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Jim DeFede

@jimdefede.bsky.social
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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Florida redistricting scramble begins: How redistricting could impact Florida
A new congressional map will almost certainly sail through Florida's Republican controlled Legislature without any changes or substantive debate.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
A segment from my show this morning on a bill targeting public sector unions that did not support Governor Ron DeSantis in the last election. www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/g...
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis backs a new bill targeting unions; those who support him won't be affected
The measure was pushed by the Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank funded by billionaires, whose intention is to eliminate public sector unions.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
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Shutdown greatly impacts Floridians, House Minority Leader Jeffries says | Facing South Florida
YouTube video by CBS Miami
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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Mob con man says federal government blocking him from writing Trump pardon czar
In a motion filed Tuesday morning, James Sabatino argues he is the only inmate in America blocked from writing the Trump administration's pardon czar.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
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Trump whistleblower Alexander Vindman eyeing Florida Senate run
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Miami, the retired lieutenant colonel said he was approached about running and was discussing it with close friends and advisors.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
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Cindee Murphy, Tristin's mom, broke down in tears as the Florida House voted
On Friday evening, the Florida Legislature formally passed the Tristin Murphy Act, the most comprehensive reform to mental health inside the criminal justice system in decades.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
My interview this morning with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz about the threats to social security www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/s...
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Social Security concerns
Jim interviews Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz about social security concerns that exist due to moves the Trump administration and Elon Musk are making that could threaten benefits.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
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One-on-one with Florida senator and minority leader Jason Pizzo
Jim talks to State Senator and Minority Leader Democrat Jason Pizzo, who represents voters in Miami-Dade County about the special legislative session, requested by Governor Ron DeSantis and scheduled ...
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
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Jim talks with Sui Chung of Americans for Immigration Justice about Trump's crackdown on migration
Jim talks to the executive director of Americans for Immigration Justice about President Trump's executive orders on immigration and what AIJ and others are doing to fight them.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
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Should Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys chair, get a presidential pardon? Here's what his attorney has to say
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks to Tarrio's attorney Nayib Hassan about why he thinks Tarrio deserves one.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
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Florida State Rep. Cassel's departure from Democratic Party was "surprising," State Rep. Gottlieb says
State Rep. Hillary Cassel is the second former Democratic lawmaker in Florida to join the Republican Party.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
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Jim talks one-on-one with State Rep. Chip LaMarca
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
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Jim talks one-on-one with State Rep. Anna Eskamani
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I’ve started a simple mantra every morning: “Things are never as good or as bad as they seem.” The next few years is certainly going to test that proposition.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Come on by the Miami Book Fair today at 3 pm where Billy Corben, Alfred Spellman, Tom Finkel and I will talk about the Cocaine Cowboy days of Willy and Sal and my new book: The Chronicles of Willy & Sal. Proceeds from the book go to support journalism at Miami New Times.
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Jim DeFede @jimdefede.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Happy to now be on Bluesky
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