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Rep. Tobin "Toby" Overdorf (R-Palm City) announced on Monday that he filed paperwork to run for Senate District 31, as first reported by Florida Politics. "Grateful for the opportunity to earn your support!" Overdorf said in his announcement. Overdorf will look to succeed Sen. Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart), who is term-limited in 2028. SD 31 covers […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) was having none of the Democrats' claims that "people will die" surrounding the "Big Beautiful Bill's" Medicaid reforms in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show. The hosts of The Big Weekend Show noted that Democrats had previously supported work requirements as part of Medicaid, which aligns with the views […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed plans to draft two additional bills similar to the recently passed ‘One, Big, Beautiful’ Bill (BBBl. Republicans codified BBB during the 4th of July weekend following heated debate over the bill’s most controversial issues. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Speaker Johnson claimed he has plans to draft similar […]
With the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" finally ready to be signed into law after a final House of Representatives vote, several Florida Republicans issued statements in celebration. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said, "Florida's Third District is home to hardworking families, first responders, small businesses, and rural communities—and this bill reflects their priorities." "It permanently extends […]
Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) appeared in an MSNBC interview to discuss the long-term effects and potential future of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” “This Big Ugly Bill won’t be remembered for what it builds, but for what it destroys. It forces families to reverify every six months, with no new funding to […]
Trump's 'Golden Age' Could be Undermined by Pro-China 'Deep State' Holdovers in State Department President Donald Trump's historic victory in the 2024 presidential election ushered in the "Golden Age" in American politics and offered hope to millions of Americans that the ubiquities "Swamp" in Washington, D.C. would finally be drained, state department ...READ MORE Rick […]
Trump's 'Golden Age' Could be Undermined by Pro-China 'Deep State' Holdovers in State Department President Donald Trump's historic victory in the 2024 presidential election ushered in the "Golden Age" in American politics and offered hope to millions of Americans that the ubiquities "Swamp" in Washington, D.C. would finally be drained, state department ...READ MORE Rick […]
President Donald Trump's historic victory in the 2024 presidential election ushered in the "Golden Age" in American politics and offered hope to millions of Americans that the ubiquities "Swamp" in Washington, D.C. would finally be drained, but those hopes seem to have been undermined by alleged "Deep State" holdovers that appear to be putting the […]
President Donald Trump and his cabinet are trumpeting the data from the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as the nation prepares to celebrate its 249th birthday. The BLS report claims the US economy added 147,000 new jobs in June and unemployment lowered from 4.3% to 4.1%. Economists had forecasted only […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday announced the arrest of popular Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outside of his home in Los Angeles. A Mexican citizen, Chavez Jr., is wanted in Mexico on organized crime charges, DHS officials said. According to DHS, Chavez Jr. is in […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently shared what it called "the worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Florida, some of whom they said could be paying a visit to the state's new migrant detention facility in the Everglades, better known now as "Alligator Alcatraz." The […]
The 4th of July weekend is synonymous with barbecues and fireworks across America. But you don't want to be that "Florida man" with four fingers and a beer in your hand at the beach at the end of it. According to a report by Fox News, the Pew Research Center found more than 45,000 people […]
The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority. The final vote count was 218 to 214. All Democrat representatives voted against while nearly all Republicans voted in favor. The House’s final approval followed the Senate’s recent revision and passage of the bill. President Donald Trump will now review […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed Democratic resistance to the "Big Beautiful Bill" as deliberations continue and their "Project 2029" agenda in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, comparing them to the Soviet Bolsheviks by saying they have "gone back to the Soviet playbook of 1917." Rep. Haridopolos specifically called out the rhetoric […]
By Lt. Col Dan Johnson Every July, as we pause to celebrate the birth of our nation, we are reminded that freedom is never guaranteed—it must be defended. In today’s world of growing geopolitical instability, defense demands investment in the tools, technologies, and capabilities that keep our warfighters safe and our adversaries at bay. The F-35 […]
Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict. “As of July 2, Iran's airspace has partially reopened,” announced the State Department. The airspace reopening follows a ceasefire agreement reached by Iran and Israel and brokered by President Donald Trump. Israel and Iran exchanged heavy […]
U.S. Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL) and other state congressional lawmakers are urging the federal government to give Florida and other coastal states more control over red snapper fishing in the South Atlantic. In a post, Rep. Rutherford argued federal limits on the snapper are too strict and out of touch compared to what fishermen are […]
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: First Illegal Aliens Arrive at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced "hundreds" of illegal aliens will be arriving at the state's new detention center in the Everglades, which has become known as "Alligator Alcatraz...READ MORE Rep. Carlos Gimenez—FOR MIAMI, NO TAX ON TIPS IS HUGE! […]
