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"Musselwhite Deletes Facebook Attack Against GOP Opponent Mariner" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—During the Broward Republican Liberty Caucus meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the two lone Republican candidates running in the special election in congressional district 20— Greg Musselwhite (pictured) and Jason Mariner—were put in an uncomfortable position when Mussel white was asked to explain his recent political attack on Facebook against Mariner.

"Veteran GOP Lawmakers Rip Biden For Failed Leadership In Afghanistan" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—A group of Afghanistan veterans Republican House lawmakers tore into President Biden “failed leadership” over his handling in the crisis in Afghanistan following a classified closed-door briefing, demanding the Commander-in-chief to extend his “reckless” evacuation deadline past August 31, warning his decision in what it appears as conceding to the Taliban timeline will end with “blood on his hand.”

"Rubio Still Leading Demings in Latest Poll" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—There is no secret that Florida has been and will continue to be the center of national politics into the foreseeable future. With Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) stock rising in the Sunshine State, US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) will be entering this election season with a comfortable approval rating.

"Ron DeSantis Regains Ground In New Quinnipiac Poll" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The latest Quinnipiac Poll shows that Gov. Ron DeSantis’s approval rating has risen 6 percentage points from this time last year.

"Media Outlet Promotes Sexist Cartoon of DeSantis Spokeswoman Christina Pushaw" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Rick Scott Hasn’t Forgotten Cuba, Pressures Biden to Help" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Fried ‘a Week Away’ From Financial Disclosure Deadline" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"SCOTUS Reinstates Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Immigration Policy" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—As the Biden Administration deals with a crisis on multiple fronts, critical litigation has been approved that could totally alter the border crisis as Americans are distracted by the mess in Afghanistan. The Supreme Court of the United States has reinstated Trump’s “Remain in Mexico Policy.”

"Rubio: Taliban’s U.S. Weapons Seizure ‘Terrifying’" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Shortly after the Taliban overtook Afghanistan, Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R) warned of weaponry the Taliban now possesses that “could be used used to kill civilians.” Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R), a member of the Senate Intel Committee, is also commenting on the “military equipment left behind in Afghanistan,” calling it “terrifying” that this weaponry is in the hands of the Taliban.

"Waltz Introduces Resolution ‘Condemning Biden’ Over Afghanistan" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Just days after Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) suggested that the 25th amendment “be considered” with President Joe Biden (D), Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R) has “introduced a resolution condemning President Biden’s failure” regarding the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

"Rubio Says Taliban-Imposed Deadline is Sooner Than August 31st" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—With the Taliban-imposed August 31st deadline for the U.S. to pull out of Afghanistan just days away, Senator Marco Rubio warns that the real deadline for the U.S. to leave is much earlier.

"House Advances $3.5 Trillion ‘Human Infrastructure’ Budget Resolution Framework" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—The House passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution on Tuesday, advancing one part of the process to enact President Biden’s landmark domestic legislation — a sweeping economic spending package that seeks to expand the nation’s social safety net after hours of infighting amongst the Democratic Party.

"Progressive Democrat Supports Regeneron Treatment DeSantis Supports" by The Floridian's Jim McCool

"Biden’s CIA Director Reportedly Met Secretly With Taliban Leader" by The Floridian's Mona Salama

"DeSantis Called Power-Hungry ‘White Dude’ who Doesn’t Give a ‘Crap’ About Florida" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is making all the rounds in her effort to maximize exposure in her efforts to unseat “white dude” Gov. Ron DeSantis. Commissioner Fried must get past Rep. Charlie Crist in the 2020 Democratic gubernatorial primary contest. Appearing with Progressive Activist and Actress Alyssa Milano on her “Sorry, not so Sorry” podcast, Commissioner Fried opened up by taking a shot at Gov. DeSantis, stating, ”The people of our state deserve someone who gives a crap.”

"Miami Herald Reporter Insinuates Gaetz’s Wedding was Staged" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"DeSantis Hits AP Hard on National TV Over Regeneron ‘Hit Piece’" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated his position that the recent Associated Press (AP) story about one of his top donors investing in the Regeneron COVID treatment drug that the governor was promoting across the state, was nothing more than a “partisan hit piece.”

"DeSantis Directs Letter to AP Over ‘False Narrative’" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Last week, the Associated Press published an article titled “DeSantis top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes.” The article drew criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) who argued that the article “discouraged readers from seeking life-saving treatment,” calling the article “a debunked political attack.” In response, the Florida Governor has directed a letter to Daisy Veerasingham, the president and CEO of the Associated Press, calling the article “a false narrative that will lead some to decline effective treatment for COVID infections.”

"Byron Donalds: Biden ‘Ain’t Going to be Around for Much Longer’ by The Floridian's Jim McCool—With overwhelming, and sometimes uncalled for banter against President Biden’s (D) health, many have speculated the oldest elected President may not be fit to finish his term.  US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has already posed such questions, and now US Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) is joining in on the concern for Biden’s health.

"Eskamani Catches Bipartisan Heat Over Mask Double Standard" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Although Florida Democrats have placed a high premium on bashing Gov. DeSantis’s (R-FL) mask policies, top Florida Progressive, Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-49) has received bipartisan condemnation for seemingly dodging her own pro-mask rhetoric, attending an event with roughly 15 kids (interns), and posing in very close proximity with zero masks being worn.

Top Democrat Leaders ‘Dancing,’ Headlining Lavish Fundraiser Amid Ongoing Catastrophe In Afghanistan" by The Floridian's Mona Salama

"Angela West Wrongfully Arrested for DUI" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Carla Spalding Kicks Off Congressional Campaign with Kim Klasik and Byron Donalds" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Having lost her 2020 congressional race to Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), Republican congressional candidate Carla Spalding is not sitting back and waiting for the redistricting process to possibly help redraw the lines in this predominantly Democratic district.

"Democratic Candidate McCormick Promises $1,000 to Voters in FL Special Election". by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—When US Rep. Alcee Hastings’ (D-FL) passed away after a long-fought battle with Pancreatic cancer, a special election to fill his vacated congressional seat was set for January 11, 2021. While there are about a dozen Democratic candidates in the race, it looks like the race could center more around Sheila Cherfilus McCormick and her $1,000 per month promise to constituents, if she is voted in.

"Wasserman Schultz Says DeSantis Anti-Riot Law ‘Makes Peaceful Protests Illegal’ by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has asserted that the controversial HB 1 anti-Riot bill Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law earlier this year “makes protests illegal” and that the governor is going after “peaceful protestors and makes peaceful protests illegal in this state.”

"Kat Cammack Jabs Pelosi Over Naive Response to Afghanistan Debacle" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

Federal Judge Blocks Biden Immigration Policy, DeSantis Responds" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—As the United States continues to be plagued with crises both domestic and foreign, the illegal immigration crisis along the U.S. southern border continues with no end in sight. Once again, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is leading the charge on illegal immigration, supporting the decision of a federal judge who “blocked” the Biden Administrations’ new illegal immigrant arresting policy.

 

"Biden Administration Continues To Charge American Citizens Thousands For Evacuation Flights Out Of Afghanistan Despite Claiming It Would Be Free" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Nikki Fried, Shevrin Jones Call DeSantis’s Anti-School Mask Edict ‘Unconstitutional’ by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—

"Florida School Denies Teacher Entry Over Mask Mandate, Calls Police [VIDEO]" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres-The embattled and Critical Race Theory-supporting Broward County School Board continues to defy Gov. Ron DeSantis’s no-mask mandate executive order and is forcing students and teachers to wear masks to comply with the newly-written School Board rule, not with the governor’s edict.

"Biden In 2010 Reportedly Said ‘F–K That’ Regarding U.S Obligation To Protect Afghans" by The Floridian's Mona Salama-President Joe Biden rejected the idea over a decade ago that the United States had any moral obligation to stay in Afghanistan, saying “F–k that” while urging for a swift withdrawal regardless of the consequences, according to a resurfaced report.

"Roger Stone Endorses Brian Clowdus for State House" by The Floridian's Jim McCool-

"Former Republican and DeSantis Judicial Appointee Becomes ‘Woke Mob’ Defender," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—

"Deutch Requests Biden Administration’s Afghanistan ‘Evacuation Efforts’" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—As reports continue to document the shifting political landscape in Afghanistan, lawmakers in the United States calling for the Biden Administration to respond to the concerns. On Social Media, Florida Rep. Ted Deutch (D) released a statement, calling it “the Fall of Afghanistan.” Subsequently, Deutch joined his Congressional colleagues in directing a letter to President Joe Biden (D), “requesting needed information from the Admin on evacuation efforts” for Americans that are stuck in the country.

"DeSantis Fires Back at ‘Cheap’ AP Corruption Story" by The Floridian's Jim McCool

"Senator Scott Questions Biden’s Mental Capacity" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Senator Rick Scott has now questioned whether President Joe Biden is fit for office, joining other Florida Republicans like Reps. Greg Steube and Kat Cammack, who recently requested that the president take a cognitive test to see if he is fit to lead or discharge his duties as president.

"Congressional Lawmakers React To Afghanistan Chaos Following Biden’s ‘Botched’ Handling Of Troop Withdrawal" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Congressional lawmakers weighed in on the chaotic developments in Afghanistan amid President Biden’s hastily and botched handling over the withdrawal of U.S. troops, with both sides of the aisle expressing anger, but divided in their criticism of the president’s execution that has led to the mayhem.

"Nikki Fried not too Worried About Passing" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

Possible Corruption at the Florida GOP Could Threaten DeSantis in 2022," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The apparent corruption and cronyism at the top of the Florida GOP or the Republican Party of Florida run deep, and it points to one man as being the person ultimately responsible—Chairman Joe Gruters (pictured with Broward Republican officials).

"CNN Reporter Calls Taliban ‘Friendly’ As Kabul Falls" by The Floridian's Jim McCool

"Israel and Hamas Exchange Rocket Fire Amid Afghanistan Demise" by The Floridian's Jim McCool

"Wasserman Schultz Supports $3Trillion Pathway to Citizenship Effort in Senate" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) shared an NPR, interview segment discussing a plan from Democrats to provide “a path to citizenship in their budget framework.” The interview explored the option of a $3.5 trillion spending bill that would tackle immigration reform, and discussed the effort that includes “permanent residency for qualified immigrants in the bill through a process called budget reconciliation.” The Florida lawmaker praised “reconciliation,” calling it “essential” in the process to move forward.