Elections
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Florida has endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) in her reelection bid against Democratic challenger Angie Nixon. The group has also endorsed 24 Republican congressional challengers ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election. “On behalf of Florida small businesses, we are proud to endorse a slate of candidates who have […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced reporters for the first time on Tuesday for a very brief turn at the lectern, taking a handful of questions before abruptly wrapping it up. Zacharia, a conservative commentator who most recently worked for President Donald Trump’s social media company, was named to […]
Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) recently questioned his former opponent, Ryan Elijah, about his stance on insider trading in Congress amid reports of Elijah’s recent stock trade disclosures. Rep. Mills commented on the Florida District 7 challenger’s recent X post, which listed Elijah’s priorities upon entering office, which included “banning insider stock trading in Congress.” Our […]
Trump says he cares for Americans. They think he's more focused on his wealth, an AP-NORC poll finds
By BERNARD CONDON and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Most Americans think Donald Trump is profiting off the presidency in unethical or illegal ways and is focused more on his wealth than helping people like them, a new AP-NORC poll finds. As Trump's family business pulls in record money from new ventures […]
Mike Beltran, the former Florida House Representative and Republican nominee for Florida’s 14th Congressional District, affirmed that he will end the ongoing affordability crisis upon entering office, taking jabs at his opponent, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), for her role in it. In an interview with Bay News 9’s “Political Connections”, Beltran addressed several issues, including […]
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has endorsed Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) for reelection in Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). “The best friend Colombia has in the United States Congress is María Elvira Salazar,” President de la Espriella said. “She has always been there, and she has always defended Colombia. “That is why […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk, the world's only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year's midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress. The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this week's federal filing deadline, were […]
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) is touting how she's helped everyday American workers make ends meet as they face ongoing affordability concerns in a campaign ad released this week. The ad was shared on Sen. Moody's social media page. It begins showing a woman working long hours at a diner to reference Sen. Moody voting […]
President Donald Trump has pushed Congress to pass a proof-of-citizenship law, signed an executive order seeking a national voter ID requirement and tried to limit mail voting through U.S. Postal Service changes. None of those moves succeeded in time to affect this year's midterm elections. It's a different matter in the states. More than three […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation, a startling escalation that brings renewed scrutiny to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid. The search of the Minnesota congresswoman’s home was conducted by […]
The Florida Planned Parenthood political action committee endorsed several Florida candidates Monday, including Democrats David Jolly and Gwen Graham for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively. The PAC also announced its backing of Democrat José Javier Rodríguez for attorney general. The three candidates were joined by a long list of endorsements for Democratic candidates for state […]
CBS Miami has thrown journalistic integrity right out the window after it appears to have intentionally deleted a line of questioning and subsequent answer from an interview they conducted this past weekend with Progressive Democratic congressional candidate Pia Dandiya. Dandiya, a first-time candidate and progressive millionaire living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is running against […]
Whenever Florida residents have an opportunity to impose fiscal discipline upon state & local authorities, they should do so without hesitation. A “Yes” vote on Amendment 3 is one of those opportunities. If passed with the necessary 60% support, Amendment 3 would increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and […]
Secretary Marco Rubio announced progress in Venezuela’s regime transition following talks with Dinorah Figuera, Venezuela’s 2015 National Assembly President. ‘Following Operation Absolute Resolve, tangible progress has been achieved during the first two rounds of talks with the interim authorities,” Secretary Rubio wrote on X. “Looking ahead to the next round of talks beginning October 14, […]
A new James Madison Institute poll shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a 10-point lead over Democratic challenger David Jolly among likely voters in the governor's race with the general election less than a month away. Byron Donalds: 52% David Jolly: 42% Another candidate: 3% Undecided: 3% Rep. Donalds also leads […]
NEW YORK (AP) — As most of the political world focuses on next month's midterm elections, the shadow primary for the 2028 presidential contest is quietly playing out in public view. Democratic and Republican presidential prospects have been crisscrossing the country, raising money and tapping their political connections to help boost their parties' candidates — […]
President Donald Trump recently met with convicted election clerk and election denier Tina Peters at the Oval Office to discuss plans to seize ballots nationwide and conduct a hand recount during the 2026 Midterm elections, according to a report from The New Republic. The outlet’s report follows statements from former U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin […]
Attorney General James Uthmeier asked a Pasco County judge Wednesday for stricter child safety rules on Instagram and Facebook while the state’s lawsuit against Meta moves forward. His motion for a temporary injunction asks the court to compel short-term changes – including removing users under 14, capping teens at two hours a day across its […]
