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Earlier this week, House Republicans revealed an FBI document suggesting President Biden took $5 million in bribe money from Burisma, where his son Hunter sat as a board member; as Vice President. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke during the House's press conference, repeating "Money was being moved through several accounts — multiple accounts — to […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has picked up the endorsement of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt in the 2024 Republican presidential sweepstakes. "Governor DeSantis is a strong conservative and principled leader, and I am proud to endorse him for president," Gov. Stitt stated on Saturday. "In this election cycle, Oklahomans will remember that DeSantis was one of […]
Progressive freshman Rep. Maxwell Frost continues to express his disdain for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), calling him a “racist” for stating that he would “reinstate the name of Fort Bragg,” which was recently changed by the Biden administration to “Fort Liberty.” "I also look forward to, as President, restoring the name of FORT BRAGG […]
Recent reports have surfaced regarding an agreement between the Chinese and the Cubans that could make Americans, and especially Floridians, uneasy. The agreement concerns a spy facility on the Cuban island that could be used to surveil American business and military operations. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released a statement scolding President Joe Biden (D) and […]
The Russian-Ukraine War has seen instances where militias and terrorists have operated with Russian government support, committing war crimes. As a result, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Last April, Human Rights Watch detailed war crimes committed by Russian troops occupying Ukraine, including rape, looting, […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) has stated that former President Donald Trump deservs a fair trial after he was indicted on 37 charges related to the Mar-a-Lago raid in August. Additionally, Rep. Moskowitz vowed he would "wait to hear all the facts." He further reiterated this notion and stressed the indictment came from a Miami grand […]
Cell phones smuggled into prisons are how many criminals are able to continue their activities despite being behind bars. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has introduced legislation to crack down on cell phone smuggling and hold the smugglers accountable. Named the END CELLS in CELLS Act, the bill would prohibit any federal, state, or local inmate […]
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted (again) on charges related to the supposed mishandling of classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence. When these charges were made the day House investigations suggested President Joe Biden took a $5 million bribe as Vice President, many Florida House Republicans said this was to prevent President Trump's reelection and an attempt […]
Salazar has reintroduced a bill that would provide minority youth with opportunities to interact with marine environments.
On the same day on which former President Donald Trump (R) was indicted on seven federal counts (the first time a President has ever been charged federally), Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced the Agency Subpoena Compliance Act. The bill would require the Executive Branch to bring forth reports to Congress concerning subpoenas handled by any […]
Every year Floridians have to look forward (they actually don’t) to the start of the dreaded hurricane season. The 2023 hurricane season started on June 1st and will last until November 30th, and while the season is expected to be mild, hurricanes are unpredictable and even a mild season can produce a storm making landfall. […]
Hialeah Mayor Steve Bovo has released a statement, speaking out against the Chinese spy facility.
You may’ve heard of the apparel brand, Shein. Known for its cheap clothing mostly catered to women, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is looking to make sure that his colleagues in the upper chamber are aware of the company’s origins and actions. According to Sen. Rubio’s recent press release, Shein – a company founded in China […]
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 7 counts of conspiracy, obstruction, and willfully retaining Top Secret documents. The federal indictment of a former U.S. President is historic since it is the first time it has ever occurred. The impending charges stem from Mar-a-Lago estate raid where hundreds of […]
After introducing the Public Service Reform Act in May, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has written an op-ed in the Washington Times to rationalize the legislation in hopes that it makes it to President Joe Biden’s (D) desk. The bill, which looks to “boost the accountability of federal employees,” would make said workers at-will employees “ensure […]
Latin America is looking to be the next frontier of contentious geopolitics as Russia and the Communist Chinese Party (CCP) increase their presence in the region. Now, US Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) is pressuring the Biden Administration, claiming the president's weakness is emboldening our enemies. Cuba will now be hosting a Chinese base on the […]
Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) has made protecting Floridians from financial fraud a top priority. Now her office is charging a non-profit director for stealing almost $3 million. Felicia Senetta Ali, owner, and director of Rayfield School of Excellence, is charged with over-billing the State of Florida and defrauding taxpayers in a scheme of lying […]
Newsom now pleads his case with Americans on accepting a 28th amendment.
