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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the launch of a portal to combat violent extremism during a press conference at Valencia College in Orlando. The announcement comes after several instances of political violence across the country in recent months. Uthmeier said the online portal will be open for people to report anything they "observe or […]
Wasserman Schultz's Fallen Jewish American Servicemember Religious Heritage Bill Praised by Republicans Nowadays, there are very few issues that both Republican and Democratic lawmakers can agree on, but Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and Max Miller (R) have come together to push through bipartisan legislation that would address the hundreds of Jewish American soldiers buried […]
Derek Dufresne, Chief Strategist for Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), clapped back at Congressional candidate Seth Harp, who is running against her as a Democrat, in an exchange over X (formerly Twitter). On Thursday, Harp posted that he had invited Rep. Cammack to host a joint town hall in her Congressional District. The Alachua County Republicans […]
Cory Mills Defends Vote Against Censuring Ilhan Omar Four Republicans helped Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) avoid a censure, and Rep. Cory Mills (R) is among those Republicans. The vote garnered ire from conservatives, who questioned the Florida Republicans' rationale in voting against the censure, and Rep. Mills has now responded to the concern. READ MORE. […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation designed to simplify the procurement procedures of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). For additional context, as Rep. Steube explained, rebuilding efforts often make use of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project, which is when a construction manager is hired to oversee a rebuilding project. Additionally, while […]
The House of Representatives has just passed a continuing resolution (CR) that prevents a government shutdown for seven weeks and now heads to the Senate. Members of Congress have taken to social media to express their thoughts. The resolution passed with 217 votes in favor and 212 opposed along strict party lines, although Representatives Thomas […]
Last week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Mexico to announce a new bilateral security agreement. That milestone should have signaled a stronger chapter in U.S.–Mexico relations. Yet behind the handshakes and headlines, a fundamental problem remains unresolved: Mexico cannot be trusted to honor its word when it comes to American investments. Mexico’s government […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio T. Gonzalez is slamming the suspension of his official campaign X account, claiming political insiders did it to silence city voters and stifle reform in his bid. According to a release from the Gonzalez campaign, X indicated a "high likelihood" that political rivals precipitated the suspension by orchestrating "en masse" reports […]
Four Republicans helped Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) avoid a censure, and Rep. Cory Mills (R) is among those Republicans. The vote garnered ire from conservatives, who questioned the Florida Republicans' rationale in voting against the censure, and Rep. Mills has now responded to the concern. In a video posted on social media, Rep. Mills discussed […]
James Uthmeier Removes Nearly 18K Synthetic Kratom Products Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update on the state's crackdown on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products during a press conference in Jacksonville, announcing that nearly 18,000 products have been removed across Florida. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Great to be in Milton today for the ribbon-cutting of […]
Byron Donalds Laughs off Jasmine Crockett's Divisive Racism Claims WASHINGTON— Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D), the outspoken and controversial Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, expressed her disdain towards President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans like Rep. Byron Donalds during a House Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel. READ MORE. Governor Ron […]
WASHINGTON — Sen. Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held a hearing this week titled “Prescription for Trouble: Drug Safety, Supply Chains, and the Risk to Aging Americans.” The top concern was the United States' dependence on foreign manufacturers for critical medications and generic drugs. More than 88% of older […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the opening of Italian-based Leonardo Helicopters, a leading manufacturer of both military and civil helicopters, while speaking in Northwest Florida this week. The governor credited his relationship with Leonardo Helicopters, including Clyde Woltman, CEO of the company's U.S. Operations, for helping bring the manufacturer to Whiting Aviation Park in Milton. DeSantis […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update on the state's crackdown on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products during a press conference in Jacksonville, announcing that nearly 18,000 products have been removed across Florida. “Thanks to our emergency rule and the hard work of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, nearly 18,000 dangerous 7-OH products […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R) commented on the progressive response to the death of Charlie Kirk, warning of the proliferation of left-wing groups on college campuses across the U.S. In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Rep. Luna criticized Democratic politicians and CNN for “booing” at Kirk’s vigil, calling them “obscene.” “I think the immediate […]
Florida Senator Ashley Moody (R) has announced that she will be cosponsoring the “Military Spouse Hiring Act,” supporting the families and spouses of those in the military. The bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act aims to address the difficulties service members’ families face when looking for work. The bill would help remedy the high unemployment rate […]
Fine Urges DeSantis to Remove Palmetto Bay Councilman Over Charlie Kirk 'Fitting Sacrifice' Remark WASHINGTON— Florida Rep. Randy Fine is the latest lawmaker to call for Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove Palmetto Bay Councilman Steve Cody over his insensitive and offensive remarks about conservative Charlie Kirk, who was recently assassinated on the campus of Utah […]
New College of Florida to Commission Statue in Memory of Charlie Kirk The New College of Florida announced it will commission a statue in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to "honor his legacy and incredible work" following his assassination at Utah Valley University last week. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "We announced the […]
