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Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation (FISHES) Act has passed Congress in a bipartisan fashion and intends to "improve the federal regulatory process associated with the allocation of fishery disaster relief and expedite the distribution of federal relief following official fishery disaster declarations—which […]
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro has accused Venezuela’s political opposition of attempting to trigger a “civil war” within the country. According to Iranian media in an article echoing Dictator Maduro’s claims, the autocrat accused opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez of being “Venezuela’s ultra-right” and seeking to “ignite a wave of violence." Machado […]
The Senate passed the bipartisan, bicameral Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act on Friday, marking a senate win for Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) and Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock (D).
Brendon Leslie, CEO of the right-wing Florida’s Voice, has been accused of workplace sexual harassment, abuse, and intimidation by a former employee of the online publication, according to a 154-page police report filed last week. Kaitlyn Castner, the publication’s former social media manager, is also seeking a restraining order against Leslie and Florida’s Voice reporters […]
Republican Blogger Brendon Leslie Accused of Serial Workplace Sexual Harassment, Intimidation Brendon Leslie, CEO of the right-wing Florida’s Voice, has been accused of workplace sexual harassment, abuse, and intimidation by a former employee of the online publication, according to a 154-page police report filed last week...MUST READ Rick Scott-WARNING: Communist China is actively targeting […]
Lara Trump has announced that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to serve in the United States senate. The announcement comes after she previously stepped down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee to pursue the senate seat. Trump made the announcement on social media, writing on X, "after an incredible amount of thought, […]
Assessing the vote to avoid a government shutdown, Florida Rep. Cory Mills (R) urged lawmakers to "put more money back into the pockets of Americans."
Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R) led a bipartisan group of House members in condemning the Venezuelan government's siege at the Argentina embassy in Caracas.
A Georgia Appeals Court has disqualified District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump and codefendants. District Attorney Willis’ disqualification presents a reversal of a lower trial court’s finding that Willis need not be disqualified from the case. "After carefully considering the trial court's findings in its order, we conclude […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) announced the formation of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Congressional Caucus. This endeavor has the blessing of Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It intends to focus on "nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality-nutrient-dense foods, improving primary care, and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases" and […]
Ahead of the vote, Florida Rep. Greg Steube (R) spoke against the CR bill, calling it a "Christmas parade of horribles."
Whereas the first Trump Administration sought a “Maximum Pressure” approach with sweeping sanctions, Fonseca proposes that the incoming Trump Administration should enact an “America-first sanctions policy.”
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has led his colleagues in both the Senate and the House, such as Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX) and Andy Biggs (R-AZ), in a reconciliatory letter to incoming party leaders: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA). The letter outlines a two-step process for the […]
Possessing, selling, or trafficking Xylazine, the dangerously popular "zombie drug" that can gash users with festering wounds, may become a first-degree felony in Florida. Violators can be imprisoned for three to 25 years with fines up to $500,000 under Republican Rep. Rachel Plakon's new bill, HB 57. Her legislation, filed Wednesday ahead of the 2025 […]
Israel is alleging Houthi terrorist air strikes hit a school in central Israel during the early hours of Thursday, December 19th. The Houthi strikes closely followed US and Israeli strikes on Houthi operations and command centers in recent days. A Houthi spokesperson claimed the air strikes were part of a “military operation targeting two specific […]
The US military conducted precision air strikes against Houthi terrorist command centers earlier this week. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported strikes on a “key command and control facility operated by Iran-backed Houthis within Houthi-controlled territory in Sana’a, Yemen.” “The targeted facility was a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, such as attacks against U.S. Navy warships […]
Lawmakers want to avoid a government shutdown, but the continuing resolution that’s been proposed to do exactly that has generated unfavorable reviews. The 1,000+ page resolution has received condemnation from Republicans who argue that the proposed CR is exactly why the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created. Republicans are less than thrilled this afternoon […]
The House of Representatives is in hell week, also known as the week in which the passage of a continuing resolution (CR) is necessary to avoid a government shutdown. Elected officials from around the country will either stand up and say no more (in favor of a proper appropriations approach), others will support the measure […]
