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The anticipated Hamas hostage exchange operation has begun to unfold as the first Israeli hostages released by Hamas are rushed to Israeli hospitals and reunited with their families. The hostage exchange deal comes after Hamas terrorists seeped into Israel on October 7th and murdered and kidnapped hundreds of Israeli civilians. A two-state solution between Israel […]
While making a television appearance, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) spoke on the strategy for moving toward peace in the Middle East. He said the only way is “the complete destruction of Hamas.” After seeing the scenes from the Israeli-Hamas war, Rep. Gimenez called them “chilling.” ?NEW: The only way to achieve peace in #Israel is […]
Claire McCaskill recently likened President Trump to Hitler and Mussolini, warning that another Trump presidency would be “dangerous.”
Americans’ travel and food expenses have increased compared to previous years as they gather with friends and family during this Thanksgiving holiday week. Prices for all typical food items used in Thanksgiving meals have increased drastically since 2020. According to a recent post by the Wall Street Journal, prices for potatoes, bread rolls, and butter […]
Recently, U.S. members of the House of Representatives reacted to the release of Israeli hostages, a deal that includes mostly women and children, and a 4-day temporary ceasefire. The deal was announced on the night of Nov. 21. Israel will release 150 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 50 hostages. Three Americans are expected to be […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) relayed his frustration with President Joe Biden (D) as he allegedly sent upwards of $6 billion to Iran in a hostage deal approximately two months ago. He believes that the funds from this transfer impacted the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, committed by Hamas. “About two months ago, President Biden […]
Recently, governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis received the coveted endorsement from Bob Vander Plaats, an influential Iowa evangelical. However, former President Donald Trump (R) accused the DeSantis campaign of paying for Vander Plaats support. During his announcement on Fox News, Vander Plaats said that Gov. DeSantis is “a bold and courageous leader.” BREAKING: Faith […]
Florida Representative Kelly Skidmore (D) has floored a bill that would have Florida the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ratified by Congress in 1972. Democrats have reignited efforts to ratify the amendment to counteract the US Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade via Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The ERA states that “equality of […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden (D) reportedly struck a deal to advance the cause of green energy and move away from fossil fuels. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) blasted President Biden for the move. According to Fox News, “The nations further pledged to ‘sufficiently accelerate renewable energy deployment in their respective economies through […]
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) has released an advertisement, warning that “deepfake is dangerous.”
U.S. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-Fl) has cosponsored a Republican-led House resolution to denounce Hamas’ Human Rights Violations. The bill, filed by Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), specifically condemns Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law. International humanitarian law, also known as the law of armed conflict, aims to protect the rights […]
Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has officially received the coveted endorsement from Iowa faith leader Bob Vander Plaats. As CEO and President of The Family Leader, Vander Plaats seeks to “encourage the election of Christ-like leaders and promote righteous policy that honors God and blesses people.” During his announcement on Fox News, Vander […]
Florida Representative Ryan Chamberlin (R) has filed a bill that would protect free speech regarding sexual identity within Florida’s public institutions. Representative Chamberlin’s HB599 proposes to prohibit state agencies or contractors from compelling employees to refer to an individual by gender pronouns that contradicts his biological sex. The bill would also prohibit state agencies or […]
After Florida State University’s star quarterback Jordan Travis suffered a gruesome lower leg injury on Saturday which effectively ended his collegiate career, Florida Chief Financial Officer and FSU Alumni Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to the FSU QB, thanking him for his time with the program. For those unfamiliar with the Florida State athlete, Jordan […]
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) has teamed up with Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) in a bipartisan effort to “implement the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.” Since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack committed against Israel by Hamas, there has been an increase in hostility towards Jews in America, according to Rep. Wasserman Schultz's press […]
Washington, D.C.- Senators Gary Peters’ (D-MI) and Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) bipartisan Armenian Protection Act has successfully passed in the Senate. Last September, Azerbaijan launched a military invasion into the Armenian-held Nagorno-Karabakh ethnic enclave and seized control of the area. Hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee and hundreds have been killed or injured. The […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Kilolo Kijakazi after it was made known that millions of Americans had “received too much” in their Social Security checks. According to Sen. Scott, thousands of Floridians are included in those who were overpaid. The Florida senator believes […]
October Voter Registration Numbers have been released, and Florida has become more Republican.
