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Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is sounding the alarm over Venezuela Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s persecution of her and her political party days before Venezuela’s general elections. Machado claimed her vehicle and those of her staff were vandalized and their brakes slashed while government officials surrounded her neighborhood. Venezuela is set to hold presidential elections […]
Florida Republicans are capitalizing on broadening Democrat intra-party disarray vis-a-vis President Joe Biden’s candidacy. Governor Ron DeSantis claimed Democrats are “scrambling” after Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) called for President Biden to step aside. Senator Tester has become the 28th lawmaker to publicly request Biden not run for reelection while numerous others have done so clandestinely. […]
Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) could still receive his pension, funded by taxpayer dollars, even in the face of his recent conviction for bribery. This urgent issue is why Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) are pressing for the immediate passage of their No CORRUPTION Act in the House of Representatives. Short for the […]
Former President Donald Trump delivered his first public address since surviving the attempted assassination against him last weekend. President Trump spoke at the Republican National Convention to officiate his designation as the GOP’s Presidential nominee. The speech, besides having historical significance given the context in which it was delivered, made even more history by becoming […]
US Representative Carlos Giménez (R-FL) penned a bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to execute an investigation into national security threats posed by Cuba. Cuba has faced increased public scrutiny during President Joe Biden’s administration as the island has hosted Russian warships, housed Chinese military, and infiltrated spies into the US. […]
President Joe Biden's reelection campaign has faced increased pressure to withdraw from Democratic Party insiders concerned about his health and well-being. But who would replace him? Vice President Kamala Harris would be considered a logical choice, but rumors of former First Lady Michelle Obama being the replacement have spread. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ted […]
Hurricane season is upon us, and power outages can have more significant consequences for some than the storm itself. As a result, Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL) and Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR) have introduced a bipartisan bill, a testament to the unity in addressing this issue, allowing Floridians and other parts of the country vulnerable to hurricanes […]
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center bombing in Buenos Aires.
Ben Sasse Resigns from the University of Florida After spending less than 2 years as President of the University of Florida, former Senator Ben Sasse has resigned effective July 21, 2024...READ MORE Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost-It was great to visit McQuigg Urban Farm in Parramore and have a roundtable discussion with local Americorps members and the […]
After spending less than 2 years as President of the University of Florida, former Senator Ben Sasse has resigned effective July 21, 2024. Sasse cited his wife’s ongoing health issues and wanting to spend more time with his children as the reasons for his abrupt departure. “My wife Melissa’s recent epilepsy diagnosis and a new […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) calling for up-to-date “transparency and accountability” concerning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump (R). On Saturday a gunman shot and nearly killed the former president at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Trump’s right ear was pierced by a bullet, millimeters […]
Florida Democrats however question Senator Scott's commitment to Florida, warning that he'll be "a disaster for women."
The incumbent president has made it clear that he's in it to win it, but now top Democrats are suggesting that President Biden could exit the 2024 election race come this weekend.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has reversed a decision to remove a George Washington statute from the City Hall after his decision sparked national outcry. The statute of America’s first president was erected in 1984. Mayor Johnson had claimed his decision to remove the statute was apolitical. Johnson’s communications director Ronnie Reese told local media the […]
Recent polls are reporting President Donald Trump is making significant popularity gains amongst Latino voters. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), National Post (NP), and other news outlets have reported President Trump's increasing in popularity, not just with Latinos, but also with blacks and other minority groups. WSJ analysts are claiming Trump’s immigration and economic policies […]
MILWAUKEE, WI—Marco Rubio and Byron Donalds, two Florida Republicans once thought to be potential Vice Presidential running mates for Donald Trump, spoke at a breakfast event on the fourth and final day of the Republican National Convention where they trashed President Biden's seemingly lessened mental state and the "in shambles" Democrats. "I don't usually feel […]
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is an organization looking to “Reignite the American Dream” as it just celebrated its 20th year since its formation. The political advocacy group dons itself as the “premier grassroots advocacy organization” attempting to shape public policy. It has four million advocates in all 50 states with 36 chapters – including Florida […]
President Joe Biden’s debate performance against former President Donald Trump and Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez’s recent conviction on bribery charges have left Democrats 2024 election night aspirations spiraling out of control, as key senatorial candidates, including Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, may be hoping that the president steps aside to improve their chances of winning in November. Sen. […]
