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“It was a national upset”: Democrat blame game gets heated after major defeats
SUMMARY: Florida Democrats are facing internal blame after significant election losses, with Republicans winning historic victories and maintaining their dominance in state legislature. Key defeats included Trump’s 13-point win, retained Republican Senate and House seats, and flipping Miami-Dade County. Frustration is growing within the party, with figures like former Florida Harris campaign head Jasmine Bernie Clark criticizing lack of funding and strategy. Miami Democrat Billy Corbin called for resignations from key leaders, including State Chair Nikki Fried. Democrats acknowledged weak messaging, especially on the economy, and suggested returning to voter registration and grassroots organizing to rebuild for future elections.
A little more than a week after the election, Florida Democrats are in the midst of a major blame game following major defeats up and down the ballot.
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Serbian student protesters march ahead of major blockade of Danube bridges
SUMMARY: In Indjija, hundreds of striking students continued their anti-corruption protest, marching from Belgrade to Novi Sad, where they plan to blockade three bridges this weekend, marking three months since a deadly train station collapse. Initially sparked by concerns over corruption in construction contracts, the protests have evolved into a significant challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic’s regime. Despite freezing temperatures, students received enthusiastic support from locals. Recent protests have led to the resignation of Serbia’s prime minister and minor concessions from the government, yet demonstrators remain firm in their demands for accountability. Violence against protesters has also been reported.
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SUMMARY: Asia markets mostly rose on Friday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street after strong earnings from Tesla, IBM, and Meta Platforms. Japan’s core inflation hit 2.5%, exceeding the central bank’s target, potentially leading to interest rate hikes, while the unemployment rate fell to 2.4%. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.1%, but South Korea’s Kospi dropped 1.4% due to tech sector declines, notably SK Hynix’s 9.9% loss. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, led by Meta’s strong profit report, while Microsoft faced scrutiny over slower cloud growth. Oil prices increased, and the U.S. dollar strengthened against the yen.
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Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling
SUMMARY: The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary with a 79-18 vote. Burgum, a billionaire and former governor of North Dakota, has been a strong advocate for fossil fuel production. Under President Trump’s direction, he aims to make it easier for energy companies to access resources on public lands, despite environmental concerns. Burgum’s policies are seen as a shift towards prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy. Critics argue this could exacerbate climate change, while supporters view it as necessary for energy independence and economic growth. Burgum succeeds Deb Haaland and plans to continue Trump’s energy development agenda.
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