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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Boeing Supplier Spirit AeroSystems Sues Texas AG to Block Safety Probe
The company alleges that Mr. Paxton’s investigation has a ‘questionable law enforcement purpose’ as he scrutinizes the company over a myriad of safety concerns.
Florida Describes 3 Medical Exemptions to its 6-Week Abortion Ban
Florida details three serious medical conditions that both threaten the mother and qualify as life-saving procedures exempt from the abortion ban.
As Deadline Approaches, Senate Votes to Begin Work on FAA Reauthorization Bill
The bill will provide additional funding to the aviation authority after it cleared a second procedural vote on May 2.
Senate Moves Closer to Reauthorizing FAA
The most-notable issue at stake is increasing the number of long-distance flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Americans Say Immigration Is the Most Critical Issue Facing US: Gallup Poll
In an April 30 Gallup poll, 27 percent of Americans said immigration is the country’s most critical issue after a Harvard/Harris poll put it at 35 percent
Trump Compares Columbia Protests to Jan. 6, Wonders If Students Will Face ‘Same Kind of Treatment’
The former president’s remarks come as students barricade themselves in Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall. The White House says they are ‘not peaceful.’
Arizona State Senator Indicted Over 2020 Election ‘Scheme’ Secures RNC Position
Jake Hoffman’s election to RNC national committeeman comes days after an Arizona grand jury indicted him and 17 others for the 2020 ‘fake electors’ plot.
Matt Gaetz to Face Last-Minute Republican Primary Challenger
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) believes former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) pushed Aaron Dimmock to run in the primary, which was previously uncontested.
Lawmakers Reach Deal on FAA Bill to Increase Aviation Safety and Address Air Traffic Control Backlog
Congress has until May 10 to vote before reaching the expiration cutoff. It marks a significant bipartisan deal before the November election.
Pentagon Says UFO Described by Rep. Gaetz Was Likely a ‘Balloon’
The congressman says the Pentagon’s report on object, which he described as beyond ‘any human capability,’ is ‘incomplete.’
