airport attack jihadists, says Biden

Florida Report Daily August 27, 2021

President Joe Biden has promised to hunt down the jihadists behind an attack in Kabul which killed at least 90 people – including 13 US troops. Mr Biden warned the US would “not forgive” the perpetrators. The twin blasts, claimed by a local branch of Islamic State (IS), tore through crowds of men, women and […]

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Migrant Children Spend Weeks at US Shelters as More Arrive

Florida Report Daily August 26, 2021

Five months after the Biden administration declared an emergency and raced to set up shelters to house a record number of children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border alone, kids continue to languish at the sites, while more keep coming, child welfare advocates say. More than 700 children spent three weeks or longer at the government’s unlicensed […]

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California Gold Rush town ‘destroyed’ by state’s largest wildfire

Florida Report Daily August 6, 2021

The largest wildfire currently burning in California, known as the Dixie Fire, has destroyed nearly all of the historic Gold Rush town of Greenville. The estimated 800 residents of the northern California community were told to evacuate before the blaze tore through the downtown area. Officials say some people may not have heeded the order […]

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White House defends role in Hunter Biden art sale

Florida Report Daily July 11, 2021

The White House has defended its role in helping to broker a deal that will shroud art deals by President Joe Biden’s son in secrecy. Paintings by Hunter Biden are expected to fetch up to $500,000 (£360,000) apiece at auction this autumn. Any buyers will be kept anonymous to stop them seeking political influence with […]

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Virginia City Removes Confederate Statues

Florida Report Daily July 11, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA – A statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee was hoisted away from its place of prominence in Charlottesville on Saturday and carted off to storage, years after its threatened removal became a rallying point for white supremacists and inspired their violent 2017 rally that left a woman dead and dozens injured. Work […]