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Trump campaign to launch 'Latinos for Trump' effort in Miami

June 20, 2019

Trump campaign to launch 'Latinos for Trump' effort in Miami

President Donald Trump will begin his 2020 re-election effort by trying to woo Hispanic voters with a kickoff event in the crucial swing state of Florida, home to a sizeable portion of Hispanic voters.

$19 billion disaster bill once again blocked in House by a lone Republican lawmaker

May 30, 2019

$19 billion disaster bill once again blocked in House by a lone Republican lawmaker

The House failed for the third time to approve a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill after another GOP congressman dissented – delaying the passage of the bill until next week.

World Series champion rescued after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico: report

May 30, 2019

World Series champion rescued after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico: report

World Series champion Angel Pagan was reportedly rescued in the waters near Puerto Rico after bad weather caused his boat to capsize.

Lone GOP rep blocks disaster aid bill in surprise move

May 24, 2019

Lone GOP rep blocks disaster aid bill in surprise move

A lone Republican congressman single-handedly stalled a $19 billion disaster aid bill that lawmakers had expected to pass before the Memorial Day weekend.

Senate approves $19 billion disaster-relief bill after Trump backs off from demand for border security money

May 23, 2019

Senate approves $19 billion disaster-relief bill after Trump backs off from demand for border security money

The Senate on Thursday afternoon approved a $19 billion disaster-relief bill to help several states and Puerto Rico recover from hurricanes, floods and wildfires -- after President Trump backed off from his demand that border security money be added to the package.

Red Sox manager Cora won't visit White House, citing Hurricane Maria recovery

May 5, 2019

Red Sox manager Cora won't visit White House, citing Hurricane Maria recovery

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed Sunday that he will not attend a White House ceremony honoring the team's 2018 World Series championship.

US military to provide medical care, training to Puerto Rico

April 24, 2019

US military to provide medical care, training to Puerto Rico

While the issue of federal funding for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico remains a point of Washington contention – with efforts to pass further aid packages failing to move through the Senate and President Trump continuing to lash out at the U.S. island’s “grossly incompetent” leadership – the U.S. military is endeavoring to play a quieter role away from the political posturing.

San Juan mayor suggests Trump 'vindictive' toward Puerto Rico because his golf course there 'went bankrupt'

April 2, 2019

San Juan mayor suggests Trump 'vindictive' toward Puerto Rico because his golf course there 'went bankrupt'

Carmen Yulin Cruz, the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, slammed President Trump on Tuesday night over what she called his “vindictive” treatment of the island.

Trump, GOP fire back after Dems block disaster relief bill: 'Washington has reached a new low'

April 1, 2019

Trump, GOP fire back after Dems block disaster relief bill: 'Washington has reached a new low'

Senate Democrats' decision on Monday to block a disaster aid bill was itself an avoidable legislative disaster, Republicans charged, as the move threw long-sought additional relief for victims of hurricanes, floods and western wildfires into limbo.

Puerto Rico governor cautions White House: 'If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth'

March 28, 2019

Puerto Rico governor cautions White House: 'If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth'

The governor of Puerto Rico on Thursday reportedly vowed to take a stand, if necessary, against the White House amid discussions as of late about disaster aid for the U.S. island territory previously devastated by hurricanes.