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Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to encourage the employment of service members and veterans in the defense industrial base (DIB) as it has an “urgent need” for skilled labor. The Florida senator is calling on Sec. Austin to emphasize the importance of transition assistance programs […]
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced a resolution denouncing the Cuban government's "modern slavery and exploitation" towards Cuban doctors.
The Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Action Florida has announced a new wave of endorsements for candidates participating in the election on Nov. 5. After congratulating 11 of its endorsed candidates who emerged victorious in their primary races on Aug. 20, AFP Action Florida has endorsed four new candidates for the general election, making an overall […]
The US Senate has unanimously approved Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Act of 2024, which extends the commission for two years. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is a federal agency created by the 1988 International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) to monitor religious freedom abroad. USCIRF’s mandate is […]
Florida Democrats Say DeSantis' 6-Week Abortion Ban Triggered Amendment 4 Florida Democratic lawmakers reaffirmed their opposition to Amendment 4, the ballot measure that would restrict abortion access in the state, calling the measure 'restrictive' and 'extreme' as voters...READ MORE Marco Rubio: "Thankful to my senate colleagues for reauthorizing @USCIRF. This commission is crucial […]
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. MarĂa Elvira Salazar (R) has introduced the VALOR Act, which would solidify sanctions against the Maduro regime.
