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The U.S. Senate confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday, marking him the second secretary to lead the department during President Donald Trump’s second term. Sen.Mullin's confirmation follows DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing amid increased public backlash over the Trump administration’s efforts at immigration enforcement and […]
Secretary Marco Rubio Testifies in Federal Corruption Case in Miami MIAMI — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify Tuesday morning in the federal trial of former Congressman David Rivera, who has been accused of secretly lobbying for the...READ MORE Florida GOP Issues Final Voting Push Ahead of Three State Elections The Republican Party of Florida […]
A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Monday seeking to prohibit prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket from listing or accepting transactions related to sporting events and “casino-style games” such as slot machines, video poker, blackjack, and bingo. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Adam Schiff […]
Florida Lawmakers Call out 'Deadbeat' Spain for Not Paying it's Debts The country of Spain has long been known for its paella, flamenco, sangria, among other things... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "One of the best parts of this campaign is having real conversations with Floridians about the challenges we […]
The Republican Party of Florida issued a final get-out-the-vote push on social media for three special elections occurring across the state on Tuesday. The three special elections are House District 51, House District 87, and Senate District 14. House District 51 Republican Hilary Holley Democrat Edwin Perez Area: part of Polk County (Central Florida) Analysis: […]
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case from Mississippi involving the state’s law that allows the counting of mail ballots arriving at election offices after Election Day, leaving the conservative majority skeptical of the potential of voting fraud. The court challenge could affect voters in 13 other states, including Washington, D.C., which […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of a Jacksonville man for engineering a scheme to smuggle drugs and contraband using drones into Florida prisons while speaking at a press conference in Milton today. Mario Crawford, 36, was sentenced to 81 years after an investigation into a crashed drone filled with contraband, including cell […]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to U.S. airports today after President Donald Trump announced that he would deploy hundreds of immigration officers to help supplement the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The move comes amid a partial government shutdown that has led to TSA staff working without pay and long lines at security […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the signing of the Florida Farm Bill during a press conference in Sebring today. SB 290 includes safeguards for agricultural operations, public safety improvements, natural resource and rural land protection, and food supply enhancements across the state. "We do continue the momentum for preserving land in rural communities, particularly with respect to […]
CPAC Hungary Delivers Media Boost for PM Victor Orbán BUDAPEST— The highly anticipated 2026 CPAC Hungary took place and the sponsors of the event... READ MORE. Florida House Democrats: “DeSantis rejects gas tax pause! This would save Floridians $.25/gal, despite the fact that Fl did it in 2022 (right before his re-election).” Rep. Carlos […]
A newly released report indicates that officers at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan, N.Y., were dumping an “unusual” amount of shredded material just days after Epstein’s death. The report comes from The Miami Herald, which analyzed thousands of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) related to deceased financier and convicted child […]
Schlapp Dismisses 'Insulting' Claim That 'Evil Jews' in Israel Made President Trump Attack Iran BUDAPEST— During a media event prior to the kick off of CPAC Hungary in Budapest... READ MORE. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "They say we stand on the shoulder of giants and @RosLehtinen is truly a colossus of […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Shultz (D-Fla.) recently spoke with CNN to address the current war in Iran, commenting on the Trump administration’s handling of the conflict and on the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying ground troops into the Islamic Republic. In a social media post on X, Rep. Shultz shared a clip of her speaking […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that all United States and State of Florida flags will be at half-staff on Saturday, Mar. 1, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Reserve Captain Cody A. Khork. "To honor Captain Cody Khork, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Puerto Rican-based Nodus International Bank (Nodus Bank), Tomás Niembro Concha, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit both a multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme and to evade U.S.-imposed sanctions on Venezuela. “The defendant abused his position as CEO, turning the […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University on Mar. 20, alleging that the school violated a federal civil rights law by discriminating against Jewish and Israeli students. The DOJ claims that since the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, the university has allowed antisemitic groups of students, faculty, and […]
Chuck Norris, the famed actor and martial arts champion, has passed away after a sudden hospitalization in Hawaii. In a statement posted on Instagram, Norris' family announced his passing, saying that they will "keep the circumstances private." "To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was […]
The Florida House Republican Campaign Committee recently released a campaign mailer slamming Democratic candidate Emily Gregory's immigration positions as "wrong" and "dangerous" while touting GOP candidate Jon Maples as the choice to keep Floridians safe in the special election for House District 87. "Emily Gregory's agenda isn't just wrong, it's dangerous," the mailer reads. "She's advocating […]
