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Group Trying to Expand Medicaid Sues Florida Over 'Cowardly' New Petition Law Gov. Ron DeSantis's new law cracking down on petition fraud and overhauling the ballot amendment process is being challenged in federal court—just two days after it passed the Legislature...READ MORE   FL Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Congratulations @IleanaGarciaUSA, @KevinSteeleFL, and the Florida Legislature on getting […]

Miami, FL – Tensions have blown through Tallahassee — now the question is whether they’ll spill over into Miami-Dade County. As political stakes rise, Tuesday’s County Commission meeting is shaping up to be a defining moment for a faction of Miami-Dade’s Republican elected officials — one that could ignite a broader battle for control of […]

***UPDATE-The poll results mentioned in the "X" post are not official and cannot be substantiated as being completely accurate. With the Florida Legislature at an impasse this legislative cycle, and as First Lady Casey DeSantis still thinking about a gubernatorial run in the 2026 midterm elections, a new public opinion poll commissioned by the Conservative […]

The state of Israel is under alert as Houthi missile attacks rain down on Israeli citizens in northern Israel.  The missile attacks have occurred in the midst of daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them.  The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting […]

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe is leading an initiative to recruit spies for counterintelligence missions against China. The CIA recently released two videos aimed at attracting disillusioned Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials and Chinese youth involved in government. The CIA’s counterintelligence efforts underscore the growing rift between the US and China. Director Ratcliffe […]

Bad Blood Between DeSantis and Florida Legislature Spills Over Into Overtime Can it get any uglier in the 2025 Legislative session between lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis? Probably. Lawmakers are now going into overtime because they just can't seem to come together and get anything done. Lawmakers are now going to convene on May 12 […]

Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) recently discussed the so-called "big beautiful bill" on Fox and Friends First, saying it could be ready by Memorial Day. Still, Republicans must take control of the messaging. "We are getting really close to the end," Rep. Haridopolos said, "Our number one goal is to make sure no tax increases at […]

‘ Florida Overhaul of Petition Process, Ballot Amendments to Head to DeSantis On the final scheduled day of the regular session, a bill revamping the ballot amendment process passed both chambers and will head to Gov. Ron DeSantis to become law. The measure...READ MORE   Sen. Rick Scott: "President Trump’s budget proposal is a bold blueprint to deliver […]

Drug prices are out-of-control. U.S. citizens pay higher prices than almost anywhere else in the world despite the fact that our country is the global leader in drug innovation. U.S. citizens should be realizing those benefits. And, U.S. citizens should be enjoying the most affordable access to life-changing medications and treatments. Yet, the exact opposite […]

Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is leading a bill introduced by Representative John James (R-MI) that would impose greater accountability on app stores for selling adult-oriented apps to minors. Specifically, the App Store Accountability Act requires companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, and other app distributors to prevent adult-oriented apps from reaching minors by requiring age […]

Florida's 2025 Ping Pong Legislative Session to go Into Overtime With just a day left in a meandering Session, the Florida Senate is forcing the House into limited options on a bill overhauling the petition process: consider the Senate version, try to push their own version through, or buck the governor and let the measure […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation to encourage greater investment in space exploration facilities. This would drive innovation and secure America's leadership in space exploration. Named the "Secure U.S. Leadership in Space" Act, Rep. Dunn's bill specifically allows state and local government investment in spaceports and related infrastructure to qualify as approved activity […]

President Donald Trump’s administration has announced the establishment of a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, expanding the US and Ukraine’s economic partnerships.  The Treasury Department announced the fund's creation, laying the groundwork for future US-Ukraine economic cooperation, including potential natural resources, military, and energy transactions.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thanked President Trump and claimed the fund’s […]

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have jointly sternly warned Iran against continuing to finance and support terrorist group activities.  Emphasizing Iran’s support for the Houthis, President Trump and Secretary Hegseth warned Iran the US would retaliate for any support given to terror groups. The warnings add to previous threats from the US […]

‘ Mike Waltz is First to Leave Trump Administration Multiple sources familiar with the issue are reporting that National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, are expected to leave the Trump Administration. Though the departures are...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Today, I joined our federal partners to highlight a first-of-its-kind immigration enforcement effort called […]

Miami, FL – The Miami-Dade County Commission is expected to take up a politically charged item on its upcoming agenda: how to fill the vacant District 6 seat, previously held by Commissioner Kevin Cabrera, who has been appointed U.S. Ambassador to Panama. While the formal process is still under review, insiders indicate that Natalie Millan […]

By Eduardo A. Gamarra The Dominican Republic has long been viewed as a relatively stable democracy in the Caribbean. However, that image is being challenged by increasingly complex and dangerous criminal dynamics. Recent fieldwork I conducted with colleagues confirms that transnational organized crime is evolving rapidly, linking Dominican street gangs to global criminal networks in […]

Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill streamlining the process for criminal record expungement and sealing. This would allow people who have been exonerated and paid their debts to society easier access to education, employment, and housing. Rep. Lee's Fresh Start Act of 2025 gives federal support to states with automatic record sealing […]