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Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, countries including the United States and western Europe made efforts – and paid the price – enacting sanctions on the Russian government and their oil industry, which, in turn, hiked up gas and oil prices for Americans to unfathomable levels. At one point, gas prices were over five dollars […]
One of the most important pieces of information found in the documents leaked from Air Force Guardsman Jack Teixeira is that there are currently 14 U.S. troops in Ukraine, supposedly without congressional authorization. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a Privileged Resolution of Inquiry in order to ascertain a complete picture of American involvement in […]
Governor Ron DeSantis was in Lake Buena Vista today to announce a new bill in the Florida Legislature that will revoke the last minute deal Disney put in place before power was taken from them. "We have a government of laws, not a government of men," said DeSantis in regard to the law he signed last […]
Every time a consumer (you and me) swipes a debit or credit card, out-of-state credit card companies and banks charge Florida businesses interchange fees, also known as “swipe fees,” the amount charged comes on the total amount of a purchase, including the sales tax. Again, this includes both the price of the item being sold […]
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is sending training to all hospital employees that claims a person can be a different gender than the one "assigned to them at birth". Screenshots of the "LGBTQ+ Inclusion Healthcare" training with Sarasota Memorial Hospital's logo on it were provided to the Floridian by a source within the Hospital. "Sarasota Memorial Health […]
The political action committee (PAC) Never Back Down, which supports Governor Ron DeSantis (R) for President, has launched a second punch against former President Donald Trump on Sunday, after calling him a "gun-grabber" on Saturday. Titled "Fight Democrats, Not Republicans," the ad questions why Trump is investing so heavily in attacking Gov. DeSantis when he […]
In an era of extremely polarized politics in the U.S., a bipartisan approach to almost anything seems totally far-fetched. However, two former senior government advisors —Juan Cruz, a Republican who served under Trump, and Mark Feierstein, a Democrat who served under Obama, both as special assistant to the president and senior director for Western Hemisphere […]
In a “message for Blue States,” Team DeSantis calls on voters to send blue state Governors a postcard, telling them why they moved to Florida.
Everything in the 2023 legislative session is going as Gov. Ron DeSantis has planned, as the Republican-led legislature is solely pushing through the Governor’s agenda prior to his announcement that he will run for President in 2024. As we stated before, this is DeSantis's world and lobbyists, lawmakers, media reporters, and state employees are just […]
Former President Donald Trump recently spoke at the National Rifle Association (NRA) conference, saying he was, and will be, the most "pro-gun" and "pro-Second Amendment" President. Pro-Governor Ron DeSantis political action committee (PAC) Never Back Down is not so sure, recently posting an ad accusing Trump of being a "gun-grabber." The ad shows footage of […]
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gears up for his 2024 presidential run, and looks to mitigate the growing number of Florida Republican congressmen endorsing his soon-to-be opponent, President Donald Trump, Rep. Jim Jordan has come out and openly endorsed Trump. "100% for President Trump…"No one has demonstrated that they will do what they said and […]
Democrats are now preparing to protest the 6 week abortion ban as Republicans await the signing.
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on CNN to discuss red flag laws and gun ownership following the recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Jake Tapper, longtime CNN host, questioned Rep. Donalds, asking him where an individual’s right to bear arms end compared the “individual right to live and not be gunned down in their school.” […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has delivered his comments regarding the recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data drop. According to Sen. Scott, the inflation crisis is still ongoing and problematic to Americans around the country. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), March’s numbers over the year have shown a 5% increase in inflation, and […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has a sent a letter to the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) Chairwoman and Vice Chairman, Dara Lindenbaum and Sean J. Cooksey to inquire about ActBlue (a major fundraiser for the Democratic Party) and their donation practices. Sen. Rubio alleges that their methods are illegal, especially when it comes to receiving funds […]
As we get closer to May and Governor Ron DeSantis' (R) potential (it's happening) announcement to run for President, attacks from former President Donald Trump or pro-Trump figures will continue to escalate. A pro-Trump political action committee (PAC) released an attack ad against Gov. DeSantis that parodied the allegation that he once ate a pudding […]
Reports are circulating, indicating that DeSantis’ team is worried over growing support for President Donald Trump's (R) presidential run.
After Broward County Schools Superintendent Earlean Smiley shockingly said there is no "clear-cut answer" to the question of what a woman is, the Broward School District has given its official answer. In response to an inquiry by Board Member Brenda Fam, the Office of Student Services referring to the Family Life and Human Sexuality Curriculum […]
