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President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, marking the first time the president has visited China since 2017. Walking alongside the president were his son Eric Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and a mirage of high-profile business leaders, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis quipped that mass illegal migrant deportations shouldn't take an "OJ Simpson trial" in response to reports that the state of Florida and the Trump administration will close down Alligator Alcatraz in the near future. "I don't think you wanna go start releasing people back into our communities, but I don't think that […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis ripped a state judge for releasing a convicted child sex predator while speaking at a press conference in Titusville this week. "Why would you do anything other than throw the book at those people?" DeSantis questioned. "I don't get why you would release someone on bond pending sentencing, giving them a chance […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that statewide drug-related deaths dropped by 19% from January to June 2025, as well as specific drops for opioids and fentanyl, as Florida continues to tackle the epidemic, while speaking at a press conference in Titusville this week. The Intermin Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons Report from the Florida Medical Examiner's […]
Before departing on his diplomatic trip to China, President Donald Trump told reporters that the American people’s economic burden amid the war in Iran is not a factor in negotiating a deal with the Islamic Republic’s leadership. According to NBC News, when asked by reporters about the role “Americans’ financial situations” plays in motivating him […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced a bill designed to improve access to urgent mental health care for veterans. The Never Fight Alone Act ensures that veterans can access these services through community providers, protects veterans' right to choose their mental health care provider, reduces approval delays, and requires congressional approval before any changes to […]
The Trump administration will temporarily halt Medicare enrollment by new home health and hospice providers amid concerns about rampant healthcare fraud, an exclusive report by Reuters revealed. The nationwide suspension comes after the U.S. State Attorney’s office, in a joint effort with Vice President (VP) J.D. Vance's anti-fraud task force, announced the arrest of 8 healthcare […]
A heated exchange between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) broke out amid a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. During the hearing, Sen. Van Hollen brought into question Patel’s alleged alcohol overconsumption and day drinking. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) began the budget hearing by condemning the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills aimed at strengthening animal welfare protections and consumer safeguards for pet adoptions during a press conference at the Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee this week. “Florida has become a leader in protecting animals and holding accountable those who harm them. Today, we built on that record with new […]
Mike Johnson, House Republican Brass Endorse Sydney Gruters in CD 16 House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and members of congressional Republican leadership... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Some members of Congress are making millions upon millions in insider trading. It is time to put the legislation to ban insider trading to a vote." Senator […]
Anna Paulina Luna Snipes at John Thune Over 'Doing Nothing About the SAVE America Act' Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took a shot at Senate Majority Leader John Thune... READ MORE. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "DeSantis is whitewashing slavery and erasing Black history (again). His new 'US history' course, written by […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is canceling a Biden administration rule that sought to place public land conservation prioritization on par with oil drilling, grazing, and other extractive industries on vast government-owned properties. The rescission comes as the Trump administration pulls back restrictions on these industries in efforts to promote domestic drilling, logging, […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and members of congressional Republican leadership announced their endorsement of Sydney Gruters in Florida's District 16 congressional race in a joint statement on social media. Republican leadership backing Gruters includes Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-N.Y.) "Sydney Gruters […]
Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche affirmed that members of the media “should not be surprised” if they receive subpoenas for information related to their sources on reports involving national-security matters. "Prosecuting leakers who share our nation's secrets with reporters, in turn risking our national security and the lives of our soldiers, is a priority […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying he is "not crazy" about the meeting and urging Trump to take a hardline stance against China. Host Stuart Varney began the discussion by playing footage of Trump recently saying […]
In a social media post, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier urged the House Legislature to impeach Tallahassee Judge Tiffany Baker after revoking bond for the alleged killer of 5-year-old Melissa "Missy" Mogle in May 2025. Daniel Spencer, Mogle's stepfather, was let out on bond by Baker despite a conviction and awaited sentencing for trying to […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took a shot at Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) over "doing nothing about the SAVE America Act" during a recent appearance on Fox News's Jesse Watters Primetime. Rep. Luna and substitute host Kayleigh McEnany established context by discussing how Democrats are preparing for the midterms and their plans to possibly […]
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) responded to President Trump’s announcement of talks between the U.S. and Cuba, as the island nation asks for global assistance amid a five-month oil embargo. “Mr. President, Republicans know you are the only person who will be able to free Cuba after 67 years of oppression, and we Republicans in […]
