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New Year’s Eve festivities did not halt conflict in the Middle East, as Hamas fired rockets into Israel during the evening of the last day of the year. According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Hamas fired two rockets into civilian areas of Southern Israel. “Hamas continues to threaten our civilians and just fired 2 […]
Responding to the attacks, GOP officials are now warning that the U.S. is being “targeted” by terrorists.
President-elect Donald Trump is saying that illegal immigration was the cause behind the recent terror attack in New Orleans. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating as an "act of terrorism." The attack occurred in the early hours of January 1st when a man in military gear slammed his pick-up truck into pedestrians celebrating New […]
State Rep. Hillary Cassel’s (R) departure from the Democratic Party has angered the totality of her former party members. Republicans have embraced the Florida lawmaker, but Democrats are now decrying her time in office. The latest remarks come from Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), who’s accusing state Rep. Cassel of “deceiving” Floridians. The state […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a statement on X, praising the mass protests that have sprung up in and around Tehran, Iran. “As we look at the start of a new year, it’s encouraging to see Iranian protests that call for an end to the abusive Iranian dictatorship. I hope the people of Iran […]
A Florida Republican filed a new bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty during a state of emergency, prompted by public outrage over a Florida man tying up and abandoning his dog as Hurricane Milton approached. Navarre Rep. Joel Rudman, who will leave office on New Year's Day to pursue a congressional seat, filed […]
President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as he vies to keep his role at the helm of the US House of Representatives. President Trump endorsed Speaker Johnson just days before the latter is due to compete for reelection as House Speaker on January 3rd. Nonetheless, Trump’s endorsement signifies […]
When former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of bribery, he was still eligible for his government pension. However, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) No Congressional Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pension to Incarcerated Officials Now (NO CORRUPTION) Act has passed both chambers of Congress and garnered the approval of President Joe Biden’s (D) pen. It […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R) instead argues that Chair Fried is an "enemy of freedom."
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) however is now pushing back against the notion, warning that the Dignity Act provides amnesty for illegal immigrants.
Florida Republicans have welcomed state Rep. Cassel with open arms, and President-elect Donald Trump (R) is now encouraging other “Disillusioned Democrats” to join the GOP.
During a time when Democrats are moving away from the party because of platform disagreements, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried (D) is calling for a time of “leadership and self-reflection.”
President Jimmy Carter dies Republican and Democrat political figures alike are paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter following his death on December 29th Jimmy Carter dies...MUST READ Marco Rubio-President Carter lived a life of service that extended well beyond his presidency. He was a servant leader who felt called to action. As we […]
Republican and Democrat political figures alike are paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter following his death on December 29th. President Carter had been battling cancer and spent the last months of his life in hospice care. Carter’s presidency, which followed that of President Gerald Ford and anteceded President Ronald Reagan’s, lasted only one term […]
Constitutional lawyer and staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump David Rivkin has passed away. Rivkin, an immigrant from Soviet Russia who pridefully championed the US Constitution for preserving individual rights and freedoms, served at the Justice Department and the White House Counsel’s Office during the Reagan and George H.W. Bush Administrations. President Trump characterized Rivkin […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss his bill, The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023, and what it means for Floridians and Americans alike as President Joe Biden (D) recently signed it into law. The legislation would allow all Americans affected by a federally declared natural disaster to receive a tax […]
Democrats like Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) however questions talks of reclaiming the Panama Canal, calling it "preposterous."
The Republican Jewish Coalition has welcomed state Rep. Cassel as another Jewish voice in the GOP.
