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Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power blasted former Republican turned Democrat David Jolly on Friday as he considers running for Florida governor with his new party. "David Jolly's transition isn't a fresh start - it's a rerun," Power said in a press release. "Like his role model Charlie Crist, Jolly has gone from a failed Republican […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum enacting internal reforms across the Department of Defense (DOD) relating to how the military handles equal opportunity complaints. The memorandum, which Secretary Hegseth nicknamed the “No More Walking On Eggshells” policy, seeks to counteract specious Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints. According to Hegseth, unsupported EEO complaints […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has launched the new American-Made Medicine Caucus with Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY). As the name suggests, the Caucus intends to promote policies that would bring the production of medicine and pharmaceuticals back to the United States or friendlier shores, as America has become increasingly dependent on China […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill 37-0 on Thursday that would create excessive speeding penalties for state drivers going 50 mph or more, 100 mph or more while passing or switching lanes, or exceeding the limit by 35 mph or more on non-limited access roads. Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles) sponsored the bill (SB 1782). […]
Coconut Grove, FL - Tax policy took center stage last night as the Economic Club of Miami hosted a timely discussion, "From Tariffs to Tax Cuts: What's next for the U.S. Economy." The event featured insights from Congressman Carlos Gimenez, with his remarks moderated by Kyle Pomerleau, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute […]
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to boost the US’ offshore mining capabilities. The order seeks to unleash the US’s competitiveness in the burgeoning offshore mining industry, which China currently leads. Offshore or ‘deep-sea’ mining is the extraction of critical minerals from the ocean floor. Critical minerals are used to produce myriad technological […]
In a move underscoring the evolving multipolar world order, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez's visit to Beijing on Thursday, marks another step in the deepening alliance between Venezuela and China, a relationship that has become increasingly crucial for both nations amid rising U.S.-China tensions. At the meeting, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said that “under […]
US lawmakers across the political spectrum are commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew phrase for ‘Day of The Holocaust’ or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust Remembrance Day occurs every year in May or April, depending on the Hebrew calendar, and kicks off a week of Holocaust Victims Remembrance. The state of Israel commemorated Yom HaShoah with numerous […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) announced in a recent statement that he will join the House Committee on Small Business and that he is "honored" by the appointment. Additionally, Rep. Patronis will sit on the following subcommittees of the Small Business Committee: Rural Development, Energy and Supply Chains, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, and Oversight, Investigations, […]
Pizzo Quits, Florida Senate Democrats Elect Lori Berman as New Party Leader The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus announced on Thursday that Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) will serve as its new Senate Democratic Leader following the resignation of Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles). .... READ MORE Senator Jason Pizzo -I won’t punch down. Wishing everyone well. […]
The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus announced on Thursday that Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) will serve as its new Senate Democratic Leader following the resignation of Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles). Leader Berman issued the following statement on the selection. "I am honored and humbled to have the support of my colleagues to serve as the […]
GUESS WHO KNEW FIRST?—'The Democratic Party is Dead': Senate Leader Jason Pizzo Quits Party, Becomes Independent In a shock announcement hinting at a gubernatorial run, Sen. Jason Pizzo revealed Thursday that he will leave his post as Democratic Leader and become an Independent. ...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-Since First Lady @CaseyDeSantis and I launched the Hope Florida […]
The Houthis claim to have recently shot down an American drone as they try to fend off the US government’s attacks on their military installations in Yemen. The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks. Houthi forces have orchestrated drone and missile […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) held nothing back in fierce criticism of Democrats for their opposition to President Donald Trump's deportations in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, calling it "infuriating." Host Harris Faulkner began the discussion by highlighting California's planned early release of Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, a twice-deported illegal alien who killed two teenagers […]
The Florida Senate passed several bills on Wednesday for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign, including a repeal of the sale of firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency, and the removal of "deepfake" sexual images from online platforms, among others. Restrictions on Firearms and Ammunition During Emergencies (SB 952) The bill would repeal a […]
Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis celebrated Wednesday after Pensacola Beach updated its sign welcoming travelers to read "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico." "Big shoutout to Pensacola Beach for updating their iconic welcome sign to read “Gulf of America!” Patronis said. This change is in line with @POTUS' Executive Order honoring the spirit of […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement praising the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent decision to stop testing drugs on animals, saying he was "proud" of them for making this decision. The FDA announced the plan earlier in April, saying they will move into more advanced methods of testing monoclonal antibody therapies and other […]
By Greg Aguirre The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that Congress passed in 2017 was undoubtedly one of the cornerstones of President Donald Trump’s first administration, lowering tax rates for Americans and businesses of all sizes—from major corporations to small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. The changes enacted by the TCJA helped spur economic growth and […]
