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After Republicans secured the Senate majority this election cycle, discussions of who should lead the Republican Conference in the upper chamber ramped up. Both Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Thune (R-SD) have been portrayed as the continuation candidates for the position, whereas Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has vowed to be the “change” candidate. Senator […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s first cabinet position was given to Susan Wiles, who will serve as the first female chief of staff in history. Wiles, who managed President’s Trump campaign, has had a successful track record helping Republican candidates win their respective races. In 2010, she helped US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) win his Florida gubernatorial […]
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to drastically reduce the size of the government with Elon Musk, and Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) discussed how the House of Representatives, with a Republican majority in sight, could help in that endeavor. However, he noted that he could not do it alone, declaring he needed "more backup" in a […]
US stock markets are rallying following President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory earlier this week. President Trump won a record victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, winning both the electoral and popular votes. Major US stock indexes rose sharply following Trump’s victory, while the dollar posted historic gains. The dollar rose by about 1.65% against […]
*Note: This article will be updated as races are called. It will also be updated if either party solidifies control of the Senate. Background As expected, the presidential election is dominating the headlines. However, Republicans have officially obtained the majority in the Senate as incumbent Deb Fischer (R-NE) won her race against challenger Dan Osborn […]
President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House in January. Still, even with a Republican majority in the Senate and a potential majority in the House, he will have to face the administrative "Deep State" to implement his agenda. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) made this warning recently on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying Trump's […]
Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization' Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on CNN this morning to discuss the ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) decisive victory in the Electoral College. The former Commander-in-Chief will...READ MORE All Eyes on Trump as He Begins Tapping Cabinet Officials With Rubio and Waltz as Potential Picks President-elect Donald Trump has announced he […]
President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will be swiftly selecting his cabinet in the coming days and weeks, which has stirred speculation as to who will be chosen. Names that have been floated include Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Robert F. Kennedy Jr., North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and Representative Mike […]
Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization' Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on CNN this morning to discuss the ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) decisive victory in the Electoral College. The former Commander-in-Chief will...READ MORE Florida Republicans Flipped Six Biden Counties Red for Trump Florida voters flipped six previous Biden counties red for President-elect Donald Trump […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on CNN this morning to discuss the ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) decisive victory in the Electoral College. The former Commander-in-Chief will likely win the popular vote total as well. Pundits across the aisle on networks representing both sides of the political spectrum predicted a nail-biter race that could've […]
Just hours before Americans head to the polls to participate in a historic presidential election, the US’ intelligence community (IC) has released a warning of potential Russian and Iranian election interference. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published […]
With the polls now closed, North and Central Florida have decided who will continue to serve in the House of Representatives in Congressional Districts 1 to 22, as called by NBC. All incumbents have won their respective races, frequently at double-digit margins, with the largest going to Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) of District 12, who […]
In a stunning electoral victory, former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after a tense and closely contested election night. The 2024 presidential race, marked by fierce campaigning and intense voter turnout, saw President Trump securing critical battleground states with razor-thin margins. As the final votes were tallied, the former […]
Election Day in Puerto Rico Could Usher in Statehood It's Election Day and Americans are heading to the polls today. And while the next President of the United States will be voted into office tonight, there is another huge vote going down in Puerto Rico. Statehood...READ MORE FL Rep. Carolina Amesty: "It’s Election Day. […]
Former President Donald Trump is being forecasted as today’s election winner, according to the latest betting odds by Real Clear Politics. Over 7 different betting agencies have given President Trump a 60-40 advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s odds have trended upward in the days leading up to the presidential election. Regarding traditional polls, […]
Election Day is here, and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is attempting to defend his Senate seat for the first time, and the odds appear to be in his favor. He will look to fend off former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) today in a race that tightened in the final weeks. Sen. Scott has never lost […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is increasing pressure against consulting firms doing business in China while simultaneously working in the US. Senator Rubio previously called for a federal investigation into American multinational management consulting firm McKinsey & Company for allegations the firm was cooperating with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Projects McKinsey was involved in […]
America will decide if it wants a new President tomorrow, and the world will watch. Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) blasted the last four years of Biden-Harris Administration foreign policy during a weekend appearance on Fox News's One Nation, with the Florida Congressman saying, "literally, their bad policy is fueling the Russian war […]
