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The Trump administration has launched an online portal that accepts applications from businesses seeking refunds for over $166 billion in tariffs the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled as illegal. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal. According to court filings reported by The Guardian, the […]
A Federal Aviation Administration-licensed pilot (FAA) is suing the state of Florida, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) over the state’s recent bill approving the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump. George W. Poncy Jr., an 83-year-old pilot and resident of Palm Beach County, filed […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is introducing legislation to abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), arguing the program is underperforming and wasting federal funds. The CMMI, also known as the Innovation Center, as described on its webpage, "develops and tests health care payment and service delivery models to improve patient care, lower costs, […]
The Floridian sat down with Austin Rogers, who is running to replace Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) in the 2nd congressional district, to discuss illegal immigration and the feasibility of mass deportations, a major part of President Donald Trump's agenda. Rogers agreed that Trump's focus on deporting the criminal element is a reasonable priority, and that […]
Over the weekend, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz once again in response to the U.S.’s reluctance to disengage its naval blockade of Iranian ports along the Gulf of Oman. The Islamic Republic proceeded to fire on vessels that attempted to pass the maritime chokepoint. According to The Associated Press (AP), Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps […]
Trump Announces Iran's Reopening of The Strait Of Hormuz President Donald Trump has announced that Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz... READ MORE. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "There's a lot of questions about what Oversight Democrats are doing to hold Pam Bondi accountable for ignoring her lawful, bipartisan subpoena on the Epstein files. Let's […]
Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL), Aaron Bean (R-FL), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) are teaming up with Representative Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to introduce a bipartisan bill to create a federal income-tax exclusion for financial assistance provided to homeowners for septic-system replacement. The SEPTIC Act rules that grants, subsidies, or financial assistance provided by state and local governments to fix, […]
Republican Party of Florida Submits Complaint Against Mayor Donna Deegan Over Launch Video The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced today it is filing a formal complaint... READ MORE. Rep. Greg Steube: "Over 400,000 migrant children went unaccounted for under Biden. When I demanded answers, Biden’s HHS Secretary refused to respond." […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is introducing legislation to improve mental health services for first responders. The Answering the Call Act requires targeted outreach, stronger collaboration with organizations that work with first responders, and expanded training and public awareness campaigns. First responders are regularly forced to deal with horrific, traumatizing situations, and such frequent exposure can […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced today it is filing a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan for allegedly breaking state election laws over a re-election launch video released this month. According to the RPOF, the complaint accuses Deegan's campaign of violating Chapter 106 of the Florida Statutes […]
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would obtain Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, additionally barring Israel from further bombing Lebanon. “The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear ‘Dust,' created by our great B2 Bombers - No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form,” President Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced an investigation into the Environmental Law Institute and its Climate Judiciary Project for allegedly violating Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. "The Climate Cartel is trying to hijack our judicial system to accomplish their net-zero carbon agenda," Uthmeier said. "But the Courts are not the place to […]
President Donald Trump has announced that Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz. “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!” President Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. President Trump’s post comes after Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, unveiled the news in a […]
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with two counts of assault. Minnesota state prosecutors accused the officer of pulling alongside a civilian vehicle on a Minneapolis-area highway and pointing his gun at the occupants during a road rage incident. Minnesota prosecutors have issued a nationwide arrest warrant for Gregory Donnell Morgan […]
Acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, submitted his resignation from the agency this week. Lyons, who led the agency during the second Trump administration’s mass immigration crackdowns, will remain in the role until May 31, 2026. "Director Lyons has been a great leader of ICE and a key player in helping […]
U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO in a statement this week. "I have seen firsthand Blaise Ingoglia's commitment to protecting our freedoms, growing Florida's economy, and standing strong for our shared values," Bean said. "Blaise has the integrity, work ethic, […]
Holy War Brewing in Florida's 6th Congressional District With the U.S. war against the Islamic Republic of Iran nearing the two-month mark... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Congratulations to Justice John Couriel on his selection to be the next Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court." Senator Rick Scott: "HORRIFIC! A political prisoner was released […]
With the U.S. war against the Islamic Republic of Iran nearing the two-month mark, another Holy War of sorts is taking place in America, and in Florida. This same ideological war appears to be raging in the Republican congressional primary in District 6. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine (R), one of a handful of Jewish-American lawmakers […]
