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During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) lambasted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Following the historic dismissal of Mayorkas’ impeachment trial, Mayorkas appeared in front of the upper chamber for questioning. “Secretary Mayorkas, you’re the first cabinet official to be impeached in our country’s history. I think it’s […]
The State of Israel retaliated against Iran's earlier barrage of missiles and drones with a limited strike in Isfahan recently, although the nuclear enrichment facility was untouched. Concerns this could lead to a wider war have flourished in the wake of the attacks, which was the subject of discussion by Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends […]
Castor Alleges DeSantis Broke Federal Law, Booted 22,000 Kids From Healthcare Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is calling out Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for allegedly disregarding federal law concerning Florida’s child health care program, “Kidcare.” Rep. Castor alleges that the State of Florida disenrolled over 22,000 children from the program... MUST-READ Marco Rubio-Israel has the ability to […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is calling out Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for allegedly disregarding federal law concerning Florida’s child health care program, “Kidcare.” Rep. Castor alleges that the State of Florida disenrolled over 22,000 children from the program. The Florida congresswoman called the program a “vital reform” that the Florida governor is rejecting. “Governor DeSantis […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Cannabis groups supporting Florida's recreational marijuana amendment blasted Governor Ron DeSantis for saying the measure will cause the state to smell like pot and allow people to smoke the drug outside of schools. "The Governor is full of shit for saying that," said Chris Cano, Executive Director for the Suncoast Chapter of NORML—a non-profit […]
House Republicans successfully demanded an impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) dismissed the trial and called it illegitimate and politicized. However, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) laid it thick on Sec. Mayorkas in a recent hearing for the 2025 Homeland Security budget, detailed […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) is without question one of Florida’s most outspoken and controversial federal lawmakers, and not only is she respected amongst both Republicans and Democrats in Washington, but her constituents continue to reelect her every two years even as more progressive primary opponents and potential Republican general election challengers keep popping up […]
As the state grows redder by the hour, and as Democrat influence dwindles by the second, Florida Democrats are looking for Floridians to run for office.
Dozens of US Senators have backed a newly introduced bill that aims to counter the reported rise of antisemitic incidents across America's college campuses. The Antisemitism Awareness Act, jointly introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Rick Scott (R-FL) would codify antisemitism definitions for the purposes of Federal education regulations. According to […]
Hours after refusing to comment on whether sanctions would be renewed, the US State Department has announced its decision to return oil sanctions on Venezuela. “After a careful review of the current situation in Venezuela, the United States determined Nicolas Maduro and his representatives have not fully met the commitments made under the electoral roadmap […]
One of those amendments is Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 years old and older.
Economic Sanctions Against Venezuela Not Working. Sanctions Against Regime Members Are. MIAMI, FL—As world leaders debate the effectiveness of removing or intensifying sanctions on dictatorial regimes across the globe, in particular Venezuela, Florida International University ... MUST-READ Ron DeSantis-Florida mourns the loss of former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham today. He was a devoted public servant […]
MIAMI, FL—As world leaders debate the effectiveness of removing or intensifying sanctions on dictatorial regimes across the globe, in particular Venezuela, Florida International University and the George W. Bush Institute have released a new white paper concluding that economic sanctions on autocracies are unproductive and inadequate, however, personal sanctions against individuals tend to be more effective. […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) helped deliver the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. Congressional Republicans from both chambers including Rep. Lee and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a press conference following the historic event. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) slim majority of 51 Democrats in the upper […]
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis fears Florida's proposed recreational marijuana amendment will not only cause the state to smell like pot but is too "over-broad" and will allow people to smoke the drug outside of schools. "The marijuana [amendment] is written so broadly, you are not going to be able to restrict where people use […]
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis blasted Florida's abortion ballot initiative, telling onlookers the amendment is deceptive, illegal, and a money-making scheme. "The [abortion] amendment is written very deceptively to try to trick as many people to vote for it as possible," DeSantis said at a Wednesday morning press conference. "One of the things that amendment […]
By Mayor Steve Bovo The Biden administration’s direct-flight parole-and-release program was created to mitigate the challenges of illegal border crossings by facilitating an alternative entry of ineligible individuals directly into the U.S. However, this initiative has effectively led to an open border policy, unleashing numerous challenges and hardships on communities throughout Florida. In effect, the […]
Crime is on the rise in certain American cities such as New York, Austin, Los Angeles, and others. While Republicans blame the surges on Democratic policies in those areas and the influx of illegal immigrants, Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) argued that Florida's success in fighting crime stems from successful funding of initiatives. Similarly, she […]
