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Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) demanded an investigation into the Obama Administration's role in the Trump-Russia collusion hoax in a recent appearance on Fox News, similarly scorching attempts by Democrats and the media to downplay the scandal. "We know the history, and if it is Barack Obama's administration that ordered a new intelligence briefing, not based […]
Operation Vigilant Sentry Detains 10 Illegal Migrants in Alleged Smuggling Bust The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) recently detained 10 illegal migrants from Jamaica, Haiti, and the Bahamas in an alleged human smuggling operation off the coast of Fort Pierce under Operation Vigilant Sentry. ..READ MORE Senator Rick Scott— Hamas terrorists are evil. They […]
Florida Representative Greg Steube (R) applauded President Donald Trump on his response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of an independent Palestinian state. “Grateful to have a Commander in Chief who doesn’t cater to Hamas’ demands,” Steube said. “The French could learn a thing or two from President Trump about peace through strength.” In an […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is introducing a bill that eases regulations surrounding the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a marine context. Specifically, Rep. Lee's Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act addresses the common practice of "bunkering," wherein ships that use LNG as fuel transfer it between each other over water. During the Biden […]
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) recently detained 10 illegal migrants from Jamaica, Haiti, and the Bahamas in an alleged human smuggling operation off the coast of Fort Pierce under Operation Vigilant Sentry. Led by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) aims to coordinate Florida’s law enforcement response to criminal migrants attempting to […]
Florida Democrats have successfully pushed the Trump administration to release $30M to aid the Broward County Public School System. The federal government initially held onto funds designated for the U.S. education system placing nearly $7 billion in funding under review on June 30, leaving school leaders with uncertainties, forcing them to freeze jeopardized programs and […]
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill to reform and reorganize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), enhancing its ability to respond effectively to disasters. Specifically, Rep. Webster's Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 promises to be the most dramatic change to the agency in decades, with the most significant […]
President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) to chair the Republican National Committee on Thursday. The move follows the president's endorsement of current RNC chair Michael Whatley for Senate in North Carolina. Sen. Gruters is currently the Treasurer of the RNC. He previously served as chair of the Florida Republican Party from 2019 to […]
The Trump administration approved a new "specific" license allowing Chevron Corporation to restart its operations in Venezuela, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the South American nation and its disputed leader, Nicolás Maduro. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources this week, represents a recalibration of the administration's previously hardline approach, with officials emphasizing […]
The US is executing an interagency effort aimed at countering North Korean actors' crimes and destabilizing behavior. The US Treasury recently announced sanctions on fraudulent North Korean businesses clandestinely funneling funds and intelligence to the communist North Korean regime. According to the US Treasury, the sanctions were preceded and justified by joint investigations from the […]
President Donald Trump endorsed Florida Republican Sen. Ashley Moody for a full term in the U.S. Senate on Thursday. "Senator Moody is doing a tremendous job representing the incredible people of Florida, a State I love, and won BIG, in 2016, 2020, and 2024," Trump said on Truth Social. "A fifth-generation Floridian, Ashley served as […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) emphasized the importance of messaging ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying Republicans must present the reality of President Donald Trump's policies against Democrats' "fearmongering." Host Stuart Varney began the discussion by playing a clip from former Speaker of the House and […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement condemning French President Emmanuel Macron regarding France’s recognition of Palestinian statehood. “The United States strongly rejects Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly,” he said. Rubio argues that Macron’s decision only serves to hinder peace talks between Hamas and Israel […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is introducing a bill that increases the penalties for harming police animals, such as dogs and horses. Rep. Bean's LEO K9 Protection Act additionally extends federal protections to all police dogs and horses at the state, county, and local level that are assisting a federal agency and provides exemptions to emergency […]
Florida Republicans mourned the loss of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who passed away at the end of 71 on Thursday. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater. "RIP to the great Hulk Hogan, who lived right here in FL-13," Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said. […]
First Lady Casey DeSantis is slightly ahead of Florida Congressman Byron Donalds for the GOP nomination in Florida's gubernatorial race, a University of North Florida (UNF) poll found. The poll showed DeSantis with 32% support, compared to Donalds' 29%, with 18% undecided. The poll is also within the 3.9-percentage-point margin of error, making the race […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing the phenomenon of "zombie campaigns," which involves the misuse of campaign accounts after an officeholder leaves office as a personal slush fund. Specifically, Rep. Castor's Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain (HEC No) Act requires all former lawmakers and those no longer seeking […]
Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL) and Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) have reintroduced a bill banning the use of radioactive materials in road construction. Specifically, the No Radioactive Roads Act targets the use of phosphogypsum (PG), a byproduct of phosphate ore processing to produce phosphoric acid. The substance contains radium that decays into radon gas. Thus, because […]
