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Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has been traveling around the state assessing and assisting with Hurricane Milton relief efforts. After spending time in Fort Myers, the former governor visited Punta Gorda and received a briefing from local leaders, law enforcement, and emergency management officials in areas affected by the storm. The Sunshine State senator is “urging […]
According to a recent report from The College Fix, The Florida State University enlists a small minority of Republican professors, associate professors, and assistant professors compared to a vast majority of Democrat professors in its departments. Additionally, The Fix found that Republicans were in only six percent of the 10 identifiable departments. Also, there were […]
A New York appeals panel has reportedly signaled its skepticism towards a $500 million fraud conviction brought against former President Donald Trump earlier this year. New York Attorney General Letitia James successfully brought civil fraud charges against President Trump earlier this year, securing a $354 million judgment against the latter plus an additional $100 million […]
Providing an update on the efforts that are underway in his district, Rep. Steube commented that his constituents know "it's gonna take time."
Following massive damage left behind by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis swore Friday morning that if dockworkers' resume their strike in January as promised, he will send in the National Guard to keep supplies flowing to disaster-struck areas. This is the first time he's brought up what Florida will do when the East […]
Former President Donald Trump is adding fuel to the fire of the controversy regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ hurricane response as Hurricane Milton departs Florida. Milton struck Florida’s west coast and traveled across the state throughout Thursday morning. President Trump and Vice President Harris have clashed over the federal government’s hurricane response, with the former […]
'Give me a break': DeSantis snaps back at report claiming Milton may be the most expensive storm in state history Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted a new report alleging that Hurricane Milton may be the most expensive storm in Florida history, pointing out that Hurricane Ian CFO Jimmy Patronis: "Urban Search & Rescue Taskforce Team 1 […]
In the latest twist of the Gov. Ron DeSantis, President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris hurricane-response saga, the Florida Governor on Thursday expressed his appreciation for the Democrat President's willingness to be helpful in the Hurricane Milton aftermath. The same cannot be said of Gov. DeSantis' and Vice President Harris' relationship, which has […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Department of Health are trying to strike down an ad promoting a proposed constitutional for abortion rights, claiming it's "dangerous" because it allegedly lies about Florida's current abortion laws. In a slew of cease-and-desist letters sent to local news stations airing the pro-Amendment 4 ad—which would also overturn Gov. […]
As lawmakers join forces to provide additional support, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) is calling out Vice President Kamala Harris (D), accusing her of having "politicized" Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted a new report alleging that Hurricane Milton may be the most expensive storm in Florida history, pointing out that Hurricane Ian was likely worse and begging them to "give me a break." According to Wall Street analysts, Milton's incurred damages could exceed $50 billion and leave behind devastation approaching $175 billion, […]
Rep. Moskowitz called the Hurricane Milton claim “dangerous,” pushing back against Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) (R).
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has sent a letter to the Hormel Institute, an affiliate of the University of Minnesota, questioning Minnesota Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz’s (D) alleged involvement with the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) via Hormel. In the recent vice-presidential debate with Senator JD Vance (R-OH), Gov. Waltz shared his experiences in […]
Conservative lawmakers have expressed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) their desire for a new deal with Argentina. Argentina is the largest IMF debtor, owing the latter over $30 billion and has struggled to consistently pay its debts to the IMF. Argentina’s financial woes resulted in the IMF placing Argentina on an extended fund facility […]
Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall On Wednesday, the Category 3 storm hit just south of Siesta Key around 8:30 PM. Milton is now a Category 2 heading out to the Atlantic Ocean. Trump Doral hosts 275 FPL linemen ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall Former President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, shared a post Wednesday reportedly showing 275 […]
In the latest Florida Atlantic University polling conducted by Mainstreet Research, the group surveyed 811 registered voters between Oct. 2-6, all living in Texas. Former President Donald Trump (R) holds a five-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris (D) in the poll. This includes a margin of 50-45 percent with two percent of those surveyed […]
Hurricane Milton is in the process of making landfall as a Category 3 storm in Sarasota County, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday evening in Tallahassee. Milton's rapidly approaching landfall, coming in at maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, may be hours ahead of forecasts that had landfall between 11 p.m and early Thursday morning. "Stay […]
MIAMI - Former President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, shared a post Wednesday reportedly showing 275 linemen from Florida Power & Light arriving as guests at Trump National Doral in Miami with widespread power outages expected from Hurricane Milton. "You are amazing and the Trump Family, and entire state of Florida, appreciates you! Enjoy the […]
