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The victory march does raise questions about political realignment and the future of politicians who switch parties after elections.
President Biden recently awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest honor bestowed upon civilians, to former Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) for leading the January 6th Committee, an award Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) said he was "highly offended, but not surprised" by in a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity. Additionally, Rep. […]
MIAMI—Miami Mayor Francis Saurez congratulated Benjamin Leon Jr. on Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump named him the next U.S. ambassador to Spain. "I couldn’t be happier for my good friend. Seeing Benjamín become U.S. Ambassador to Spain is a testament to his hard work, big heart, and dedication to helping people," Saurez said. Great pick @realDonaldTrump." […]
BREAKING: Speaker Johnson Retains Gavel Heading Into 119th Congress Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson failed to reach the threshold to retain…READ MORE FDP Chair Nikki Fried: "119th going as well as the 118th…Democrats are united and are ready to […]
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) failed to reach the threshold to retain the gavel as the first tally of the vote was 216-215-3. However, with Representatives Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Keith Self (R-TX) changing their votes for Speaker […]
Will Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) retain his post? Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) urged his fellow Republicans to vote for it in an appearance on Fox and Friends ahead of the vote, saying, "This is bigger than all of us." He also emphasized the importance of pursuing President-elect Donald Trump's agenda upon his inauguration. […]
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has failed to reach the threshold to retain the gavel. This moment could be a massive roadblock not only for Republicans in the lower chamber but for President-elect Donald Trump (R) as the […]
The Florida scrub jay could be one step closer to becoming the official state songbird now that the leading opponent of the idea has hung up her guns in the decades-old fight to replace the mockingbird. Marion Hammer, a former Florida president of the National Rifle Association, told The Floridian on Friday that she’s stepping […]
State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) is making it a top priority to restore funding for the arts.
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) is celebrating a legislative victory as her DISPOSE Act was signed into law.
Castor, Carter Celebrate Signage of Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization into Law
President Biden has signed the bipartisan Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law, and Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) are celebrating. They call it "a critical step" in providing high-quality emergency healthcare for children and adolescents. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) described the EMSC program, enacted in […]
Trump Faces Significant Offshore Oil Drilling Challenge in Florida, Other Federal Coastlines With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to ‘Make Oil Drilling Great Again’ and open back up new oil exploration after current President Joe Biden shut it down four years ago, the Biden Administration plans to implement an executive order that could serve as a permanent solution to prevent the incoming […]
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to ‘Make Oil Drilling Great Again’ and open back up new oil exploration after current President Joe Biden shut it down four years ago, the Biden Administration plans to implement an executive order that could serve as a permanent solution to prevent the incoming administration from drilling for oil and […]
Randy Fine Calls for Expulsion of 'Muslim Terror' Non-Americans after New Orleans Attack Sen. Randy Fine, a Jewish-American Florida state Senator, on Thursday called for the expulsion of all non-Americans who have advocated for "Muslim terror" in the wake of the suspected New Year's Eve...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "We mourn the passing […]
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, in what authorities believe to be an act of terrorism. The Associated Press (AP) seemingly first reported the explosion as a mechanical problem, which Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) called out on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "This is why people don't trust […]
President-elect Donald Trump is blaming President Joe Biden’s policies for permitting the wave of attacks unfolding across the US. Mass shootings and car explosions in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and New York, some of which are being investigated as acts of terrorism, prompted President Trump’s comments. “With the Biden “Open Border’s Policy” I said, many […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) released a statement regarding the terrorist attack in New Orleans. The attack was carried out by a Texas native and Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar. He fatally sped down Bourbon Street in a pickup truck brandishing an ISIS flag, leaving 15 people dead and 30 injured, per Reuters. The Florida representative said […]
Sen. Randy Fine, a Jewish-American Florida state Senator, on Thursday called for the expulsion of all non-Americans who have advocated for "Muslim terror" in the wake of the suspected New Year's Eve terror attack in New Orleans. Sen. Fine, a Republican, claimed that "Muslim terror" is not rare in the religious group. He lambasted the […]
