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Two days have passed since the U.S. launched air strikes against key military targets in Iran as part of Operation: Epic Fury, and Florida House Democrats continue to insist to President Donald Trump that hey outline his war plan to Congres. In those two days, the Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, Iran retaliated […]
Democrat David Jolly Launches Video Series in Gubernatorial Bid Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly launched a video series this week spotlighting his journey on the campaign trail across Florida... READ MORE. Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Maximum pressure on the regime in #Cuba -- now!" Rep. MarĂa Elvira Salazar: "We know the winning […]
Republicans continue to dominate in the state of Florida, adding another 11,150 registrations in February to Democrats' 229, according to a post shared on social media by Michael Pruser of Decision Desk HQ. "Other" jumped 8,373. Florida Voter Registration Update - March 2026 pic.twitter.com/69ytquL2eH — Michael Pruser (@MichaelPruser) March 2, 2026 According to the post, […]
Former Florida Senate President Pro Tempore Dennis Baxley has endorsed gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) for Florida governor, according to a post by The Renner War Room account on social media. "From leading in both chambers of the Florida Legislature to championing Stand Your Ground, Dennis Baxley has never wavered in defending our freedoms," Renner […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed U.S. Operation Epic Fury amid increased concern that the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in Iran could result in a regional conflict, ensuring that the campaign is “laser focused.” "Destroy Iranian missiles, destroy Iranian missile production, destroy their navy and other security infrastructure, and they will never have nuclear weapons," Secretary Hegseth remarked, […]
President Donald Trump addressed the U.S. military and Israel’s joint military "Operation Epic Fury" on Iran during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House. President Trump confirmed that the U.S. military is continuing to execute “large-scale” operations in Iran in an effort to eliminate the “grave threats” the Islamic Republic has posed to […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly launched a video series this week spotlighting his journey on the campaign trail across Florida as he seeks the nomination in August. "We try to do local community work, hear voices, hear the stories. We try to do a coalition-building event, whether it's a town hall. We try to sit […]
With the world still reeling from the recent assassination of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei and most of the senior leadership in a joint United States-Israel operation, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) clarified that there will be no "boots on the ground" during an appearance on MS NOW's The Weekend. In a clip from the interview shared […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a fatal bar shooting in Texas that took place over the weekend as a possible act of terrorism. The shooting occurred a day following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which began with joint kinetic military airstrikes alongside Israel. According to […]
On Mar. 2, three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defenses during Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran, in what is described as an “apparent” friendly-fire incident during the conflict. “All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable […]
BREAKING: Trump Announces 'Major Combat Operations' in Iran In an 8-minute video shared on social media, President Donald Trump announced that the United States has undertaken "major combat operations" in Iran... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: “There have been two women who made allegations against both President Trump and President Clinton that were […]
In an 8-minute video shared on social media, President Donald Trump announced that the United States has undertaken "major combat operations" in Iran. The announcement comes after weeks of negotiations and threats between the two countries, which was further complicated after Iran called on the U.S. to scale back on its "excessive demands." The "demands," […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) picked up nine Florida Senate endorsements in his bid for governor this week. The endorsements include: Sen. Byran Avila (R-Hialeah Gardens) Sen. Alexis Calatayud (R-Miami) Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-St. Petersburg) Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) - before becoming RNC Chairman Sen. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) Sen. Erin Grall (R-Fort […]
Lights Out?: Byron Donalds Surges Ahead in new Public Opinion Poll The American Promise 501c(4) has published another public opinion poll on Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "At every step, Florida has led the way to put our children first & as your next Governor, WE'RE NOT […]
Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R) announced that farmers all across Florida, especially those in Florida’s 3rd Congressional District, can now apply for more than $600 million in disaster assistance through the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program. The program aims to provide critical relief to agricultural producers impacted by the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons. […]
As the U.S.-Iran agreement talks continue, Iran has called on the U.S. to drop its “excessive demands” to succeed in reaching a nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. According to a report by the Iranian Students’ News Agency, Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, made the remarks on a phone call with Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr […]
On Feb. 26, the Pentagon shot down “a seemingly threatening” drone in southwest Texas that was later revealed to belong to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). A U.S. official shared that a laser weapon was used to neutralize the drone, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to close airspace around Fort Hancock, a small […]
Former President Bill Clinton is testifying before the Republican-led US House Oversight Committee in New York, stating that members may hear him frequently declare “I don’t recall." “That might be unsatisfying,” Clinton shared when referring to his efforts to answer some questions by claiming that he has no memory of them. “But I’m not going […]
