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House Votes Down Resolution to Cap Number of Supreme Court Justices The U.S. House of Representatives voted down a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to... READ MORE. Florida Democrats: "Congratulations to Robert People on winning the Democratic nomination for Congressional District 15! An Army veteran with a dedication to public service, Robert […]
The Trump administration has announced the launch of an educational program to prepare Americans for manufacturing jobs. The effort is part of the Trump administration’s initiative to bring back domestic manufacturing. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the training program, known as Foundry School, to prepare entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians, and […]
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) announced she will be filing a bill to bring the proposed U.S. Space Academy to Florida in an effort to boost the state's aerospace sector. The pledge comes after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the United States Space Academy earlier this month. “The newly established United States Space […]
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon shared that she has received an endorsement from New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her bid for Senate. "Angie will be an exemplary fighter for the working families of Florida," Ocasio-Cortez wrote on social media. "She did not get here by yielding to major political machines, she did it […]
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) announced she will be introducing a companion bill to Sen. Ashley Moody’s (R-Fla.) recent mail-in ballot legislation. The “Ballots by Election Day Act” – originally introduced by Sen. Moody on July 15, 2026 – seeks to amend the “Help America Vote Act of 2002.” “This is something that we’ve done in […]
The U.S. House of Representatives voted down a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to cap the number of seats on the U.S. Supreme Court. The Republican-led joint resolution failed to advance after the final vote came out to 212-206, with only one Democrat crossing party lines. Although a simple majority is needed to pass most legislation […]
Scott Singer, the former Boca Raton Mayor and Republican contender for Florida’s 25th Congressional District (FL CD 25), has been endorsed by the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC). “As a Jewish Republican and longtime member of Republican Jewish Coalition leadership, I am deeply honored to receive the organization’s endorsement,” Singer expressed. “For years, the RJC has […]
Trump Announces Florida Republican General Election Endorsements With just two months to go till the 2026 Midterm General Election... READ MORE. Broward GOP: "The Democrat Party has imploded and no longer represents the common will of the American people." Rep. Laurel Lee: "Victims of serious crimes deserve lasting protections, security, and confidence that our justice […]
Ron DeSantis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Proud to give @ryanelijah my endorsement for FL CD-7!." Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "I’ve been asked about racist Loomer like 15 times on the hill this week. Zero times about how @AshleyMoodyFL […]
Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) announced his candidacy for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat following the resignation of Republican Bryan Avila. "I’m running for the Florida Senate because this community has always been my home," Rizo wrote on social media. "I’m ready to continue fighting in the Senate for the conservative values and common-sense policies […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the delivery of 5.67 million Grade A eggs to food banks and pantries across the state to help with the ongoing affordability crisis affecting Florida families. “Eggs are a breakfast staple, not a luxury,” Uthmeier said through a press release this week. “When the price of a carton goes […]
The U.S. House of Representatives recently adopted a resolution to denounce socialism “in all its forms,” including the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA). Eight House Democrats crossed party lines to join Republicans in favor of the resolution’s approval, resulting in a vote of 220-192. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Darren Soto (D-Fla.) were among the […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. will begin an effort to sanction the Nicaraguan government amid the dictatorial regime’s effort to undermine democracy in the country. “Yesterday the Murillo-Ortega's National Assembly gutted what was left of Nicaragua’s democracy in the second constitutional rewrite in two years,” Secretary Rubio wrote on X. In […]
With just two months to go till the 2026 Midterm General Election, President Donald Trump has issued his endorsements for Florida’s Republican congressional challengers. President Trump announced his endorsements for: Ryan Elijah (FL CD 7) Casey Askar (FL CD 22) Scott Singer (FL CD 25) Mike Beltran (FL CD 14) Dan Green (FL CD 9) […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingolia, and Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson while speaking at the Florida GOP Leadership Forum in Tampa this week. "I'm endorsing the slate here tonight, even Blaise Ingoglia, because […]
Laurel Lee Celebrates Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act's Passage Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) celebrated the passage of her bipartisan and bicameral bill that... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: ".@BayCountySO Sheriff Tommy Ford is doing a great job keeping his community safe and I’m so proud to have his support!." Congressional Candidate Jennifer Jenkins: ".@RepHaridopolos says […]
Florida Could Decide if Republicans Retain their Majority in Congress With Republicans at risk of losing their slim congressional majority in the 2026 midterm elections... READ MORE. Attorney General Candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez: "Hey @JamesUthmeierFL you’re asking Floridians for their vote. We’re asking you for answers. So debate me." Lieutenant Governor […]
During a recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) discussed efforts to defeat the Houthis, who are attacking shipping in the Red Sea. Opening Remarks Rep. Moskowitz began by noting that hearing witness Nadwa Al-Dawsari, an Associate Fellow at the Middle East Institute, suggested that "we have done airstrikes and they work […]
