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Miami Herald
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
How South Florida's congressional delegation reacted to U.S. bombing of Iran
President Donald Trump is receiving something approaching bipartisan support from South Florida's congressional delegation after the United States bombed Iran late Saturday, though Democrats are taking a more cautious tone than their GOP counterparts. Nationally, some members of Congress have expressed concerns about Trump acting without their approval, with some strongly opposing U.S. involvement in a bombing campaign first launched by Israel. But here, most of the South Florida congressional delegation is either celebrating the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities or at least avoiding criticism. U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Coral Springs Democrat, said on X Saturday night that the bombing of three facilities 'appears to be a targeted strike to defend the U.S., Israel, and allies throughout the region and the world.' 'Now, Iran must come to the table to finally make a deal,' Moskowitz wrote. 'Their regime has had multiple opportunities to pursue diplomacy, and perhaps today's events will push them to a safer path.' Moskowitz was in support of Israel's initial attacks on Iran. So was fellow Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. She joined Moskowitz on X Saturday night in saying that 'Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.' However, both Wasserman Schultz and Moskowitz wrote that they hoped the Trump administration would contain any escalation of the conflict. They also noted Congress' role in overseeing and authorizing U.S. military action. Wasserman Schultz told Local 10 that she was not in support of any further military action against Iran without that approval. The tone from the two Democrats was less celebratory than Republicans in the South Florida delegation, who were in full support on their social media accounts. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar wrote she was grateful for Trump's decision. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart said he was 'proud of our exceptional military' and 'proud to stand by our ally Israel.' 'I FULLY BACK PRESIDENT TRUMP's DECISIVE ACTIONS & SUPPORT MORE STRIKES AGAINST IRAN's POLITICAL STRUCTURE IF THEY DO NOT SURRENDER!' Rep. Carlos Giminez, another Miami Republican, wrote on X. But South Florida's congressional Democrats were also less critical than others in their party. On Sunday, Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried said that 'Trump is not the leader we need at this moment,' and said he oversees 'an administration that operates lawlessly and runs on chaos, lies, and ignorance…' 'It's shameful that he is politicizing a critical moment in world history by excluding Democratic leadership and only including Republicans in the war decision,' Fried said. 'Iran must not have a nuclear weapon, but Donald Trump cannot be trusted to choose what is best for our country.' Referencing the party's leadership conference that took place Saturday evening at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, where news that the United States had bombed Iran rippled through the audience, she said she 'saw the shock and fear on the faces of my colleagues backstage as we tried to process the gravity of what had just happened.' Moskowitz and Wasserman Schultz were at the event. Moskowitz gave a speech after the bombing was first reported, but did not mention the attack, nor did the speakers that followed, including U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, of New Jersey. Wasserman Schultz also spoke, but before reports of the attack emerged. Some members of the House and Senate have argued that authority to authorize military action against another country belongs to Congress, not Trump. 'The procedure should have been that Congress was briefed before we enter war, and that we had a vote on it,' Ro Khanna, a Democratic congressman from California, said Sunday on Face the Nation. Khanna and Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky are calling on Congress to vote Monday on a war-powers resolution that would call on Trump 'to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.' U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat who represents a district that includes parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, issued a statement with a similar message, writing: 'The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the power to authorize war.' She wrote that any further action would be 'troubling overreach,' but stopped short of criticizing Trump's actions directly. Democratic U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson had not issued a statement on the bombing as of 1 p.m. Sunday. Her office did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Minnesota lawmaker shootings prompt security debate in House and Senate
The weekend shootings of the Minnesota lawmakers profoundly rattled House and Senate members. The reason? "Minnesota was jarring because (the suspect) went after family," said one House Member who has faced threats and asked for anonymity. "We're gone 50 percent of the time. There are no lines anymore." There is a Senate-wide briefing on member security Monday. House Republicans received a virtual briefing late Saturday afternoon. House Democrats will receive a remote briefing Tuesday. The question is, what can congressional security officials do to keep members safe? One idea was to force House Speaker Mike Johnson , R-La., to let member offices have even more flexibility to use money – which Congress allocates for the operation of each office – toward additional security measures. Fox is told that it could enable individual offices to hire full-time protective details. "Then they don't need to give us any more money," said one House member. One Democrat applauded the U.S. Capitol Police but pointed out that it was physically impossible for the USCP to protect all members and their families 24/7, both in Washington and in their home states or districts. It was also pointed out to Fox that there was zero information on the shooters who carried out two of the most violent episodes involving lawmakers in recent years. That includes the Congressional baseball practice shooting in 2017 and the shooting of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., in 2011. "We need to be proactive on our own," said one lawmaker to Fox. "Not reactive." Fox is told there has also been discussion about scrubbing the personal information of lawmakers from the web or approving anti-doxxing legislation. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., is tinkering with forcing the House into a "Secret Session" to debate the appropriate approach for congressional security. Such a resolution to move the House into a secret session needs a vote. It is also privileged, which means Moskowitz could force the issue. Or, the House could vote to table it. Staff inside the session must sign an oath of secrecy. The House has not held a clandestine session since 2008 – and only six such conclaves in the history of the republic. Moskowitz would like to get members on the record of voting against a Secret Session for security. If they oppose it, then lawmakers don't have a right to complain. Otherwise, he believes they can actually figure out a way to keep fellow members safe and their families. Several lawmakers with whom Fox spoke over the weekend said the problem is that there is no consensus on how or what members want, or if U.S. Capitol Police have the wherewithal – based on what Congress has appropriated for that department – to assure the safety of family members in 435 far-flung districts. Moreover, security officials and those on the GOP telephone call Saturday told Fox there was a lot of criticism by members about the current security posture – from those who don't take advantage of current programs. "They like to complain a lot," said one Republican source of those who haven't utilized the security options afforded them by USCP.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trending tickers: Boeing, Adobe, Exxon, Oracle and Novo Nordisk
Shares in Boeing (BA) came under pressure in pre-market trading on Friday, falling 1.4%, extending losses after a nearly 5% drop in the previous session, as investors reacted to the fatal crash of an Air India flight. The incident involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that had been in service since 2014. The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, en route to London Gatwick. While the cause of the crash is still under investigation, analysts noted the aircraft's historically strong safety record. 'The crash represents the first fatal accident involving a 787 since the type entered service in September 2011,' said Jefferies (JEF) analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu. Read more: FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks drop and oil prices soars as Israel strikes Iran in major escalation Despite this, the 787's entry into service was marked by early technical issues, including a spate of battery-related incidents in 2013 that led to a temporary global grounding of the model. The aircraft has since maintained a robust operational record. Boeing (BA) has spent much of the past year attempting to restore its reputation amid a series of safety and quality control issues, namely its 737 MAX programme. 'Considering the long safety record of the 787 aircraft, investors view the market pullback of Boeing's (BA) stock as overdone as the 737 MAX production rates improve,' said Kristine Liwag, an analyst at Morgan Stanley (MS). Shares in Adobe (ADBE) fell 1.9% ahead of the US market opening after the company reported earnings that did not convince investors. The digital media and marketing software firm earned an adjusted $5.06 a share on sales of $5.87bn in the quarter ended May 30. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected Adobe (ADBE) to earn $4.97 a share on sales of $5.8bn. On a year-over-year basis, Adobe earnings rose 13% while sales increased 11%. Looking ahead, Adobe (ADBE) raised its full-year revenue forecast for fiscal 2025 to a range of $23.5bn to $23.6bn, slightly above its previous guidance of $23.3bn to $23.55bn. The company also raised its adjusted profit outlook, now projecting earnings between $20.50 and $20.70 per share, up from its previous range of $20.20 to $20.50. Excluding items, it raised its full-year profit to between $20.50 and $20.70 per share, from its prior range of $20.20 to $20.50 each. "We continue to invest in AI innovation across our customer groups to enhance value realization and expand the universe of customers we serve," finance chief Dan Durn said. The company's stock faced a backdrop of "very negative investor sentiment," according to Mizuho Securities analyst Gregg Moskowitz. In a report, Moskowitz described Adobe's (ADBE) stock performance as "frustrating" over the past year. However, he noted that Adobe was starting to "meaningfully monetise its generative AI innovations" and that an upcoming price increase could provide an additional boost. Moskowitz rates Adobe (ADBE) as an "outperform" with a price target of $575. The company, an industry veteran in the creative software market, is known for flagship products such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Shares in oil supermajors rose on Friday, with Exxon (XOM) up 3% ahead of the US market open, likely driven by expectations that a sharp increase in oil prices will bolster their profits. The surge came after Israel launched a series of airstrikes in Iran, killing the head of its army and significantly escalating tensions in the Middle East. The move raised fears of a broader conflict in the region, which sent oil prices soaring. Brent (BZ=F) crude jumped as much as 13%, surpassing $78 a barrel, marking its largest intraday gain since the early days of the Ukraine war in March 2022. This spike in prices fuelled growing uncertainty across global markets. Read more: Gold hits nearly two-month high as Israel attack spurs safe-haven demand Warren Patterson, an analyst at (ING), noted that the market has once again entered an environment of heightened geopolitical risk. "We are back in an environment of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, leaving the oil market on tenterhooks and requiring it to start pricing in a larger risk premium for any potential supply disruptions," Patterson said. Shares in Oracle (ORCL) were in correction territory in pre-market trading, down 1.6%, after surging to an all-time high on strong earnings. The enterprise software giant saw its stock soar 13.3% on Thursday, the largest gain of any S&P 500 (^GSPC) company, after reporting better-than-expected quarterly sales and profits. Oracle's (ORCL) cloud infrastructure revenue surged 52% year-over-year to $3bn, prompting the company to forecast growth in the segment will exceed 70% by fiscal 2026. Following the upbeat outlook, analysts at Deutsche Bank ( and KeyBanc raised their price targets on Oracle shares. During intraday trading, Oracle's stock briefly touched an all-time high of $202.44. For the quarter, Oracle (ORCL) reported adjusted revenue of $15.9bn, surpassing the $15.6bn analysts had expected. Earnings per share also exceeded forecasts, coming in at $1.70 compared to the expected $1.64. The company raised its annual revenue forecast, driven by strong demand for its AI-powered cloud services. "What is clear is that more customers will use the Oracle (ORCL) database to leverage AI," CEO Safra Ada Catz told analysts. Catz said she expects the company's fiscal year 2026 revenue to hit 'at least $67bn" – up from the prior guidance of $66bn. Novo Nordisk ( NVO) has once again become Europe's most valuable company, rising above German software firm SAP (SAP) on Friday, after a rally in its shares lifted the Danish drugmaker's market capitalisation to $367.91bn. The company's shares rose as much as 2.4% after it said it would advance its experimental weight-loss drug, amycretin, into late-stage clinical trials, following encouraging feedback from regulators. Stocks: Create your watchlist and portfolio Novo Nordisk ( NVO), which specialises in diabetes and obesity medicines, has faced a volatile year since hitting an all-time high in June 2024. Disappointing clinical results from obesity drug trials and growing pressure from US competitor Eli Lilly (LLY) have weighed on investor sentiment. Last month, the company announced it would replace long-serving chief executive Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen. Investor interest was reignited this week following a Financial Times report that London-based activist hedge fund Parvus Asset Management has built a stake in the company. The fund is reportedly seeking to influence the selection of Novo's ( NVO) next chief executive. ASML (ASML), the Dutch chipmaking equipment company, ranks third among Europe's largest listed firms by market in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Republicans believe they can flip this seat in a Florida blue bastion. Here's why
Here's an email that a few years ago wouldn't have landed in a journalist's inbox: 'Over the weekend, chaos erupted in the streets of Los Angeles... While law enforcement struggled to restore order, out of touch Democrat Jared Moskowitz remained silent.' What makes it notable isn't the topic of the email, or the fact that Moskowitz isn't from California. It's who sent it: the National Republican Congressional Committee, an organization dedicated to electing Republicans to the House. The NRCC has put Moskowitz, a two-term Democratic congressman from Parkland, on its target list of seats Republicans want to flip in 2026. Moskowitz represents District 23, covering Fort Lauderdale and northern Broward County as well as a swath of southern Palm Beach County, an area that's traditionally been represented by Democrats. Moskowitz didn't face a strong Republican opponent in the last two elections and national Republicans didn't pay much attention to him until now. But the GOP believes it can win this congressional seat, potentially attracting national attention and money next year. Whether Republicans can actually pull this off remains to be seen, but, more importantly, the focus on Moskowitz's district signals the changing political landscape of Florida and how emboldened the GOP feels. While Miami-Dade County flipped red last year in the presidential election, flipping Broward still seems unlikely given Democrats' 240,000-plus voter-registration advantage over Republicans in the county. But President Donald Trump made inroads there in 2024, making local elections closer than they would have been in the past. Picking up individual seats in Broward no longer looks like a far-fetched proposition for the GOP. Still, defeating Moskowitz wouldn't be easy. He's seen as a pragmatic moderate — he served as Florida's director of emergency management in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration. He's a good fundraiser. In a district with a large Jewish constituency, Moskowitz, who's Jewish himself, has been a staunch defender of Israel and spoken up against antisemitism. At the same time, there are signs that he might have angered some of the Democratic Party base. As WLRN reported, Moskowitz's name was booed by a crowd of about 450 activists when it was announced that he wouldn't be attending an April town hall hosted by the activist group Hope and Action Indivisible. Moskowitz's victories in 2022 and 2024 had the smallest margins of any congressional races in Florida. He defeated Republican Joe Kaufman by less than 5 percentage points last year. His district leans Democratic but not by as large of a margin — about 6% as of October 2024 — as other nearby districts. While Joe Biden carried District 23 by a 13.2-percentage-point margin, Kamala Harris barely won it with a margin of 1.9 points, according to an analysis by The Downballot. Moskowitz's own campaign has called his 2026 reelection bid 'one of the most competitive in the country' in fundraising emails, the Sun Sentinel reported. The Herald Editorial Board reached out to his office but did not hear back. The NRCC has sent out news releases and has run digital ads attacking Moskowitz, but will the organization actually spend money to defeat him? The answer to that question will probably rest on whether his GOP opponent is able to raise money and show they are credible. So far, George Moraitis, a Broward County attorney and former state representative, is considered to be the Republican front-runner in the race. In his first four weeks as a candidate, he raised $152,369, almost as much as Moskowitz did in the first three months of the year, the Sentinel reported. But Moraitis still has a long way to go given that competitive congressional races can cost millions. And there's the Trump factor. With the party in the White House normally losing House seats in midterms, the results of next year's elections will also depend on how the president is doing. Will his tariff war cause a recession, or will his popularity bounce back ahead of next November? There are many unknowns in the race for District 23, but this much seems clear: The repercussions of Florida's the rightward shift will likely continue, and even Democratic strongholds might not get spared. Click here to send the letter.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
"Elon's telling the truth!": Dem Rep. says GOP bill will balloon debt and "get rid of Elmo"
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., has found an unlikely ally in Elon Musk. Musk recently decamped from the Trump administration and has spent the days since his departure trashing Trump and the GOP over their massive spending bill. Moskowitz joined in the chorus on Wednesday, during a hearing on "NGOs gone wild," singing the praises of the tech billionaire while accusing House Republicans of talking out of both sides of their mouth on the topic of government efficiency. "Elon has turned on them, but he's telling the truth," Moskowitz said. "The bill will add to the deficit and it will add to the debt... If you want to drop the "e" from DOGE, because we've not done efficiency, that's fine." Moskowitz said that the "One Big Beautiful Bill" that recently passed the House would do nothing but inflate the national debt and kill off popular programs. "They are going to do a $9 billion recision bill," he said. "They're going to get rid of Elmo, which the American people were clamoring for, but they're going to add $2.4 trillion to the debt." Moskowitz went on to scoff at Republican leadership who trot the spending package out as a win. "They want us to cheer for them and give them a trophy like they are a 5-year-old at a soccer game," he said. "Congress has not codified anything at all."Moskowitz's remarks come in the midst of a growing feud between Musk and congressional Republicans. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., has repeatedly bashed Musk in the press after the SpaceX CEO called for all Republicans who supported the bill to be voted out. 'I think he's flat wrong, and I've told him as much,' Johnson said on Wednesday, claiming he had spoken to Musk directly. How the one who brought Musk into national politics feels is about his recent about-face is a matter of some debate. Fox News reported that the president is "furious" with the SpaceX CEO. Politico, on the other hand, said Trump is not too concerned Musk's efforts to kill the bill, citing senior administration officials.
