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Congressman Neal Dunn Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) is endorsing fellow state congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds in his bid to become governor in next November's election. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Our Office of Parental Rights is taking Roku to court to protect Floridian's data. Florida […]
Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami Lakes) has filed legislation in the House to require Florida public school teachers to pledge an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida. The bill, entitled the Teacher's Oath Act, was filed by the representative this week. Rep. Fabricio, […]
In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Evening Edit, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to remove the filibuster 60-vote threshold to get the continuing resolution (CR) on the President's desk. Rep. Steube deflated House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' (D-NY) attempts to pin the blame on Republicans for the […]
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) is throwing his support behind Miami mayoral candidate and fellow Cuban Emilio Gonzalez in his election bid. The senator's backing is arguably the highest-profile out-of-state endorsement for Gonzalez as he looks to take over Florida's second-largest city from Mayor Francis Suarez after the race concludes in just three weeks. “It […]
U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) is endorsing fellow state congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds in his bid to become governor in next November's election. "Byron Donalds will be an outstanding America First Governor for all Floridians. I have seen first-hand Byron's commitment to commonsense conservative leadership and his ability to get things done," […]
It has been roughly a month since Charlie Kirk, the right-wing political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality, was assassinated. With October 14th marking his birthday, friends, family, and supporters are celebrating the conservative commentator on what would’ve been his 32nd birthday. October 14 has been designated as the “National Day of Remembrance” for Charlie Kirk, […]
The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the state's largest police union, is getting behind Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026. “Blaise Ingoglia has proven time and again that he stands with the men and women who wear the badge," Florida FOP Shawn Dunlap said in a […]
In a rare display of bipartisan agreement, Florida Democrats have praised President Donald Trump and his administration in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the subsequent release of the remaining living hostages, taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks. Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D), a supporter of Trump’s actions regarding the Israel-Hamas […]
Rep. Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) has filed legislation in the House to lower the minimum legal age for Floridians to purchase a firearm of any kind in the state from 21 back down to 18 years old. The bill, HB 133, would amend Florida law to lower the minimum age at which a person can […]
Trump Says Rubio is "The Greatest Secretary of State" in U.S. History President Donald Trump recently stated that his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will be remembered "as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the United States." READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Thankful for @POTUS, @SteveWitkoff, Jared, and all who worked […]
Florida Lawmakers Praise Trump for Israeli Hostages Returning to Israel Hamas has returned the last 20 living hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attacks to Tel Aviv in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons. READ MORE. The White House: "THEY'RE HOME. President Donald J. Trump meets with hostage families and listens to […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has issued a statement in praise of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, which was brokered by President Donald Trump. The development brings an end to the two-year war as Hamas released the last 20 living hostages taken on October 7th, 2023, in exchange for Israel releasing numerous Palestinian prisoners. […]
President Donald Trump recently stated that his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will be remembered "as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the United States." Trump made the remark during an address following the signing of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, in which Hamas freed the last 20 surviving hostages […]
Hamas has returned the last 20 living hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attacks to Tel Aviv in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons. The hostage/prisoner exchange comes as part of a ceasefire agreement, pausing two years of war. In addition to releasing the 20 living hostages, Hamas also returned 4 deceased […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Inogoglia announced that his Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight has uncovered $1 billion in wasteful and excessive spending by counties and cities across the state. Ingoglia, who became CFO in July, began his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) style tour in early August. He detailed his findings in an […]
Following the recent decision by a federal court to strike down a controversial Internal Revenue Service “facts and circumstances” test for nonprofit tax-exempt status, lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny of IRS standards that conservatives say are still in place and continue to weaponize the organization against American businesses. Earlier this summer, Florida Representatives Aaron Bean, Greg […]
John D. Smith, who appeared on the popular business reality show Shark Tank, is gearing up for another challenge, and it's not facing off against Mark Cuban or Kevin O'Leary. The Orlando native announced he's running for Florida's chief financial officer position against Blaise Ingoglia in a recent campaign video posted on social media. “My […]
Trump, U.S. Military Could Target Venezuela's Drug-Trafficking Maduro Regime With President Donald Trump launching a new 'War on Drugs' offensive using the U.S. military to target drug cartels tied to the Nicholas Maduro regime in Venezuela, could the kinetic force being used be a precursor for a larger, more ambitious military operation (s) directed at […]
