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President Donald Trump warned Iran that Israel would repeat its recent attacks at a larger scale if Iran continues refusing to negotiate an end to its nuclear development programs. Israel recently struck key Iranian nuclear development facilities and personnel, weakening Iran’s capability to obtain nuclear weapons - a goal Iran has been steadfastly working towards […]
The militaries of the US and Israel have recently targeted terrorist groups operating out of Syria. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) explained they intercepted and apprehended Hamas terrorists plotting attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops in Syria. “IDF troops executed a targeted, intelligence-based nighttime operation in Syria and apprehended several Hamas terrorists who had […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘They’re Playing Checkers. I’m Playing Chess’— David Jolly Talks 2026 Governor’s Race TALLAHASSEE—David Jolly, the leading Democratic candidate for governor, believes that the wealthy independents eyeing Florida’s top job won’t jump into the 2026 race—as long as he plays his cards right...2026 gubernatorial run...READ MORE The White House: Statement from Secretary of State Marco […]
TALLAHASSEE—David Jolly, the leading Democratic candidate for governor, believes that the wealthy independents eyeing Florida’s top job won’t jump into the 2026 race—as long as he plays his cards right. And the Republicans comparing him to an off-brand Charlie Crist? “They’re playing checkers. I’m playing chess," said Jolly. In an exclusive sit-down interview with The […]
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched operation “Rising Lion” as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "Israel targeted Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz and the country’s ballistic missile program, as well as top nuclear scientists and officials." Iranian state television reported that Israel's attack has killed the head of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, Gen. Hossein […]
Israel has launched Operation Rising Lion against the Islamic Republic of Iran's nuclear enrichment sites, ballistic missile procurement facilities, and targeted top military commanders, including the Hossein Salami, the top commander of the Revolutionary Guard. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the operation "a decisive moment in Israel's history," adding that the operation looked to […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is letting would-be rioters and doxers know ahead of time that violence and intimidation against law enforcement will not be allowed in his state. The warning in Titusville on Thursday comes as violent riots continue in Los Angeles against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other personnel. “Florida […]
Florida Republicans rallied in support on Wednesday of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," calling it the largest tax cut for working and middle-class families in history." In part, they emphasized that the bill ends handouts to illegal immigrants while putting money back into American workers. "Our country has a chance to put communities […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is introducing legislation to protect vulnerable Americans from drastic federal healthcare decisions that could affect the quality of their care. Specifically, Rep. Cammack's Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act prohibits the use of a system known as Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's […]
A recent poll released by the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance (PRA) found that a majority of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at lowering drug prices for pharmaceutical companies. President Trump issued the order in mid-May, arguing that other countries have drastically lower drug prices because their governments are the single buyers and […]
A new poll of Florida likely voters found that Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is holding a comfortable lead over Democratic challenger David Jolly for the governor's mansion. According to Victory Insights, the Republican frontrunner holds 36.7% support to the Democratic newcomer's 31.4%, a lead of 5.3 points. Jolly, a former Republican, […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing legislation to deport illegal aliens convicted of crimes related to rioting in the wake of the ongoing Los Angeles riots. Specifically, Rep. Buchanan's Returning Illegals Over Turmoil (RIOT) Act would render any illegal alien, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient deportable and permanently inadmissible to the United States if […]
Republican lawmakers are at an apparent impasse regarding next steps with Iran as nuclear negotiations sputter. Iran and President Donald Trump’s administration have been discussing potential diplomatic solutions to halt the former’snuclear development programs. However, recent reports suggest Iran is unwilling to concede to the US’s main requests, and every day without a ‘nuclear deal’ […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation requiring all planes in the Armed Forces to have air-to-air and air-to-ground collision detection systems. Specifically, the Collision Limiting Operational Upgrade for DOD (CLOUD) Aircraft Act requires the Secretary of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing these systems […]
The Florida Democratic Party painted a vastly different picture on Wednesday, following a trio of special election defeats across the state yesterday. "Last night, Democrats exceeded expectations in Republican-held districts, over-performing in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, & Brevard," it said. Our movement is strong and our momentum is undeniable. In these special elections, voters sent a […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is prepared for any pop-up violence during "No Kings Day" protests in the state on Saturday in an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News. "Our folks are ready at the state level. As you know, the local police will be the first to respond if anything goes wrong," DeSantis said […]
Republican lawmakers cheered on President Donald Trump and his economic policies as the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (LBS) reported shrinking inflation for May. LBS measured smaller growth in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which increased 0.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in May, after rising 0.2 percent in April. The decrease from 0.2 […]
Who is Thomas Gudinas? Rapist, Murderer Set to be DeSantis's Seventh Execution of the Year In the early morning hours of May 24, 1994, Rachelle Smith walked out of Orlando's Barbarella nightclub and headed toward her car, parked in a nearby lot. 20-year-old Thomas Lee Gudinas was watching...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Happy to welcome […]
