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The U.S. State Department affirmed its commitment to crack down on “illegal birth schemes,” announcing the discovery of birth tourism networks across Africa and Europe. “No foreigner is permitted to obtain a visitor visa for the primary purpose of acquiring U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the U.S,” the State Department shared […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution to impeach the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, John McConnell Jr., for high crimes and misdemeanors. What Did Judge McConnell Do? Last week, Judge McConnell issued an order vacating a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy framework […]
President Donald Trump affirmed that Iran will now “have to pay the price” after taking “too long to negotiate” a peace agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East. “Iran’s Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn’t even exist anymore - They have been […]
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer announced several South Florida endorsements in his bid for the Republican nomination for Florida's 25th Congressional District through a statement this week. The endorsements are Mayor Isaac Salver of Bay Harbor Islands, Mayor Seth Salver of Bal Harbour, Mayor Shlomo Danzinger of Surfside, Mayor Glenn Singer of Golden Beach, […]
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis announced her re-election to District 6 for another four-year term without opposition through a press release this week. "I thank god for the incredible honor of serving my fellow neighbors and I am incredibly grateful for the trust and confidence that the residents have placed in me," Milian Orbis […]
Former Democratic State Senator Annette Taddeo Announces CFO Run Former Democratic Florida Senator Annette Taddeo announced... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "64 Florida Sheriffs. 15 Republican State Attorneys. The Florida Fraternal Order of Police. The Florida Police Benevolent Association. I’m proud of my record and I’m honored to have their trust." Rep. Gus Bilirakis: […]
Florida GOP Slams Gwen Graham as 'Nepo Baby' After Lieutenant Governor Pick The Republican Party of Florida reacted to Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly... READ MORE. State Senator Shevrin Jones: "The future is not something Washington hands to us. The future is something we build, together." Rep. Byron Donalds: "I’m proud […]
The Trump administration is cracking down on healthcare pricing ambiguity, warning more than 500 hospitals to establish transparent pricing plans and disclose basic pricing information to the public. According to The Associated Press (AP), the White House argues that these institutions are failing to provide clear information, which enables higher-than-usual healthcare costs. Anonymous Source Provides […]
President Donald Trump accused Iran of attacking the American Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that the U.S. must “respond” to the out “of necessity.” “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution to support the State Department's work to prevent the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from infiltrating the FIFA World Cup as it kicks off this week. What is the State Department Doing? With fears that the IRGC is embedding operatives in the Iranian National Football Delegation, the […]
The Republican Party of Florida reacted to Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly reportedly announcing former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham as his running mate by calling her a "liberal nepo baby" through a statement this week. "Gwen Graham, is the latest example of Florida Democrats turning to political family names instead of new leadership," the Florida […]
Former Democratic Florida Sen. Annette Taddeo announced her run for Chief Financial Officer through a campaign video posted on social media this week. "Florida families are getting crushed. Your homeowner's insurance bill doubled, then tripled, and the politicians in Tallahassee, they turned a blind eye or made it worse," Taddeo said. Taddeo, who served District […]
The state of Florida’s mandatory 3-day waiting period for gun purchases is facing a new legal challenge after Attorney General James Uthmeier requested a federal judge to declare the law unconstitutional. According to FOX 13 Tampa Bay, Uthmeier’s plea against the more than 35-year-old statute is part of a proposed settlement agreement in a civil suit […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson in his re-election campaign through a post on social media this week. "From 2019-2023 the FL Department of Agriculture was plagued by poor leadership. Since taking office in 2023, @WiltonSimpson has rejuvenated the agency and responded admirably to natural disasters such as this […]
In “a first-of-its-kind operation,” an unmanned U.S. vessel found and rescued two crew members from an American Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. According to an article on X published by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), at 7:33 p.m. ET on June 8, the crew from a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache was […]
Trump Orders An 'Immediate CEASEFIRE' Amid Iran-Israel Strikes President Trump affirmed that both Israel and Iran... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I’m honored to have the support of Miami-Dade Commissioner @SenReneGarciaFL." Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Byron Donalds was nowhere to be found during the fight to defeat Amendment 4, the radical abortion amendment […]
REPORT: David Jolly to Name Gwen Graham as Lieutenant Governor Pick Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is expected to announce... READ MORE. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "Thank you, Secretary Rubio, for taking the decisive action I have long advocated for. Imposing visa restrictions on more than 100 Ortega-Murillo officials and collaborators […]
Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) has introduced a bicameral bill to reinforce citizens' right to record federal agents in action. What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Frost's Right To Record Act preserves citizens' First Amendment rights to engage with and record federal agents by providing compensation if those rights are violated. What Lawmakers are Saying […]
