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Former First Vice President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Juan Pablo Guanipa, who was rearrested after being released from a previous arrest under Nicolás Maduro’s regime, was released after much public outcry and pressure from the U.S. “I confirm that my father, Juan Pablo Guanipa, is at my home in Maracaibo. We are relieved […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the signing of Executive Order 26-33 to help struggling Florida farmers deal with the recent effects of winter weather and continual drought on social media this week. "Today I signed Executive Order 26-33 in response to last week's winter weather event and ongoing drought conditions throughout the state," DeSantis wrote. "This […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) directly called for regime change in Cuba while speaking to a reporter in a post shared on social media this week. "I've long wanted regime change. We have a brutal dictator - murderous, communist regime in Cuba," Donalds said. "They've destroyed the liberty of the Cuban people […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan, bicameral bill to keep children off social media platforms, as the harm they experience is a growing concern. Aptly named the Kids Off Social Media Act, the bill includes several provisions, including a prohibition on social media accounts for users under 13. Companies must remove and delete the […]
In what appears to be another shameless act to draw attention to himself and his so-called gubernatorial campaign, James Fishback attempted to crash Lt. Governor Jay Collins' weekend rally in Hillsborough County, but was quickly escorted out by Florida Troopers after receiving a trespassing warning. During an encounter with troopers and Collins' campaign security detail, […]
Associated Industries of Florida Endorses James Uthmeier for Attorney General The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for a full term to the position this week... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "[Ghislaine Maxwell] is evil and she has the nerve to stay silent? She belongs […]
Paul Renner Lays Out Property Tax, Insurance, and Energy Plan in Governor Bid Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) discussed his plan to rollback property taxes, alleviate insurance costs, and energy prices... READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "If you do not know what your kids are doing on their cell […]
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) recently appeared in an interview on NBC 6, where she criticized President Donald Trump and his administration for continuing to support interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez despite her ties to former President Nicolás Maduro. “Delcy Rodriguez is responsible for carrying out the brutality, the brutal orders of Nicolas Maduro,” […]
Florida Congressmen Mario Díaz-Balart (R) and Carlos Gimenez (R) are urging President Donald Trump to place maximum pressure on Cuba, arguing that the Communist government is weaker than it has ever been. “I’ve been here 65 years, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the regime as weak as it is right now,” Rep. Gimenez said […]
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for a full term to the position this week. "AIF is proud to endorse James Uthmeier for Florida Attorney General,” AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis said in a statement.“During his time in office, he has demonstrated a clear commitment […]
By Angie Wong For millions of people, a serious diagnosis comes with two types of fear. First, there is the fear of the disease — the cancer, the Crohn’s, the rheumatoid arthritis. But quickly, a second, sharper fear takes over: Will I be able to afford the help I need? I’ve witnessed friends and family discover the […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation to ensure Capitol Police officers continue to receive pay during a future government shutdown. Rather than offsetting costs from other areas, Rep. Mills' United States Capitol Police Reserve Fund Act of 2026 creates a reserve fund for the Capitol Police that can be activated only under strict circumstances. […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) slammed Democrats for their opposition to the SAVE America Act during an appearance on The Dan Bongino Show this week. The SAVE Act, if fully passed, would require proof of citizenship for anyone who registers to vote in federal elections. A similar measure, H.R.22, or the Safeguarding America […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) discussed his plan to rollback property taxes, alleviate insurance costs, and energy prices during an exclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. "Let's do a rollback. It was done 20 years ago. Roll back to 2024. While we're having the debate, give everybody a tax cut," Renner commented. "Then […]
Written by Lt. Col. Al Santos (Ret.) President Trump has warned about the dangers of allowing China to gain influence over the digital infrastructure that supports America’s economy, military, and institutions. That concern is well-founded. If data center development is discouraged here at home, those facilities do not simply disappear. They are just built in […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) criticized Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) for their apparent refusal to answer questions from the Department of Justice (DOJ) during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line. Sen. Slotkin and Rep. Houlahan were part of the so-called "Seditious Six," a group of Democratic lawmakers who released […]
The field of Republican primary candidates looking to replace Rep. Byron Donalds (R) in Florida's 19th Congressional District is large, but will it continue to shrink after more and more of the candidates' past baggage comes to light, including one of them appearing to financially supporting Hillary Clinton for President? CORRECTION: James Oberweis, the wealthy […]
U.S. National Debt is About to hit $40 Trillion If you thought you were broke and in debt, you may feel a little better (or don't) to hear that the U.S. as a whole is tens of trillions of dollars in debt... READ MORE. Senatorial Candidate Alex Vindman: "It's not just words/ memes from this […]
