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TAMPA, FL—Democrats' latest advocacy plan for reproductive rights? The "IUD Express" Tour, which hauls a 20-foot tall, inflatable intra uterine device around the country to raise awareness on contraceptive access. Pro-choice group Americans for Contraception hopes the towering structure will "educate, inform, and empower the American public on what is under threat," the group's spokesperson, […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis touted Florida's Gross Domestic Product growth Friday morning, announcing that the Sunshine State's growth has doubled the national rate over the last five years. "With yet another major economic milestone like this, Florida demonstrates to the nation that leadership matters,” said Governor Ron DeSantis in a press release. “Our responsible governance […]
Eight suspected terrorists with potential ISIS ties were reportedly arrested last week in different American cities after crossing the U.S. border with Mexico All eight arrestees had entered the US through the southern border, and at least one of them reportedly did so via the CBP One app, created by the Biden administration to streamline […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) – a former Army soldier – appeared on “StandPoint with Gabe Groisman” and discussed the performance of President Joe Biden’s (D) foreign policy. The Florida congressman did not hold any words back in his analysis of the Commander-in-Chief’s strategies, specifically surrounding his approach to the Middle East. Foreign policy isn’t hard: […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is urging his senate colleagues to “immediately” approve his Combating BDS Act. BDS stands for boycott, divestment and sanctions, a triad of tools being used by anti-Israel activists seeking to undermine Israel’s interests. The most notable episodes of recent BDS activism occurred on American college campuses during the last months of […]
In response to President Biden's alleged cognitive decline, Rep. Fine is calling on First Lady Jill Biden to be arrested for "elder abuse."
The Dignity Act, a bipartisan bill filed by a Congressional group led by US Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), is receiving renewed attention as the US’ immigration crisis ensues. Originally filed by Representatives Salazar and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) in 2023, the Dignity Act would significantly reform US immigration law. Since being filed, the bill has […]
The United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner (OCHR) has published a report accusing Israel of committing war crimes throughout their war against Hamas. The list of OCHR’s accusations include the use of sexual violence starvation as a method of warfare, murder or wilful killing, intentionally directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects, forcible […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Supreme Court has solved the years-long debate over the definition of "riot" in Governor Ron DeSantis' controversially monikered "anti-riot" law, deciding that people who are present at a violent protest—but don't participate in the violence—cannot be charged as rioters. In other words, they're taking the Governor's side—at least in terms of his […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced H.R. 8779, known as The Convert Harmful Algal Blooms to Fuel Act. According to the Florida congressman, this bill directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to “develop and deploy innovative tech that will filter water and convert retrieved algae biomass into renewable biofuels.” Furthermore, Rep. Donalds' bill would […]
At a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan, former President Donald Trump (R) hinted at selecting Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) as his running mate. Rep. Donalds has appeared on President Trump’s VP shortlist for quite a while, but recent comments from the former Commander-in-Chief have raised some eyebrows. Congressman Byron Donalds (Rep-FL) comments on him being […]
The White House recently published a fact sheet outlining President Joe Biden’s actions to address sexual violence in war. However, some conservatives have criticized the fact sheet for failing to mention any actions taken in light of Hamas’ October 7th attacks, which included widely-documented sexual violence. Late last week, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an […]
The 2024 political funny season is upon us, and like past election cycles, questionable candidates for elected office will do anything to garner support and votes, even converting from a tried and true Progressive Democrat, to a Conservative Republican simply to challenge a moderate Democrat like State Senator Jason Pizzo. Enter Imtiaz “Andy” Mohammad. Mohammed, […]
Introduced alongside Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar (D), the Dignity Act continues to gain support in the hopes of fixing immigration concerns.
MARATHON, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced a Florida-man-style package on Wednesday morning, touting a day of lobster-catching just for Florida residents plus increased prizes for lionfish capturers and $5 million for artificial reefs. Spiny lobsters are one of the largest crustaceans in the Caribbean Sea and a South Florida delicacy. However, their declining populations have led […]
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) approved the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) earlier this week. Passing the SASC was a major legislative hurdle for the NDAA, which seems likely to be approved by the Senate in the coming days. SASC Senators voted 22 to 3 to approve the bill in a […]
Senate Republicans have filed a resolution in anticipation of the two-year anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade in Dobbs v Jackson. US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) led the resolution, which celebrates SCOTUS’ Dobbs ruling. “I will always support the sanctity of life,” said Rubio. “This anniversary serves as a […]
President Joe Biden has finally approved Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration (MDD) following a series of severe weather events in early May. Northern Florida was rocked by strong storms, winds, and tornadoes on May 10th, 2024. Local media reported three different tornadoes smashed into Florida’s capital, causing dramatic destruction and […]
