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Earlier this week, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed a motion to vacate Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) after the passage of a trillion-dollar spending package avoiding a government shutdown. However, during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Cavuto Coast to Coast, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said the bill would not likely be up for […]
With the Republican-controlled (barely) U.S. House of Representatives continuing its struggles to find common ground and productivity, it’s interesting to note which of the members of Florida's Republican House Caucus are categorized as being the most conservative, or as some would call it, the “most MAGA.” Florida’s GOP congressional delegation has both “moderate” and “very […]
President Trump has now taken to social media to rally against Florida Rep. Laurel Lee (R), calling on conservatives to primary her.
Much like an over-21 sibling or relative buying alcohol on behalf of their below-21 friends or relatives, people will purchase firearms on behalf of people not legally permitted to own one, known as "straw purchasers." Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) has introduced a bill aimed at hampering this phenomenon by punishing gun sellers who enable straw […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation known as the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act, a bill that looks to provide early intervention and prevention services to children and adults struggling with mental health challenges. According to Rep. Castor, statistics show that over 20% of youth report “serious contemplation of suicide” […]
Florida Republicans Continue to Welcome President Trump's Endorsement. A Trump endorsement is a Trump endorsement and just about every Republican running for elected office would cut off their arm to have it. Considering how important Florida is, could former President Donald Trump be on the verge of engaging in races that would build the supermajority […]
The five-person Republican primary race in Florida's 94th House District is beginning to ramp up weeks after the 2024 legislative session wrapped up. Philanthropist Meg Weinberger has just announced that her campaign has received the endorsement of President Donald Trump's Veterans for Trump (VFAF) organization. According to the VFAF official website, the endorsement reads as […]
Republican Leaders Anticipate Legal Challenges From Newly-Signed Social Media Ban Monday morning Governor Ron DeSantis ceremoniously signed the social media ban for most kids under 16, a controversial topic that plagued...READ MORE Senate President Kathleen Passidomo: "Well done Speaker Renner! Thanks to your courage, vision, and leadership, Florida will be part of the solution! Former […]
As Israel continues its war against Hamas by advancing into Rafah, Gaza, Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke with ABC News against the measure, saying there would be "consequences" if the Jewish State continued. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) accused the Biden Administration of making the war with Hamas 'a political pig' in a recent personal appearance on Fox News's Faulkner […]
US Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) called for President Joe Biden to order US forces directly intervene in the ongoing security crisis in Haiti. Haiti has been rocked by widespread gang violence in recent years, but gang-violence has reached unprecedented levels in the last months. Representative Salazar criticized President Biden for allegedly allowing the “humanitarian and […]
President Trump held a press conference at Trump Tower, denouncing the "Biden Trial" that has been scheduled for April 15.
A new proposal to the state Public Service Commission would reduce Florida Power & Light customer bills because of lower-than-expected fuel costs. Florida Power & Light (FPL) filed the proposal that they claimed would save consumers roughly $662 million. FPL argues that if passed, savings would be reflected in customer bills as early as May […]
AMLO argued that Mexico will not fight the cartels on US orders, highlighting his “Mexico First” policy.
The ongoing crisis in Haiti has sparked discussion in the United States, such as potential aid and how to deal with the expected mass migration of fleeing Haitians. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) discussed the unfolding situation in a recent appearance on Miami-based NBC 6, saying it was "a very, very complicated situation with no easy answers," yet […]
ORMOND BEACH, FL—All four local sheriffs representing Florida's Senate District 7 have endorsed Republican Rep. Tom Leek for the newly vacant Senate seat in the Republican Primary. Republican Sen. Travis Hutson held the seat for eight years and already endorsed Leek in his current bid against pro-athlete Gerry James for the Republican nomination. “I am […]
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Monday morning Governor Ron DeSantis ceremoniously signed the social media ban for most kids under 16, a controversial topic that plagued the Legislature and may now face legal challenges. After DeSantis vetoed a previous form of the bill that called for a blanket ban on kids under 16 using social media platforms—regardless of parental wishes—the […]
Gigapower – the joint venture between AT&T and BlackRock – has announced that it is expanding its “state-of-the-art” fiber network to Okaloosa County, Crestview, and Fort Walton Beach, Florida. AT&T announced a similar expansion in August of 2022 as it moved into Mesa, Arizona. The company’s venture with BlackRock, the infrastructure giant that ushers in […]
Marco Rubio's Loyalty to Trump Could Land him VP Spot We have been saying it for some time—Senator Rubio is the sleeper 2028 Presidential candidate. Now that he is on President Trump's shortlist to be vice president, all bets are off in 2028. If Trump picks Rubio, and if Trump wins in November, Rubio could […]
