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Scott Singer, the former Boca Raton Mayor and Republican contender for Florida’s 25th Congressional District (FL CD 25), has been endorsed by the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC). “As a Jewish Republican and longtime member of Republican Jewish Coalition leadership, I am deeply honored to receive the organization’s endorsement,” Singer expressed. “For years, the RJC has […]
Trump Announces Florida Republican General Election Endorsements With just two months to go till the 2026 Midterm General Election... READ MORE. Broward GOP: "The Democrat Party has imploded and no longer represents the common will of the American people." Rep. Laurel Lee: "Victims of serious crimes deserve lasting protections, security, and confidence that our justice […]
Ron DeSantis Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Proud to give @ryanelijah my endorsement for FL CD-7!." Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "I’ve been asked about racist Loomer like 15 times on the hill this week. Zero times about how @AshleyMoodyFL […]
Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) announced his candidacy for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat following the resignation of Republican Bryan Avila. "I’m running for the Florida Senate because this community has always been my home," Rizo wrote on social media. "I’m ready to continue fighting in the Senate for the conservative values and common-sense policies […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the delivery of 5.67 million Grade A eggs to food banks and pantries across the state to help with the ongoing affordability crisis affecting Florida families. “Eggs are a breakfast staple, not a luxury,” Uthmeier said through a press release this week. “When the price of a carton goes […]
The U.S. House of Representatives recently adopted a resolution to denounce socialism “in all its forms,” including the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA). Eight House Democrats crossed party lines to join Republicans in favor of the resolution’s approval, resulting in a vote of 220-192. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Darren Soto (D-Fla.) were among the […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. will begin an effort to sanction the Nicaraguan government amid the dictatorial regime’s effort to undermine democracy in the country. “Yesterday the Murillo-Ortega's National Assembly gutted what was left of Nicaragua’s democracy in the second constitutional rewrite in two years,” Secretary Rubio wrote on X. In […]
With just two months to go till the 2026 Midterm General Election, President Donald Trump has issued his endorsements for Florida’s Republican congressional challengers. President Trump announced his endorsements for: Ryan Elijah (FL CD 7) Casey Askar (FL CD 22) Scott Singer (FL CD 25) Mike Beltran (FL CD 14) Dan Green (FL CD 9) […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingolia, and Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson while speaking at the Florida GOP Leadership Forum in Tampa this week. "I'm endorsing the slate here tonight, even Blaise Ingoglia, because […]
The soon-to-be contentious congressional race in Floridas' 22nd District is heating up, as Republican congressional nominee Casey Askar, has received both the endorsements from President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis. Democratic congressional nominee Pia Dandiya was quick to jab at Askar after the former U.S. Marine posted an image of himself and other Republican […]
Laurel Lee Celebrates Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act's Passage Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) celebrated the passage of her bipartisan and bicameral bill that... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: ".@BayCountySO Sheriff Tommy Ford is doing a great job keeping his community safe and I’m so proud to have his support!." Congressional Candidate Jennifer Jenkins: ".@RepHaridopolos says […]
Florida Could Decide if Republicans Retain their Majority in Congress With Republicans at risk of losing their slim congressional majority in the 2026 midterm elections... READ MORE. Attorney General Candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez: "Hey @JamesUthmeierFL you’re asking Floridians for their vote. We’re asking you for answers. So debate me." Lieutenant Governor […]
During a recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) discussed efforts to defeat the Houthis, who are attacking shipping in the Red Sea. Opening Remarks Rep. Moskowitz began by noting that hearing witness Nadwa Al-Dawsari, an Associate Fellow at the Middle East Institute, suggested that "we have done airstrikes and they work […]
Democratic candidate Nikolas “Nik” Dean launched his candidacy for House District 38 as announced by the Florida Democratic Party through a press release this week. Dean replaces Democratic candidate Michelle DeJesus on the ballot, who dropped out due to family issues. "Helping people has always been my passion, so when Michelle made the decision to […]
Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) celebrated the passage of her bipartisan and bicameral bill that ensures safety from inmate sexual abuse and misconduct against prison staff. “I am incredibly proud to see the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act head to the President’s desk and become one step closer to being a law,” Rep. Lee said. The […]
Florida Professional Fighters Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has... READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "If you can’t speak English, you have no business driving on America’s roads." Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters: "The Republican Party stands with the Jewish community!." Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: […]
DeSantis Backs Rewritten Property Tax Amendment Language Governor Ron DeSantis backed the new ballot language for the amendment to... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "Florida has shown the country that protecting your people and their rights is the blueprint to success." Florida GOP War Room: ".@DavidJollyFl says he rejects socialism. His […]
The Florida Democratic Party is calling on Senator Ashley Moody (R-Florida) to denounce racist attacks on Representative Angie Nixon (D-Florida) by far-right commentator Laura Loomer. Loomer posted a clip from her podcast on X Aug. 28, calling out Rep. Nixon, among others, and saying they were all "ghetto black b****es," to which Rep. Nixon responded, […]
