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After reports from the New York Post demonstrated that 49 states in the Union are actively providing voter registration forms without the necessary proof of citizenship, Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is calling for the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – […]
U.S. Senate hopeful and former House Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) poked fun at her political opponent Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) for his distrust of Chinese garlic. Since late 2023, Sen. Scott has been adamant in warning the American people about “sewage garlic” being sent to the United States from China that has been grown using […]
President Biden's final day at the G7 conference in Italy was heavily overshadowed by the potential for former President Donald Trump to return to the White House should he win the 2024 Election in November. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) discussed the fear of European leaders at that prospect in a recent appearance on Fox News, […]
Florida Republicans are joining forces to call on the Biden Administration to deny the asylum claim for Rosabel Roca Sampedro, a Cuban official.
The Republican primary race in Florida's 8th Congressional District is over, former President Donald Trump has now endorsed former State Senate President Mike Haridopolos. The highly-coveted Trump endorsement was imminent and is the icing on the cake for Haridopolos' campaign, which has garnered the support of just about every member of Florida's congressional delegation. Reps. […]
Gagging President Trump in Florida TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading 23 other states in accusing special counsel Jack Smith of trying to impose a gag order on former President Donald Trump...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-The left’s climate agenda is not about affordability and reliability, nor ensuring the middle class can keep the […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading 23 other states in accusing special counsel Jack Smith of trying to impose an "unlawful" gag order on Donald Trump during his classified documents case in Florida—where he faces 40 felony counts. "Once again, we are witnessing a prosecutor seek to keep the presumptive Republican nominee for […]
MIAMI, FL—Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a young, black Texas Congresswoman, has been heralded as the "campaign surrogate Biden needs," citing her progressive policies and bold approach to her far-right colleagues, and Florida Democrats believe her energy in an ever-reddening Sunshine State would speak volumes ahead of the November elections. Monday morning, Florida Democrats hosted a conference […]
After a stint in the House, Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) has found a new home in the state senate.
US coastal waters could be renamed after former President Donald Trump if an initiative by Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is enacted. Representative Steube introduced legislation to rename the US Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) into the ‘Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States.’ If Steube’s bill passes, any reference to the EEZ in […]
US Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) are demanding the Biden administration refuse the Visa application of a Cuban official. Rosabel Roca Sampedro, a former Cuban prosecutor, is reportedly attempting to enter the US by seeking asylum. Sampedro is infamously known for requesting prison sentences for protestors participating in […]
Former State Senate President and current congressional candidate, Mike Haridopolos, appears to be cruising toward a big win in the upcoming August Republican primary election. Since Haridopolos entered the race in late April, the Melbourne Republican is in a strong position to win the race for Congressional District 8, which is currently held by Rep. […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected casino operators' bid to break up a gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe, effectively guaranteeing exclusive sports betting rights to the Seminole tribe. "The Seminole Tribe of Florida applauds today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to decline consideration of the case involving the Tribe’s Gaming […]
Former President Donald Trump's unprecedented conviction in New York City on 34 felony charges continues to draw ire, condemnation, and outrage from Republicans. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) recently spearheaded a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, damning the conviction and the Biden Administration's apparent complicity in allowing the verdict to pass. "The conviction of President […]
In light of Senator Scott gaining further support from Puerto Ricans in the state, he affirms that one of his goals has been "to be the voice for Puerto Rico."
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) believes that it's a result of the "Biden appeasement policy."
A provision within the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 would prohibit any allocated funds from financing reconstruction in Gaza. The US House of Representatives passed the NDAA after Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) amended it to include the prohibition. Representative Mast justified the amendment by claiming any group controlling the […]
Former President Donald Trump (R) spoke to Fox News following his closed-door meetings with House and Senate Republicans on Thursday. During that conversation, Aishah Hasnie questioned the former president on who would potentially appear as the VP on the Trump ticket. Since the Iowa Caucuses, Trump has stated that he already knew who would receive […]
