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Calling for the United States to continue providing assistance to Ukraine, Waltz also warned that the U.S. “is on the verge of losing a second democratic partner to the iron fist of authoritarianism.”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), a political rival of Biden's, shared his thoughts ahead of the address, saying that "Brandon" "has failed at, well, just about everything."
Critics are now directing comments to Florida Rep. Blaise Ingoglia (R), warning that responding to Florida's trash incinerators concerns should be a top priority in his campaign.
With President Joe Biden's (D) State of the Union Address coming up, the White House has requested the assistance of state National Guards in Washington D.C., Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has rejected Biden's request for Florida National Guard deployments to DC. A budding rivalry has become apparent between the president and Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis. […]
Democrats from across Florida have celebrated the nomination, and one vocal supporter is Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava who endorsed Judge Brown Jackson’s “caliber and dedication.”
Both Florida Rep. Val Demings (D) and Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R), although political rivals heading into the 2022 midterm election, have commented on the attack, extending assistance to Ukraine during this time.
President Joe Biden (D), who has faced scrutiny over his foreign policy with Russia, also shared an update on how the United States is responding to the attack.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) released a video on social media, enjoying a margarita but lamenting that it won't cure "Bidenflation."
The "Don't Say Gay" bill in the Florida legislature has managed to stir national controversy among parental rights advocates and LGBTQ allies. State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) attempted to amend the bill today in the Florida House, where his effort to normalize sexual identity was rejected. Now, Florida Republican legislators are reacting to Smith's failed […]
Having a background in horses, South Florida State Rep. Dan Daley (D-97) has successfully passed HB 1269 through its second committee. The bill intends to bring back standardbred racing in Florida. With only the Commerce Committee left, Daley's bill has managed to pass both the Regulatory Reform Subcommittee and the State Administration & Technology Appropriations […]
Florida Rep. Val Demings (D) has faced controversy over her use of “Chief Demings” on the campaign trail.
Florida Rep. Brian Mast (R) has taken to social media to lend his support, arguing that Americans should “not take freedom for granted” in light of the tension between the "Freedom Convoy" and the Canadian government.
Florida Rep. Val Demings (D), who’s vying to unseat Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R), took to social media to slam Republicans, arguing that they attempted to “shamefully… sabotage” the argument against “Democrats defunding the police.”
Florida Republicans are expecting a “red wave” in the upcoming midterm election, and a new poll might indicate that Republicans could pick up seat in November.
After news surfaced that political commentator and former news anchor Chris Cuomo had relocated to the Sunshine State, Governor DeSantis' team extended a welcome to the newest member of what he’s calling “the Lockdown Libs Tour.”
As the Florida Democrat touts her time as the Orlando police chief, calling herself "Chief Demings," the Rubio campaign is fighting back, arguing that Demings is only highlighting it for political purposes.
The Republican-led Florida Legislature is looking at a new abortion ban in the HB 5 legislation. However, not every Florida legislator is on board with the approach the state has taken on this issue, as State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) has pledged to vote, "NO," on HB 5. HB 5 if passed, would ban […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated Friday he does not support a House proposal that would shift $200 million away from 12 school districts that required students to wear masks last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. The House included the proposal in a budget plan that it will take up during a floor session Tuesday. The proposal […]
