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Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) is standing with President Donald Trump as the threatened deadline for Iran to reach an agreement grows closer. Trump announced that if the Iranian regime does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, April 7th at 8 pm Eastern Standard Time, the bombing campaign will shift to targeting infrastructure such […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly arrested over 800 individuals using traveler data shared by federal airport security officials since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term through Feb. 2026, according to internal agency records reviewed by Reuters. Data gathered by the outlet indicates that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provided ICE with […]
Iran has reportedly cut off all diplomatic and indirect communications with the U.S. following President Donald Trump’s consecutive threats against the Islamic Republic, which contained a self-imposed deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian media outlet Tehran Times via reports from Indian media outlet Firstpost, “Iran has closed all diplomatic […]
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) and American Grit PAC announced their endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO this week. Cammack, representing District 3, praised Ingoglia's record of fiscal responsibility and commitment to protecting Florida taxpayers in her endorsement. "Blaise Ingoglia is the bold, no-nonsense conservative Florida needs […]
President Donald Trump issued another stark warning to Iran roughly 12 hours before the deadline he previously set for the Islamic Republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Over the weekend, the president published an expletive threat to Tehran, telling them to “Open the F***ing Strait” or “you’ll be living in Hell,” before marking the […]
President Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' put to the Test in Milei's Argentina The People’s Republic of China’s ‘Iron Curtain’ continues to rise around the world... READ MORE. Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "While Democrats go to Cuba to meet leaders of a Communist, anti-democratic dictatorship, Republicans support the people in their quest for a free and democratic Cuba." […]
DeSantis Brushes Aside Endorsing Jay Collins in LG's Backyard With Lt. Gov Jay Collins present, Gov. Ron DeSantis sidestepped whether or not he would endorse the lieutenant governor... READ MORE. Rep. Darren Soto: "Trump blocked Obamacare subsidies and 1 MILLION Floridians will lose their healthcare [.] Now they face cruel choices […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) called Senate Democrats "knuckleheads" in a recent appearance on Fox News as the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) drags on for over 50 days. While the Senate was able to pass a funding bill that excluded additional funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and […]
With Lt. Gov Jay Collins present, Gov. Ron DeSantis sidestepped whether or not he would endorse the lieutenant governor to succeed him in office while speaking at a press conference in Tampa today. “I think everybody knows that when I’ve got something on my mind that... I wanted people to know that, people know," DeSantis said. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to combat terrorist groups by creating a state-level process for designating groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations while speaking at a press conference in Tampa today. "The legislation [that] we'll sign today is the strongest action Florida has ever taken to protect its people from this [jihad] influence," […]
Ola Hawatmeh (R), one of several Republican hopefuls looking to replace Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) in Florida's 19th Congressional District, held nothing back in condemning the traditional Islamic legal theory of Sharia law, saying it is "savage and inhumane" while vowing to join the Sharia-Free America Caucus if she gets sent to Washington in November. […]
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Senate-passed bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) – during a pro forma session. Amid a two-week Congressional spring recess, the House held a brief, “perfunctory” meeting known as a pro forma […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) took to social media to commend the death of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Intelligence Chief, Majid Khademi, following a precision strike by Israel Defense Forces (IDF). “Good riddance. The IRGC has been killing and terrorizing our people for DECADES,” Sen. Scott expressed. “President Trump’s leadership is making America SAFER […]
Over the weekend, State Secretary Marco Rubio and the U.S. State Department announced the arrest of the niece and grandniece of the deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Military Officer, Qasem Soleimani. In a post on X, Secretary Rubio revealed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter following […]
Former Democratic State Senator Janet Cruz announced her endorsement of Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a recent post through social media. "Florida's strength is our diversity. David Jolly will be a Governor for ALL people," Cruz wrote. "David also deeply understands our Gulf and beaches economy and will fight to protect our environment […]
U.S. Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) spoke with Fox News to discuss the Cuban government’s recent pardon and release of over 2,000 prisoners amid increased pressure from the Trump administration. “The regime in Havana is on the brink. Thanks to President Trump’s & Sec. Rubio’s leadership, the dictatorship is weaker than ever before,” the Congressman captioned in […]
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump took to social media to issue expletive-filled threats against Iran’s infrastructure as he issued another deadline for the Islamic Republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped in one, in Iran,” President Trump warned in a post via Truth […]
'We Don't Buy It': Salazar Critiques Cuba's Prisoner Pardons U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) shared her doubts regarding the Cuban government’s announcement... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "When people talk about affordability in Florida, it's not abstract. It's the monthly insurance bill. It's rent going up. It's property taxes creeping higher. Those are […]
