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James Uthmeier Investigating CDL School After Harjinder Singh Failed Exam 10 Times Before Deadly Florida Turnpike Crash Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier indicated his office will be reaching out to a private commercial driver's license (CDL) school in Washington after it was revealed that Harjinder Singh, the Indian national accused of making an illegal U-turn […]
In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) predicted that his colleague Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) bill cracking down on illegal alien truck drivers is going to be a party-line vote. In September, Rep. Donalds introduced the Weigh Station Enforcement to Intercept and Guard Highways (WEIGH) Act, which requires all weigh […]
President Donald Trump has reportedly ended trade talks with Canada this week after the Ontario government launched a $75 million ad criticizing the administration over its tariff policies. The ad, airing on multiple major U.S. television networks, features authentic clips of former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs during a 1987 radio address. However, the Ronald […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier indicated his office will be reaching out to a private commercial driver's license (CDL) school in Washington after it was revealed that Harjinder Singh, the Indian national accused of making an illegal U-turn while driving a semi-truck on Florida's Turnpike back in August, failed his CDL test 10 times over […]
The University of Florida has been named the No.1 college by City Journal, a publication of the Manhattan Institute. The 2025 rankings included Florida State at No. 7 and the University of Miami at No. 52. For its findings, the Manhattan Institute analyzed 68 factors across multiple categories, including return on academic investment, curriculum rigor, […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) has joined several other Florida Republicans in refusing his congressional salary as the government shutdown drags on, admitting that "we cannot afford to play these games with the livelihoods of hardworking Americans." Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) was one of the first members of Congress to ask that her paycheck be withheld […]
Castor Spearheads Letter Demanding Release of U.S. Citizen Held by Israel Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee demanding Israel release Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, who was taken prisoner in February. READ MORE. Florida GOP: "Join Chairman @EvanPower & Executive Director @Billhelmich at the […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expected to charge an illegal alien with battery on a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper (FHP) and resisting arrest with violence after an incident during a traffic stop in Hillsborough County, he announced. “Florida will not tolerate violent criminals—especially those who shouldn’t even be in our country—attacking our law enforcement […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) is calling for an investigation into crime allegations made against former President Joe Biden and the Biden family. The Florida Republican raised concerns in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel. “The American people deserve to know the truth about the Biden crime family […]
Trump Endorses Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Reelection in 2026 President Donald Trump has endorsed Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for reelection to the post in 2026. Simpson, a Republican, was first elected Agricultural Commissioner with nearly 60% of the vote in 2022. READ MORE. Senator Rick Scott: "Every American should be alarmed that our national […]
In recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) discussed how President Donald Trump could end the Russia-Ukraine War, expressing optimism in his ability to do so. The White House recently issued new sanctions on Russia, targeting its two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, evidently out of frustration with the Kremlin's […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee demanding Israel release Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, who was taken prisoner in February. Ibrahim, 16, was arrested for supposedly throwing rocks at Israeli settlers in the West Bank despite no evidence being presented. He has been held […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the impact of rectifications to the U.S. Census and its ramifications on the state's congressional map during a recent discussion with Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power on Power Play! "I think people at home don't fully appreciate how important the census is to the future electoral power decisions of our […]
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) has filed legislation in the House to reform the state's minimum wage for workers, currently at $14 per hour, with provisions for different options for compensation. According to the bill, HB 221, would allow an employee to voluntarily opt out of the minimum wage requirement if they are employed in "an […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for reelection to the post in 2026. Simpson, a Republican, was first elected Agricultural Commissioner with nearly 60% of the vote in 2022. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Commissioner Simpson for being "strong and highly popular" in Florida and for being an "America […]
Florida Senator Ashley Moody (R) issued a statement commending President Donald Trump’s actions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, resulting in the U.S. cutting aid funding to Colombia. “We can no longer ask taxpayers to fund foreign nations that undercut the interests and safety of America. Good to see President Trump leading with common sense,” Moody […]
Ted Cruz to Keynote Miami-Dade Lincoln Day Dinner 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. READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "From air travel to main street, the Democrat shutdown is disrupting many facets of […]
Military Build Up: Is Trump Inching Closer to Dropping Bombs on Maduro? As deadly military strikes continue against Venezuela-based and supported drug cartels in the Caribbean, it appears as if the Trump administration is inching closer to launching direct kinetic military actions against the Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela. READ MORE. The White House: "President […]
