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President Donald Trump (R) is celebrating a polling victory he's received in South Carolina.
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) went on The Benny Show with Benny Johnson to discuss the Biden administration’s recent scandals including Hunter Biden and the President himself. The Florida Congressman went as far as to accuse President Joe Biden (D) of treason and stated that it’s a “blessing” that Republicans have control of the majority. “What […]
Four members of Florida's congressional caucus have come together to introduce a bipartisan bill known as the Restore Agricultural Investment, Stability and Expansion (RAISE) Act of 2023. Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Kat Cammack (R-FL), and Darren Soto (D-FL) signed off as co-sponsors. The bill would give the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried (D) is now calling SB 1718 “a disaster.”
As the nation prepares for the United States 247th birthday this Independence Day, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke with the Washington Examiner on how he would celebrate the nation's 250th Independence Day in 2026 if elected President. Gov. DeSantis answered he would essentially plan for a year to build up to the 250th, emphasizing the Founders and […]
A law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis which turns over control of five Miami Expressways to the State of Florida went into effect this week and it could mean toll relief for Miami commuters. The new law dissolves the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) and turns over control of its five roads including the Airport, Don […]
Since taking office, the Biden Administration has not permitted fireworks displays at Mount Rushmore for Independence Day, citing apparent harm caused by fireworks to water and air quality, which in turn can cause health problems. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) did not see it that way in a recent Fox News appearance, calling the fireworks ban […]
With a new bill just signed into law, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has effectively banned medical marijuana from sober living facilities, even if authorized by a medical doctor. According to SB 210, those who are seeking licensing to operate recovery residences under the state Department of Children and Families will need to affirm that they […]
Florida Politicians have thrashed the Venezuelan government’s recent banning of Venezuelan Presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado. Machado has been actively campaigning against the current Nicolas Maduro regime in preparation for Venezuela’s upcoming 2024 presidential elections. On June 30th, the Venezuelan government barred Machado from participating in the upcoming elections. Maduro’s regime cited Machado’s support for […]
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) reintroduced the John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act.
Calling them “some of the worst bills,” Eskamani vows to fight back against the bills.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled affirmative action for college and university admission was no longer permissible. However, as Business Insider noted, military academies are exempt from this rule. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) called the exemption "incredibly disappointing" and "somewhat incoherent" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co. "If there is any entity in America that absolutely […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supporters have landed another well-placed and accurate jab on former President Donald Trump with a campaign video depicting the former president as supportive of the LGBTQA community, but Team DeSantis's apparent desperate attempt to knock President Trump jumps the political shark by pushing the video that asserts images comparing the Governor […]
Several new Florida laws have become have now gone into effect, including permitless carry, anti-environmental social governance (ESG) standards, anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and expansion of the Parental Rights in Education law. Other laws seek to confront illegal immigration, Big Tech censorship, and purchasing of Florida land by foreign entities. Permitless carry met […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) will introduce three bills designed to aid America's veterans and active service members in the Armed Forces' healthcare, benefits, and safety standards. First, the Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to gather data on veterans who had perished by suicide or drug overdose […]
A recent Fox News poll suggested Americans' trust in institutions such as Congress, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached record lows. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) on Fox's Cavuto Coast to Coast was not shocked at the poll, speaking with host Neil Cavuto on how House Republicans intend […]
In another decision handed down by the Supreme Court, the conservative-leaning court voted along ideological lines in the 303 Creative v. Elenis case. Florida legislators responded to the decision with varying reactions across the state. The case surrounded a situation in which a graphic designer from Colorado refused to make a wedding website for same-sex […]
WASHINGTON D.C.- On Friday, June 30, the United States Supreme Court again handed down big political wins for conservatives. It had not been 24 hours since the Supreme Court derogated public affirmative action policies when fresh decisions emerged enshrining religious freedom and nullifying President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. In Biden v Nebraska, the […]
