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The contentious special congressional election in Florida's 6th District is over with Rep. Randy Fine (R) defeating Democratic nominee Josh Weil, but the bad blood between Trump-endorsed Rep. Fine and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) continues thanks to State Rep. Mike Caruso's wife Tracy, who has expressed her disdain against Fine for his recent insinuation […]
Florida Rep. Alex Andrade, days after pressing the head of the state's healthcare agency over why $10 million was sent to a charity founded by Gov. Ron DeSantis's wife, hopes to question the Hope Florida president next week. Andrade was unsatisfied with the answers given by Shevaun Harris, the Secretary of the Agency for Health […]
Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Representative John Rutherford (R-FL), and other U.S. Representatives have introduced the bipartisan Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act. When inmates and those in custody suffer a serious change in their health status (illness, injury, death), family members would be notified in a "timely and […]
The US State Department is warning countries against cooperating with the Houthis amidst reports of illicit transactions between the Houthis and third parties. In a recent statement by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the State Department alluded to potential consequences for any countries cooperating with the Houthis by claiming such actions “risk violating US law.” […]
Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has introduced the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, a bill that would "provide financial assistance to local governments and electric cooperatives by reimbursing interest payments on loans used for disaster recovery activities." The legislation would make the federal government financially responsible for the interest accumulated on disaster recovery loans. Rep. […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced five pieces of legislation to address American trading, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and both issues simultaneously. This bill package includes the Trading and Investing with Clear Knowledge & Expectations about Risk (TICKER) Act, the Protecting American Capital Act, the Secure America’s Financial Exchanges (SAFE) Act, the Transaction and Sourcing Knowledge (TASK) […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing legislation to prevent U.S. munitions from being sold to international security partners for use against civilian Christian targets. Named the Civilians Resisting Unlawful Strikes Against Divine Establishments (CRUSADE) Act, Rep. Luna's bill enhances the President's authority to restrict sending American munitions to countries involved in the persecution of […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's tariffs with The Floridian, telling us he is "tired of people on TV saying that we have fair trade right now. It is not fair trade." Rep. Haridopolos pointed out that the United States is "taxed at a higher rate than every other country we would trade with, […]
NO MAS AMIGO! House of Representatives Passes the Proof of Citizenship to Vote SAVE Act The House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, the legislative measure that requires proof of citizenship for anyone who registers to vote in federal elections, by a vote count of 220-208...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-Florida has […]
MIAMI, FL — April 10, 2025 — Declaring that “politics-as-usual is failing this city,” retired U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) Emilio T. González made his candidacy for Mayor of Miami official Wednesday, entering a crowded field with a clear message: Government must work for the people again. González launched his campaign with sharp criticism of the […]
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development unanimously advanced a bill 14-0 on Thursday that would extend toll exemptions in Florida to include drivers of vehicles and motorcycles with Purple Heart specialty license plates. Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) explained his bill (SB 574) to the committee. Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami Lakes) filed […]
The House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, the legislative measure that requires proof of citizenship for anyone who registers to vote in federal elections, by a vote count of 220-208. Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) was among the many who voted in favor, saying after the vote, "The SAVE Act […]
Alleged Backroom Move in Miami Could Let Elected Officials Stay Longer—Without a Voter Say Miami City Commissioner Damian Pardo has introduced a resolution proposing lifetime term limits for elected officials, aiming to cap service at two terms as mayor and two terms as commissioner...READ MORE Sen. Rick Scott: "It’s time to end the nonsense back […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced state-level charges on Thursday against Ryan Wesley Routh, the attempted assassin of then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump last year. “On September 15th, 2024, Ryan Routh attempted to assassinate then presidential candidate Donald J. Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach,” Uthmeirer said. “Shortly after the […]
TALLAHASSEE—A Florida Senate panel approved a bill on Thursday allowing parents to be compensated for the wrongful death of their fetus at any stage of development, sparking debate over IVF and how claims would be litigated. The measure, SB 1284, was presented by Republican Sen. Colleen Burton in Thursday’s Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and […]
MIAMI—Miami City Commissioner Damian Pardo has introduced a resolution proposing lifetime term limits for elected officials, aiming to cap service at two terms as mayor and two terms as commissioner. This initiative seeks to prevent individuals from returning to office after serving the maximum terms, promoting fresh leadership. The commission is set to deliberate on […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday continued his tirade against the rebellious Florida House, accusing them of using a "political agenda" to attack his wife's embattled charity organization. His comments came at a Miami press conference located in the district of Republican House Speaker Danny Perez, who has clashed with DeSantis on illegal immigration, tax cuts, […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently concluded a historic visit to Panama centered on deepening the US and Panama’s relationship and commitment to preserving US interests in the Panama canal. The visit featured commitments from the Panamanian government to reduce Chinese influence over Panama, expand military cooperation with the US, and cease charging US military […]
