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Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) isn't "hugging it out" with Gov. Ron DeSantis amid tensions just yet, calling his relationship with the governor a "work in progress" on Saturday as he looks to succeed him in Tallahassee next fall. But as fast as a weather change in Florida, a political storm between […]
DORAL—During a political breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Miami-Dade Republican Executive Committee, gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds used this address to knock down the progressive Democratic-controlled cities of New York and Chicago, arguing that the state of Florida was primed to become the "financial capital of the world." "In Florida, we have every ability to […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanked Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday for the state's help in the aftermath of catastrophic floods that have claimed at least 121 lives across six counties in Central Texas, including 96 in Kerr County. The flood particularly impacted Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp along the Guadalupe River. […]
A prominent outlet of President Donald Trump's administration, Rapid Response 47, pushed back on accusations on Thursday of inhumane conditions at Florida's new illegal alien detention center in the Everglades, now known as "Alligator Alcatraz." The claims, made in a report by the Miami Herald, included unworkable toilets, hot and cold temperatures, and giant bugs. […]
US Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) has requested President Donald Trump impose sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Justice Moraes is notorious for making unilateral rulings curtailing free speech and investigating former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Representative Salazar has previously criticized Moraes’s rulings and claims he uses judicial authority to promote progressive policy. […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) did not mince words in dismissing Democratic rhetoric about illegal immigration in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying they "do not care about illegals" and that their words are "propaganda for the midterms." Rep. Luna said the talk of "concentration camps" and "disappearing/kidnapping people" is "simply not […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) commented on the recent anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attacks during an appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying Democrats' rhetoric has escalated from "defund the police" to "attack the police." Rep. Steube also stated that "[Attorney General] Pam Bondi should investigate these elected officials if these Democratic elected officials are intentionally […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging the expediting of treatments for livestock against New World Screwworm as an infestation spreads from Mexico. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) noted the possible resurgence of the parasite in December, with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]
Miami, FL —The Miami-Dade branch of the NAACP has issued a forceful statement condemning the City of Miami’s controversial decision to cancel this year’s mayoral and commission elections — a move that has sparked outrage from legal experts, civic leaders, and now one of the country’s oldest civil rights organizations. Calling the cancellation a “clear […]
Florida Senators Ashley Moody (R) and Rick Scott (R) sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense, Marco Rubio, applauding him for putting pressure on the Venezuelan regime to release U.S. citizens wrongfully imprisoned in the country. “Thank you for your dedication to protecting Americans abroad, restoring peace through strength, and working to get every […]
Republican Venice Mayor Nick Pachota, who's running for House District 74, announced he's ahead in campaign fundraising over his HD 74 opponents on Wednesday. According to a release from Pachota, the GOP hopeful has raised $61,935 in his campaign account and $53,501 in Friends of Nick Pachota, a political committee chaired by the candidate. Overall, […]
The Houthis recently sank a commercial ship traversing the Red Sea, reportedly destined for Israel. The attack marks the second time Houthis have sunk a commercial ship in less than a week. Houthi-released videos demonstrate the Eternity C and Magic Seas ships sinking after suffering heavy damage from Houthi attacks. Additionally, Houthi missiles rained down […]
Republican George Moraitis, who's running in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, announced in a press release Wednesday that his congressional campaign has raised more than $119,000 during the second quarter (Q2) of the year. According to the release, Moraitis's $379,403 in fundraising from more than 330 individual donors leads his Republican opponents, which includes $360,000 cash […]
The American Conservative Values ETF (NYSE: ACVF), an ‘activist’ investment fund promoting conservative ideology, recently announced that it fully divested its holdings in Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. ACVF justified its Tesla divestment on its underwhelming business results and Musk’s increased political participation. “We believe Musk’s distraction with political activity is damaging shareholder value,” said William […]
Assaults against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration authorities are up nearly 700% over the same time last year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Fox News. "DHS tells @FoxNews that assaults against ICE/federal agents conducting immigration enforcement are now up nearly 700% over the same time last year," Fox News […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) condemned Democratic silence about an attack on Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agents in Alvarado, Texas, during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying it was effectively a form of support for the violence. Ten people were arrested for shooting at ICE agents in front of a detention center for […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) condemned Democratic silence about an attack on Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agents in Alvarado, Texas, during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying it was effectively a form of support for the violence. Ten people were arrested for shooting at ICE agents in front of a detention center for […]
A four-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard between Kirk Road and S. Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach County is likely to be renamed "President Donald J. Trump Boulevard" after Palm Beach County Commissioners unanimously approved the new signage on Tuesday. The stretch still needs to be approved by the city of West Palm Beach and the […]
