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Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) went on Fox News today to discuss Russian detainment of the American Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich. Gershkovich is the son of Russian (then Soviet) parents who fled Communist rule to live in New Jersey. He now faces a prison sentence up to 20 years for espionage. According to the […]
Newsom and Trump are making it clear that DeSantis should withhold from 2024 aspirations.
During recent hearings on Florida House Bill 1421, which would ban sex reassignment surgery for minors, Representative Webster Barnaby (R) had strong words against transgender people, saying he feels like he is watching "an X-Men movie," since "it's like we have mutants living among us" and flat out refers to those testifying in opposition to […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has issued a multitude of statements regarding the possible introduction Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to the United States. According to the Federal Reserve, a CBDC is “generally defined as a digital liability of a central bank that is widely available to the general public.” Many concerns about this form of […]
While Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has not officially announced a run for president in 2024, his fundraising numbers would indicate that he will be on a debate stage against former President Donald Trump (R) within the next several months. In just the month of March, the Friends of Ron DeSantis committee raised almost $3.68 million, […]
In a new interview with MSNBC, Newsom calls DeSantis "weak."
Florida Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) is seeking a Florida senate seat.
Anna V. Eskamani (D) has issued a response to the abortion pill ruling.
After Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed the controversial permitless carry HB 543 measure, a bill that allows Floridians to conceal carry without a permit, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) released a statement regarding its passage, asking God to “forgive him (DeSantis) for this moment.” Her statement came just days following the school shooting at The Covenant […]
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) is well known for being the first member of Gen-Z to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as being an outspoken legislator. Rep. Frost went on MSNBC to condemn the recent events surrounding the two members of the Tennessee State House of Representatives after they were […]
Newsom is now slamming DeSantis over his conservative school appointments.
House Republicans continue seeking means to cut wasteful government spending. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently told The Floridian he would like to cut funding to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other agencies that continue to spend taxpayer dollars on non-essential items. This decision comes on the heels of the controversial NASA-sponsored air […]
During Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) time in office, he has been keen on maintaining a platform that “backs the blue” and stands up for police officers and law enforcement. Now, “America’s Governor” has announced that he has been willing to pay the price in order to do so. To encourage potential law enforcement recruits from […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has certainly not been shy to address the southern border during her time as an elected Congresswoman. From sponsoring legislation addressing human trafficking and drug trafficking to calling for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign, Rep. Cammack always seems to be engaged on the issue. Now, Rep. […]
Despite the news swirling around the nation concerning the indictment and arraignment of former President Donald Trump (R), Representative Cory Mills (R) has released a statement regarding Russia’s detainment of American reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Evan Gershkovich. Gershkovich is the son of Russian (then Soviet) parents who fled Communist rule to live in […]
Daniella Levine Cava has shared her thoughts on the newly-named Kaseya Arena.
Donald Trump (R) held a press conference to discuss his recent indictment.
Jones (D) has invoked MLK amidst a fight for abortion rights in Florida.
