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Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) and their colleagues wrote a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken concerning passport backlogs and delays. According to the letter, residents of the states of Florida, Texas, Idaho, Wyoming, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee have complained about this issue. The senators called the passport fiasco […]
Rising in defense of Taiwan, Suarez vowed to be “strong on China.”
Florida Congressman Mario-Diaz Balart (FL-26), in tandem with congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), introduced the School Guardian Act last Thursday (H.R.4111). The bill’s senate companion, S.B. 1305, was introduced last April by Florida Senator Rick Scott. If enacted, all k-12 schools in the nation, both private and public, will receive access to federal funds facilitating the […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to discuss the government spending habits of the Democratic Party. They have controlled the Senate and the White House since President Joe Biden’s (D) term began. The Florida Congressman asserts that the Democrats have been “reckless” and not concerned about “efficacy.” “Frankly, what are the Democrats doing […]
Team DeSantis has now released an advertisement, chiding Newsom for “deteriorating California.”
A new poll indicates that almost three-quarters of Americans believe Trump committed an illegal or unethical act.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) has introduced the Import Security and Fairness Act.
Vice President Mike Pence (R) believe Trump has put "himself over the Constitution" by not accepting the results.
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the investigation of former President Donald Trump (R), demanding that Special Counsel Jack Smith provide and preserve all records from his office. After revelations of those working under Smith providing thousands in donations to various Democratic campaigns and funds such as […]
As the Sunshine State enters into hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is expected to run out of funds after the first week of August. As hurricane season runs from June to November, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced legislation to address the looming problem. The Disaster Relief Fund […]
Suarez has invoked Reagan in his first speech to attempt to sway voter support.
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) went on the Meidas Touch Podcast to discuss what he believes is Republican hypocrisy when it comes to guns. As law and order has been a major selling point for the GOP, Rep. Moskowitz asserts that the right’s emphasis on combating crime without addressing mass shootings is inconsistent with their political […]
The 2024 Republican Primary for Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has received a blow from within the Sunshine State. State Senator Joe Gruters (R-FL) has recently claimed Gov. DeSantis intentionally vetoed several Sarasota County projects because Sen. Gruters endorsed Donald Trump for President. "The Governor is clearly upset I endorsed Donald Trump for President, and so […]
While announcing his “Framework for Freedom” budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was asked about Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) agreeing (in principle) to a debate between the two rising stars in their respective parties. The first part of Gov. DeSantis’ response highlighted California’s “huge problems,” including the exodus of people leaving […]
Fort Pierce— Florida’s 2023-2024 Fiscal Year “Framework For Freedom” Budget was signed into law Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning. The historic $115 Billion package includes scores of funding, tax relief, and salary increase records across all sectors of the economy. A historic $20 billion surplus in Florida’s reserves was tapped to finance initiatives aimed […]
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has finally announced his candidacy for president.
As co-chair of the Congressional Venezuela Democracy Caucus, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) has brought together both sides of the aisle to reintroduce the bipartisan, bicameral Assuring that the Fact-Finding Examination Continues to Track Human Rights in Venezuela (AFFECT) Act. This bill is dedicated to organizing “multilateral efforts to hold the Maduro regime accountable.” It […]
Gimenez called Suarez a "complete fraud" over his past voting record.
