Members Only: Thomas Massie's Explicit 'Full Groin Patdown' Messages Leaked

Members Only: Thomas Massie's Explicit 'Full Groin Patdown' Messages Leaked

Javier Manjarres
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May 18, 2026
On the eve of the contentious Kentucky primary elections, where controversial Rep. Thomas Massie is locked in a tight race against President Donald Trump's choice in the race, former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, alleged sexual explicit text messages between the 'maverick' member of Congress and his ex-girlfriend Cynthia West have come to light. Light, who […]
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Kevin Steele Runs for Congress Against Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th District

Kevin Steele Runs for Congress Against Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th District

Javier Manjarres
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May 15, 2026
As the White House continues to search for viable congressional candidates to shore up and bolster the thin Republican majority in the U.S. Congress, Florida State Rep. Kevin Steele (R) has filed to run against Democrat Rep. Cathy Castor in the Tampa-centric 14th Congressional District. Rep. Steele, like many others, has been contemplating running for […]
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House Oversight Committee Demands FDA Accountability for $200M Illicit Vape Enforcement Funds

House Oversight Committee Demands FDA Accountability for $200M Illicit Vape Enforcement Funds

Javier Manjarres
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May 14, 2026
The House Oversight Committee is pressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to provide a detailed accounting of the $200 million allocated to combat illicit vaping products. Many of the targeted items are imported from China and marketed without authorization. Despite this substantial investment, lawmakers say unauthorized disposable vapes remain widely available in convenience stores, […]
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Diaz-Balart Contends Cuba is a 'National Security Threat' to U.S.

Diaz-Balart Contends Cuba is a 'National Security Threat' to U.S.

Javier Manjarres
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May 14, 2026
WASHINGTON— With the world watching to see if President Donald Trump topples the Cuban regime like he did in Venezuela, where he used military force to remove Dictator Nicolas Maduro from office, is Cuba a national security threat to America, and is that enough for the U.S. to engage in regime change? Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart […]
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Accuses CIA of Confiscating MLK and JFK Files From Tulsi Gabbard's Office

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Accuses CIA of Confiscating MLK and JFK Files From Tulsi Gabbard's Office

Javier Manjarres
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May 13, 2026
WASHINGTON—Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) is accusing the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of storming the office of Department of National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and removing 40 boxes of “MLK and JFK” files headed to her Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets. “The CIA just went in and took 40 boxes out of […]
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Black Democrats Play Race Card Against Debbie Wasserman Schultz in new Congressional District

Black Democrats Play Race Card Against Debbie Wasserman Schultz in new Congressional District

Javier Manjarres
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May 11, 2026
Black Democratic lawmakers in Broward County appear to have played the race card and turned against Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (R) after the Florida Legislature voted to redraw all of the state’s congressional district lines. Redistricting all but pushed out Rep. Wasserman Schultz, one of the staunchest and most effective lawmakers in the Democratic House […]
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Ron DeSantis Gears up for 2028 Presidential Run

Ron DeSantis Gears up for 2028 Presidential Run

Javier Manjarres
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May 11, 2026
The worst-kept secret in Florida politics is that Governor Ron DeSantis is running for President of the United States in 2028. It's happening, and we don't think the governor himself cares what people think about his chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination. Since losing to President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary […]
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'Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre!' Byron Donalds Galvanizing Cuban-American Vote in Miami-Dade

'Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre!' Byron Donalds Galvanizing Cuban-American Vote in Miami-Dade

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2026
HIALEAH— To win the 2026 gubernatorial sweepstakes in Florida, Rep. Byron Donalds needs to win Miami-Dade County like Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Marco Rubio did in 2022, by winning over the coveted Cuban-American exile community and Hispanic voters sympathetic to the plight of the local diaspora. Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre! chanted Rep. […]
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US-Backed Hidrovia Dredging Bid Appears to Have Been Sabotaged by Argentine Port Authority?

US-Backed Hidrovia Dredging Bid Appears to Have Been Sabotaged by Argentine Port Authority?

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2026
The Argentine Port Authority. ANPyN, which is responsible for the critical tender for a 25-year Hidrovia dredging and signalization concession on the Parana River, released its evaluation of the second stage of the bidding process. After the many complaints that the tender appears to be tailor-made to favor a consortium by Jan De Nul -Servimagnus, the […]
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New Poll Outlining Byron Donalds Potential Negatives has Jay Collins Gaining Significant Traction

New Poll Outlining Byron Donalds Potential Negatives has Jay Collins Gaining Significant Traction

Javier Manjarres
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May 7, 2026
With Florida's 2026 midterm primary election just over 3 months away, the most talked about and followed race in Florida is without question the contentious contest to be the next governor of the Sunshine State. With that said, more and more public opinion surveys pitting Rep. Byron Donalds against Lt. Gov. Jay Collins are beginning […]
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The Clock is Ticking for Congress to Respond to Mounting Concerns from Parents About Their Children’s Online Safety

The Clock is Ticking for Congress to Respond to Mounting Concerns from Parents About Their Children’s Online Safety

Javier Manjarres
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May 6, 2026
In March, the House Energy & Commerce Committee advanced eight youth safety proposals, teeing up action on the House floor. Now, new comments from Florida lawmakers signal strong support for one measure in particular: the App Store Accountability Act (H.R. 3149/S.1586). Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is already a cosponsor of the App Store Accountability Act, which he calls a “commonsense measure” […]
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Keith Gross Says he Will Donate his Congressional Salary to Charity

Keith Gross Says he Will Donate his Congressional Salary to Charity

Javier Manjarres
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May 5, 2026
The first Republican congressional debate between the candidates running in Florida's 2nd District to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R) came to pass, and while all of the candidates stuck to their talking points and threw out red political meat to voters, businessman Keith Gross surprised attendees by announcing that if he won the congressional […]
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DeSantis Signs new Florida Congressional Redistricting Bill Into law

DeSantis Signs new Florida Congressional Redistricting Bill Into law

Javier Manjarres
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May 4, 2026
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has stuck a knife into the hope and dreams of the Florida Democratic Party by signing into law the newly passed congressional redistricting bill that gives Republicans a 24-4 majority in the lower chamber. Signed, Sealed, and Delivered," stated Gov. DeSantis on social media. Potential Republican congressional candidates are scrambling to […]
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Anthony Sabatini Runs for Congress, Calls President Trump 'Weak' and Senior Voters 'Retards'

Anthony Sabatini Runs for Congress, Calls President Trump 'Weak' and Senior Voters 'Retards'

Javier Manjarres
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May 4, 2026
Former 2-time failed congressional candidate Anthony ‘Lil Tony’ Sabatini (pictured with Gavin Rollins and Democrat John Morgan) is one of Florida’s most controversial political figures, who, believe it or not, is not running for the U.S. House of Representatives for the third consecutive election cycle. Sabatini is like the Jasmine Crockett of Florida politics—little, with […]
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Inter Miami CF Loses to Orlando City in Epic Defensive Collapse

Inter Miami CF Loses to Orlando City in Epic Defensive Collapse

Javier Manjarres
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May 2, 2026
MIAMI— It was an epic collapse for the Inter Miami CF Herons (5-0-6) at the hands of their struggling intrastate rivals, Orlando City SC Lions (3-7-1), as the defending MLS champions continue their winless streak at the newly-minted Nu Stadium. It was the tale of two halves for Inter Miami CF, who looked to notch […]
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Spirit Airlines on Verge of Becoming Military Transport if Trump Bails it Out

Spirit Airlines on Verge of Becoming Military Transport if Trump Bails it Out

Javier Manjarres
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April 28, 2026
WASHINGTON—With the Trump administration moving forward with talks about bailing out Spirit Airlines, one of the nation's no frills budget airlines, the federal government could very well use the bankrupt airline to transport military personnel and cargo. The bailout measure being considered would include a $500 million loan that would also include warrants that may […]
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Hearing Scheduled on Rep. Cammack’s MAHA Discussion Draft that Prevents a 12% Grocery Price Hike

Hearing Scheduled on Rep. Cammack’s MAHA Discussion Draft that Prevents a 12% Grocery Price Hike

Javier Manjarres
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April 27, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled a hearing that includes Rep. Kat Cammack’s (R-FL) discussion draft that would modernize federal food safety oversight and establish a national standard for food ingredients. Supporters of the FDA Review and Evaluation for Safe, Healthy, and Affordable Foods Act of 2026, known as the FRESH and Affordable […]
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DeSantis Guts House Democrats, New Redistricting Map Carves Out Four New Seats for Republicans

DeSantis Guts House Democrats, New Redistricting Map Carves Out Four New Seats for Republicans

Javier Manjarres
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April 27, 2026
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled his highly anticipated congressional redistricting map on the heels of this week's special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional redistricting. Florida Republicans, who had a 20-8 congressional seat advantage over their Democratic counterparts, now sit on a 24-seat advantage over Democrats. Gov. DeSantis first broke the news on The […]
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