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Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation allowing state and local law enforcement to counter hostile drones flying in and around stadiums and other large-scale events. As Rep. Steube's press release explained, only federal authorities currently have the right and means to intercept and disable hostile drones and unmanned aircraft. However, state and local law […]
MIAMI, FL – The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1907, representing hundreds of City of Miami workers, has officially endorsed Ralph Rosado for City Commissioner in District 4. AFSCME Local 1907’s endorsement underscores Rosado’s lifelong commitment to public service and his strong support for working families and the frontline workers […]
It Just Keeps Getting Uglier: Gov. DeSantis and Speaker Perez Just Can't Make it Work Whether its on the issues of sales tax, property tax, or illegal immigration, Governor Ron DeSantis and Speaker Daniel Perez just can't seem to get along. During a recent press conference Miami and Tampa, Gov. DeSantis used his bully pulpit […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing legislation to repeal the 2001 USA PATRIOT Act. Named the American Privacy Restoration Act, Rep. Luna's bill fully repeals the Patriot Act, which passed into law a month after the 9/11 attacks of 2001, citing the massive expansion of Federal surveillance on Americans and numerous instances of Fourth […]
DeSantis Suggests He Would Veto Perez's Sales Tax Plan: 'Dead on Arrival' Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested on Wednesday that he would veto House Speaker Danny Perez's plan to cut sales taxes, accusing the Speaker of supporting a "Florida last" tax package...READ MORE FL Rep. Michelle Salzman: "There’s no place like home! I love being back with […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the rescue of five members of Venezuela’s Democratic opposition coalition who had been sheltering in place due to threats from Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime. The five opposition leaders were forced to hide in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas last March after Dictator Maduro increased persecution of his […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced legislation to promote competition in the mobile app marketplace while protecting consumers. Named the App Store Freedom Act, Rep. Cammack's bill specifically targets app store operators with over 100 million American users. It includes several provisions, such as allowing users to set and install third-party apps or app stores […]
Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em: DeSantis Rips Democrats for Flipping Registrations MIAMI—Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed Democratic lawmakers in the Florida Legislature and former party members on Tuesday for essentially having to change teams to compete in Florida's elections. The remarks come after former Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo... READ MORE Jay Collins: I served 23 years, most of […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed prison reform, specifically evidence-based recidivism and preventing the smuggling of contraband, in a recent House Judiciary Hearing. Rep. Lee began the discussion by acknowledging her recent introduction of the bipartisan Fresh Start Act, before asking the hearing witness, Patrick Purtill, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Unify.US, "I would […]
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) discussed border security with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing. They discussed 287(g) and how to get recalcitrant countries to accept illegal aliens deported from the United States. Rep. Rutherford noted the "amazing speed with which you all turned around the southern border," saying […]
President Donald Trump announced during a recent Oval Office meeting that he will make a “big” announcement regarding the Middle East before departing for the region next week. President Trump made the remarks while meeting with newly sworn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump claimed his announcement will be “really really positive” for the Middle […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently condemned Cuba for harboring terrorists and criminal fugitives, some of which are wanted by the US. Secretary Rubio’s condemnation overlapped with Cuban Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel’s visit to Russia to commemorate the Soviet Union’s military victories over Nazi Germany. Rubio has consistently criticized the Cuban government for undermining the interests […]
DeSantis Vows to Sign Statewide Fluoride, 'Chemtrail' Bans into Law Fluoridated water and Floridians' attempts to "block the sun" will both be banned in the Sunshine State, Gov. Ron DeSantis promised on Tuesday. He referred to two controversial new bills...READ MORE FL Rep. Berny Jacques: "I enjoyed catching up with city officials and community leaders at […]
University of Florida and Hiring a DEI President The University of Florida is expected to name Santa Ono its 14th president, but after a video of ono surfaced surfaced showing Ono praising diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and expressing other views as president...READ MORE FL Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Congratulations @IleanaGarciaUSA, @KevinSteeleFL, and the […]
The University of Florida is expected to name Santa Ono its 14th president, but after a video of Ono surfaced surfaced showing Ono praising diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and expressing other views as president of the University of Michigan that conflict with Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign to rid Florida of DEI, his nomination could […]
Israel has executed a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets following the latter’s recent attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion International airport. The missile attacks on the airport occurred amid daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them. Israel’s Air Forces (IAF) reportedly hit Houthi locations along […]
President Donald Trump recently stated he had ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison. Alcatraz, which is currently a museum and national park, was used as a maximum security prison from 1850 to 1963. President Trump claimed Alcatraz, being a symbol of law and order, should be reopened to assist the US in deterring crime by […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed the so-called "big beautiful bill" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Wall Street, saying Senate Republicans must unite around the bill to get it to President Donald Trump's desk around Memorial Day. Rep. Steube said that while the House of Representatives pushed work on the bill a week back, "We […]
