Jacob Burg
Jacob Burg reports on the state of Florida for The Epoch Times. He covers a variety of topics including crime, politics, science, education, wildlife, family issues, and features. He previously wrote about sports, politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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House Democrats Look to Flip the Script on Border Security
A new memo from their campaign committee highlights intentions to hold Republicans responsible for the failed bipartisan border bill.
Biden Concerned Over Boeing Locking Out Its Union Firefighters After Contract Negotiations Fail
The president is encouraging Boeing to ’return to the table' and strike a deal that is mutually beneficial to the company and its firefighters.
Near-Collision of Southwest, FedEx Planes Triggers Safety Investigation
The February 2023 incident is one of several near-collisions of planes at major US airports over the past year as the FAA grapples with a hiring shortage.
Senate Passes 5-Year FAA Reauthorization as Deadline Looms
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration one day before the deadline.
Senate Advances FAA Reauthorization as Deadline Looms
After voting 84–13 on May 9 to invoke cloture and move forward with debate, the Senate is closer to passing the long-awaited legislation.
Barron Trump Makes Political Debut as Florida Delegate to Republican National Convention
Florida’s list of 41 delegates also includes former President Donald Trump’s sons Eric Trump and Don Jr. Trump, as well as his daughter Tiffany Boulos.
Virginia Senators Vote to Delay FAA Extension If No Vote on Reagan Flights
Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) oppose the provision to add five additional roundtrip flights to Reagan National Airport.
House Approves 1-Week Extension for FAA Reauthorization
The vote comes after many expected the Senate to miss its original May 10 deadline.
Republicans and Democrats Spar Over NPR’s Taxpayer Funding
Republicans say public funds should not go to news that only appeals to one side of the political spectrum. Democrats say NPR is needed for local news coverage.
Secret Service Releases New Documents on White House Cocaine Incident
Documents reveal that Secret Service agents found the small Ziploc bag of cocaine in a White House ‘cellphone locker.’
