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Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is calling for an investigation into the alleged use of federal funds by members of Congress to pay off people accusing them of sexual misconduct. In a social media post, Rep. Luna wrote, "I am calling on Chairman @RepTimBurchett of the DOGE Committee, which I serve on, to open an […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to the press at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort in Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, about the recent shootout between Cuban authorities and a speedboat registered under the U.S. “So this morning we were made aware by Cuban authorities of an incident off the coast of […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) questioned Colin McDonald, the new Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement, during his confirmation hearing this week, calling him the new "fraud czar." Sharing footage of the hearing on X, Senator Moody informed that 10% of the federal budget is allegedly "lost to fraud." "@POTUS, @SenJudiciaryGOP, and I are laser-focused on […]
Friends of Byron Donalds, a PAC for Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), released a digital ad highlighting Rep. Donalds' support among Florida sheriffs and his commitment to law and order and fighting illegal immigration this week. The ad, titled "Trusted by Sheriffs," is part of a seven-figure buy targeting voters in Rep. […]
A Florida-registered speedboat was shot off the coast of Cuba, and the race is on to find out what happened and why. So far, the information that has been released comes from the Cuban government, which Florida officials and Secretary of State Marco Rubio say is "highly unusual." Secretary Rubio has announced that he is […]
Conservative Group Launches Ad Campaign Thanking AG Uthmeier for Protecting Floridians from Chinese Threat A conservative nonprofit organization is launching a new advertising campaign in Florida's capital and Tampa Bay area... READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: “I’ve directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to work with our federal, state, and law enforcement partners […]
DeSantis Unveils Statue of Civil Rights Icon Frederick Douglass in St. Augustine Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of civil rights leader Frederick Douglass while speaking in St. Augustine this week... READ MORE. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart: "I proudly display the 'Maduro Captured' poster in my D.C. office. Drug kingpins and narcoterrorists […]
During an appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed ongoing deportation efforts, noting that legal consequences await officials who refuse to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) has received heavy scrutiny over her move to ban state officials from cooperating with ICE ahead of President Donald […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Albert Carvalho this week. Carvalho has been Los Angeles's superintendent of schools since 2022. The district is the second-largest in the country, serving approximately 500,000 students, trailing only New York City. According to a report, FBI agents […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of civil rights leader Frederick Douglass while speaking in St. Augustine this week. Douglass was a prominent social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, statesman, and "father of the civil rights movement" for African Americans in the 19th century. Born into slavery in Maryland, Douglass became a prominent voice in the […]
The U.S Department of the Treasury announced the sanctioning of “over 30 individuals, entities, and vessels enabling illicit Iranian petroleum sales and Iran’s ballistic missile and advanced conventional weapons (ACW) production” through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as part of the agency’s continuous maximum pressure campaign on Tehran. “Specifically, OFAC targeted additional vessels operating […]
Iran has pushed back against President Donald Trump ahead of negotiations in Geneva involving the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, deeming his statements as “big lies,” while assuring that talks between the two nations may guarantee a deal if “honorable diplomacy” is used. During his State of the Union speech on Feb. 24, President Trump drew […]
Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson this week announced the state has approved the preservation of more than 2,800 acres of working agricultural land to help fuel food and timber production across the state. “These Rural and Family Lands Protection Program easements represent a lasting investment in Florida’s future, and I was proud to support their […]
Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers intensified during his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, with both parties fighting over his statements about immigration and alleged fraud. President Trump brought attention to Minnesota’s Somali community, stating that “pirates” in the region have “ransacked Minnesota.” President Trump attempted to back his claim, […]
Trump’s State of the Union Address Will Tackle Economic Concerns President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on Feb. 24 at 9 PM ET.... READ MORE. Rep. Cory Mills: “Attention FL-07! Our application period for Appropriations and Community Funding Requests is now OPEN and will close on […]
UNF POLL: Byron Donalds Holds Major Lead with Trump Factor, Casey DeSantis No. 2 A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida propels Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Floridians deserve to own their homesteaded properties […]
U.S. Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) announced that his father's seeing-eye service dog, Sadie, will be his guest during President Donald Trump's State of the Union (SOTU) at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night. "I decided that Sadie deserves a seat at this year’s State of the Union. My guest list for tomorrow’s address includes my […]
Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D) is receiving criticism over a recent podcast appearance. When asked what he would tell his younger self during the podcast conversation, Rep. Moskowitz said, “Go to Wall Street, be a finance bro, do cocaine for a couple of years, get that out of your system. Yeah, that’s what I would […]
