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Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian regarding the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Iran, and their proxies, which has left tens of thousands of people in the region dead. With President-elect Donald Trump (R) stating that the conflict would’ve never happened under his watch, we asked Sen. Scott how the incoming administration […]
Steube Files Discharge Petition to Expedite Passage of Sunshine Protection Act The push to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide has picked up steam again thanks to Representative Greg Steube, who recently filed a discharge petition for the Sunshine Protection Act...READ MORE Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: " BAN FLUORIDE,  BAN PARABENS,  BAN FOOD DYES,  BAN HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN […]
Taking to social media to speak out about recess appointments, Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) suggested that this could come back to haunt Republicans.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to stir controversy, which has led to bipartisan condemnation. Earlier this month, a FEMA supervisor was fired for allegedly instructing staff to avoid hurricane affected homes that had Trump signs. In a new interview, the former FEMA employee shared that FEMA staff were also urged to avoid homes […]
The Florida Republican Party snarkily endorsed Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Friday morning after she revealed her plan to run for reelection, even after some within the party called for her resignation. Posted to social media, the GOP's "endorsement" for Fried's reelection amplifies the conversation on how poorly Florida Democrats performed on Election Night—losing Miami-Dade […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign is condemning Democrat efforts in Pennsylvania to host a recount including undated ballots in the Senate race between Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Republican Dave McCormick. Despite the Associated Press (AP) having called the Senate race for McCormick, Senator Casey has yet to concede. Pennsylvania election officials, however, are claiming state […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have joined Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and 31 other upper chamber legislators in bringing forward the Stand With Israel Act, a bill that would cut U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that “expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.” This piece of legislation has gained six […]
Cory Mills Floated as Potential Senate Replacement for Marco Rubio With Governor Ron DeSantis tasked to appoint a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office next January, there is widespread speculation that America’s Governor...READ MORE Sen. Rick Scott: "To make America great again, we MUST lower our national debt and rein in reckless spending. […]
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a Thursday morning complaint against the Federal Emergency Management Agency for its alleged anti-Trump biases which may have deprived some Floridians of hurricane aid. Moody, joined by Gov. Ron DeSantis, blasted FEMA for its alleged "conspiracy to discriminate" against Florida hurricane victims who support President-elect Donald Trump, the Thursday […]
Republican Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Mike Braun (R-IN), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN.), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) wrote a letter to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough after reports surfaced detailing some unnerving details regarding former Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance (R) and Tim Walz […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced early Thursday that he will hold special elections as soon as possible for two Republican congressional seats vacated by President-elect Donald Trump, who's drawing heavily from Florida's political talent pool for his new administration. Though the Florida Governor has yet to announce which days the special primary and general elections will […]
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.
