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TALLAHASSEE, FL—Amid a Florida Supreme Court case alleging he's "interfering" in the election for an abortion amendment, Gov. Ron DeSantis called for all Republican leaders to donate to defeat the "deceptive and extreme" measure, which will be on the November ballot. The Governor's ask, posted to social media Friday afternoon, was a response to Republican […]
In an interview with the Floridian Press, Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) affirmed that President Trump is “absolutely right” on the border issue.
US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is calling for action in the face of what could be the largest oil spill in history. Special Envoy Lenderking spoke to Middle-Eastern media about the unfolding crisis in the Red Sea after Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists struck oil tanker SOUNION. Lenderking alleged the SOUNION could begin spilling oil […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Less than two months before Florida's abortion amendment will appear on the November ballot, a new state-sponsored website slamming the alleged "threat" of the measure has been hit with its second lawsuit in one week because it is "abusive", petitioners say, the website should be removed, and the state should be banned from ever […]
Activist Laura Loomer is being attacked by conservative lawmakers following criticism from Democrats about allegedly xenophobic comments she made regarding Vice President Kamala Harris. Loomer, who has been actively campaigning with former President Donald Trump, joked that a Harris White House would “smell like curry,” ridiculing Harris’ Indian heritage. Republican and Democrat lawmakers alike have […]
Former President Donald Trump announced he will not agree to a second presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. President Trump’s announcement follows his second presidential debate performance this year, his first against Vice President Harris. Trump alleged he had no need to commit to another debate given polls demonstrate he outperformed Harris in the […]
Congressional Support for Puerto Rican Statehood Grows Before November Election With Puerto Rican voters living on the island less than two months away from casting their ballots on a seventh plebiscite vote asking for statehood, there appears to be increasing momentum in support...READ MORE Sen. Danny Burgess: "Florida’s constitution is a sacred document, […]
By Bryan Leib As I reflect on my recent run for Congress, I am filled with a deep sense of purpose and determination. This journey was not just about seeking a seat in the halls of power to effect much-needed change in our nation — it was about standing up for the values that make […]
In the latest development in Gov. Ron DeSantis' war against a "radical" Florida abortion amendment, the Department of State announced Thursday that they've discovered evidence of fraudulent abortion petitions that helped secure the measure's spot on the November ballot. First broken by the Tampa Bay Times, DeSantis' elections police have questioned some people who signed […]
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) debated with CNN’s Jake Tapper during a segment and discussed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Tapper argued that illegal voting was less of a problem than underage drinking. The SAVE Act includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – not illegal immigrants – can vote in […]
Haitian migrants in a small Ohio town are not abducting and feasting upon their neighbor's pets, and magnifying that rumor is "bigoted", "vile", and indicates that Donald Trump should not be president again, said Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, who represents the largest Haitian population nationwide. Sen. Jones, a leading South Florida Democrat, blasted Trump for […]
As Election Day looms closer, Senator Scott is lashing out at Democrats, accusing them of wanting "illegals to vote."
To apply pressure to the Venezuelan government, Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R) has introduced the VALOR Act, which would solidify sanctions against the Maduro regime.
'I'm not Joe Biden', Harris and Trump Seek to Define Each Other at Rowdy Debate Former US President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in the second presidential debate prior to the November elections. Vice President Harris substituted President Joe Biden...READ MORE Attorney General Ashley Moody: "It has been 23 years since the tragic September 11th […]
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators is seeking to pressure Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro to accept his defeat by Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia in the latest presidential election. Gonzalez was forced to seek political asylum in Spain after the Maduro regime threatened to arrest him. Following Gonzalez’s departure, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Cardin (D-MD), […]
The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida released a new ad Wednesday featuring two politically rivaled Senators joining forces to encourage Floridians to vote "yes" on Amendment 3. Financed by Smart and Safe Florida, the group pushing to get the state's weed amendment across the finish line, the 30-second ad begins with Democrat Sen. […]
It was the deadliest terror attack in history, claiming 2,977 lives in hours. So, on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attack, Gov. Ron DeSantis commemorated the fallen heroes murdered by al-Qaeda jihadists at a Palm Harbor ceremony Wednesday morning. "We'll never forget the sacrifices that those folks made, many of them just […]
Former US President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in the second presidential debate prior to the November elections. Vice President Harris substituted President Joe Biden as the latter dropped out of the presidential race following a dismal performance against President Trump in the first debate. During last night’s debate, Harris and […]
