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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) blasted President Joe Biden (D), Vice President Kamala Harris (D), and their administration for the handling of Hurricane Helene through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). After Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced that FEMA does not have the necessary funds to provide aid throughout […]
President Donald Trump’s campaign is crediting President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ administration for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) reported insufficient emergency funding to endure the hurricane season. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas claimed on Tuesday afternoon FEMA “does not have the funds to make it through the (hurricane) season.” FEMA’s […]
DeSantis Snubs Biden? Governor's Press Conference Planned During Hurricane Tour Hours after the White House announced that President Joe Biden on Thursday morning would fly to three Florida cities to survey the damage from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis' team posted that...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "With 16 deepwater ports, Florida is a hub for worldwide […]
As Florida and other states recover from Hurricane Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working to assist in the effort. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize additional FEMA funding in the wake of the storm, with Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) saying, "Americans are counting on us, and we […]
The Iranian missile attack on Israel has earned ferocious bipartisan condemnation and criticism from Congress, with Florida's delegation hosting some of the loudest voices. More support for the Jewish State came in throughout Tuesday from Florida Congressmen on X (formerly Twitter). Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) was one of several Republicans who have attacked the […]
US Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) Enhanced Presidential Security Act was recently signed by President Joe Biden. The Enhanced Presidential Security Act, led by Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres in the House of Representatives, unanimously passed the Senate after passing with a bipartisan and unanimous 405-0 vote in the House. The bill would provide presidential […]
Rubio, Scott, Florida Representatives Call for Emergency Block Grant Assistance Following Helene Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) and a flurry of Florida U.S. House Representatives from both parties have called for emergency state block grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture...READ MORE FL Rep. Berny Jacques: "Today I joined @GovRonDeSantis, CFO @JimmyPatronis, @RepLuna, Mayor […]
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) and a flurry of Florida U.S. House Representatives from both parties have called for emergency state block grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) following Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in the Sunshine State. It has caused formidable damage to Florida and North Carolina as infrastructure […]
According to the latest polling numbers from the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy, former President Donald Trump (R) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) still maintain a commanding lead with just over 30 sleeps until election day. Once again, former President Trump is receiving about the same amount of support from Floridians […]
Vice Presidential nominees James D. Vance and Tim Waltz faced off in a Vice Presidential debate featuring policy-heavy, professional, and civilized discussions. JD Vance demonstrated his oratory superiority as a US Senator for Ohio as he spoke directly to voters, focused on policy, and poignantly criticized Vice President Kamala Harris. The two candidates sparred on […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has requested Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to reconvene the Senate to pass relief legislation for Hurricane Helene. Senator Scott’s request anticipates federal agencies’ damage assessments to determine Helene’s impact and the appropriate amount of federal funds needed to help recovery efforts. Helene slammed into Florida’s gulf coast late […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released a statement following the attack on Israel by Iran in various cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. These attacks have furthered escalations in the Middle East, possibly setting the world stage closer to global warfare. In his statement, Sen. Rubio described Iran's ploy as an effort to terrorize […]
Former President Donald Trump is blaming President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for permitting Iran’s latest missile attacks on Israel. As reported by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Iranian missiles have been intercepted across Israel, including in Jerusalem. RAW FOOTAGE: Watch as Iranian missiles rain over the Old City in Jerusalem, a holy […]
Florida Republicans Condemn Iranian Missile Attack on Israel, Shooting in Tel Aviv The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched approximately 100 missiles against Israel in retaliation for the IDF's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah right as a mass shooting in Jaffa...READ MORE Attorney General Ashley Moody: "Praying for the people of Israel. […]
The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched approximately 100 missiles against Israel in retaliation for the IDF's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah right as a mass shooting in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, killed eight. Several Florida Republicans condemned the attacks and reaffirmed their support for the Jewish State on X (formerly Twitter). Senator Rick […]
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 […]
Two attempts on former President Donald Trump's life have put the Secret Service under the microscope. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) discussed the organization's laxity and supposed politicization on Okaloosa County radio show The B-Team, calling the issues within the Secret Service "sick." "President Trump was being denied requests for increased protection because the upper levels of […]
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 […]
