Lucas Bogardus
Lucas Bogardus is a senior majoring in Broadcast Journalism. He has served as a congressional intern, interned with América TeVé, and covered stories across South Florida, including a collaboration with Channel 10. He is currently based in the Caplin News Washington, D.C. bureau. After his studies, he plans to work covering politics and international relations.
Trump pressures Senate Republicans to pass “SAVE America Act” (includes video story)
President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on Senate Republicans to pass the "SAVE America Act," a month after House Republicans sent the bill to...
Congress deadlocked on DHS funding as Iran conflict escalates (includes video story)
Congress remains deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, as a partial government shutdown approaches its third week, with lawmakers divided...
The SAVE Act sparks debate over voter eligibility and election access (includes video story)
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, is a bill drawing national attention as it moves through Congress amid debate...
White House Governors’ Dinner unraveling as confusion continues (includes video story)
A series of contradictions and reversals from the White House and National Governors Association (NGA) this week has created widespread confusion and political backlash...
Kennedy Center workers union reacts to Trump closing performing arts venue (includes video story)
The Kennedy Center Arts Workers United, the union that represents workers at the facility, released a statement Tuesday in response to plans by President...
As home prices climb, first-time buyers turn to friends to afford homeownership (includes video...
Shared homeownership isn’t new, but who’s doing it, is. As prices surge, more first-time buyers are turning to friends to afford a home.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado meets with Trump (includes video story)
On Thursday, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado visited the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump about her future in Venezuela....
Immigrant father’s fight: Heart failure forces life-saving surgery and a return home
This story was originally published in the Miami Herald in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
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Monday Venezuela Update: Maduro faces drug and weapons charges in NYC
Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolàs Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, an armored vehicle carrying Maduro and Flores was seen leaving the...
Pages They Pulled: Exploring the effects of Florida’s book ban (includes mini documentary)
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