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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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.’
Democrats to Contest All 28 Congressional Districts in Florida for First Time Since 2018
The party is allocating more resources in Florida after the state Supreme Court approved ballot initiatives for abortion access and recreational marijuana.
Tesla’s Autopilot Results in Hundreds of Crashes, Multiple Fatalities, Federal Authorities Say
The Department of Transportation found that Tesla’s Autopilot system ‘created an unreasonable risk’ to driver and vehicle safety.
Planes Almost Collide at 2 Major Airports as Boeing Probe Advances
Some aviation experts argue the FAA’s focus on ‘diversity’ instead of ’merit' in hiring pilots and controllers is leading to serious safety concerns.
Lawyer For Boeing Crash Families Alleges Airline Getting Preferential DOJ Treatment
Paul Cassell, lawyer for the families of those who died in the 2018 and 2019 737 MAX crashes, fears the government will dismiss the charges against Boeing.
Democrats Bet on Florida as Unlikely Key to Beating Trump
Twenty-five years of consistent statewide election losses and recent polling data are all working against them.
