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A new poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with a hefty lead over his Republican primary opponents in the governor's race. Rep. Donalds: 54% James Fishback: 9% Lt Gov. Jay Collins: 7% Paul Renner: 2% Undecided: 28% FLORIDA POLL - Governor (Donald's internal) 🟥 Byron […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the state of Minnesota for attempting to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions, arguing that it is impeding the U.S.’s energy policy agenda. “The case we filed against Minnesota today is an attempt to rein in another unconstitutional state effort to invade an area of exclusive federal control,” […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced a bill banning dismemberment abortion procedures, a practice she calls "sadistic" and "gruesome." Specifically, Rep. Cammack's Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act targets dilation and evacuation procedures, which involve dilating the cervix and uterus and then removing the fetus via a vacuum-like device, and the doctor may use forceps if necessary. The […]
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia criticized the details of the Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act (DIGNIDAD) during a recent podcast discussion. "Amnesty isn't compassion, it's a magnet, and history will repeat itself. The Dignity Act proposes amnesty for over 11 million illegals in exchange […]
The U.S. military denied claims by Iranian state media that the Islamic Republic struck an American warship. Iran’s claims come amid President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new mission to guide commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz out of the critical waterway with the help of U.S. forces. “With the decisive and swift […]
Republican Party of Florida Praises Ruling Upholding Election Integrity Reforms The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) praised the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida... READ MORE. Florida House Democrats: "Happy Haitian Heritage Month from the Florida House Democrats! This month, we honor the strength, culture, and history that make Haitian heritage so […]
Former U.S. Representative David Rivera and his associate, Esther Nuhfer, were convicted in connection with a secret $50 million Venezuelan lobbying campaign. According to the Associated Press (AP), jurors in a Miami federal court found Rivera and Nuhfer guilty on all counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering and tax evasion as part of their […]
DeSantis Signs Bills Decertifying Teacher Unions, Boosting Teacher Pay Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to provide for the decertification of partisan teacher unions... READ MORE. State Rep. Angie Nixon: "Y’all ain’t mad enough for me yet." Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "Ron has literally sold his soul to the […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) praised the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida for ruling this week that House Bill 1205's Election Integrity Reforms to Florida’s Citizen Initiative Constitutional Amendment Process were constitutional. HB 1205, passed during the 2025 Legislative Session and later signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, intended to safeguard […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Republican Ryan Gill for House District 68 in a press statement this week. “AIF is proud to endorse Ryan Gill, a sixth-generation Floridian, cattle rancher, and proven community leader who truly understands what it takes to run a business in Florida,” AIF President and CEO […]
Low-fare carrier, Spirit Airlines (Spirit), is preparing to cease operations after reportedly failing to secure a $500 million government bailout, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The no-frills budget airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a measure that would have provided a $500 million loan in exchange for warrants that […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to provide for the decertification of partisan teacher unions while speaking during a press conference at Fort Myers High School this week. "You should not have these entities operating if they do not have support from the people they purport to represent," DeSantis said. The bill (SB 1296) also […]
Trump administration officials convened with members of Congress regarding congressional authorization for the war in Iran, as President Donald Trump faces a deadline in the conflict under the War Powers Resolution of 1973. According to CBS News, the War Powers Resolution provides a timeline for when federal officials must be notified of hostilities and when […]
After 76 days, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a Senate-passed bill that would fund much of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending the record-long shutdown of the agency. The measure, signed into law by President Donald Trump, funds 20 of DHS’s agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Coast Guard, […]
With the Florida congressional district map redrawn, Republican George Moraitis has announced his candidacy for the new 25th congressional district. "South Florida deserves a representative who will fight for our families, protect our freedoms, and deliver real results. That's why I'm running," said Moraitis in a presser. "We've been honored to have earned so much […]
Veteran-Led FireWatch Magazine Endorses Jay Collins for Governor FireWatch Magazine, a veteran-owned publication out of Tampa... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "My amendment passed! Pesticide liability protections have been stripped from the farm bill." Rep. Byron Donalds: "NUKE THE FILIBUSTER. PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT." Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "While you were sleeping, Congressional […]
Byron Donalds Says Voting Rights Act Disenfranchisement 'Does Not Exist Today' Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) pushed back on the notion that... READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Scott Singer: "I am excited to announce that I'm running in the district where I was born, raised, and live today. I'm […]
FireWatch Magazine, a veteran-owned publication out of Tampa, announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his leadership as a public servant through a release this week. “This is not the time for experimentation or political ambition,” FireWatch CEO Sarah Williams said. “This is the time for proven leadership. Jay […]
