President Donald Trump’s administration is silencing Radio Martí, a Cold War-era anti-communist voice, angering Florida lawmakers. The move is part of the effort to eliminate the United States Agency for Global Media, with the White House calling Voice of America, the most prominent mouthpiece of the agency, “The Voice of Radical America.” Florida Republicans across the political spectrum expressed frustration at the closing of Radio Martí, which has been instrumental in countering the propaganda of Cuba’s communist regime.
In other news, Rep. Gus Bilirakis reintroduced the Major Richard Star Act, a bipartisan bill to restore benefits for medically retired veterans who have not been allowed to collect both full retirement and disability compensation. Additionally, Rep. Byron Donalds introduced the Reserve and Stockpile Act to back cryptocurrency with federal strength, aiming to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile.
Rep. Frederica Wilson introduced the Transportation Equity Act to restore the principle of equity to infrastructure planning, establishing an advisory committee and strategic recommendations with diverse perspectives on transportation planning. Rep. Greg Steube filed the Honey Integrity Act with Rep. Jimmy Panetta to crack down on fraudulent honey products being sold to American consumers.
Furthermore, Rep. Neal Dunn wants to prohibit any federal reimbursements for organ transplants from China due to allegations of forced organ transplants in the country. Finally, Rep. Mike Haridopolos honored three veterans living on the Space Coast for their contributions to the country.
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