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Government shutdown divides Florida GOP, but we're all in on Trump library
GOP allies divided over Obamacare tax credits amid the government shutdown, and does a land-for-library deal mean the Ron DeSantis-Donald Trump bromance is in on-again stage — again? Antonio Fins and…
Published on 13 hours ago
Free speech and a gerrymandered election in 2026
Florida undergoes a Charlie Kirk-First Amendment stress test, GOP looks to lock up a US House majority next year by redrawing districts and Hurricane Helene's forgotten Floridians.
Antonio Fins, Steph…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Alligator Alcatraz shutdown and update on the Epstein files
The Inside Florida Politics Podcast returns with host USA TODAY Network of Florida's Antonio Fins talking with investigations reporter Ana Goñi-Lessan about the new directive to stop illegal immigran…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Keeping track of immigration detainees, hurricanes, DOGE cuts
It's been hard to keep a track of immigration detentions, even as another 500,000 people are eligible for deportation. Hurricane season starts with doubts about hurricane forecasting in the age of go…
Published on 4 months ago
Inside Florida Politics: State law enforcement moves to exceed ICE in detainees
Officials in Florida want more resources to detain everyone they suspect is here illegally, regardless of whether the individual has a criminal background or even a removal warrant or deportation ord…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
ICE rounds up 'non-criminals' and trouble looms for special session
Antonio Fins, Ana Goñi-Lessan and John Kennedy discuss the biggest capture of undocumented immigrants ever which draws into question the level of "violent criminal" status for the detained. Also, Pre…
Published on 5 months ago
Battles over guns, a budget and Hope in Florida politics
In this week's Inside Florida Politics podcast, Antonio Fins, James Call and John Kennedy break down the fallout from a deadly and tragic shooting at Florida State University, friction between the go…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Fear and Uncertainty: How tariffs, immigration might upend Florida's moment
President Donald Trump paused his Liberation Day tariffs stunner, but the lack of clarity in trade duties makes for fuzzy budgeting in Tallahassee. The immigration crackdown leaves hundreds of childr…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Lawmakers take aim at key piece of Parkland gun laws
A key piece of the gun control legislation passed after the horrific shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland could be on the chopping block if lawmakers efforts succeed. USA TOD…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Trump on the mind (and bills) of Florida lawmakers
From Mar-a-lago to Tallahassee, President Donald Trump is obviously on the minds of Florida Legislators with bills on deck to ratify changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and shielding h…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago