THE LOUNGE — 1.31.2026 — Property Taxes, Property Taxes, Property Taxes — EOG Pushawgate Fallout— and More...

THE LOUNGE — 1.31.2026 — Property Taxes, Property Taxes, Property Taxes — EOG Pushawgate Fallout— and More...

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January 31, 2026
DeSantis's Political Aide Put on ICE Tallahassee is still buzzing about Pushawgate. After Governor Ron DeSantis' aide decided to out herself for working to derail Rep. Byron Donalds' gubernatorial campaign by working with James Fishback, a parasitic "candidate" for governor who could be on the verge of finding himself behind bars, the Executive Office went […]
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Ted Cruz to Keynote Miami-Dade Lincoln Day Dinner

Ted Cruz to Keynote Miami-Dade Lincoln Day Dinner

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October 22, 2025
The Floridian has learned that the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County has secured U.S. Senator Ted Cruz to deliver the keynote speech at their 2025 Lincoln Day Dinner. The local GOP, which is led by Chairman Kevin Cooper, will also present Senator Cruz with the Guardian of Freedom Award. “This is a moment of celebration […]
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No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown

No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown

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October 2, 2025
As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday workers go without? The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to keep the government running until November 21, 2025. However, it still requires additional support in the Senate, where only two Democrats and one […]
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Mexico Can't Be a Reliable Partner While It Cheats American Investors

Mexico Can't Be a Reliable Partner While It Cheats American Investors

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September 19, 2025
Last week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Mexico to announce a new bilateral security agreement. That milestone should have signaled a stronger chapter in U.S.–Mexico relations. Yet behind the handshakes and headlines, a fundamental problem remains unresolved: Mexico cannot be trusted to honor its word when it comes to American investments. Mexico’s government […]
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20 Years After Hurricane Katrina, HORNE’s Recovery Legacy Still Resonates in Florida

20 Years After Hurricane Katrina, HORNE’s Recovery Legacy Still Resonates in Florida

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August 26, 2025
This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, leaving behind not just wrecked homes and businesses but entire communities struggling to survive. In Mississippi and Louisiana, the scale of the destruction was overwhelming. Whole cities lost their financial records. Recovery programs had to be built from scratch. Billions of dollars in […]
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When the Courtrooms Become a Campaign Tool


When the Courtrooms Become a Campaign Tool


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August 8, 2025
There is a growing concern in American courtrooms: the use of the legal system as a political weapon after losing an election. Across the country, we have seen candidates who, instead of accepting the judgment of voters, turn to the courts in an attempt to reverse the outcome or damage the reputation of their opponents. […]
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Byron Donalds Presents His Vision for Florida at Miami-Dade Republican Party Liberty Breakfast

Byron Donalds Presents His Vision for Florida at Miami-Dade Republican Party Liberty Breakfast

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July 18, 2025
The Republican Party of Miami-Dade County brought together more than 250 energized Republicans for a sold-out “Liberty Breakfast” at the stylish Kuba Cabana in Doral on Saturday morning. Headlining the event was Congressman Byron Donalds, who electrified the crowd with a bold vision for Florida’s future—one rooted in unity, economic growth, and unapologetic conservative leadership. […]
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Gimenez Discusses the Threat of Drones as Tech Advances

Gimenez Discusses the Threat of Drones as Tech Advances

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July 16, 2025
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) led a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing on the continued advance of drone technology and how it could be weaponized against the United States, saying he fears a terror attack on the scale of September 11th, 2001, could be carried out by drones. "Drone technology has just gotten worse, and […]
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Miami District 4 Special Election Raises Questions About Money, Turnout, and Legitimacy

Miami District 4 Special Election Raises Questions About Money, Turnout, and Legitimacy

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July 15, 2025
Only 2,938 people out of 46,742 registered voters voted to make Ralph Rosado the new Miami Commissioner for District 4. That’s only about 11% of voters who showed up.. These results have sparked significant debate regarding the influence of money and the legitimacy of the outcome. Groups associated with Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Joe Carollo reportedly spent approximately $1.6 […]
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HORNE Earns High Praise for Disaster Recovery Excellence in Florida and Across the Country

HORNE Earns High Praise for Disaster Recovery Excellence in Florida and Across the Country

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July 2, 2025
 In the wake of devastating natural disasters, communities across the United States rely on expert firms to navigate the complex path to recovery. HORNE, a nationally recognized leader in disaster recovery and grant management, has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner, earning widespread recognition for its work, particularly in Florida. With over 19 years […]
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'One, Big, Beautiful Bill Promises Big Economic Gains For Florida

'One, Big, Beautiful Bill Promises Big Economic Gains For Florida

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June 20, 2025
By: Raeylee Barefield Latino business leaders, veterans, and working families are among the many urging the Senate to pass President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), a sweeping tax plan aimed at delivering major relief to working Americans. “Latinos–who historically supported President Trump’s America First Agenda in November–are counting on the Senate to pass The […]
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Could Louisiana Republicans Follow Florida’s Lead in Rejecting a Nanny State Takeover?

Could Louisiana Republicans Follow Florida’s Lead in Rejecting a Nanny State Takeover?

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May 30, 2025
President Donald Trump’s return to office this year also brought a strong reminder of national values and key perspectives of voters. For far too long, many have come to dislike failed nanny state policies advanced by Democrats, including the broad swaths of interference that limit consumer choice and attack individual autonomy. Yet, earlier this year, […]
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Trump, Schlapp Help Launch CPAC Hungary

Trump, Schlapp Help Launch CPAC Hungary

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May 29, 2025
BUDAPEST— The center of the conservative universe descended on Budapest, Hungary, as the highly anticipated 2025 CPAC Hungary event kicked off with CPAC Hungary Chairman Miklós Szánthó , America Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and followed up by a short video address from President Donald Trump. Interestingly enough, the event […]
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Florida Conservatives Set to Shine on Global Stage at Upcoming CPAC Hungary Summit

Florida Conservatives Set to Shine on Global Stage at Upcoming CPAC Hungary Summit

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May 21, 2025
As the international conservative movement gathers momentum across Europe, one of its most high-profile annual events is just days away—and Florida will be front and center. CPAC Hungary, powered by the Center for Fundamental Rights, hosted in Budapest from May 29-30, is poised to draw conservative thought leaders from around the globe. This year, the […]
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Biden Threatened to Shoot Down American Civilian Planes Over Kabul, Hid Number of Americans Killed and Held Hostage by Taliban

Biden Threatened to Shoot Down American Civilian Planes Over Kabul, Hid Number of Americans Killed and Held Hostage by Taliban

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January 26, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the Taliban has been holding a greater number of American hostages than was first thought. Secretary Rubio warned that if the hostage count is higher than thought, the U.S. would immediately place a “VERY BIG bounty” on Taliban leadership, adding that the bounty could exceed that of […]
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Senate Unanimously Confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Senate Unanimously Confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

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January 20, 2025
Florida Senator Marco Rubio  became the first of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees when he was unanimously confirmed (99-0) as the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States of America by the Senate on Monday. Sen. Rubio was expected to cruise through the nominating process when he was first nominated. Democratic Senator Cory Booker […]
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JUICE?—11.20.2024—Florida House Speaker Perez to Overhaul State Government—Lawmakers Pushback on DeSantis Over Special Session—Much More...

JUICE?—11.20.2024—Florida House Speaker Perez to Overhaul State Government—Lawmakers Pushback on DeSantis Over Special Session—Much More...

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November 20, 2024
Speaker Daniel Perez Says He Will Slash Wasteful State Government Spending TALLAHASSEE—No sooner than President-elect Donald Trump announced his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to root out federal government waste, incoming Speaker of the Florida House, Daniel Perez, announced that he would use the lower chamber in the Florida Legislature to clean out unnecessary spending at the state level […]
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Juice?—10.27.2023— FL Lawmaker Calls For Ban on Guns—DeSantis Sends Weapons to Israel —More...

Juice?—10.27.2023— FL Lawmaker Calls For Ban on Guns—DeSantis Sends Weapons to Israel —More...

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October 27, 2023
Another Gun Ban Bill Fled in Florida That Will Fail The recent mass shooting in Maine that has left 18 dead and another 13 injured, has gun control activists once again pushing for more restrictions on firearms. Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D) has introduced legislation to ban the sales of "assault weapons"  or guns […]
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