Florida Politics

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The GOP nomination for Kentucky Governor was a closely watched race.
After announcing that he would continue building the Trump border security wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, and using the military to combat Mexican drug cartels, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that he is deploying both police and military assets to help Texas defend it’s border “The impacts of Biden’s Border Crisis are felt […]
Moskowitz and Gaetz have partnered to introduce a bill that would prevent the closure of national cemeteries amidst debt ceiling negotiations.
As the Republican Presidential primary begins to take shape, the two heavyweight candidates, former President Donald Trump (R) and Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) are starting to throw punches. Former President Trump has been more up front and open about the right hooks he’s thrown, while not being afraid to call out Gov. DeSantis by name, […]
After Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made his weekend trip to Iowa in which he spoke at a multitude of events while former President Donald Trump (R) stayed home due to weather concerns, Americans around the country are looking up into the nighttime atmosphere and can now see the Bat-Signal that is calling Gov. DeSantis to […]
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference in connection with the three new bills he signed into law against human trafficking (SB 7064, 1690, and HB 1465). However, with the Republican Presidential primary season heating up, the very first question Gov. DeSantis was asked, despite not announcing a bid for […]
Over the years, Ron Book has become an iconic political staple of Florida politics. Recently the renowned attorney was acknowledged by Tulane University and has been inducted into their law school hall of fame. Also known for being the father of State Senator Lauren Book (D), Book was honored for his legal career, most notably […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has dealt his most impactful blow yet to "woke" education by signing Senate Bill 266, which prohibits public funding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in Florida colleges and universities. Additionally, the bill expands on education reforms sought by Gov. DeSantis, prohibiting "programs, majors, minors, curriculum, and general education core […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis's soft-spoken and amicable press secretary Bryan Griffin has called it quits and will be joining the soon-to-be-announced DeSantis for President campaign team. In a statement, Griffin praises both Gov. DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis, while outlining the Governor's accomplishments and his conservative bona fides. Griffin doesn't say he is joining DeSantis's […]
In a state with very competitive law schools, Florida International University has climbed the national law school rankings by 38 spots, making them a top 60 law school in the country. FIU has for a long time sat on the sidelines compared to other institutions such as University of Miami, University of Florida, and the […]
Days after returning from a successful pre-presidential campaign trip to Iowa, Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed the recent remarks he made that the Republican Party had embraced a “culture of losing” over the past several election cycles. Gov. DeSantis made the remarks at a bill signing in Sarasota, Florida, where he outlined exactly why he believes […]
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R) celebrated the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
Rubio argues that the United States needs to make changes to address Beijing concerns.
The Republicans directed a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, calling on the Biden Administration to sanction Tobacco International Holdings (TIH).
After a wave of controversies, including a criminal indictment and a lost civil suit, former President Donald Trump (R) has seen a massive increase in support. The most interesting poll data however, comes from Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to challenge the President, is now trailing President Trump by a large margin. […]
The passage of the Secure the Border Act is a major victory for House Republicans. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), who introduced the bill, spoke about the bill on Twitter. Rep. Diaz-Balart stated that "while the Biden Admin continues to ignore the border chaos," House Republicans recently passed this measure that would "streamline our asylum process," […]
Georgia Representative Hank Johnson (D) recently claimed Republicans support illegal immigration as a source of cheap labor. More egregiously, he added Republicans would "gladly" bring back slavery. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) clapped back in a Fox News Sunday appearance, mocking his infamous comments on Guam "capsizing." ".@RepHankJohnson is the same person that thought Guam would capsize if it were […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has all but announced his campaign for the White House as he met with Iowans in the Hawkeye State on Saturday. Simultaneously, former President Donald Trump (R) had to cancel his outdoor event due to a possible tornado. As the event’s status was up in the air, The Floridian’s Chris […]
