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Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) is now questioning the appoint, calling Rep. Gabbard a "reckless" choice for DNI.
According to a study conducted by Smart Growth America, Florida has 8 of the 20 deadliest cities for pedestrians in the country, with the Orlando metropolitan area ranked #18. As a result, Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL), who represents the area, recently announced a nearly $3 million federal grant from the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Safer […]
US Representative Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) nomination for Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has caught many by surprise, with some Republicans outright rejecting his selection. Representative Gaetz, a William and Mary law school graduate and loyal ally of President Trump, practiced law for a few years with the Keefe, Anchors & Gordon law firm, where […]
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) appeared with local Miami law enforcement and members of the Florida Retail Federation (FRF) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to release the 2024 Holiday Consumer Protection Guide. With five fewer days between Black Friday and Christmas Day, heightened stress could be on display not only in Florida but […]
President-elect Donald Trump poached Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Wednesday as the next Secretary of State, slotting Gov. Ron DeSantis into a difficult position: will he appoint a MAGA World surrogate? Or one of his own allies for the vacant seat? While Floridians likely won't know until Gov. DeSantis returns from his five-day trade mission trip […]
With the president's supporters backing Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) for Senate Majority Leader, the loss could be considered the first "MAGA" defeat.
The latest nomination is Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) who will serve as his attorney general.
Days before the hurricane season is due to draw to a close, a Caribbean system next week could turn into Hurricane Sara and make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday morning that the system has a 90% chance of turning into a tropical depression in the next few days. It […]
President-elect Donald Trump (R) has officially chosen Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to be his Secretary of State. This was rumored to be the case earlier this week, but it has now been confirmed by President-elect Trump himself. Trump released a statement saying Sen. Rubio will be a "strong advocate" and a "true friend to our […]
Senator John Thune (R-SD) has become the leader of the Senate Republican Conference for the upcoming 119th Congress and possibly beyond. He outlasted Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the position. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) led the Senate Republican Conference since 2007. He announced his resignation in late February. Sens. Cornyn […]
President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as his ambassador to Israel. “Mike has been a great public servant, governor, and leader of faith for many years,” said President Trump via Truth Social. “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him.” Huckabee has been […]
Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) have declared their endorsement for Senator Rick Scott's (R-FL) Majority Leader bid. The Republican Party won the majority in the Senate on Election Day, providing Sens. Scott, John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Thune (R-SD) with more motivation to become their party’s leader in the upper chamber. Senator Mitch […]
President-elect Donald Trump (R) has followed through on his promise to select Elon Musk to establish the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The name of this department is a direct reference to the “joke” or “meme” cryptocurrency Dogecoin, which is based on the doge (dog) meme. Elon has publicly endorsed this crypto in the past. […]
President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his administration’s leadership as he announces picks for Secretary of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA), Homeland Security Secretary, and Central Intelligence Agency Director. To lead the Department of Homeland Security, President Trump has chose South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. Governor Noem has previously served in the South Dakota […]
Miami Democrat Demands State Chair Fried, County Chair Jones Resign After Disastrous Election Night In his resignation announcement Tuesday, a prominent Miami-Dade Democrat demanded county chairman Sen. Shevrin Jones and state Chairwoman Nikki Fried resign after the Election Night "bloodbath" seemingly...READ MORE Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "As a former emergency manager, I was appalled […]
On the second day of his five-day trade mission to Italy, Gov. Ron DeSantis met with the Italian Prime Minister and three top yacht makers before announcing the opening of a new international trade office, hoping to better Florida's relationship with the Mediterranean country. The governor's international mission, which includes stops in Rome, Viareggio, Florence, […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to share his vision for the Senate Majority Leader position should he be picked by his colleagues later this week. The Republican Party won the majority in the Senate on Election Day, providing Senators Scott, John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Thune (R-SD) with more motivation to obtain party […]
Notwithstanding supporting Israel’s wars against Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, the US is waging a cloaked battle against Iranian-backed terrorists in Syria. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced yesterday US forces had struck Syrian targets after US military personnel were attacked over the weekend. “Our message is clear. Attacks against U.S. and coalition partners in […]
