FBI and Law Enforcement Investigating Bomb Threats Against Trump Cabinet Appointees

FBI and Law Enforcement Investigating Bomb Threats Against Trump Cabinet Appointees

Mateo Guillamont
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November 29, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has reported various threats were made against recent cabinet appointees.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was aware of the threats and was working on the issue with law enforcement.  “The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we […]
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Scott Says DOGE Caucus Could 'Lock the Clock', Ending Time Change

Scott Says DOGE Caucus Could 'Lock the Clock', Ending Time Change

Jackson Bakich
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November 27, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) – a founding member of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus – confirmed the caucus will take a look at "locking the clock," making Daylight Savings Time permanent around the country. In a social media post on X responding to Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Elon Musk, Sen. Scott […]
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Donalds Backs FEMA Being Stand-Alone Agency

Donalds Backs FEMA Being Stand-Alone Agency

Daniel Molina
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November 27, 2024
The idea has now gained bipartisan support as Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) believes that FEMA should be a stand-alone agency that reports to the White House.
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Last Squeeze?—11.27.2024—Fine Calls Omar, Tlaib 'Antisemites' Amid Congress Bid—Trump World Endorses Gruters—Mexico Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.27.2024—Fine Calls Omar, Tlaib 'Antisemites' Amid Congress Bid—Trump World Endorses Gruters—Mexico Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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November 27, 2024
'Never Be Scared To Be Jewish': Fine Calls Omar, Tlaib 'Antisemites' Ahead of Congressional Run After Donald Trump poached Rep. Mike Waltz for his next administration, Florida Republicans plan to send the state Legislature's most pro-Israel hardliner to Congress where he will sit alongside...READ MORE     Gov. Ron DeSantis: "We are on the eve of Thanksgiving […]
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Special Counsel Smith Dismisses Last Remaining Case Against Trump

Special Counsel Smith Dismisses Last Remaining Case Against Trump

Mateo Guillamont
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November 27, 2024
Special counsel Jack Smith has dismissed the last charges remaining against President-elect Donald Trump for allegedly seeking to overturn the 2020 election and wrongfully retaining classified documents.  Special counsel Smith had been appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to prosecute Trump for these alleged crimes.  Such charges have all been dropped, given the Department of […]
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Mexico Threatens to Impose Tariffs on American Goods After Trump Pledges to Increase Tariffs on Mexican Exports

Mexico Threatens to Impose Tariffs on American Goods After Trump Pledges to Increase Tariffs on Mexican Exports

Mateo Guillamont
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November 27, 2024
Mexican and Canadian officials are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement he will be imposing 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods until the flow of illegal immigrants and fentanyl ceases.  President-elect Trump promised he would “sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the […]
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Gimenez Backs Sweeping Tariffs Against Mexico

Gimenez Backs Sweeping Tariffs Against Mexico

Daniel Molina
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November 27, 2024
Florida Rep. Carlos Giménez (R) backs the sweeping tariffs, applauding the "bold action" from the president.
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'Never Be Scared To Be Jewish': Fine Calls Omar, Tlaib 'Antisemites' Ahead of Congressional Run

'Never Be Scared To Be Jewish': Fine Calls Omar, Tlaib 'Antisemites' Ahead of Congressional Run

Liv Caputo
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November 27, 2024
After Donald Trump poached Rep. Mike Waltz for his next administration, Florida Republicans plan to send the state Legislature's most pro-Israel hardliner to Congress where he will sit alongside Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, who he calls "antisemites." So is state Sen. Randy Fine, Florida's sole Jewish Republican lawmaker, worried about antisemitism in Congress? […]
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Trump World Endorses Gruters for Florida CFO As DeSantis Stays Quiet

Trump World Endorses Gruters for Florida CFO As DeSantis Stays Quiet

Liv Caputo
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November 27, 2024
Trump World wants Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint state Sen. Joe Gruters, one of the few Florida Republicans who has clashed with and even called out the Governor, to the soon-to-be vacant Chief Financial Officer position. But DeSantis has stayed quiet, even as speculation swirls that he may appoint one of his allies, like state […]
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Rep. Donalds Says Democrats use Illegal Children 'as Pawns'

Rep. Donalds Says Democrats use Illegal Children 'as Pawns'

Daniel Molina
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November 26, 2024
During an appearance on Fox News, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) slammed Democrats for allegedly using kids “as pawns.”
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Randy Fine Sends in State Senate Resignation Letter to Run for Congress

Randy Fine Sends in State Senate Resignation Letter to Run for Congress

Liv Caputo
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November 26, 2024
Newly elected state Sen. Randy Fine will only be a Senator until Mar. 31, he revealed in his Tuesday resignation letter, because he will run for a congressional seat vacated by President-elect Donald Trump's future national security adviser. Fine, 50, submitted his resignation letter Tuesday morning announcing that Mar. 31 will be his last day […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.26.2024—Fine Officially Running for Congress—Florida's Legislative Musical Chairs—Trump and Tariffs—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.26.2024—Fine Officially Running for Congress—Florida's Legislative Musical Chairs—Trump and Tariffs—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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November 26, 2024
Randy Fine Announces Run for Congress to Replace Rep. Michael Waltz Three days after President-elect Donald Trump urged and endorsed State Senator Randy Fine to run for Florida's 6th Congressional seat, Senator Fine went on the Fox & Friends morning show and...READ MORE     FL Sen. Randy Fine: "I am proud and thankful to be endorsed […]
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Weinberger Backs 'Incredible' Pam Bondi After Democrats Question her Nomination

Weinberger Backs 'Incredible' Pam Bondi After Democrats Question her Nomination

Daniel Molina
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November 26, 2024
Calling Bondi's work "incredible," Florida congresswoman-elect Meg Weinberger (R) believes she's much more than a "lackey."
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Legislative Musical Chairs: All Florida Vacancies Caused by Trump's Cabinet Picks

Legislative Musical Chairs: All Florida Vacancies Caused by Trump's Cabinet Picks

Liv Caputo
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November 26, 2024
Florida Lawmakers weeks after the general election are scrambling to fill government positions vacated by President-elect Donald Trump's Sunshine State-based cabinet picks. So which positions are empty, and who wants to fill them? U.S. Senate: Marco Rubio One of Trump's first cabinet picks was Sen. Marco Rubio for his Secretary of State. This will leave […]
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Trump Announces Plan to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Trump Announces Plan to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Mateo Guillamont
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November 26, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has claimed he will be imposing additional tariffs on Chinese exports to the US notwithstanding any tariffs already in place.  President Trump made the announcement in response to what he claims is Chinese negligence regarding the fentanyl trafficking originating from China. “I have had many talks with China about the massive amounts […]
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The Biden Administration's Potential Support of Cuba, a State Sponsor of Terrorism

The Biden Administration's Potential Support of Cuba, a State Sponsor of Terrorism

Jackson Bakich
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November 26, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling out President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for considering to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. This move comes just weeks before President Biden transitions out of office. Legislators such as Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) are requesting President Biden to remove Cuba from the list, […]
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Senate Conservatives Prepare to Slash Government Spending as New 'DOGE' Caucus is Formed

Senate Conservatives Prepare to Slash Government Spending as New 'DOGE' Caucus is Formed

Mateo Guillamont
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November 26, 2024
A new Senate caucus, led by Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R), aims to collaborate with the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce unnecessary government spending.  The DOGE Senate caucus was founded late last week and will identify and eliminate wasteful government activities.  Senator Ernst announced the DOGE caucus’ creation via press release, […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.25.2024—Trump Endorses CFO Patronis For Congressional Run—Special Elections Set for Gaetz, Waltz Seats—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.25.2024—Trump Endorses CFO Patronis For Congressional Run—Special Elections Set for Gaetz, Waltz Seats—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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November 25, 2024
Trump Endorses Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis for Vacant Gaetz Seat Last week it was "RUN, RANDY, RUN!", today it's "RUN, JIMMY, RUN!" On the last day for a candidate to resign to run for office, President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Florida Chief Financial...READ MORE     Rep. Matt Gaetz: "While the momentum was strong, […]
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