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In a new TV advertisement, the campaign against an amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana has taken up a novel criticism of the initiative: it doesn't let Floridians grow weed at home. First propagated by Gov. Ron DeSantis' senior analyst Christina Pushaw on social media, the new angle blasts the citizen-led referendum, called Amendment 3, […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling upon Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and the upper chamber of the Legislative Branch to immediately reconvene following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The former Florida governor believes the Senate should return to Capitol Hill once the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state and local officials determine […]
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently sent a letter to Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX) detailing the rap sheet of illegal immigrants with charges or convictions. Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX) and Byron Donalds (R-FL) took jabs at the Biden-Harris administration, claiming that the numbers reflect the notion that the Democrats only care about power […]
Former President Donald Trump is launching a campaign initiative focused on improving Americans’ health. President Trump is coalescing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who antecedently endorsed the former’s presidential campaign. RFK, an environmental lawyer, has focused on combatting America’s myriad health problems, which he claims derive from poor nutrition, toxic chemicals, and inadequate healthcare. Following […]
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces executed precision strikes against several terrorist operatives in Syria over the weekend. CENTCOM’s strikes parallel Israel’s expanded offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. CENTCOM reported its strikes killed 37 terrorist operatives, including multiple senior leaders of ISIS and Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda affiliate. According to CENTCOM, the strikes form […]
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R) recently announced that he would be opening an investigation into a recent trip that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to Pennsylvania. While there, President Zelenskyy met with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D). The trip has received widespread criticism from Republicans, who argue that Zelenskyy was campaigning against President […]
DeSantis Slams 60 Minutes Amid Insurance Scandal Exposé Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted "60 Minutes" as a "not credible" organization Monday afternoon after he was asked about the outlet's new investigation into Florida insurance companies that allegedly...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "In Mayo today, we had the Hope Bus and other food and supply distributions from the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted "60 Minutes" as a "not credible" organization Monday afternoon after he was asked about the outlet's new investigation into Florida insurance companies that allegedly altered damage reports to pay homeowners less money. Though he initially claimed he hadn't seen the segment, which aired Sunday night, Gov. DeSantis then said that Florida […]
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) in support of the State of Florida’s major disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene – which needed approval from the Commander-In-Chief. The state received the necessary approval, and President Biden said the administration “will be with you every step of […]
If Florida could organize flights to rescue stranded citizens in Israel as rockets "rained down" and save residents in Haiti when it went "haywire," then it shouldn't be a stretch for the Sunshine State to return Floridians stuck in crumbling western North Carolina back home, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday. This is part of his […]
Texas Representative Chip Roy (R) has called out his colleagues on the other side of the aisle as 162 Democrats voted against provisions that “actively target LGBTQ+ service members” which “threaten the recruitment, retention, and readiness of our Armed Forces.” Rep. Roy noted the provisions that the Democrats are hoping to retain while also calling […]
Former President Donald Trump has promised to end Russia’s war against Ukraine in an unprecedented meeting with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky. During a meeting to discuss potential avenues to end the war, President Trump emphatically expressed his desire to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Trump blamed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris […]
MIAMI - Florida voters will decide if school board candidates are required to disclose their party affiliation under a constitutional amendment in November. The Partisan Election of Members of District School Boards, or Amendment 1, would require district school boards to be elected in a partisan election as opposed to a nonpartisan election. Amendment 1 […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Make America Active Again Act – a bill that would set a minimum amount of time for physical activity in elementary schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Students would be required to engage in 150 or more minutes of recess or physical education. “Insufficient physical […]
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) is questioning President Zelensky’s alleged use of taxpayer funds used to campaign with Vice President Harris.
US Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) bicameral Patriotic Investment Act seeks to rewrite U.S. tax code to remove rewards for investments in China. Senator Rubio’s bill would remove capital gains tax rate breaks from investments made in entities associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The bill does not apply to companies without direct links to […]
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) and others have introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act. This bill updates the original Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which was implemented to provide a compensation process for veterans and victims of contaminated drinking water at the site. The new legislation would clarify the […]
TALLAHASSEE—In the latest update on major Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday evening that the system will make landfall in the Wakulla to Taylor County areas around 11 p.m., four hours later than initially forecasted. Helene, which is now a Category 3 storm, may slam into the Big Bend as a Category 4. […]
