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A ruling by the third circuit court of appeals in Pennsylvania has shrunk social media companies’ legal protections for content posted on their platforms under section 230(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(c)(1)). The ruling emerged from a lawsuit filed against TikTok by the mother of a teenage girl who died while […]
Where is the Accountability?' Florida Politicians Blast 'Unconscionable' FBI Failures in Child Sexual Abuse Cases When USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was finally charged with child sexual abuse months after the FBI first learned he was molesting teenage girls, Director Christopher Wray swore they would never...READ MORE Sen. Jonathan Martin:Â "We need leaders like @GovGoneWild developing […]
The US military is reporting its Navy ships patrolling the Middle East recently rescued Iranians stranded in the ocean. US Central Command (CENTCOM) notified the public that US Navy ships rescued several Iranian mariners on August 23. “Aiding distressed mariners is a mission that our strike group will always stand ready to support,” said Rear […]
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) are calling out Democrats for their disdain of voter ID laws as progressives have called the measure “racist” and believe it will disproportionately and purposely affect black voters. For instance, Rep. Donalds recently encouraged the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill includes provisions to ensure […]
US technology firm Intel has come under congressional scrutiny following reports the company intends to reduce its workforce despite having received substantial government subsidies. Intel announced the job cuts earlier this week, explaining the cuts would affect nearly 15,000 workers. Intel received over 30$ billion in direct funding, loans, and tax credits from the US […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL— On general Election Day  Puerto Rico will hold its seventh plebiscite in which they ask for statehood, as the majority has decided in the last two votes -- 2017 and 2020. The vote is important because it will continue creating pressure on Congress to act and treat Puerto Ricans as equals. The seventh […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) announced that the University of South Florida (USF) will receive nearly $14 million in a federal grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support Affordable Care Act (ACA) “health navigators.” These navigators attempt to advise and assist families find the right healthcare plan for them. According to […]
DeSantis Worries Harris Administration Would Punish States Banning Trans Surgeries for Minors Gov. Ron DeSantis fretted Thursday that if Kamala Harris becomes President, her administration would "wield the administrative state" against Florida and other governments that have banned transgender...READ MORE Sen. Jonathan Martin: "We need leaders like @GovGoneWild developing policies that will actually solve problems. Not career politicians […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on CNN and spoke on the upcoming debate between former President Donald Trump (R) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), as well as the latter’s policies and support she’s received since launching her campaign for the Oval Office. The Florida congressman started by discussing VP Harris’ economic policies, including her […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to discuss the security failures at former President Donald Trump’s (R) campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania which nearly ended in a successful assassination attempt by a shooter from approximately 150 yards out. Through investigations, it has been revealed that the Secret Service failed to properly collaborate with […]
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resuscitated an indictment against former President Donald Trump charging that the former president conspired to reverse the 2020 election results. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court tossed special counsel Smith’s case, arguing President Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for official presidential acts. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John […]
This week, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the rescue of Farhan Al-Qadi, one of Hamas's still-living hostages held since October 7th, in "a complex operation." Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) celebrated the news in a recent appearance on CNN, saying it demonstrated the Jewish State's commitment to returning the hostages home and that blame for […]
Constituents in Representative Cory Mills' (R-FL) Congressional District have just over 40 million reasons to smile now, as the Florida Congressman recently reported investing $40 million in taxpayer dollars back into District 7. Rep. Mills' press release detailed how a hefty $24.6 million went into Social Security throughout the area. Another $7.8 million went into […]
Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Eli Crane (R-AZ) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as well as U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Linda Fagan surrounding the USCG’s implementation and adherence to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles. The congressman stated this letter comes in response to the Coast […]
Fine Says DeSantis' 'Petulance Isn't Worthy of a Response': Ireland Debate Fuels Republican Feud In an escalating dispute over Gov. Ron DeSantis' trip to Ireland, Trump ally Rep. Randy Fine rebutted DeSantis' "childish" comments, which followed DeSantis' accusation that Fine accepts money...READ MORE Attorney General Ashley Moody: "SCOTUS just sided with Florida, and other state attorneys general, and […]
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is currently on a three-day diplomatic trip in China to foster cooperation and communication channels amongst the two nations. Republicans have criticized Sullivan’s visit, claiming it forms part of President Joe Biden’s disoriented China foreign policy strategy. According to the White House, Sullivan and CCP officials discussed cooperation on […]
Venezuela remains in turmoil after the fraudulent reelection of dictator Nicolas Maduro over opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who was chosen after Maria Corina Machado was banned from running. Her activism and work in restoring democracy to Venezuela is undoubtedly worthy of commendation, inspiring Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and other Florida Congressmen to write to the […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) recent revisions to its employment reports has been noticed by Republicans, who have questioned the former’s credibility and requested answers from the same. BLS executed a 97,000 downward revision for its January 2024 employment report, a 300,000 total downward revision as part of the BLS’s annual 2023 benchmark review, […]
