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Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) pushed back on the notion that Black Americans would be disenfranchised by this week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down Louisiana's congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. "There's not been an instance in our country [in the] last 40 years where black people were disenfranchised by […]
A commercial flight from the U.S. to Venezuela took off for the first time in nearly seven years, a historic effort between the two nations as they continue to bolster economic ties following the arrest of deposed former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. According to CNN, the inaugural American Airlines flight is expected to last just […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) recently told The Floridian in an interview that dual citizens should not be allowed to serve in Congress, calling it a "problem." "I think one of the problems that we have in America, frankly, a problem that we have in Congress, is we have people who serve two masters," Rep. Fine […]
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that aims to broaden access to retirement plans for workers whose employers don’t provide one, according to White House officials who spoke with Semafor. Under the plan, the Trump administration will integrate its initiative with the Saver’s Match – a legislation passed in 2022 that […]
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) has formally announced his run for Florida's 25th congressional district. "I am excited to announce that I'm running in a district where I was born, raised, and live today," Singer said in a press release. "As Mayor of Boca Raton, I fought to keep taxes and crime low […]
Byron Donalds Praises DeSantis Over Congressional Redistricting Measures Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) praised Gov. Ron DeSantis... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Attention America: John Thune has said he will not support a CBDC ban in any of the legislation we send over. He also has said No Save America." Rep. […]
According to an unsealed indictment, federal prosecutors in New York City charged several current and former Mexican government officials, including the governor of Sinaloa, with drug trafficking and weapons offenses. U.S. officials accused the Mexican officials with conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to import large amounts of illicit narcotics into the U.S. in exchange for […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has announced his bid for re-election in Florida's 21st congressional district, which comes shortly after the Sunshine State's new redistricting map was approved by the Florida Senate and sent to Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) desk. The new map would give the Republican Party four additional seats in Congress, potentially helping the GOP […]
Florida Senate Passes Congressional Redistricting Map, Heads to DeSantis The Florida Senate passed a bill approving the state's new congressional redistricting map... READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis Announces Re-Election Campaign "I'm proud of what I've accomplished for Florida families this term, and I look forward to building on that success, which is why I'm running […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified in front of the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Pentagon’s proposed budget and the Trump administration’s goals in the Middle East amid the current conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Also questioned were Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, and Jules Hurst III, the […]
The Florida Senate passed a bill approving the state's new congressional redistricting map in the upper chamber on Wednesday. The map, rolled out by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could add four congressional seats for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, and help keep the GOP's slim majority on The Hill from Democrats. The vote was 21-17 […]
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has landed itself in controversy after a hacked email was distributed, directed at "minorities" and including racist and antisemitic language. The email, which had the N-word in the subject line and which allegedly came from "Campus Administration," was directed at “minorities” and announced that “effective immediately, all Jewish individuals and Black […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) confirmed in comments to reporters that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) will not pass the SAVE America Act, a bill that President Donald Trump has heavily pushed the Senate to pass. Rep. Luna previously spoke in favor of the SAVE America Act in February, viciously condemning Democratic opposition to […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) praised Gov. Ron DeSantis for moving forward with plans to redraw the state's congressional makeup while speaking to reporters on Wednesday. "The governor has done the right thing on behalf of the people of Florida," Donalds said. "I think the maps are representative of the political framework […]
House Republicans are fighting against “kill-switch” technology on new vehicles aimed at detecting impaired driving, potentially limiting and preventing vehicle operation when impairment is detected. The opposition to the provision comes amid intraparty clashes over surveillance powers related to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), as lawmakers grow concerned over privacy and […]
The Republican Party of Florida praised the U.S. Supreme Court for striking down Louisiana's congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in a statement this week. The 6-3 vote, based on Louisiana v. Callais, ruled that the state's map relied too heavily on race in drawing district lines, weakening the Voting Rights Act. “Gone are […]
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a landmark decision that struck down a Louisiana voting map. The ruling weakens the impact of a pivotal Voting Rights Act provision, while possibly giving Republicans a leg up in the 2026 Midterm elections. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices found that Louisiana’s newly redrawn congressional map was an […]
The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill approving the state's new congressional redistricting map in the lower chamber on Wednesday. The map, unveiled by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could add four congressional seats for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. The vote was 83-28 in the House. What Democratic lawmakers are saying: "Nothing in the […]
