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Florida Congressional candidate George Moraitis announced he has collected the required number of voter petition signatures to qualify for the District 23 election in November. "This is a testament to the thousands of voters across CD 23 who believe it's time for real leadership in Washington," Moraitis said in a campaign statement. "Neighbors across the […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dan Caine affirmed during a Pentagon press briefing that the U.S. military is ready to use force if any vessels do not comply with the U.S. Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "As you expose yourself with your movement to our watchful […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Calvin Coolidge at Bok Tower Gardens as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday during a press conference in Lake Wales this week. "Coolidge governed as a constitutionalist, eliminated debt, balanced the budget, reduced taxes, and promoted a unified American civic tradition and culture," DeSantis said. He praised […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill improving flexibility for employer contributions to employee benefit plans. The Optimizing Participant Tax Incentives through Optional Noncash Selections (OPTIONS) Act builds upon the May 2024 Private Letter Ruling (PLR) 20243400 issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which allows single employers to implement flexible benefits programs […]
According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command announced that vessels sanctioned by Washington “will now be subject to boarding, search and seizure under the American blockade of Iranian ports.” “In addition to enforcing the blockade, all Iranian vessels, vessels with active OFAC sanctions, and vessels suspected of carrying contraband, […]
The U.S. Senate rejected a pair of resolutions proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would halt arms sales to Israel, an effort that more than three dozen Senate Democrats backed. Sen. Sanders proposed one resolution that sought to block a $295 million sale of bulldozers, which the Democratic Socialist argued would be used to […]
Paul Renner Details 'Florida First Affordability Plan,' No Property Taxes for 95% of Homeowners Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced a comprehensive outline of his "Florida First Affordability Plan"... READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "This is why our office of Attorney General has launched a high-priority investigation. Technology is supposed to support mankind, […]
Mills Urged To Resign Amid Recent Congressional Resignations In the wake of Congressional resignations from Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas)... READ MORE. Florida Democrats: "NEW: Florida's unemployment rate climbed to 4.5% in January, topping the national rate for the first time in nearly 5 years." Rep. Maxwell Alejandro […]
Former Army Lieutenant Colonel and Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council, Alex Vindman, who is a Democratic challenger to Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL), has raised a whopping $8 million in his campaign for Senator in the first quarter (Q1). Vindman, who played a key role in the first impeachment of President Donald […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced a comprehensive outline of his "Florida First Affordability Plan" to address the affordability crisis fueled by soaring property taxes and wasteful government spending while on his affordability tour in Jacksonville. "Today is Tax Day, a day when families across this country are writing checks to the government, and […]
In the wake of Congressional resignations from Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) over sexual misconduct allegations, and a possible federal conviction for fellow Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (R), Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) shared that he is not expecting to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives despite alleged ethics allegations. According […]
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO in a statement this week. "Blaise Ingoglia has demonstrated steadfast leadership and a clear commitment to protecting Florida’s taxpayers,” Mast said. “His record of fiscal discipline, integrity and accountability makes him exceptionally well-qualified to serve […]
The White House and U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that more than 53 million Americans have claimed at least one of President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts. “Under President Trump, we uphold the foundational principle that hardworking Americans should be rewarded, not punished with tax hikes, and the results of this tax season prove […]
President Donald Trump announced the permanent re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz on Truth Social on the third day of the U.S. Naval blockade of Iran’s ports and coastlines. “China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also - And the World. This situation […]
Jim Oberweis (R), one of many Republican candidates vying for Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) 19th congressional district seat, shredded Representative Maria Elvira Salazar's (R-FL) DIGNIDAD Act in a recent statement, vowing to oppose any amnesty for illegal aliens if he is elected to Congress. The Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the designation of Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport in honor of former Florida State (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as part of a sweeping transportation bill while speaking in Tallahassee this week. “Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport is now official,” Governor DeSantis said. “Coach Bowden was a college football legend, and it is […]
President Donald Trump expresses his belief that the Iran War “is very close to over,” according to video clips of an interview with FOX Business Network’s “Morning with Maria.” “I think it’s close to over, yeah. I mean, I view it as very close to over,” President Trump remarks during one of the snippets of […]
Byron Donalds Cements Illegal Immigration Agenda Stance Following Edited Pathway Remarks Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) decisively affirmed his commitment... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Sheila McCormick, we have your expulsion vote ready to be called up on the 21st. Either resign or be expelled. Those are your two options." Governor […]
