Last Squeeze🍊— 4.22.2026 — Hakeem Jeffries Threatens Florida Republicans With 'Maximum Warfare' — Florida Republicans 'Welcome' the Challenge — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 4.22.2026 — Hakeem Jeffries Threatens Florida Republicans With 'Maximum Warfare' — Florida Republicans 'Welcome' the Challenge — and More...

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April 22, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries Threatens Florida Republicans With 'Maximum Warfare' Over Redistricting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) threatened "maximum warfare" on Florida congressional Republicans... READ MORE.         Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Individuals should be required to disclose whether or NOT they are dual citizens when they file to run for office. You can't […]
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DeSantis Signs Bills Banning DEI, Carbon Taxes by Local Governments

DeSantis Signs Bills Banning DEI, Carbon Taxes by Local Governments

Michael Costeines
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April 22, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning counties and municipalities from funding or promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies while speaking during a press conference in Jacksonville this week. The bill (SB 1134) also prohibits taxpayer funding to city officers enacting DEI polices. "Honestly, some of this is a total scam. These people will […]
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Florida House Republicans 'Welcome' Leader Jeffries' Redistricting Threat

Florida House Republicans 'Welcome' Leader Jeffries' Redistricting Threat

Javier Manjarres
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April 22, 2026
WASHINGTON— House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) has stirred the pot again, this time he has disturbed the Republican hornet’s nest by threatening to “aggressively" target members of the Florida Republican delegation in the 2026 midterm elections, if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature redraw congressional district lines to favor Republicans. Leader Jeffries remark […]
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Mike Haridopolos 'Likes His Chances' on Republicans Winning Midterm Elections

Mike Haridopolos 'Likes His Chances' on Republicans Winning Midterm Elections

Grayson Bakich
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April 22, 2026
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed Republicans' chances in the 2026 midterm elections with The Floridian, saying he "likes them" and that Republicans should emphasize that they have fulfilled their campaign promises. "The number one thing as an elected official, period, is [to] back up the promises made in the campaign," Rep. Haridopolos commented. "We promised to […]
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Alligator Alcatraz Will Remain Open, Appellate Majority Rules

Alligator Alcatraz Will Remain Open, Appellate Majority Rules

Joseph Quesada
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April 22, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center “Alligator Alcatraz,” located in the Florida Everglades, will remain open following an appeals court decision. The appeals court upheld its previous decision to halt a judge’s order for the center to cease operations. According to the Associated Press (AP), a majority on the three-judge panel from the […]
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Evan Power Jabs 'Schoolyard Bully' Hakeem Jeffries Over Redistricting Threat

Evan Power Jabs 'Schoolyard Bully' Hakeem Jeffries Over Redistricting Threat

Michael Costeines
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April 22, 2026
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power responded to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) over threats that Democrats will go after Florida congressional Republicans if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature proceed with redrawing the state's congressional map during an expected special session next week. “Hakeem Jeffries is like a schoolyard bully who […]
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Scott Franklin Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Federal Use of Hazard Risk Tools

Scott Franklin Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Federal Use of Hazard Risk Tools

Grayson Bakich
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April 22, 2026
Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Gabe Amo (D-RI) have teamed up to introduce a bipartisan bill to improve how the federal government uses hazard risk assessment tools purchased from the private sector. For instance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the National Risk Index for Natural Hazards, a digital dataset that provides detailed analyses […]
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Hakeem Jeffries Threatens Florida Republicans With 'Maximum Warfare' Over Redistricting

Hakeem Jeffries Threatens Florida Republicans With 'Maximum Warfare' Over Redistricting

Michael Costeines
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April 22, 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) threatened "maximum warfare" on Florida congressional Republicans if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature move ahead with redrawing its congressional map during an expected special session next week. "If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime pick-up opportunities for Democrats, just as […]
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JUICE🍊— 4.22.2026 — Power Calls Iran 'Promoters of Terror' — New Poll Shows Donalds' Lead Holding Steady — and More...

JUICE🍊— 4.22.2026 — Power Calls Iran 'Promoters of Terror' — New Poll Shows Donalds' Lead Holding Steady — and More...

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April 22, 2026
Evan Power Calls Iran 'Promoters of Terror,' Urges Abraham Accords Expansion Republican Party of Florida Chairman and candidate in the Republican congressional race to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R)... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Safer communities, stronger families, and criminals and illegal immigrants dealt with. These are the issues that matter to the […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 4.21.2026 — Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns From Office — Cory Mills Fires Back at Nancy Mace — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 4.21.2026 — Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns From Office — Cory Mills Fires Back at Nancy Mace — and More...

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April 21, 2026
BREAKING: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Despite previously affirming that she wouldn't resign, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has announced her exit... READ MORE.         Collins War Room: "Hey @RennerWarRoom, can you please stop plagiarizing our content the next day and try to post original thoughts? Thank you." Rep. Greg Steube: "If anyone is wondering […]
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Echelon Insights POLL: Byron Donalds with Single-Digit Edge in Governor's Race

Echelon Insights POLL: Byron Donalds with Single-Digit Edge in Governor's Race

Michael Costeines
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April 21, 2026
A new poll by Echelon Insights shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with six and four-point leads over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings, respectively, in the governor's race. The poll, on behalf of NetChoice, found Rep. Donalds at 49% and Jolly at 43%, with 8% undecided. In the other matchup, […]
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Evan Power Calls Iran 'Promoters of Terror,' Urges Abraham Accords Expansion

Evan Power Calls Iran 'Promoters of Terror,' Urges Abraham Accords Expansion

Joseph Quesada
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April 21, 2026
Republican Party of Florida Chairman and candidate in the Republican congressional race to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R) in Florida's 2nd District, Evan Power, called Iran “promoters of terror” during an interview with The Floridian, where he discusses his views on the Islamic Republic, the Abraham Accords, and Islamic religious Sharia law. “The Iranians […]
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BREAKING: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

BREAKING: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Daniel Molina
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April 21, 2026
Despite previously affirming that she wouldn't resign, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has announced her exit. In a statement shared on social media, the Florida Democrat announced that she was resigning from office to avoid “these political games.” “This was not a fair process,” Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick said, noting that “the Ethics Committee refused my new attorney’s […]
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James Uthmeier Claims OpenAI, ChatGPT Aided FSU Mass Shooter

James Uthmeier Claims OpenAI, ChatGPT Aided FSU Mass Shooter

Michael Costeines
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April 21, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its ChatGPT platform for allegedly providing "significant" advice to a 20-year-old gunman charged with killing two people at Florida State University (FSU) in April 2025 "The communication between the shooter and ChatGPT revealed that the chatbot advised the shooter on what type of […]
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Defend Forgotten America Action Backs Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge

Defend Forgotten America Action Backs Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge

Grayson Bakich
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April 21, 2026
Conservative activist group and think tank Defend Forgotten America Action (DFAA) has released a new video in support of President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge. With technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), advancing at unprecedented rates, efforts to harness its potential without leaving Americans behind have been a priority of the Trump Administration. One example is […]
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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Refuses to Resign Amid FEMA Scandal

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Refuses to Resign Amid FEMA Scandal

Grayson Bakich
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April 21, 2026
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is facing possible expulsion from Congress, but she is refusing to resign ahead of the vote, saying, "This is not the time to abandon the district, not when they too are fighting for their future." Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty of 25 ethics charges in late March related to the ongoing […]
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Cory Mills Fires Back at Nancy Mace Over Expulsion Effort

Cory Mills Fires Back at Nancy Mace Over Expulsion Effort

Joseph Quesada
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April 21, 2026
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) fired back at U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) after she announced that the Congressman will be subpoenaed to testify about his previous Armed Services history following previous allegations of “stolen valor.” In a statement on X, Rep. Mace shared that she plans on subpoenaing Rep. Mills to testify during the […]
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Former Florida Republican CFO's Endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Full Term

Former Florida Republican CFO's Endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Full Term

Michael Costeines
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April 21, 2026
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced on social media that he has been endorsed for a full term in his current position by every previous Republican CFO in Florida's history. The CFO's are Tom Gallagher (2003-2007), Jeff Atwater (2011-2017), and Jimmy Patronis (2017-2025), who currently represents Florida's 1st congressional district. Democrat Alex Sink is […]
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