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Marco Rubio (R) commented on his priorities as a Florida senator and why pursuing "the safety and security of Florida" is crucial.
Steve Nikoui – the Gold Star father and State of the Union guest of Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) – appeared on Fox News's “Hannity” to discuss the details of his display at the event as well as his detention and arrest. Steve Nikoui was the father of Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui. Lance Corporal Kareem […]
The State of Israel intends to attack the city of Rafah in their war to exterminate Hamas in retaliation for the horrific attacks of October 7th. However, the Biden Administration cautioned this would be a "red line," out of concern for civilian casualties. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) issued a brief statement in response to the […]
How much of a threat to national security does the border crisis pose? In a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) questioned FBI Director Christopher Wray on criminals entering the United States and the various crimes they are involved in, such as human and drug trafficking and selling fake IDs. Sen. Rubio […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to Senate colleagues urging them to freeze the rising Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). AEWR determines the federally-set minimum wage employers must pay nonimmigrant workers under the H-2A visa classification. In January 1, 2024, an increased AEWR went into effect, nationally raising the rate by 5.6 percent. […]
By Maurice Langston I see many alerts about financial crimes against seniors, and I know some of my friends who have been scammed in various ways. Luckily, that has never happened to me. But there is a scam that we all have to pay a price for, and it needs to stop. The scam is […]
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro officially announced his intention to remain in office for a third term. The announcement came after Dictator Maduro was recently ‘selected’ by Venezuela’s United Socialist Party (PSUV) to represent their party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming July elections. Maduro’s government has barred opposition candidates from participating in the elections and been […]
During President Biden's State of the Union address, he announced the construction of a port through which American vessels would deliver aid to Gaza as Hamas continues its war with Israel. In a recent appearance on CBS's Face the Nation, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said he understood the impetus for wanting to ensure the safety of civilians, yet […]
Illegal Immigration Top Issue in Florida's U.S. Senate Race With the November presidential election just under eight months away, candidates for elected office are ramping up attacks against one another. Senator Rick Scott is hammer his Democratic opponent over illegal immigration...READ MORE Byron Donalds-The Democrats are now a party of the elites. All of the […]
January saw an explosive revelation of the Biden Administration ordering banks to track purchases of firearms, religious texts, and Donald Trump paraphernalia as potential "domestic extremists" through the FBI. In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) called to "defund those positions," and the incident demonstrated why "we need new leadership in […]
With the November presidential election just under eight months away, candidates for elected office are ramping up attacks against one another. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), in his senatorial reelection campaign against former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL), recently suggested she would vote in favor of illegal immigrants against the interests of Americans. For context, Sen. Scott highlighted […]
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried (D) argues that voter suppression and a lack of organization have affected their registration goals.
Before the State of the Union address from President Joe Biden (D) on March 7, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) announced that his guest for the event would be Steve Nikoui, the father of Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui. Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui was one of the 13 U.S. servicemembers who died amidst the withdrawal from […]
The Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Chairwoman Maria Salazar (R-FL) led a hearing into ‘The Agents of Antisemitism in Latin America’ late last week. During the hearing, Representative Salazar questioned Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt on the matter. Ambassador Lipstadt is an expert on antisemitism and has led efforts to advance […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced a growth rate in private sector jobs for January. Adding 37,900 jobs over the year (0.4%), Florida doubled the national private sector job growth average for the same period. The state4's labor force growth nearly tripled the national average over-the-year in January as it grew by 243,000 jobs (2.2%) compared […]
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) continues to warn Americans about the app, suggesting that TikTok's “algorithm” is dangerous.
Cuba and the New Axis of Evil US Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), and Carlos Giménez (R-FL) held a press conference to claim Cuba must remain on the US State Department’s State Sponsors of Terrorism list...READ MORE Cory Mills-This is the second time @POTUS has failed to take accountability for his administrations failed Afghanistan withdrawal the resulted in […]
US Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), and Carlos Giménez (R-FL) held a press conference to claim Cuba must remain on the US State Department’s State Sponsors of Terrorism list. The press conference comes at the heels of a recent trip to Cuba by some Democrat lawmakers. Last week, representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) […]
