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GOP challenger Joe Kaufman to run in Florida’s 25th district; will face either Moskowitz or Wasserman Schultz
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Joe Kaufman knows what it’s like to lose a close race in a historically Democratic District. In fact, in the 2024 election cycle, Kaufman ran in the closest congressional race in the state, narrowly losing in the 23rd district to incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., a two-term congressman who has sought to build a moderate profile.
Florida has just completed its redistricting process, and this time around, Kaufman is confident that he can win, despite the Republicans facing headwinds.
Kaufman confirmed to Fox News Digital that in 2026, he will be running in the new 25th District, although it remains unclear exactly who his opponent will be or if he faces a primary challenger.
Moskowitz said on Monday that if he runs, it will be in the 25th District, while it appears that incumbent Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., who would be seeking her 12th term in Congress, is also weighing running in the same district.
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Joe Kaufman is running as a Republican candidate in the newly formed 25th District in Florida. (Joe Kaufman)
Kaufman brings a battle-tested strategy and message to the race, on the heels of his near-victory in 2024:
«Yes, we had 48% of the vote. It was the closest race in all of Florida and the highest percentage of any Republican to ever run for that seat. But back then, I got in very late in the game and this time around our numbers are much better, and we’ve been able to form those coalitions that we needed to last time. We’ve done that now, and I will win this seat this time.»
Kaufman bills himself as a «terrorist hunter» and brings strong foreign policy credentials to the table.
«I do counter-terrorism research, writing and lectures.» He says he’s been involved in «the shutdown of terrorist charities and the imprisonment of terror-related individuals. Recently, I led the shutdown of a pro-Hamas conference that was to take place in Coral Springs, and the organizers, including CAIR and the South Florida Muslim Federation, they were upset, so they sued me and the Marriott Corporation in federal court. They sued us not once, but twice and I’m proud to say that we won not once, but twice.»
«He says in regard to foreign policy, «I’ve been very involved these past few years in what’s been taking place. 17 years ago, I was honored to co-found a group called Cyrus Force with his majesty, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who we believe is going to be soon to be a future leader of Iran.»
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., speaks during a press conference on new legislation to support Holocaust education nationwide at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 27, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Despite being a foreign policy hawk, Kaufman is opposed to putting troops on the ground in Iran.
«No, I don’t support ground troops, at least not from the United States. I don’t want to see what took place in wars past happen here with seeing Americans come back in body bags. I feel the same way about our friends in Israel.
«But there are third parties that want to get involved, and I say, give them the green light to do so. So, if there’s any ground troops…they shouldn’t be from America or Israel. It should be from these third parties.»
Kaufman is a strong advocate for vocational training in high school, and a critic of the Affordable Care Act.
«Well, for one thing, I support putting vocational training in all of the high schools in America. And it’s a project I want to initiate as a congressman. Too many kids today are staying home with their parents after they graduate high school. They need to have real job skills so they could make money, get out of their parents’ homes, be able to have their own families, and eventually, purchase their own house of their own.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) speaks during a press conference. Moskowitz currently represents the 23rd district of Florida. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional Integrity Project)
«Also, I don’t like the Affordable Care Act. It was never affordable. It’s been taking hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies, thanks to the Democrats. And I think we need a new health care system that costs the American government less and costs the American taxpayer less and better quality. And I think we could have that without Obamacare.»
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Historically, the party of the incumbent president loses seats in midterm elections the vast majority of the time. In what is widely believed to be a difficult year ahead for Republicans, Kaufman acknowledges the current engagement in Iran and the lingering effects of Biden-era inflation as challenges.
«Well, a lot of it has to do with the war overseas, but I believe that that’s going to be short term. I think that’s, that’s going to end soon. Also, with regards to inflation, we’re still dealing with the Biden years where Joe Biden initiated very heavy inflation for our country.
Donald Trump (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
«And thank you, President Trump, for doing the things that would bring inflation down. So I’m looking forward to low inflation, better affordability and very soon an end to the war, and results overseas that allow us to have peace in the Middle East and more peace in world.»
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Kaufman says the Democratic Party is fundamentally broken, and Republicans can win on messaging in 2026.
«Well, the Democrats, they’ve allowed people, an untold amount of people, to cross our borders, some of which have been terrorists and members of terror cells. They’ve hurt the values in the United States. They’ve destroyed our healthcare system with an Affordable Care Act that was never affordable. They’ve done everything possible to destroy our nation, and we need to make that change.»
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At least 23 people were killed and about 70 others wounded in a major attack Sunday morning after a suicide bomber targeted a passenger train in Pakistan, according to The Associated Press (AP).
The assault — in Quetta, the capital of southwestern Balochistan province — occurred when an explosives-laden vehicle detonated near a railway line as a passenger train passed, causing two train cars to overturn and catch fire. The region has long been the site of a low-level but persistent insurgency involving separatist and militant groups.
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group fighting for the province’s secession from Pakistan, reportedly claimed responsibility, saying it was targeting a train carrying security personnel.
The Times of India reported that the train was carrying army personnel and family members traveling from Quetta to Peshawar for the Eid holidays; AP reported more generally that the BLA said it targeted a train carrying security personnel. The area is also known for having a strong security presence.
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Bystanders inspect an overturned train coach engulfed in smoke after a reported terrorist bombing derailed multiple cars in Quetta, Pakistan, on May 24, 2026. (Arshad Butt/AP Photo)
The blast reportedly sent shockwaves through the area.
According to witness accounts and images circulating on social media, the force of the explosion caused two train cars to overturn and burst into flames, sending thick black smoke into the sky, The AP said. Nearby buildings were also heavily damaged, and more than a dozen parked vehicles were impacted, the outlet added.
Several victims were reportedly transported to local hospitals. Among the wounded, about 20 were reported to be in critical condition, according to doctors cited by The AP.
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A volunteer assists a survivor scaling the side of a severely damaged, overturned train car after a reported militant attack struck a rail line in Quetta, Pakistan, on May 24, 2026. (Arshad Butt/AP Photo)
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack, calling it a «cowardly act of terrorism» and saying that those responsible would be brought to justice.
«I strongly condemn the heinous bomb explosion near Chaman Phatak, Quetta, which has resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives and left many others injured. Such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan. We remain steadfast in our determination to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,» he said.
«I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the swift recovery of the injured. The entire nation stands in solidarity with the people of Balochistan in this hour of grief.»
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Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti alleged that the group is supported by Indian-sponsored proxies aimed at destabilizing Pakistan. The two countries have long been locked in a bitter dispute over territorial claims in Kashmir, though India has consistently denied such accusations.
«The terrorists of Fitna Al-Hindustan are proving their savagery by targeting innocent civilians, women, and children,» Bugti said, describing the group as «evil originating from India.»
Bystanders attend to victims on a railway track following reports of a deadly suicide vehicle bombing targeting a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, on May 24, 2026. (Arshad Butt/AP Photo)
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«Those who shed the blood of innocent people deserve no leniency. Let the enemy hear this: there will be no safe haven left for terrorists in Balochistan. We will hunt down the terrorists, their facilitators, and their masterminds one by one and bring them to justice, and this war will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated.»
The BLA has increasingly carried out large-scale suicide operations targeting Pakistani security forces and infrastructure in Quetta, according to The Times of India.
In 2024, at least 26 people, including soldiers, were killed in a suicide bombing at a train station in Balochistan.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Abogada panameña es condenada a 12 años de prisión por apropiarse mediante engaños de una finca propiedad de 7 adultos mayores
El engaño y la falsificación de documentos para apropiarse de una finca que pertenecía a siete adultos mayores fue suficiente para que una abogada de nacionalidad panameña fuera condenada a 12 años de prisión.
La Procuraduría General de la Nación, a través de su Fiscalía Regional de Chiriquí, logró probar en un juicio oral la responsabilidad penal de la imputada con los delitos de estafa y contra la fe pública en la modalidad de falsificación de documentos públicos.
Un vez concluida la pena principal a la condenada igualmente se le inhabilitó para ejercer la profesión de abogada por cinco años, además de la restitución de las propiedades a las víctimas.
Para lograr la pena la Fiscalía mostró al menos 50 pruebas, entre testimoniales, periciales, documentales y materiales, lo que permitió que el Tribunal de Juicio emitirá de manera unánime el fallo condenatorio.
La causa penal está relacionada con hechos acaecidos en la comunidad de Bongo, en el distrito de Bugaba, provincia de Chiriquí, cuando mediante engaño y la falsificación de documentos la abogada hoy condenada logró apropiarse de la finca.
Por otro lado, las autoridades llevaron ante el Tribunal de Garantías a un hombre de 34 años de edad a quien se le legalizó su aprehensión, la imputación por el delito de violencia de género y la aplicación de la medida cautelar de detención provisional, por su vinculación al delito de violencia de género en perjuicio de dos mujeres.
Sobre el caso, el Ministerio Público indicó que los hechos ocurrieron de forma reiterada los días 18, 23, 25 de marzo y el 7 de abril del año en curso.
Durante ese tiempo el sujeto, que laboraba como agente de seguridad en un colegio privado, ubicado en el corregimiento Rufina Alfaro, enviaba mensajes de amenazas a las víctimas quienes brindaban el servicio de colegial en el mismo centro educativo.
El imputado, de acuerdo con el informe judicial, las humillaba diciéndoles palabras soeces y les advertía que las golpearía e incluso les envió un mensaje diciendo “las quiero muertas”.
Durante el desarrollo de la audiencia, el Ministerio Público sustentó la solicitud de detención provisional basándose en los riesgos procesales existentes, tales como el peligro que representa el imputado para las víctimas, el riesgo de afectación de los medios de prueba y la naturaleza grave del delito.
La Procuraduría General de la Nación, mediante su Fiscalía Regional, en colaboración con la Policía Nacional, la Dirección de Investigación Judicial, Dirección de Inteligencia Policial y Servicio Nacional de Fronteras, también desarrolló la operación, Barú, en la provincia de Chiriquí, fronteriza con Costa Rica.
Esta permitió la aprehensión de dos personas, la incautación de más de 100 envoltorios de sustancias ilícitas, equipos tecnológicos (13 celulares, dos router) así como también indicios presuntamente relacionados con delitos contra el patrimonio económico en la modalidad de hurto de vehículos.
Según la información oficial, las diligencias se llevaron a cabo en la cárcel pública de la capital chiricana, David, dentro de dos celdas.
Además, en los distritos de Barú, Bugaba y Alanje se recuperaron 27 tarjetas Sim, pesa digital y documentos que pudieran estar vinculados también con la causa penal.
Las investigaciones establecen que las víctimas eran contactadas por los presuntos agresores y mediante diferentes estrategias delincuenciales se apropiaban de sus automóviles.
A través de esta operación, la Fiscalía informó que espera poder establecer, con los indicios con que se cuentan, si existen algunas otras personas más vinculadas en esta investigación.
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California mayors revolt over Newsom bullet train plan they warn could ‘raid’ local tax bases
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California city leaders are escalating opposition to the state’s high-speed rail project amid fears the Golden State could tap local taxpayer funds to prop up the troubled rail system after nearly two decades of delays.
«This proposal in the 2026 Draft Business Plan is fiscally reckless, legally vulnerable, and fundamentally unfair to the communities expected to host High-Speed Rail facilities. It would weaken local governments, destabilize public services, and undermine constitutional protections that California voters have repeatedly affirmed. Simply put: the state cannot solve a state funding problem by raiding local tax bases,» wrote Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer along with nine other mayors in the letter obtained by Fox News Digital.
The mayors penned the April letter to the CEO of the High-Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), slamming a tax and planning proposal to help bankroll the railroad that has been in the works since 2008.
The mayors urged the state to pursue voter-approved bonds or dedicated state revenue sources instead of «attempting to divert local tax growth through a legally dubious scheme.»
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Ten California mayors are demanding an end to a draft proposal that would use local tax funds to bankroll the high-speed railroad. (Fred Greaves/Reuters)
The suggested plan first appeared in the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2026 Draft Business Plan. The plan outlined a full Phase 1 buildout of the line was re-estimated to cost $231.3 billion, while the Authority’s optimized approach puts the initial Phase 1 investment at about $126.2 billion.
The proposed funding for the high-speed rail would not create a new tax, but redirect tax revenues near future High Speed Rail stations to the project, local outlet the Fresno Bee reported.
A California High-Speed Rail Authority spokesperson pushed back on the mayors’ characterization, saying there is no finalized plan to capture local revenues.
«There is no proposal. Through the 2026 Draft Business Plan, the Authority is continuing conversations with local jurisdictions and stakeholders about potential tools that could support station-area infrastructure and long-term system delivery,» said a California High-Speed Rail Authority spokesperson.
President Donald Trump and other administration officials have repeatedly called out Newsom and other California leaders for the time and money that has been spent on the project since it was approved in 2008 with an initial $33 billion price tag, before ballooning to more than $200 billion in expected costs.
«A little train going from San Francisco to Los Angeles that’s being run by Gavin New-scum — the governor of California,» Trump said on May 6. «Did you ever hear of Gavin Newsom? He has got that train—the worst cost overrun I’ve ever seen. It’s like, totally out of control.»
The railroad project was approved in 2008 with an initial $33 billion price tag. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)
«It is not constitutionally allowable in California for the state of California to come in and take those sales tax dollars for any other purpose than what they’re intended for, and that’s to support local government,» said Dyer.
He added that mayors have been left in the dark, having not met with HSRA officials, been left out of conversations and remained unsure of what the tax would be.
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The nine other mayors who signed the letter represent the cities of Anaheim, Lancaster, Riverside, Bakersfield, Gilroy, Merced, Burbank, Hanford and Stockton.
Mayors called the plan to cherry-pick tax dollars as «legally dubious scheme» and «sets a dangerous statewide precedent.»
Lawmakers and local officials have slammed the project for failing to show deliverables and seemingly wasting taxpayer funds, while project leaders insist it will be completed.
«California’s high-speed rail has become a slow-moving train wreck — a case study in government waste and mismanagement, with billions spent, deadlines blown, and still nothing to show for it,» Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., wrote on X in April. «No finished track. No trains. Just broken promises. Years later, taxpayers are still footing the bill.»
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While at a conference in Washington, D.C., HSRA CEO Ian Choudri said the high-speed railway will be finished «in our lifetime,» SFGate reported.
The Department of Transportation canceled billions of dollars in federal grants for the project in the summer of 2025.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the HSRA, office of Gov. Newsom and Mayor Dyer for comment.
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