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As of Jan. 4, 2023, a House speaker has not been elected. 20 House Republicans, including Florida Reps. Byron Donalds, Matt Gaetz, and Anna Paulina Luna have voted against Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's candidacy for Speaker of the House. Over the course of two days, there have been six rounds of voting conducted to elect […]
During the votes for Speaker of the House, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) becomes a candidate due to continued division over Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). As such, for the first time in American history, both candidates for Speaker of the House are Black. Most people would consider this a positive, but not to progressive "Squad" member Cori […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] All The President's Men When Florida’s political class and well-wishers arrived in Tallahassee to see Governor Ron DeSantis be sworn into office for the second time, they were met with an unprecedented inaugural effort put on by both the legislative […]
On Tuesday, Rep.-elect Byron Donald (R-FL) shocked the House Chamber by switching his third vote from Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to Rep.-elect Jim Jordan (R-OH) for Speaker of the House. However, the Republican “Never-McCarthy-ers” nominated someone other than Rep.-elect Jordan today. Rep.-elect Chip Roy (R-TX) nominated Donalds himself, making him the first African American to […]
When Florida’s political class and well-wishers arrived in Tallahassee to see Governor Ron DeSantis be sworn into office for the second time, they were met with an unprecedented inaugural effort put on by both the legislative office and the political campaign. Gov. DeSantis’s inaugural event was staged like a presidential event, leading politicos around the […]
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) has taken to social media to give an update on the debacle for Speaker of the House.
As native Floridians can attest, Brazilians make up a sizeable contingent of foreign-born tourists at Disney World. But controversial ex-president Jair Bolsonaro isn't staying for the theme park rides. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Bolsonaro is supposedly living in UFC fighter Jose Aldo's Orlando-area vacation home, skipping out on the inauguration of his successor Luiz […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Is Camelot in Florida? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was inaugurated this week and the event was nothing less than presidential. As we wrote, this was the first shot across the bow against former President Donald Trump, and Casey DeSantis stole […]
With the Congressional and Senatorial leaders being sworn in this week, many politicos are curious as to how (or if) the parties will reach across the aisle in order to achieve any kind of success. However, today Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) (who has been very vocal about this nuclear energy in the past) announced that […]
Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz (R-FL) gave a fervent speech on the floor of the House of Representatives nominating Rep.-elect Jim Jordan (R-OH) to become the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. Despite Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) having the majority of House Republicans backing him, he does not have enough support to reach the 218-vote threshold […]
In 2018 during the Supreme Court nomination hearings of now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) famously had his self-proclaimed “Spartacus moment.” He was instantly mocked for that comment, and Justice Kavanaugh sits upon the bench today. However, it appears that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) could’ve actually had one for himself (and no he didn’t […]
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R), who opposes McCarthy for Speaker, has now issued a press release, questioning why McCarthy has taken over the office.
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] DeSantis to Continue Waging Legislative War Against the Communist Governor Ron DeSantis: 'Florida is #1' (VIDEO) In his inauguration address, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wowed the Republican faithful, invoking thoughts of former President Ronald Reagan, and checking off all […]
Republicans are facing infighting as names like Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan (R) and Byron Donalds (R) have received support for the position.
"Florida is #1." —Gov. Ron DeSantis. In his inauguration address, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wowed the Republican faithful, invoking thoughts of former President Ronald Reagan, and checking off all the “Free State of Florida” boxes. Sounded very presidential, and considering how tight security was at the swearing-in, not to mention First Lady Casey DeSantis looking […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Happy Rub it in Your Face Day Today is the day that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is inaugurated again, and when he rubs his crushing victory over Florida Democrats in their faces. Gov. DeSantis has taken a few victory […]
Although the 2022 midterm elections are in the rearview mirror, the culture war is not close to being over in the state of Florida. Florida Democrats are now pushing back against Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on the latest alleged child grooming at recent drag shows around the state. While drag shows have been around for adult […]
'Tis the season of giving, and few institutions are as giving as food banks. In a period of economic uncertainty, food banks are a sight for sore eyes. Jacksonville-based Farm Share proudly announces it is ranked the number 1 food bank in the United States by 24/7 Wall Street. Its partner Midwest Food Bank ranks […]
