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MIAMI—After Republicans endured seismic losses in the polls this past week due to the issue of abortion, it was a foregone conclusion that the moderators of the NBC News Republican Presidential debate were going to ask the candidates where they stood on the issue. Gov. Ron DeSantis, who recently signed a 6-week abortion ban into […]
China is taking advantage of the current international turmoil. Not just through diplomacy but more insidious means such as central banking digital currency (CBDC). To this end, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced a bill prohibiting American money services businesses from using this new Chinese currency. Initially introduced in major Chinese cities in 2021, the digital […]
Washington, D.C.- Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina)t, and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) have requested the Department of Education (DOE) respond to sharp increases in school-related Anti-Semitic incidents. The letter comes amidst an increase in anti-Semitic behavior on college campuses following Hamas’ attacks on Israel and the latter’s subsequent invasion of Hamas-controlled Gaza. Addressed […]
American colleges have seen an exponential increase in displays of antisemitism since the October 7th Hamas attack under the guise of supporting Palestine. But how can the right of free speech be preserved in the face of such hatred? This became the topic of discussion for Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) in a recent Judiciary Committee […]
Republican members of the Senate aired their frustrations with the Democrat-controlled upper chamber after funding for Israel was blocked by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). President Joe Biden (D) and the Democratic coalition want to put funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific allies in one spending package, while Republicans want to vote on the issues […]
Tallahassee, Fl- Legislators in the Florida House of Representatives have filed a bill that would authorize counties to hand-count votes during elections if they desire during the next elections. Republican representatives Taylor Yarkosky and Berny Jacques introduced H.B. 359 to authorize counting votes by hand and to prohibit the use of certain vote counting systems. […]
The Presidential campaign of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has banked on building likeability and credibility in order to surpass former President Donald Trump, who continues to dominate the polls in the Republican primary. Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez (R-FL) recently spoke with Fox and Friends First on the endorsement of Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) and how polls are "a snapshot in a […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL -- After resounding endorsements, the Florida Senate unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the state of Israel and condemning the Hamas terror group. This legislation joins two other resolutions expressing Florida's pro-Israel stance this special session. Sen. Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) thanked the bill sponsor Sen. Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach), highlighting the rise of […]
Florida lawmakers and elected officials are posting their support for Governor Ron DeSantis ahead of tonight's GOP debate in Miami using the hashtag #withDeSantis in what could be seen as a response to several legislators having flipped their support to former President Donald Trump, "I stand with Gov. Ron DeSantis because he has always stood […]
22 Democrats voted to censure Tlaib, including Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz.
The House of Representatives has officially censured Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) after a second attempt. Following the social media post made by Rep. Tlaib which included a Hamas rallying cry – “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” – Representative Rich McCormick’s (R-GA) censure resolution passed by a vote of 234 to […]
This week, Mort Elementary School announced a new partnership with Aetna to provide a bi-lingual therapist for students. Aetna Better Health has previously engaged in community projects around the state of Florida. Studies have shown that the issue of mental health has become more pressing for students and children since the COVID-19 Pandemic. Public schools […]
House of Representatives to Vote to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib Anti-Israel lawmaker Rep. Rashida Tlaib was given a pass by House Republicans about two weeks ago, but no it appears as if Republicans will vote to censure her for her recent anti-Israel remarks.....READ MORE Florida Lawmaker Breaks Down in Tears Over War in Israel TALLAHASSEE, […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- New bill discrepancies over Floridian support of Israel ended in tears. After Republican Rep. Randy Fine called Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon’s move for an Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire a step toward terrorism, Rep. Nixon delivered a passionate response. “If Democrats want to be terrorists—you know—they’re allowed, it’s America.” Rep. Fine told The Floridian Monday […]
House Republicans recently passed a standalone bill to fund Israel's war effort against Hamas. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) had led the charge on the Senate's companion bill. On the floor, he gave a speech in favor of it, saying the United States must stand with Israel and help them destroy Hamas. Nevertheless, the bill was […]
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) has initiated an effort to free two jailed Cuban artists who have been imprisoned since the July 11, 2021, protests. Throughout this effort, Rep. Wasserman Schultz plans to “highlight the injustice” of the artists and their persecution, working with President Joe Biden (D) and his administration to make their freedom […]
Coral Gables, Fl- Florida Lt. Governor Jeannette Nuñez boasted about Florida’s booming economy, stellar universities, and low regulation during the second day of the World Strategic Forum. Lt. Governor Nuñez gave a keynote address to hundreds of company executives and political leaders gathered for the International Economic Forum of the Americas’ (IEFA) annual Miami event. […]
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has announced the 5 presidential candidates that have qualified for the debate tomorrow night. With President Donald Trump (R) missing the third debate, these five candidates are looking to appeal to voters and bolster their campaigns. President Trump, who’s leading in the polls against his fellow Republican candidates and against […]
