Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) shares her excitement and gratitude over her recent appointment to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, acknowledging that it is a significant privilege to serve as a South Florida Representative on the panel. Rep. Wasserman Schultz has left a deep footprint in Western Hemisphere politics, and now with a bigger […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) expressed confidence in winning the congressional seat for Florida's 20th District (FL CD 20) despite the challenges she's been facing over her pivot from FL CD 25. The Weston Democrat told The Floridian that she feels “really good” about her potential in securing the Democratic stronghold, as Florida's primary elections […]
Following alleged reports of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal investigation and calls from political opponents to drop out of his re-election efforts, Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) has called out the rumors, deeming them false narratives. “This appears to be a desperate lie from my political opponents. I'm not aware of any DOJ investigation, […]
Amid staunch support for highly controversial Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center development in the state of Florida from several prominent candidates, Republican Congressional Candidate Casey Askar affirms that he will work to “keep them out of our state.” Askar Doesn't Want Data Centers in FL During a Florida 22nd Congressional District (FL CD 22) Forum, […]
Congressional candidate Ryan Elijah has called upon Rep. Cory Mills to drop out of the race for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7), amid reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a criminal investigation into the incumbent congressman. “It is time for Cory Mills to leave the race. Our bad headlines […]
Through a fast-track procedure, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to reduce unnecessary animal testing within the pharmaceutical industry. By unanimous consent, the House passed the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. A bill that mandates the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “publish an interim final rule” under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 […]
President Donald Trump has imposed a retaliatory 50% tariff on several Canadian goods “in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” such as cars, alcohol, and dairy. Through three presidential Proclamations, President Trump imposed the 50% tariffs under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act. The tariffs, set to take effect on Aug. 19, […]
Congressman Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill to ensure baby formula remains safe during manufacturing by establishing a federal standard through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, requiring the FDA and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and […]
Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega recently announced that the country will not hold any future elections to prevent the opposition from potentially taking his position. “They should forget about it. Here in Nicaragua, there will never again be elections that they can use to try to seize the government and take power,” the authoritarian leader said […]
Agricultural leader and congressional candidate Ben Butler is going after career politicians who “have spent years making promises they never intended to keep," promising to clean up the messes in Congress in a new campaign ad amid his bid for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (FL CD 9). “Growing up on this cattle ranch, I’ve learned […]
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a Cuban dissident artist and musician, arrived in Miami, Fla., after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he go into exile. Alcántara’s arrival came as a surprise, as the activist’s whereabouts were unknown since his term’s end on July 9, 2026. The last known update of […]
Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) is calling on House colleagues and leadership to “immediately bring” her measure – a House Resolution aimed at “strengthen[ing] security standards for congressional staff” – to the House floor for a vote. The amendment, known as House Resolution 500 (H.RES.500), introduces “stronger vetting and transparency standards” to the Rules of the […]
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao affirmed that no punishments will be given for the recent Blue Angels low-altitude flyover at Pensacola Beach, Florida. “Flight debrief complete; No reprimands; No firings; No problem,” Secretary Cao wrote on X, deeming the jet’s pass “the sound of Freedom!” Blue Angels Confirmed Review Of Safety Procedures Secretary Cao’s statements […]
Former Marine and write-in Republican candidate for Florida’s 5th Congressional District (FL CD 5), William Upham, has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump. Upham’s arrest comes after he published a video statement on X, claiming President Trump is the “Anti-Christ” and “must be killed.” “We are at war with evil. […]
During a primetime televised address, President Donald Trump announced the release of declassified intelligence reports that allegedly reveal “shocking vulnerabilities” in the American election infrastructure. According to the president, the documents – now accessible on the White House website – indicate that the U.S.’s election system is “dangerously exposed” to “hacking, exploitation, and foreign intelligence.” […]
Federal regulators have launched an investigation into President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator after allegedly earning more than $100,000 by placing bets on the president’s speeches on a prediction market. Gabriel Perez, a technical assistant to the president who has been operating Trump's teleprompter since 2016, is reportedly in talks with the Commodity Futures Trading […]
Congressional candidate and former “Orlando Matters” anchor, Ryan Elijah, celebrated his campaign’s fundraising achievement of raising nearly $302,000, touting that his campaign has "raised more money by far than any Republican in the field,” in his bid for Florida’s 7th District (FL CD 7). “There’s a list of heavy hitters, and certainly, we are proud of some of […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin screening service members for “testosterone deficiency” to ensure that troops have the right hormonal levels to perform at their “absolute best.” In a statement on X, titled “The High-T Department of War,” Secretary Hegseth confirms that active-duty members aged 30 or older will receive […]
