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The possibility of U.S. military intervention in Cuba appears to be near, as sources familiar with the Trump administration’s plans for the communist-led nation reveal that the U.S. has increased its intelligence (intel) assets on the island. Trump Administration Will Use All Conventional Tools On Cuba According to one source, the Intelligence Community (IC) has […]
The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) issued an open letter criticizing the Alexander Vindman campaign for its tone and conduct toward Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) this week. "We write as Democratic leaders, volunteers, and grassroots activists from across Florida who are deeply troubled by the tone and conduct that have recently surrounded your campaign," […]
Amid the wait for Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche’s Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation vote for the role as head of the Department of Justice (DOJ), a group of victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein issued a statement condemning the vote in favor of the interim director. “Today’s vote is a profound disappointment for […]
New York City’s (NYC) proposed city-owned grocery stores and Mayor Zohran Mamdani are facing criticism from several Florida lawmakers after the Mamdani administration announced regulations requiring potential "library card-esque" verification to prevent potential abuse of the program. Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), and Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) called out Mayor Mamdani’s plans to […]
The wait for Florida’s Primary Elections is approaching its end as voting is set to begin on Aug 18, 2026. For some, the countdown has officially lapsed as several counties across the Sunshine State have begun early voting for the General Election’s runners-up. Starting Aug. 3, 2026, voters in Bradford, Calhoun, Hendry, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Miami-Dade, […]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its support of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) for a full term in the U.S. Senate by praising her work in cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and boosting the state's economic environment through a press statement this week. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce fully endorses Ashley Moody to continue championing Florida […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis didn't seem phased by Dr. Anthony Fauci calling him a "total jerk" and a "complete disgrace" in diary entries during the coronavirus pandemic from the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) during the coronavirus pandemic while speaking to Bill Hemmer on Fox News' America's Newsroom this […]
In an effort to secure a confirmation vote to head the Department of Justice (DOJ), Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche has formally rescinded the controversial $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund” (“Fund”). AG Blanche’s decision comes after members of the Senate Judiciary Committee – Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) – postponed that interim […]
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has introduced an amendment to a significant bipartisan piece of legislation regarding food labeling requirements. The Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2026 would mandate that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) begin including barley, rye, oats, and wheat in its major food allergen labeling requirements. […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) introduced two new bills aimed at limiting immigration enforcement operations amid her unannounced visit to a Broward County immigrant detention facility. No PREJUDICE Act The Broward County Representative recently introduced the No PREJUDICE (No Person’s Race, Ethnicity, Job, or Use of Dialect or Inflection is Cause for Enforcement) Act. The legislation seeks to […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) conducted an unannounced oversight inspection of a Broward County immigrant detention facility in response to the arrest of a legally authorized constituent in early July 2026. The Broward County Representative recently visited the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach to inspect the facility's conditions after […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against a Canadian citizen living in Melbourne for allegedly illegally voting in seven general elections over a span of two decades, including the 2024 general election, through a video statement this week. According to the attorney general, Giorgio Dominique Mucelli is accused of lying that he was a […]
Former Democratic State Sen. Annette Taddeo fired back at Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for "acting tough" following an ad touting his politically incorrect approach to public service was released earlier this week in his bid for a full term. "Look at Blaise pretending to be tough. Dude, I cuss in English and Espanol. […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan bill expanding opportunities for communities to redevelop former military installations. Context for What the Bill Does The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission oversees the closure and reorganization of military bases throughout the United States, which has occurred five times since 1988. Base closures have resulted in […]
Hillary Clinton Influencing Florida's 2026 Midterm Election Progressive Democrats like Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz could influence Florida's midterm elections...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "Florida launched the first space race, and our story isn’t over yet. My Space Race policy will bring NASA home, expand our launch capacity, […]
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) shared he's willing to provide Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier with a "mountain of evidence" to assist in potential prosecution of Dr. Anthony Fauci over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic while speaking on The Benny Show with conservative personality Benny Johnson this week. "I don't know right offhand what the […]
A new poll conducted by David Jay Wolfson on behalf of the Jay Collins campaign has the lieutenant governor's support accelerating against frontrunner Byron Donalds in the governor's race with the Republican primary less than three weeks away. Results of the poll are below: Byron Donalds: 46% Jay Collins: 30% James Fishback: 9.8% Paul Renner: […]
Incumbent Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) has received endorsement from one of the nation’s leading safety groups as she seeks reelection in Florida’s newly drawn 23rd Congressional District (FL CD 23). Brady PAC, the political action group of Brady: United Against Gun Violence, has endorsed the veteran congresswoman for her unwavering advocacy for gun violence prevention […]
