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Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) discussed the possibility of a continuing resolution (CR) being passed as Congress returns from its August recess to avoid a government shutdown in September during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, calling a CR "devastating." As Rep. Diaz-Balart explained, a continuing resolution means "that we cannot do any real […]
Hispanic business leaders turned up the pressure on Congress this week, warning that more than 1 million Miami-Dade County residents could face sticker shock if federal health care tax credits lapse at the end of 2025. They say the fallout would hit employers, workers, and hospitals — and they want lawmakers to cut a deal […]
Uthmeier: ‘This is Mission Ongoing’ as Florida Attorney General Fights Against Alligator Alcatraz Ruling Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the recent federal ruling on the operation of the Everglades Detention Facility, also known as Alligator Alcatraz...READ MORE Rep. Carlos Gimenez—Communist Cuba is the cancer of our hemisphere.The regime continues working with Communist China to expand […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six individuals, including one identified as an illegal alien, in an undercover operation targeting online child predators in North Florida. The sting, known as "Operation Summer Hurricane," was conducted from July 10 to 12. “Thanks to the many law enforcement partners involved in Operation Summer Hurricane, six […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier discussed the recent federal ruling on the operation of the Everglades Detention Facility, also known as Alligator Alcatraz, in an interview with FOX Business. When asked whether the facility will cease operations, Uthmeier said, “This is mission ongoing” as he intends to appeal the ruling. “We believe we're right on […]
FL Republican to File Bill Publicizing Anti-Depressant, Hormone Use of Mass Shooters A Florida Republican wants to make public whether mass shooters, terrorists, or "unprovoked" attackers ever took antidepressants or hormones, he announced Thursday...READ MORE Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Tomorrow morning, I will be filing a special rule in the House of Representatives to call […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticized national Democrats for ignoring the mental health crisis in America after a transgender shooter murdered two children and left 17 people injured at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Speaking to Laura Ingraham on Fox News, Rep. Donalds made his comments in response to […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spent August visiting the nations of Japan and the Philippines to discuss continued strategies against China, while also meeting with U.S. servicemen deployed to both countries. Sen. Scott described meeting with Japanese and Philippine leaders, including Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, key stakeholders in the region, and the U.S. Ambassadors […]
A Florida Republican wants to make public whether mass shooters, terrorists, or "unprovoked" attackers ever took antidepressants or hormones, he announced Thursday. The proposed bill, set to be filed by Sen. Jonathan Martin, would let Floridians know if "any unprovoked person" was on SSRIs (the most commonly prescribed antidepressant) or received hormone therapy at any […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R), alongside his wife Ann, announced that he will donate a portion of his Senate salary to go towards the upkeep and continuation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Sen. Scott had been donating a portion of his salary towards the museum since he took office in 2019 to “teach […]
The Jack D. Gordon Institute of Public Policy at Florida International University hosted a webinar on Tuesday examining U.S. politics, energy policy, and relations with Venezuela. Eduardo Gamarra, director of the Latino Public Forum, moderated the discussion featuring Geoff Ramsey of the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center; Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado, partner at […]
Florida Redistricting: Snuffing Out the Democratic Party's House Minority After the Texas state legislature voted on and passed a measure to redraw congressional lines, Governor Ron DeSantis and the state Republican lawmakers are now seriously considering following the Lone Star State's redistricting lead. ...READ MORE Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith— It’s true. The FL legislature passed a […]
After the Texas state legislature voted on and passed a measure to redraw congressional lines, Governor Ron DeSantis and the state Republican lawmakers are now seriously considering following the Lone Star State's redistricting lead. Gov. DeSantis recently expressed his support for a mid-census redraw of the congressional lines because he feels that Florida was cheated […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) blasted Democrats and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for their supposed willingness to shut down the government in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. Several Republican lawmakers previously told host Maria Bartiromo that a continuing resolution (CR) is likely to be the vehicle through which the government remains […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is introducing legislation that provides flexibility to veterans who hold professional licenses, allowing them to more easily secure employment after military service. As Rep. Patronis explained, under current law, veterans and their spouses with medical, engineering, or other licenses must receive approval from state and local professional authorities to practice their […]
'Don't Lie': DeSantis, Ingoglia Subpoena Orange County Employees Over Alleged DEI Cover-Up Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's chief financial officer announced investigative subpoenas on Wednesday for Orange County employees accused of covering up taxpayer spending on diversity, equity...READ MORE FL Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith: "WE THREATENED THEM TO STOP PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND IT […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's chief financial officer announced investigative subpoenas on Wednesday for Orange County employees accused of covering up taxpayer spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. CFO Blaise Ingoglia urged Orange County employees not to lie to his DOGE task force as questioning ramps up, threatening at an Orlando press conference to […]
Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried reacted to Wednesday's shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, which has left at least two children dead and 17 people injured. Florida Democrats, with developments still ongoing, quickly pointed to the nation's pattern of gun violence as the reason for the tragedy, which occurred during an early […]
