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Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on “Hannity” on Wednesday to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) victory and the balance of power in the upper chamber. The former president has created a diverse coalition as he increased his voter share with nearly every demographic in the nation, especially Latinos. When asked about potentially joining the Trump […]
The anti-abortion doctors who appeared alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis for four of his events campaigning against Florida's now-failed abortion amendment are lauding themselves and their parent group for defeating measures in Florida and South Dakota that would have enshrined abortion access in the states' constitutions. While the non-profit American Association for Pro-Life OBGYNS (AAPLOG) failed […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on “Hannity” on Wednesday to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) victory and how it rearranged the demographics of the Republican Party. The former president increased his voter share with nearly every demographic in the nation, especially Latinos. The Florida senator praised President-elect Trump’s energy and attributed it to his enthusiasm […]
Incoming Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, the former GOP majority leader, announced Thursday which senators will fill five leadership roles in the state legislature for the 2025 session. The announcement is necessary for Florida's Republican-dominated upper chamber, considering nine state Senators have termed out. Sen. Albritton took to social media Thursday afternoon to first ask […]
With an unprecedented Election Day mandate handed down to President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, it appears as if the all-important Farm Bill will finally be addressed. The 2023 Farm Bill can was kicked into 2024, with House Democrats holding up the process by pushing to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding to COVID-era […]
President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will be swiftly selecting his cabinet in the coming days and weeks, which has stirred speculation as to who will be chosen. Names that have been floated include Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Robert F. Kennedy Jr., North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and Representative Mike […]
There is a new Sheriff in Town Republican sheriff-elect Rosie Cordero-Stutz expressed feeling "humbled and deeply honored" after becoming Miami-Dade County's first elected sheriff in nearly 60 years on Tuesday night....READ MORE Marco Rubio-Why are so many in the media shocked that hispanics voted to lower the high cost of living, keep their kids […]
MIAMI - Republican sheriff-elect Rosie Cordero-Stutz expressed feeling "humbled and deeply honored" after becoming Miami-Dade County's first elected sheriff in nearly 60 years on Tuesday night. "I am incredibly humbled and deeply honored to have been elected as your new Miami-Dade County Sheriff. "Thank you to every voter across our diverse and vibrant community for […]
This afternoon, Vice President Harris addressed supporters, delivering a concession speech and urging her supporters to remain politically involved.
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R), a staunch supporter of the president, is calling President Trump's win the "greatest political comeback."
A former consultant for Disney and other Fortune 500 companies on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts has upset Republican incumbent Rep. Carolina Amesty in House District 45, weeks after she was indicted for forgery. Leonard Spencer, a former Disney employee who most recently headed up a diversity and sustainability effort at the popular company, is […]
Responding to the election of President Donald Trump (R), Florida Rep. Anna V. Eskamani (D) warned that "fascism and extremism will continue to rise."
Former Senator Lauren Book and the campaign behind a newly failed abortion rights amendment blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration after the measure gained majority support, demanding the Republican-dominated Legislature repeal the state's six-week abortion ban. It was the first ballot amendment in Florida history to fail after eclipsing 6 million votes in its favor. The […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on CNN this morning to discuss the ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) decisive victory in the Electoral College. The former Commander-in-Chief will likely win the popular vote total as well. Pundits across the aisle on networks representing both sides of the political spectrum predicted a nail-biter race that could've […]
Just hours before Americans head to the polls to participate in a historic presidential election, the US’ intelligence community (IC) has released a warning of potential Russian and Iranian election interference. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published […]
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Senate Democratic Leader-designate Jason Pizzo, D-Hollywood, easily defeated Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad by sixteen points (58%-42) to win Senate District 37 on Tuesday night. A former Miami-Dade prosecutor with a strong party name I.D., Pizzo won his Senate seat in 2018 and won re-election in 2022 without opposition. Before politics, the 48-year-old […]
With the polls now closed, North and Central Florida have decided who will continue to serve in the House of Representatives in Congressional Districts 1 to 22, as called by NBC. All incumbents have won their respective races, frequently at double-digit margins, with the largest going to Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) of District 12, who […]
President Donald Trump: The Greatest Political Comeback in American History President Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential election, marking the greatest political comeback in American history. President Trump's acceptance speech was direct and on point, thanking his wife Melanie, his children, and the likes of Elon Musk and Dana White. Trump also acknowledged Susie Wiles […]
