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Castor, Carter Celebrate Signage of Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization into Law
President Biden has signed the bipartisan Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law, and Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) are celebrating. They call it "a critical step" in providing high-quality emergency healthcare for children and adolescents. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) described the EMSC program, enacted in […]
Trump Faces Significant Offshore Oil Drilling Challenge in Florida, Other Federal Coastlines With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to ‘Make Oil Drilling Great Again’ and open back up new oil exploration after current President Joe Biden shut it down four years ago, the Biden Administration plans to implement an executive order that could serve as a permanent solution to prevent the incoming […]
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to ‘Make Oil Drilling Great Again’ and open back up new oil exploration after current President Joe Biden shut it down four years ago, the Biden Administration plans to implement an executive order that could serve as a permanent solution to prevent the incoming administration from drilling for oil and […]
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, in what authorities believe to be an act of terrorism. The Associated Press (AP) seemingly first reported the explosion as a mechanical problem, which Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) called out on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "This is why people don't trust […]
President-elect Donald Trump is blaming President Joe Biden’s policies for permitting the wave of attacks unfolding across the US. Mass shootings and car explosions in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and New York, some of which are being investigated as acts of terrorism, prompted President Trump’s comments. “With the Biden “Open Border’s Policy” I said, many […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) released a statement regarding the terrorist attack in New Orleans. The attack was carried out by a Texas native and Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar. He fatally sped down Bourbon Street in a pickup truck brandishing an ISIS flag, leaving 15 people dead and 30 injured, per Reuters. The Florida representative said […]
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the Israeli Air Force (IAF) killed Hamas terrorist leader Hassam Shahwan during a strike in Gaza’s Khan Yunis humanitarian area. “Shahwan was responsible for developing intelligence assessments in coordination with elements of Hamas’ military wing in attacks on the IDF in Gaza,” claimed the IDF. The attacks follow recent […]
New Year’s Eve festivities did not halt conflict in the Middle East, as Hamas fired rockets into Israel during the evening of the last day of the year. According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Hamas fired two rockets into civilian areas of Southern Israel. “Hamas continues to threaten our civilians and just fired 2 […]
The Bourbon Street Terrorist Attack: What now? There isn't any question that the mass casualty event that occurred on Bourbon Street on January 1 was a terrorist attack. As President Biden is scheduled to leave the Oval Office in less than three weeks, how will the incoming Trump Administration follow through with the ongoing investigation […]
Responding to the attacks, GOP officials are now warning that the U.S. is being “targeted” by terrorists.
After the horrific terror attack in New Orleans on the famed Bourbon Street, where a man, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, drove into a crowd, killing 15 and injuring 35, several of Florida's Congressional delegation members reacted to the news on X (formerly Twitter), offering their prayers for the victims. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said […]
President-elect Donald Trump is saying that illegal immigration was the cause behind the recent terror attack in New Orleans. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating as an "act of terrorism." The attack occurred in the early hours of January 1st when a man in military gear slammed his pick-up truck into pedestrians celebrating New […]
State Rep. Hillary Cassel’s (R) departure from the Democratic Party has angered the totality of her former party members. Republicans have embraced the Florida lawmaker, but Democrats are now decrying her time in office. The latest remarks come from Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), who’s accusing state Rep. Cassel of “deceiving” Floridians. The state […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a statement on X, praising the mass protests that have sprung up in and around Tehran, Iran. “As we look at the start of a new year, it’s encouraging to see Iranian protests that call for an end to the abusive Iranian dictatorship. I hope the people of Iran […]
The Biden Administration sent a $1.25 billion weapons package to Ukraine as one of its last actions before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) chastised the move as "tone-deaf" in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, adding that "it goes to show that they are not in touch" and "they […]
President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as he vies to keep his role at the helm of the US House of Representatives. President Trump endorsed Speaker Johnson just days before the latter is due to compete for reelection as House Speaker on January 3rd. Nonetheless, Trump’s endorsement signifies […]
When former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of bribery, he was still eligible for his government pension. However, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) No Congressional Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pension to Incarcerated Officials Now (NO CORRUPTION) Act has passed both chambers of Congress and garnered the approval of President Joe Biden’s (D) pen. It […]
President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Mike Johnson's (R-LA) reelection as Speaker of the House, a move Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said she "could not agree more" with during a recent appearance on Fox Business, adding that despite disagreements, "we have to think about the country, put America first, and get right to work." Rep. […]
