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While Republicans have held and probably continue to hold a strong majority of the legislative power in the state of Florida, there may soon be trouble in paradise as State Rep. Alina Garcia (R) is accusing her colleague State Rep. Jennifer Canady (R) of breaking the rules of candidacy ahead of becoming the Speaker of […]
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is setting out to protect migratory birds.
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has so far led conservatives to victory in the Culture War in Florida. However, their efforts may be stalled by a federal court striking down a recent law that restricts drag shows. Drag shows became the centerpiece of Gov. DeSantis' anti-woke crusade after explicit behavior that targeted children at these events […]
While coverage of the migrant and border crisis is focused primarily on the U.S.-Mexico border, many migrants also come by sea, Florida being a common destination. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) joined the U.S. Coast Guard to witness what he called "the forgotten invasion." "In Washington, people are always talking about the U.S. Mexico Border but […]
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) issued a travel advisory for racial minorities and members of the LGBTQ+ community stating that Florida is “openly hostile” towards those groups. However, just days later, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) issued a travel advisory of his own. The NAACP issued its statement as a response […]
A recent gaffe wherein Suarez asks “What’s a Uyghur?” could be a roadblock on his political aspirations.
Florida Democrats have criticized Florida’s 5th circuit state attorney for only filing assault and manslaughter charges against Susan Lorincz for the death of Ajike Owens. Lorincz has been charged with one count of manslaughter with a firearm and one count of assault. Both charges could potentially lead to Lorincz spending 30 years in prison. The […]
Despite lacking the glitz and the glamor of a landmark case like Dobbs v. Jackson, a major win was granted to Democrats across the country in what could be a generational Supreme Court decision. Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) recognized the importance of this decision following the announcement of the 6-3 decision. The ruling by the […]
New Hampshire—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a presidential campaign event in the city of Hollis, a day after releasing his immigration policy in Texas, where he was asked if he was the “right candidate” to actually fulfill President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to “Drain the Swamp.” Gov. DeSantis seized on the opportunity to throw a […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced this week that he will end birthright citizenship if he wins the presidency.
In introducing the Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act, the lawmakers seek to grant 222 political prisoners refugee assistance.
It has been nearly a year since Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of Life (END FENTANYL) Act. And after the bill passed unanimously in the Senate in the dying days of the 117th Congress, the bill has risen from the ashes […]
As China continues to seek and establish global dominance, Republicans continue to criticize the lack of response from the Biden Administration, considering the Chinese are in talks with Cuba to establish a spy base on the island. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) recently appeared on NBC, where he stated Biden "is asleep at the wheel." "My […]
Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has released a minute-long campaign advertisement regarding the border crisis and his plan to address it. The ad showcased a multitude of sound bites including one that stated, “The crisis at the southern border: a record 2.76 million migrants crossed the border during the 2022 fiscal year, shattering […]
Eagle Pass, TX—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled out his response to the “Biden Border Crisis” or “Invasion” as he has put it, outlining what he will do to secure the border with Mexico, and go after the Mexican drug cartels, if he becomes President in 2024. During a press conference with Rep. Chip Roy (R), […]
Are House Republicans' efforts to impeach President Biden a means to distract from the indictment of former President Donald Trump? Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) suggested so in a recent interview with Brian Tyler Cohen. "We know what House Republicans’ attempts to impeach Biden are really about. They want to muddy the waters and distract from […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Florida Senator Rick Scott is celebrating the recent unanimous passage of his END FENTANYL Act in the United States Senate. “For too long, the fentanyl crisis has plagued our communities and caused crushing heartbreak to those who lose loved ones to these dangerous drugs” said Senator Scott. Illegal Fentanyl trafficking has been at […]
Rubio and Melendez' bill would reauthorize the national cancer registry that was voted and created in 2018.
