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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Prying into Chinese Tyrants’ Unreported Riches, Earnings, and Secrets (PICTURES) Act during a Wednesday press conference. The act aims to expose the wealth and hidden assets of senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials, specifically, assets concealed overseas or funneled through financial proxies. The ultimate goal of […]
Governor Ron DeSantis announced a string of initiatives on Wednesday to strengthen the state's international travel and aerospace footprint during a Florida Business Seminar mission in Paris, France. The initiatives included a new nonstop, year-round Air France flight between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). “Florida’s freedom-first policies, strong economy, and commitment […]
Billy Long's confirmation as President Trump's new IRS Commissioner signals a pivotal moment for much needed tax reform in America. With the White House committed to eliminating federal government waste and abuse, the IRS – long diverted from its core mission of impartial tax collection – can finally be reined in. Under the Obama and […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is supporting amendments to the One Big Beautiful Bill that would allegedly prevent Democrat-run states from taking advantage of Florida in the distribution of Medicaid benefits. The measure recently began its Senate journey following its passage in the House of Representatives and includes a variety of policies including no taxes on […]
MIAMI – U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, (R-FL), released a press conference after leading a Congressional oversight fact-finding mission of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities within the Federal Department of Corrections in the City of Miami. Rep. Gimenez conducted the visit after receiving reports that alleged inhumane conditions at FDC Miami. “Reports claimed that […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rubén Marinelarena Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a bipartisan bill called the Continuing High-Quality Evaluations of Concerning and Known Persons of Interest through National Training Updates (CHECKPOINT) Act. The act aims to modernize and improve U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints by formally codifying the Checkpoint Program Management Office to oversee performance, […]
Rep. Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) shared Tuesday some of Broward County's hopeful budget appropriations after the Florida Legislature finally approved a $115.1 billion budget for the next fiscal year last night. If approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Broward could receive more than $3 million. "Late last night, we approved the state budget—including over $3.2M for […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation suspending aid to South Africa for its pro-Hamas bias, saying, "It is clear as day that the Government of South Africa is unfairly targeting the State of Israel and inciting hostility towards the United States and our allies." Specifically, Rep. Steube's Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the […]
Federal Judge Holds Uthmeier in Contempt of Court U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams found Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to be in civil contempt of court on Tuesday after discovering that law enforcement continued to enforce state immigration laws and cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)..READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida leads the nation in […]
The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had approved sending up to 700 military personnel from the Department of Defense (DOD) to Florida, Louisiana, and Texas to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "These service members, drawn from all components and operating in a Title 10 duty status, will provide […]
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams found Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to be in civil contempt of court on Tuesday after discovering that law enforcement continued to enforce state immigration laws and cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Judge Williams, appointed to the bench by President Barack Obama, said Uthmeier violated a directive […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) urging them to vote against the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," saying, "The House Republican budget bill will hurt the State of Florida, our families and providers more than any other state." "As fellow members of the Florida delegation, […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) and other Florida Representatives reaffirmed their support for the State of Israel, emphasizing the United States' longstanding alliance with the Jewish State and the importance of containing Iran as hostilities between the Middle Eastern countries continue. "Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard have destabilized the Middle East for decades," […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) posted an attack ad Monday slamming Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly for saying the party should stick by its views as he mounts a bid for governor. "Somehow, Democrats have to change their values in '26, or change who they are - that's wrong," Jolly said to Hopium Chronicles […]
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, (R-FL), held a discussion on President Donald Trump’s desire for the Iranian Regime to come to the negotiating, saying that a "nuclear capable Iran" is not a negotiation. “President Trump wants Iran to come to the negotiating table and has been very clear about what he expects. The reality is nobody […]
The White House recently reminded the public of President Donald Trump’s consistent anti-nuclear Iran stance as speculation festers anticipating US involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. “President Donald J. Trump has never wavered in his stance that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon,” reads a White House press release. “A pledge he […]
President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is progressing through the Senate as the Finance Committee recently released a revised version. The measure was recently passed in the House of Representatives and includes policies like no taxes on tips, tax cuts, and immigration regulations. According to supporters of the bill, the Senate’s approval would codify numerous […]
Florida is one of the Least Patriotic States in U.S. With July 4th around the corner, Florida has some catching up to do when it comes to showing acts of American pride. That is according to a study by WalletHub, which ranked the Sunshine State 46th in the U.S. among patriotic states in the country. […]
