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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the Israeli Air Force (IAF) killed Hamas terrorist leader Hassam Shahwan during a strike in Gaza’s Khan Yunis humanitarian area. “Shahwan was responsible for developing intelligence assessments in coordination with elements of Hamas’ military wing in attacks on the IDF in Gaza,” claimed the IDF. The attacks follow recent […]
New Year’s Eve festivities did not halt conflict in the Middle East, as Hamas fired rockets into Israel during the evening of the last day of the year. According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Hamas fired two rockets into civilian areas of Southern Israel. “Hamas continues to threaten our civilians and just fired 2 […]
The Bourbon Street Terrorist Attack: What now? There isn't any question that the mass casualty event that occurred on Bourbon Street on January 1 was a terrorist attack. As President Biden is scheduled to leave the Oval Office in less than three weeks, how will the incoming Trump Administration follow through with the ongoing investigation […]
Responding to the attacks, GOP officials are now warning that the U.S. is being “targeted” by terrorists.
After the horrific terror attack in New Orleans on the famed Bourbon Street, where a man, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, drove into a crowd, killing 15 and injuring 35, several of Florida's Congressional delegation members reacted to the news on X (formerly Twitter), offering their prayers for the victims. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said […]
President-elect Donald Trump is saying that illegal immigration was the cause behind the recent terror attack in New Orleans. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating as an "act of terrorism." The attack occurred in the early hours of January 1st when a man in military gear slammed his pick-up truck into pedestrians celebrating New […]
State Rep. Hillary Cassel’s (R) departure from the Democratic Party has angered the totality of her former party members. Republicans have embraced the Florida lawmaker, but Democrats are now decrying her time in office. The latest remarks come from Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), who’s accusing state Rep. Cassel of “deceiving” Floridians. The state […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a statement on X, praising the mass protests that have sprung up in and around Tehran, Iran. “As we look at the start of a new year, it’s encouraging to see Iranian protests that call for an end to the abusive Iranian dictatorship. I hope the people of Iran […]
MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed how she has handled climate change and building the area's sustainable future after her first term in a video response on Tuesday. "We have the first in the world Chief Heat Officer and part of her responsibility is to develop a tree plan so we can grow more […]
A Florida Republican filed a new bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty during a state of emergency, prompted by public outrage over a Florida man tying up and abandoning his dog as Hurricane Milton approached. Navarre Rep. Joel Rudman, who will leave office on New Year's Day to pursue a congressional seat, filed […]
The Biden Administration sent a $1.25 billion weapons package to Ukraine as one of its last actions before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) chastised the move as "tone-deaf" in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, adding that "it goes to show that they are not in touch" and "they […]
President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as he vies to keep his role at the helm of the US House of Representatives. President Trump endorsed Speaker Johnson just days before the latter is due to compete for reelection as House Speaker on January 3rd. Nonetheless, Trump’s endorsement signifies […]
When former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of bribery, he was still eligible for his government pension. However, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) No Congressional Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pension to Incarcerated Officials Now (NO CORRUPTION) Act has passed both chambers of Congress and garnered the approval of President Joe Biden’s (D) pen. It […]
President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Mike Johnson's (R-LA) reelection as Speaker of the House, a move Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said she "could not agree more" with during a recent appearance on Fox Business, adding that despite disagreements, "we have to think about the country, put America first, and get right to work." Rep. […]
MIAMI - Several Miami-Dade County officials honored the passing of Jimmy Carter after the former president died on Sunday at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia. "President Jimmy Carter's enduring legacy of service, compassion, and humility will forever inspire us," Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said. "Our thoughts and prayers […]
Nikki Fried, the 'Enemy of Freedom?' If the Democratic Party had any influence on Florida, it's almost all but gone after the 2024 election. This has resulted in Florida growing more red and Democrats across the country deciding to switch parties. Despite this, Democrats like Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried...READ MORE Rick Scott-Through […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R) instead argues that Chair Fried is an "enemy of freedom."
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) however is now pushing back against the notion, warning that the Dignity Act provides amnesty for illegal immigrants.
