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U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) drafted a resolution to remove Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez from the Homeland Security committee after the representative said at an event in Mexico City in Spanish that she was a proud Guatemalan before an Americ Rep. Gimenez argued that the congresswoman, a "Squad" member, should be removed over the comments […]
The Florida Democratic Party issued a statement slamming House Speaker Daniel Perez (R-Miami) after he recently announced a Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting. The criticism follows Gov. Ron DeSantis's call for a mid-decade redrawing of Florida’s congressional map, which could help House Republicans hold their paper-thin majority in Congress. “This is corruption, plain and simple. […]
Donalds Says No Amnesty for Illegal Alien Farm Workers Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) expressed opposition to a proposed carveout for illegal alien farm workers in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying, "We cannot allow to have this situation continue to metastasize with these carveouts."...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio: State Department and Justice Department are […]
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. Bondi announced the reward, which doubled from an existing $25 million for Maduro's capture on Thursday, who has been sitting as Venezuela's president despite global belief he lost the country's 2024 presidential election […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has introduced a seventh bill in one year to combat Chinese Communist Party influence, with the last two aiming to expose the wealth and hidden assets of senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials and aiming to prohibit Chinese companies from utilizing U.S. tax credits. Sen. Scott unveiled the Preventing Remote […]
There is a growing concern in American courtrooms: the use of the legal system as a political weapon after losing an election. Across the country, we have seen candidates who, instead of accepting the judgment of voters, turn to the courts in an attempt to reverse the outcome or damage the reputation of their opponents. […]
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) is introducing legislation to strengthen the United States' position as the world leader in innovative and technological standards. Appropriately named the Utilize Standards for All (USA) Act, Rep. Webster's bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to encourage the development of voluntary, consensus-based standards, with the private sector […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) expressed opposition to a proposed carveout for illegal alien farm workers in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying, "We cannot allow to have this situation continue to metastasize with these carveouts." Earlier this week, President Donald Trump reconsidered the possibility of granting amnesty to illegal alien farm workers […]
Florida Lawmakers have successfully pushed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise the Brix threshold, relieving pressure on Florida citrus growers amidst rising crop challenges. The Brix threshold is the measurement of the dissolved solids in a liquid, in this case, sugar. Florida citrus growers were required to meet a Brix threshold of 10.5% […]
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is warning local governments throughout the state not to tamper with records in anticipation of visits by state audit teams, following claims that some local leaders are instructing their employees to delete, alter, or fabricate information that may show poor or wasteful spending habits. "We've received allegations that […]
STOP RIGHT THERE: Judge Issues Two-Week Pause on Further Construction of 'Alligator Alcatraz' U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has placed a temporary two-week halt on new construction of Florida's illegal alien detention center in the Everglades, aka "Alligator Alcatraz," as she considers whether it violates environmental laws. ...READ MORE Shevrin Jones—Florida, don’t sleep. Texas […]
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has placed a temporary two-week halt on new construction of Florida's illegal alien detention center in the Everglades, aka "Alligator Alcatraz," as she considers whether it violates environmental laws. According to Williams, Alligator Alcatraz may continue to detain and house illegal migrants under the direction of U.S. Immigration and Customs […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) is demanding federal action after a man was released from jail following disturbing accusations that he kicked a pit bull to death and set it on fire in Queens, New York on July 24. An animal rights advocate, Rep. Weinberger wrote her call for stronger legislation in an op-ed […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) spoke with The Floridian after a judge denied a restraining order application against him. As we previously covered, Rep. Mills was accused of emotionally manipulating and threatening Miss America winner Lindsay Langston. Langston filed for a restraining order with help from Anthony Sabatini, Rep. Mills' one-time political opponent in the 2022 midterms, […]
Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott demands that Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist organization, release the Israeli citizens it took hostage during the October 7, 2023 attacks. “Don’t look away — For 670 days, innocent hostages have endured starvation, torture, and unimaginable abuse at the hands of Iran-backed Hamas terrorists. We cannot give up. We must BRING […]
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Commerce to create a new U.S. Census to exclude undocumented immigrants from the population count. The president announced the move on his Truth Social account Thursday morning. "I have instructed our Department of Commerce to immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS based on […]
Republican lawmakers around the country have recently taken aim at so-called “junk fees,” suggesting states should ban hidden tariff-based markups imposed by national retailers who claim rising prices are linked to federal trade policy. Momentum Builds on Junk Fee Bans In Virginia, Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin signed bipartisan legislation on May 2, 2025, updating the Virginia […]
America First?: Donalds Condemns Illinois Representative's 'More Guatemalan Than American' Remark Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) condemned the remarks of Representative Delia Ramirez (D-IL) for saying she is a "proud Guatemalan before I'm an American" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line...READ MORE Top lobbyist and insurance industry leader Fred Karlinsky was surprised to receive a lifetime […]
