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TALLAHASSEE, FL—In an escalating dispute over Gov. Ron DeSantis' trip to Ireland, Trump ally Rep. Randy Fine rebutted DeSantis' "childish" comments, which followed DeSantis' accusation that Fine accepts money from "all the lobbyists". "I think we’ve grown used to these childish responses to legitimate criticism by Governor DeSantis, and his petulance isn’t worthy of a […]
Venezuela remains in turmoil after the fraudulent reelection of dictator Nicolas Maduro over opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who was chosen after Maria Corina Machado was banned from running. Her activism and work in restoring democracy to Venezuela is undoubtedly worthy of commendation, inspiring Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and other Florida Congressmen to write to the […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) recent revisions to its employment reports has been noticed by Republicans, who have questioned the former’s credibility and requested answers from the same. BLS executed a 97,000 downward revision for its January 2024 employment report, a 300,000 total downward revision as part of the BLS’s annual 2023 benchmark review, […]
DEI Continues to Cripple American Companies US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has published a letter he sent to John Deere’s leadership regarding the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies...READ MORE Rick Scott-Today, the people of Venezuela will bravely stand up for freedom and democracy one month after President-elect @EdmumdoGU defeated Maduro. Maduro and his thugs […]
After Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) stating that he and Facebook were “repeatedly pressured … to censor certain COVID-19 content,” by the Biden-Harris administration, Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss the notion of government interference on social media and the way […]
Former President Donald Trump (R) announced on his social media site Truth Social that his campaign and Vice President Kamala Harris’ (D) campaign have reached an agreement on their first (and possibly only) debate before the election on Nov. 5. The event will be held on ABC, a news outlet that President Trump is currently […]
Representative Cory Mills' (R-FL) independent investigation into the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump recently held its first forum, which raised more questions even as it gave answers. The Florida Congressman discussed the hearing afterward in an appearance on Fox News's Jesse Watters Primetime, saying. At the same time, a culture of political capture […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has published a letter he sent to John Deere’s leadership regarding the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies as well as plans to relocate some operations to Mexico. John Deere, an American agricultural machinery company, recently rescinded portions of its DEI policies following criticism of the same. Shortly thereafter, […]
As voters question if the vice president has shifted her border stance, the Trump campaign has responded, urging her to stop "cowering behind" surrogates.
TALLAHASSEE, FL—As much of the country focuses on the groundbreaking upcoming presidential election, a health company chose to survey sexual behaviors among political parties, finding that one-third of Florida Republicans, who are allegedly sex-starved, are open to dating a Democrat. Gen Z Republicans, meanwhile, are the most resistant to choosing a partner with opposing views […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In the latest internal blow to the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration, leading Trump ally and Florida man Rep. Matt Gaetz has demanded that the "golden parachute" contract granted to embattled former UF President Ben Sasse be outlawed. Gov. DeSantis appointed Sasse to the position. This is the second time this week that Rep. Gaetz […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—As Florida lawmakers gear up for the 2025 legislative session in March, the Department of Children and Families' alleged child endangerment will be at the forefront of discussions, with a whopping five of 17 filed claims bills targeting the agency. Almost $70 million from the state is demanded in these bills. Breaking a record, […]
Honoring 13 Servicemen Who Needlessly Died During the Afghan Military Withdrawal Former President Donald Trump laid wreaths in Washington in honor of the 13, and Governor Ron DeSantis joined the chorus of Republican lawmakers who reflected on the unnecessary passing of the servicemen and women at the Abbey Gate entrance at the Kabul airport. Reps. […]
A damning report from the US Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General on unaccompanied immigrant minors has Republicans criticizing President Joe Biden’s immigration policies. The report alleges nearly 300,000 unaccompanied immigrant minors are currently unaccounted for by US immigration agencies. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reads the report, failed to locate more […]
During the Monday forum hosted by the independent investigation into the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) raised the uncomfortable question surrounding the shooting: Did the Secret Service allow it to happen? Rep. Gaetz began the discussion with Blackwater founder Erik Prince, who suggested that the Secret Service, or even […]
The Middle East is a growing concern in the 2024 presidential election, and President Donald Trump (R) is warning that further destabilization could bring about a global catastrophe. He has consistently criticized the Biden-Harris Administration regarding its foreign policy with the Middle East, but President Trump is now warning that issues in the Middle East […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—After a busy political week signified by primary elections, the Democratic National Convention, and an unusual split in the Republican party, Florida political party chairs Nikki Fried and Evan Power reflect on the big question haunting Sunshine State politics: Is Florida in play? Unsurprisingly, GOP Chairman Power says no while his Democratic counterpart Fried […]
By Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) As an elected Member of Congress who represents Florida’s 19th Congressional District, I’ve always been a staunch advocate for maximizing the quality of water in Southwest Florida and the Sunshine State. Truth be known, public policy considerations surrounding water quality can be a convoluted and difficult topic to discuss—especially with […]
