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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians and roughly 6,000 Syrians officially ended on July 27, 2026. The Trump administration’s revocation of deportation protections and work authorizations for both groups comes after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to rescind TPS from the minority groups fleeing […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) slammed Democratic opponent David Jolly after he was endorsed by progressive Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost through a campaign release this week. The release, which referred to Jolly as "pretty far left," shared Congressman Frost's past posts on "X" lashing out at Gov. Ron DeSantis and support of […]
Keith Gross, one of several Republicans vying to replace the outgoing Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) in Florida's 2nd Congressional District, vows to stand with President Donald Trump and "defeat communists" in a new 30-second campaign ad. The Ad "President Trump said it himself: Communism is the greatest threat facing America," Gross begins, referring to Trump's […]
The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced they've filed a motion this week in defense of Florida's SAVE Act through multiple releases this week. The SAVE Act, or HB 991, would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in the state and keep noncitizens off voter rolls. […]
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) announced his endorsement of Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly for governor during a recent speaking event posted on social media this week. "Something else we get the opportunity to do this November is elect a Democrat to the governor's mansion and elect a Democrat to be lieutenant governor of this […]
Byron Donalds Looks to Remove Ultra-Processed Foods from Schools, Test Water Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently announced... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I’m honored by Governor DeSantis’ confidence in me, but most importantly, I’m proud of what he and I have accomplished together for the people of Florida." Governor […]
Paul Renner Discusses State's Affordability Crisis, Solutions in Seven-Figure Ad Buy Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "I spent my career in business and finance, in the real economy, where you have to make a payroll and balance a budget and live […]
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) shared that she has received several law enforcement endorsements, including from Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, in her District 27 re-election bid. "Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar has been a strong and reliable fighter for law enforcement in South Florida. She understands that keeping our communities safe means making sure the […]
In a bipartisan effort to honor those military personnel involved in the Korean War, Reps. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) have introduced a resolution to recognize Korean War Veterans and Korean Defense Veterans who have served on the Korean Peninsula since the establishment of the Armistice Agreement. The Heroes Must Not Be Overlooked […]
A coalition of Florida House Democrats has called on the Trump administration to immediately repeal its agencies’ recent rescission of the “regulatory definition of ‘harm’” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.), Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) banded together to issue a letter to both Secretary […]
President Donald Trump has released a short video encouraging voters in Florida's 16th Congressional District to vote for Sydney Gruters as the Republican nominee in the upcoming August primary. The Video "A very special hello to Florida," President Trump began. "There's an incredibly important primary election coming up in your state on Tuesday, August 18th, […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of a seven-figure ad buy discussing the state's affordability crisis on families and small businesses and his plan to fix the problem through a social media post this week. The 30-second ad, entitled "Stop the Games," includes Renner advocating to eliminate property taxes, lower insurance rates, prosecute […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently announced an initiative to remove ultra-processed food, artificial dyes, and harmful additives out of school meals, as well as test water at school and at home to improve children's health. The initiative, known as Healthy Florida Healthy Families, aims to remove ultra-processed foods and additives from […]
The Florida American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and the Florida Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have announced their endorsement for veteran Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.). AFL-CIO: Congresswoman Frankel "Always Shows Up!" Patricia Emmert, the President of the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO, commented, “The AFL-CIO has endorsed Lois Frankel for years […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a bill combating European Union (EU) mandates, arguing that they impose unfair regulatory costs on American businesses. The Context In July 2024, the European Union announced the enforcement of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), which requires large companies operating in Europe to "identify and address adverse human […]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Joins Alonzo Mourning To Announce OYC Expansion in Broward Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined former Miami Heat Hall-of-Famer... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Byron Donalds sure has a lot to say about data centers coming to Florida. Maybe the millions pouring in from the industry have something to do with […]
Byron Donalds Attacks David Jolly as 'Radical Liberal,' Likens to Zohran Mamdani Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "One year of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and counting—and it is clear that Floridians are thrilled about the major wins we secured." Attorney General James Uthmeier: […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined former Miami Heat Hall-of-Famer and Co-Founder of Overtown Youth Centers (OYC) Alonzo Mourning to announce the organization’s expansion into Broward County. “I’m ecstatic that the [OYC] will bring its proven, holistic model for family and child success to Broward County,” the Congresswoman shared during a press conference alongside Mourning, Broward […]
