DeSantis Pushes 'Years-Long Effort' to Help Texas at the Border

DeSantis Pushes 'Years-Long Effort' to Help Texas at the Border

Jackson Bakich
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February 24, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference in Pensacola, Florida regarding his recent to deploy additional Highway Patrolmen and National Guardsmen to the southern border to aid the state of Texas during the current migrant crisis at the southern border. The Florida governor described this decision as a “years-long effort” to help the Lone […]
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Francis Suarez Under Media's Microscope for Hosting Saudi Event

Francis Suarez Under Media's Microscope for Hosting Saudi Event

Jim McCool
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February 24, 2024
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) has oddly become the newest target of mainstream media in Florida.  The Miami Herald recently released an investigative report on the Miami Mayor for his upcoming conference with Saudi Arabian officials. The Herald even sent out a "News Alert" of the event. Does the Herald have a bone to pick […]
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Donalds Blasts Chris Cuomo on Hunter Biden Investigation

Donalds Blasts Chris Cuomo on Hunter Biden Investigation

Jackson Bakich
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February 24, 2024
Special Counsel David Weiss recently indicted FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, purported author of the 1023 document cited in House Republicans' impeachment inquiry of President Biden. While some are calling this a setback, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) remained firm in a recent appearance on NewsNation's "Cuomo," reminding viewers the 1023 was only part of the puzzle […]
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Frost Torches Florida Social Media Bill, Calls It 'Lazy Legislating' and 'Brazenly Unconstitutional'

Frost Torches Florida Social Media Bill, Calls It 'Lazy Legislating' and 'Brazenly Unconstitutional'

Grayson Bakich
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February 24, 2024
Despite facing continued criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, Florida House Bill 1, which would ban minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media, is headed for Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) desk after passing the Florida House. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) issued an inflammatory message after the bill's passing, calling it "a blatant and disturbing […]
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Loomer Captures Footage of South American Migrants Declaring U.S. as Final Destination

Loomer Captures Footage of South American Migrants Declaring U.S. as Final Destination

Jackson Bakich
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February 24, 2024
In a recent video from Laura Loomer, the investigative journalist showcased a small portion of the mass migration coming from the DariĂ©n Gap – the land connecting Colombia and Panama (as well as South and Central America). In the clip posted on social media, migrants crossing through the area on small boats and playing in […]
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Scott, Rubio Slam 'Reckless & Naive' U.S.-Venezuelan Relations

Scott, Rubio Slam 'Reckless & Naive' U.S.-Venezuelan Relations

Daniel Molina
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February 24, 2024
Florida Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are endorsing the change in relations, calling it “reckless & naïve.”
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Russian Assets to be Seized in Miami as Part of New Biden Sanctions Plan

Russian Assets to be Seized in Miami as Part of New Biden Sanctions Plan

Mateo Guillamont
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February 24, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a series of measures enforcing a new sanctions plan announced by President Joe Biden on the eve of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. These include the forfeiture of $2.5 million in Russian-luxury properties, two arrests, two charges against sanctioned Russian oligarchs, and a guilty plea […]
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DeSantis Doesn't Rule out 2028 Presidential Run

DeSantis Doesn't Rule out 2028 Presidential Run

Daniel Molina
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February 24, 2024
Governor DeSantis has turned down the idea of a Trump-DeSantis ticket, and he’s also not ruling out a possible 2028 presidential run.
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Rubio Calls for Ending U.S. Government Contracts With McKinsey

Rubio Calls for Ending U.S. Government Contracts With McKinsey

Daniel Molina
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February 24, 2024
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) is calling on McKinsey to no longer have U.S. government contracts.
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DeSantis: 'If You Don't Have a Border You Don't Have a Country'

DeSantis: 'If You Don't Have a Border You Don't Have a Country'

Liv Caputo
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February 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—During yet another press conference,  Gov. Ron DeSantis hit on hot topics like troops at the Texas border, Hurricane Idalia relief, and Jeffrey Epstein, announcing in Cedar Key his plans to increase security, relief, and transparency for Floridians. "If you don't have a border you don't have a country...There's a lot of people from […]
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Mast Questions Biden Official Unable to Answer Questions Regarding Palestinian State

Mast Questions Biden Official Unable to Answer Questions Regarding Palestinian State

Jackson Bakich
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February 23, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) questioned the Biden administration’s Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Dr. Bonnie Jenkins concerning her ideas of nation-building in a hypothetical Palestinian state. The United States has had mixed results in the field of nation-building. Following WWII, the United States helped rebuild Europe and facilitated the quick rebirth of […]
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Donalds Accuses Biden of Enabling 'Manmade Political Disaster' at Southern Border

Donalds Accuses Biden of Enabling 'Manmade Political Disaster' at Southern Border

Jackson Bakich
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February 23, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss the Republican approach to funding the border in relation to other issues. The Florida congressman accused President Joe Biden (D) of enabling a “manmade political disaster” regarding illegal immigration. Democrats have wanted open borders for DECADES. Now they've gotten their wish, they don't want to […]
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DeSantis Marks One Year After Eliminating Disney's Reedy Creek

DeSantis Marks One Year After Eliminating Disney's Reedy Creek

Grayson Bakich
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February 23, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference Thursday in Lake Buena Vista highlighting the changes brought by eliminating the Disney-owned Reedy Creek Improvement District, now the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. "We were here almost a year ago signing legislation to bring an end to really an anomaly of local government, which was the Reedy Creek Improvement District […]
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'I Cast Out Devils': Bill Allowing Clergymen in Public Schools Faces Democratic Backlash

'I Cast Out Devils': Bill Allowing Clergymen in Public Schools Faces Democratic Backlash

Liv Caputo
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February 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida House moved Thursday afternoon to allow school districts to employ volunteer religious officials as counselors in public schools, dividing Democrats over allowing these clergymen to provide mental health advice to students. Co-sponsored by Democratic Rep. Kimberly Daniels and Republican Rep. Stan McClain, HB 931 provides for volunteer chaplains in schools, defined as […]
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Long-Awaited Port Cybersecurity Initiative Lauded by Gimenez

Long-Awaited Port Cybersecurity Initiative Lauded by Gimenez

Mateo Guillamont
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February 22, 2024
US Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) welcomed news that President Joe Biden will issue an executive order aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of US ports.  President Biden’s announcement follows increased fears over potential Chinese surveillance of the movement of goods through US ports.  According to Rear Admiral Jay Vann, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Cyber […]
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DeSantis Says 'Parents Need to Have a Role' on Controversial Social Media Bill

DeSantis Says 'Parents Need to Have a Role' on Controversial Social Media Bill

Grayson Bakich
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February 22, 2024
Florida HB1, which would ban minors from accessing social media, has faced considerable controversy since its introduction at the beginning of the year. During a press conference in Lake Buena Vista, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) stated "There are legitimate issues that [have] got to be worked out," and reiterated the importance of parental rights. "I am […]
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AT&T Cellular Outage Affects Tens of Thousands

AT&T Cellular Outage Affects Tens of Thousands

Daniel Molina
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February 22, 2024
An AT&T cellular outage has affected the U.S., and lawmakers are quickly scrambling to find the cause.
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Governor DeSantis Calls Book Banning Accusations a Myth

Governor DeSantis Calls Book Banning Accusations a Myth

Jim McCool
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February 22, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been criticized by Democrats nation-wide for being authoritarian when it comes to education.  Now the governor is attempting to debunk book banning accusations, calling it a "hoax." Governor DeSantis has now called on the legislature to amend current laws that allow people to abuse standards which are said to be […]
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