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Democratic senatorial nominee and Rep. Val Demings is accusing Senator Marco Rubio of pulling a “shameless and cynical stunt” for posting a video outlining the fact that illegal immigrants from Venezuela are now suing because they were flown to Martha’s Vineyard after breaking U.S. immigration law. “This is a shameless and cynical stunt from Marco […]
How Late is Late When it Comes to Abortion? Most Americans do not support abortion, but just because they oppose it does not mean that they want it abolished. Recent polls show that the majority of Americans would like abortion to be available for whoever wants it. With that said, not all types of […]
Over the summer, families were struggling to find baby formula as inflation and supply chain issues took over the nation. However, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and others are calling out the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for not being proactive enough in terms of preventing another shortage. The Senators are alleging that the FDA has […]
As President Joe Biden (D) and his administration has set their intentions on renegotiating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – also known as the Iran Nuclear Deal – Republicans in both the House of Representatives and the Senate are looking for ways to keep it from happening, while also protecting American citizens. In […]
In a message to supporters, DeSantis calls himself “a threat to their agenda.”
Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) has introduced the Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicide (PUNISH) Act.
Novel polling recently published by the Trafalgar Group demonstrates that most Americans do not agree with late-term abortions. The poll, which obtained higher participation rates from Democratic-registered voters than Republicans, requested individuals indicate their preference regarding two abortion-related proposed bills. Participants selected the bill that most aligned with their beliefs from the following two choices: […]
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist aka "Chain gang Charlie" continues to work hard in displaying his progressive credentials in the weeks leading up to the 2022 midterm elections. In August, the Republican Party of Florida posted a video from a May 2022 interview conducted by the podcast "Your Brother John," where Crist says he is […]
Last Tuesday, political figure Matt Walsh published investigative results regarding gender-transition surgeries performed on minors. The investigations, which focused on Vanderbilt University’s “Transgender Health Clinic”, have garnered national attention as they suggest that the largely irrevocable surgeries performed on minors are being primarily motivated by economic interests. BREAKING: My team and I have been investigating […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration continues to battle allegations of human trafficking after relocating 50 illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard. Bexar County, Texas Sheriff Javier Salazar announced he would conduct a criminal investigation into DeSantis. A class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the migrants by Lawyers for Civil Rights and Alianza Americas. However, DeSantis […]
Since 2019, when Florida lawmakers created a voucher program called the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, the “flow of public funds to private education” has dramatically increased, according to a new report by the nonprofit Florida Policy Institute and the Education Law Center. The report details an increase in money in the Florida Education Finance Program […]
Top Florida Democrat Backs DeSantis Over Crist Gov. Ron DeSantis has just received an endorsement from an elected Democrat in Palm Beach County.After Palm Beach County Commissioner David Kerner made the surprise announcement at a campaign event with the Police Benevolent Association (the PBA also backed DeSantis), what have Democrats been left to think? […]
While the island of U.S. territory Puerto Rico is recovering from Hurricane Fiona since it made landfall on Sunday, Senate hopeful and current member of Congress Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) is looking to make sure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing proper assistance to the island, including a 100% federal cost-share for […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke to several hundred supporters at an “Education Freedom Event” hosted by Florida’s Jewish and Faith Communities, where he took a solid jab at Democratic gubernatorial Lt. Governor nominee, Karl Hernandez-Mats. In a video captured by South Florida activist Chris Nelson, Gov. DeSantis needles Hernandez-Mats for her show of sympathy for […]
New reports indicated that Governor DeSantis will be directing a plane of undocumented immigrants to Delaware.
As the American electorate progresses deeper and deeper into election season, endorsements are becoming more and more apparent to Election Day hopefuls. However, major endorsements usually don't come from politicians across the aisle. Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has just secured one of those endorsements. While former President Donald Trump (R) won the state of […]
The long-running feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) and California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has just become a little more interesting. As we covered, Gov. DeSantis' relocation of 50 illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard earned strong criticism from Newsom. DeSantis shrugged it off saying Newsom's hair gel is "interfering with his brain function." In […]
Wounded combat veteran Jay Collins (R-14) who is running for Florida state Senate, has just solidified his campaign even further after receiving the endorsement from Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) today. Collins is not only a retired U.S. Army Green Beret but is also a Purple Heart recipient. Collins previously shared his background and personal […]
