Congress

One of former President Donald Trump’s top presidential surrogates and political influencers, Rogan O’Handley, aka DC Draino, may be considering a run for the U.S. Congress against Republican Rep. Laurel Lee in Florida’s 15th District. In a recent conversation with Lee County Republican Party Chairman Michael Thompson,  O’Handley appeared interested, yet reserved but said that […]

US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) filed a resolution outlining policy measures President Joe Biden could adopt to manage the ongoing crisis at the southern border.  A sister resolution was filed and passed in the  House of Representatives by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX). Senator Scott’s resolution denounces how over 9 million illegal immigrants have […]

State Representative Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) is running for Florida State Senate District 7 as State Senator Travis Hutson (R-FL-7) has been term-limited. Since announcing his candidacy for the State Senate, Rep. Leek has received the endorsement of all four sheriffs in Senate District 7 including the counties of Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia. […]

Earlier this week, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed a motion to vacate Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) after the passage of a trillion-dollar spending package avoiding a government shutdown. However, during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Cavuto Coast to Coast, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said the bill would not likely be up for […]

With the Republican-controlled (barely) U.S. House of Representatives continuing its struggles to find common ground and productivity, it’s interesting to note which of the members of Florida's Republican House Caucus are categorized as being the most conservative, or as some would call it, the “most MAGA.” Florida’s GOP congressional delegation has both “moderate” and “very […]

Much like an over-21 sibling or relative buying alcohol on behalf of their below-21 friends or relatives, people will purchase firearms on behalf of people not legally permitted to own one, known as "straw purchasers." Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) has introduced a bill aimed at hampering this phenomenon by punishing gun sellers who enable straw […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation known as the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act, a bill that looks to provide early intervention and prevention services to children and adults struggling with mental health challenges. According to Rep. Castor, statistics show that over 20% of youth report “serious contemplation of suicide” […]

As Israel continues its war against Hamas by advancing into Rafah, Gaza, Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke with ABC News against the measure, saying there would be "consequences" if the Jewish State continued. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) accused the Biden Administration of making the war with Hamas 'a political pig' in a recent personal appearance on Fox News's Faulkner […]

The ongoing crisis in Haiti has sparked discussion in the United States, such as potential aid and how to deal with the expected mass migration of fleeing Haitians. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) discussed the unfolding situation in a recent appearance on Miami-based NBC 6, saying it was "a very, very complicated situation with no easy answers," yet […]

Gigapower – the joint venture between AT&T and BlackRock – has announced that it is expanding its “state-of-the-art” fiber network to Okaloosa County, Crestview, and Fort Walton Beach, Florida. AT&T announced a similar expansion in August of 2022 as it moved into Mesa, Arizona. The company’s venture with BlackRock, the infrastructure giant that ushers in […]

Nearly 150 Russians were massacred at a terrorist attack in Moscow, Russia over the weekend.  Gunmen from the Khorasan branch of the Islamic State, known as Isis-K, indiscriminately opened fire on civilians attending a concert at Moscow’s Crocus City hall.  Hundreds were severely wounded, 137 killed, and the concert hall decimated in a ghastly blaze.  […]

US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a bill restricting flying any flags, other than the US flag, at official US government property. Flags other than the US flag may only be flown on diplomatic missions, official residences, official offices, or official vehicles if they are smaller and flown beneath the present US flag.  Senator Rubio […]

During the last House session for the month, House Republicans overwhelmingly voted in favor of repealing a portion of the Clean Air Act, creating the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The final vote was 209 in favor of passing the repeal, with 204 opposed, making it a narrow victory for Republicans as the bill passed along […]

U.S. House Passes $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill, 'Hardline" Republicans Like Gaetz and Mills Pushback With a total vote count of 286-134, the U.S of Representatives passed another omnibus spending bill to avert a government shutdown, but “hardline” House Republicans like...READ MORE Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick: "The stability of Haiti is in the national security interest of the United […]

With a total vote count of  286-134, the U.S of Representatives passed another omnibus spending bill to avert a government shutdown, but “hardline” House Republicans like Reps. Matt Gaetz, Byron Donalds, and Cory Mills, all voted against the measure they referred to the ongoing “defeat and demise” of America. “Today, I voted emphatically against yet […]

US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) was joined by a delegation of Senate Republicans this week in an effort to oppose President Joe Biden’s administration’s announced taxation plans for energy producers.  On March 11, 2024, the US Treasury Department unveiled its General Explanations of the Administration's Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Proposals (Green Book).  The Green Book […]

With the crisis in Haiti continuing to deteriorate, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) once again went above and beyond the call of duty, undergoing a second mission to rescue 13 more Americans trapped in the Caribbean country on St. Patrick's Day.  The week before, Rep. Mills rescued ten American workers at a Haitian orphanage, accusing the Biden Administration […]

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) – the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee – led a letter with 19 other congressmen to address the cyberattack against Change Healthcare. Attacks such as these can be incredibly serious as researchers at the University of Minnesota revealed that there’s a nearly 21 percent increase in mortality for patients in a ransomware-attacked hospital. […]