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U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and other state Democratic congressional lawmakers recently introduced the No Cages in the Everglades Act, which aims to defund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's illegal migrant detention center in the Everglades, better known as "Alligator Alcatraz." In a release, the Democratic Congressional delegation called Alligator Alcatraz "lawless" and […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation to conduct a study on the health effects of microplastic exposure. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic, either originally manufactured as beads or formed as a result of larger pieces breaking down. Due to their small size, microplastics enter water, threatening both marine and terrestrial life, although […]
From Kingmaker to Critic: Carollo's Rift with Rosado. Just weeks after helping secure newly elected Miami Commissioner Ralph Rosado’s narrow victory in the low-turnout District 4 special election, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo has turned against his former political ally. The cause of the split? Rosado’s first vote on the Commission—to support delaying the November 2025 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) slams Congress, including 143 other Republican representatives, over their rejection of Steube’s Department of Defense Appropriations Act Amendment. Rep. Steube released a heated statement claiming Congress “just voted to continue sending your tax dollars to a terrorist harboring nation.” Steube continues his statement, claiming that the Lebanese […]
The Liberian government is reportedly disenchanted with a recently signed infrastructure deal that US state department officials allegedly endorsed. As reported by The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres, certain US government officials lobbied for Liberia to sign a commercial agreement with US-based Ivanhoe Atlantic, formerly known as High Power Exploration (HPX). U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner, […]
The Republican Party of Miami-Dade County brought together more than 250 energized Republicans for a sold-out “Liberty Breakfast” at the stylish Kuba Cabana in Doral on Saturday morning. Headlining the event was Congressman Byron Donalds, who electrified the crowd with a bold vision for Florida’s future—one rooted in unity, economic growth, and unapologetic conservative leadership. […]
Clearwater Man Found Guilty of Battery After Assaulting Rep. Luna's Campaign Manager What is that popular term again? Ahh that's right...FAFO...A Clearwater man was found guilty by a jury Wednesday on two counts of simple battery for assaulting U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's (R-FL) campaign manager outside the Clearwater courthouse in Pinellas County. READ MORE Rep. Debbie […]
The US Treasury has announced new sanctions against the Venezuelan ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang. Tren de Aragua began its criminal operations inside Venezuela’s porous jail system and eventually grew its operations across Latin America and the whole globe. Today, Tren de Aragua is Venezuela’s largest gang with an estimated 5,000 members and has recently been […]
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing the production cost of new buses as demand for public transit increases. Specifically, Rep. Frost's Transit Bus Affordability Act requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to launch a study on the drivers of bus production costs and then recommend strategies for reducing them. As […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is introducing legislation to extend the waiver renewal period on the arms embargo on the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus. For additional context, Cyprus was placed under an arms embargo from 1987 to 2020 due to ethnic tensions on the island between its Hellenic (Greek) and Turkish inhabitants. A breakaway government […]
A Clearwater man was found guilty by a jury Wednesday on two counts of simple battery for assaulting U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's (R-FL) campaign manager outside the Clearwater courthouse in Pinellas County. The guilty verdict follows an assault by Andrew Francis, then 32, on Olivia Carson in November 2024. Carson filed a police report […]
Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) has announced that two of President Donald Trump's top political advisors, Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio, will be joining his campaign as he seeks to become Florida's next chief financial officer (CFO). Both LaCivita, Trump's co-campaign manager during his 2024 presidential campaign, and Fabrizio, who referred to Sen. Gruters as a […]
Millions of Florida families could soon face skyrocketing health insurance costs and potential loss of coverage as key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are set to expire at the end of 2025. The looming expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, passed as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan and extended through the […]
Two months after the Trump administration revoked Western oil companies' licenses to operate in Venezuela, the results reveal a troubling pattern: Venezuela's authoritarian regime appears more entrenched than ever, while American adversaries have deepened their economic ties with Caracas. The policy aimed to reduce Venezuela's oil production, pressure President Nicolas Maduro and his regime toward […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) could be used by law enforcement against those who would use it for criminal purposes in a recent House Judiciary hearing. "Today's hearing, among other things, highlights one of the most urgent of these threats [criminal use of AI], which is the exploitation of […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a bill to ban immigration from countries with laws requiring their citizens to cooperate with foreign intelligence services. Senator Scott claimed the bill is motivated by reports that countries, like China, target the US through pernicious intelligence gathering efforts. “Communist China”, said Scott, “is not just our competitor, they are our […]
The US military is shifting its naval assets in the Middle East after months of confrontations with Iran and its proxies. Reports tracking the US’s deployed carrier strike groups (CSGs) reveal the recent departure of the Vinson CSG from the North Arabian Sea. Vinson had patrolled the North Arabian Sea for months to combat Houthi […]
Ralph Massullo, who previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022, announced he's running for Senate in District 11 on Wednesday. Massullo will look to replace Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill), who just became Florida's new chief financial officer. “Florida’s success is the result of Florida First leaders who championed common […]
