DeSantis Signs SAVE Act to Bolster Election Integrity Measures

DeSantis Signs SAVE Act to Bolster Election Integrity Measures

Michael Costeines
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April 1, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's version of the SAVE ACT to bolster election integrity measures, including U.S. citizenship verification for voter registration, during a press conference at The Villages today. "You got to have a valid ID that proves that you are a resident of the state of Florida," DeSantis said. The bill (HB 991) […]
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Greg Steube Questions U.S. Involvement in NATO Amid Iran Conflict

Greg Steube Questions U.S. Involvement in NATO Amid Iran Conflict

Joseph Quesada
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April 1, 2026
In an interview with Fox News, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) questioned the United States' involvement with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid the conflict with Iran. The Florida Republican cited President Donald Trump’s public frustration with the U.S.’s European allies refusing to partake in the current conflict against the Islamic Republic. In a […]
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IRGC Threatens to Strike U.S. Companies in the Middle East

IRGC Threatens to Strike U.S. Companies in the Middle East

Joseph Quesada
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April 1, 2026
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning to a swath of U.S. tech companies, deeming them as “legitimate targets” for their alleged involvement in combat operations conducted by the U.S. and Israel against the Islamic Republic. “From now on, for every assassination, an American company will be destroyed,” the IRGC said in a […]
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Scott Franklin Urges EPA Review of Emerging Citrus Resilience Technology

Scott Franklin Urges EPA Review of Emerging Citrus Resilience Technology

Grayson Bakich
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April 1, 2026
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging reviews of emerging technologies that help protect Florida citrus production, especially by improving the plants' resilience to diseases. Rep. Franklin specifically highlighted citrus greening disease, known as huanglongbing (HLB), which has devastated citrus production since its discovery in […]
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Rick Scott Announces Bills to Enhance GI & VA Benefits

Rick Scott Announces Bills to Enhance GI & VA Benefits

Joseph Quesada
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April 1, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced the introduction of the GI Bill Transferability Act and SCHEDULES Act, two bills that seek to provide aid to U.S. servicemen and women by broadening access to education benefits and enhancing accountability within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for members. According to a press release from the Senator’s Office, […]
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Byron Donalds Adds Record $22 Million to Gubernatorial War Chest

Byron Donalds Adds Record $22 Million to Gubernatorial War Chest

Michael Costeines
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April 1, 2026
The Byron Donalds Campaign and Friends of Byron Donalds PAC announced a record $22.2 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 for Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his campaign bid. The new funds bring Rep. Donalds' war chest to $67 million, with 10,000 donors coming from his latest haul. "Trump […]
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Maria Elvira Salazar Requests That DHS Resume Naturalization Processing

Maria Elvira Salazar Requests That DHS Resume Naturalization Processing

Joseph Quesada
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April 1, 2026
In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar called on the agency to resume processing citizenship applications and naturalization ceremonies for Cuban and Venezuelan applicants while maintaining enhanced security screening procedures. According to a media release from the Representative’s Office, Congresswoman Salazar outlined three specific requests in […]
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Florida GOP Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer

Florida GOP Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer

Michael Costeines
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April 1, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida formally endorsed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term by praising his work as the state's top fiscal watchdog since his tenure began. "The Republican Party of Florida is proud to stand with a true conservative fighter! We wholeheartedly endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer of […]
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JUICE🍊— 4.1.2026 — DeSantis Admits he was 'Not Involved' in Helping Tomkow Win — DeSantis Signs Bill to Name Palm Beach Airport After Trump — and More...

JUICE🍊— 4.1.2026 — DeSantis Admits he was 'Not Involved' in Helping Tomkow Win — DeSantis Signs Bill to Name Palm Beach Airport After Trump — and More...

Staff Report
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April 1, 2026
'Not Involved': DeSantis Addresses Josie Tomkow's SD 14 Defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he was never on board with Republican Josie Tomkow... READ MORE. CFO Blaise Ingoglia: "I'm honored to have earned the endorsement of the Republican Party of Florida and the grassroots patriots from across the great state of Florida!" Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: […]
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Jimmy Patronis Blasts Court Ruling Obstructing Florida Construction

Jimmy Patronis Blasts Court Ruling Obstructing Florida Construction

Grayson Bakich
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March 31, 2026
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is unhappy with a recent ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding Florida construction projects, calling it another example of "Washington's overreach." In 2020, Florida sought to streamline construction permitting by conducting its own environmental and wildlife protection reviews when wetlands are polluted or paved over. Environmentalists sued, arguing […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 3.31.2026 — Susan Plasencia Joins Collins Campaign — DeSantis Signs 'Missy's Law' — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 3.31.2026 — Susan Plasencia Joins Collins Campaign — DeSantis Signs 'Missy's Law' — and More...

Staff Report
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March 31, 2026
Rep. Susan Plasencia Rescinds Donalds Endorsement, Joins Jay Collins Campaign Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Rep. Susan Plasencia (R-Orlando) will be joining his gubernatorial team to run statewide political and field operations... READ MORE. Tampa-Based Heritage Insurance Wins National Award for Healthiest Workplaces for 2nd Consecutive Year Heritage Companies is excited to share that it […]
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'Not Involved': DeSantis Addresses Josie Tomkow's SD 14 Defeat

'Not Involved': DeSantis Addresses Josie Tomkow's SD 14 Defeat

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he was never on board with Republican Josie Tomkow following her stunning loss to Democrat Brian Nathan in Florida's Senate Distrct 14 special election last week. "I was not involved at all in that race. The reality is, when I get behind a candidate, I'm telling voters that this is somebody […]
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Former FBI Agents Sue FBI & DOJ Directors Over Terminations

Former FBI Agents Sue FBI & DOJ Directors Over Terminations

Joseph Quesada
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March 31, 2026
A group of three Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents is suing FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi, the FBI, and the Justice Department following their firing over their roles in an investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. "Defendants, the current Director of the FBI, Kashyap P. […]
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DeSantis Signs 'Missy's Law,' Urges House to Impeach Judge Tiffany Baker

DeSantis Signs 'Missy's Law,' Urges House to Impeach Judge Tiffany Baker

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills passed by the Florida Legislature to increase penalties for dangerous crimes and sexual offenses while speaking in Tampa this week. House Bill 445 (Dangerous Crimes) HB 455, known as "Missy's Law," requires a judge to immediately revoke bond and hold defendants in custody after being convicted of […]
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Trump Charges European Allies to 'Go Get Your Own Oil' in Iran Conflict

Trump Charges European Allies to 'Go Get Your Own Oil' in Iran Conflict

Joseph Quesada
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March 31, 2026
President Donald Trump took to social media to express his frustration with the U.S.’s European allies, charging them to "go get your own oil" as the conflict with the Islamic Republic and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz leaves energy shortages worldwide. "All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the […]
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Gus Bilirakis Leads Effort to Protect Mental Healthcare for Foster Children

Gus Bilirakis Leads Effort to Protect Mental Healthcare for Foster Children

Grayson Bakich
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March 31, 2026
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation protecting mental healthcare access for America's foster children and other vulnerable children. The Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act corrects an unintended effect of the 2018 Family First Prevention Services Act, which created Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) to provide mental healthcare for kids […]
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Trump Tells Aides He’s Willing to End War With Iran in Coming Weeks

Trump Tells Aides He’s Willing to End War With Iran in Coming Weeks

Joseph Quesada
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March 31, 2026
President Donald Trump reportedly told aides that he’s willing to end the U.S. military operation against Iran regardless of whether the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to information from administration officials gathered by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Monday. According to the officials, President Trump and his aides evaluated that a mission to […]
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Rep. Susan Plasencia Rescinds Donalds Endorsement, Joins Jay Collins Campaign

Rep. Susan Plasencia Rescinds Donalds Endorsement, Joins Jay Collins Campaign

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2026
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Rep. Susan Plasencia (R-Orlando) will be joining his gubernatorial team to run statewide political and field operations, according to a release by his campaign this week. "It is an honor to support Lt. Governor Jay Collins as he runs for Governor," Plasencia said. "His service to our state and nation […]
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