National Politics

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke highly of Elon Musk's efforts to expose and cut government waste, fraud, and abuse in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, saying, "President Trump has picked all of the right people in various spots to get the agenda done." "What Elon Musk is doing is what has needed to happen […]

Moskowitz Calls for Bipartisan School Safety Reforms Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz is calling on Congress to act on school safety ahead of the seventh anniversary of the Parkland school shooting. In a message to supporters, he emphasized the need for...READ MORE   Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "It’s been 7 years since the shooting at my alma mater, […]

American military and allied forces continue battling ISIS terrorists in the Middle East.  In early January, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the beginning of the Defeat Isis (D-ISIS) operation, designed to decimate the terrorist group.  D-ISIS is focusing on ISIS strongholds in the Hamrin mountains of Iraq and the Dayr az-Zawr region of Syria. […]

Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) have joined some of their colleagues in bicameral and bipartisan fashion to introduce the PROTECT Our Children Act, which would reauthorize and reengineer the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program to keep up with modern times. The ICAC Task Force consists of 61 federal, state, […]

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to relinquish the United States' dependence on Chinese-made batteries and "address the national security concerns regarding cybersecurity, supply chain disruptions, and domestic manufacturing of this technology." Additionally, the bill would bar the Department […]

Ruff! Ruff! Republican Lawmaker Files Bill Protecting Against Dangerous Dogs Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) filed a bill Monday aimed at protecting Floridians from being attacked or severely injured by a dangerous dog.....READ MORE   Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD -Like so many, I have always admired and respected Senator Geraldine Thompson as a powerful and brave […]

President Donald Trump recently ordered the federal government to prepare for responding to countries that levy tariffs on US exports with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs designed to mirror the respective countries’ tariffs.   “On Trade, I have decided, for purposes of Fairness, that I will charge a RECIPROCAL Tariff meaning, whatever Countries charge the United States of America, […]

DeSantis', GOP's Compromise Immigration Bill Targeting Tuition, Death Penalty Passes The Florida Legislature approved a package of anti-illegal immigration measures Thursday, closing out the third special session of the year and slamming the door on a bout of ferocious infighting between Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP leaders. ...READ MORE BREAKING— Gov Ron. DeSantis just signed the bill […]

New Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's (R) FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, during a Judiciary Committee hearing and defended his appointment to the position if confirmed. Patel's nomination, similar to the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, has been met with harsh criticism by a majority of Senate Democrats. […]

Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has introduced legislation to prevent corporations from using out-of-state abortions or child transition procedures for employees as tax write-offs, saying, "The days of woke corporations using your tax dollars to finance a far-left agenda are over." Rep. Mast has named the bill the No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act. […]

Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) is reintroducing legislation protecting veterans' access to the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) over services provided directly by the Department of Veterans Affairs. More specifically, Rep. Franklin's Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act amends Title 38 of the United States Code to consider "continuity of care" in determining "best medical interest" […]

Ron DeSantis Welcomes Record 142.9 Million Visitors to Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the Sunshine State welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024, a 1.6% increase from 2023 that also shattered that year's record....READ MORE   Secretary Marco Rubio-@POTUS secured the release of ANOTHER U.S. citizen from Belarus, as well as two political prisoners. […]

Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a lawsuit against New York State and its top political officials for refusing to comply with the federal government’s immigration enforcement measures.  Included in the suit are New York Governor Kathleen Hochul, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, and New York State Department of […]

Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation with Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH) to increase resources for law enforcement to combat fentanyl and prevent accidental exposure. Named the "Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets" (OPIOIDS) Act, Rep. Lee's bill directs the Attorney General to provide grants to states and local communities so that […]

'Poison Pill': Florida Bill Striking In-State Tuition for Undocumented Kids Advances to Floor A sweeping anti-illegal immigration bill barring undocumented students from receiving discounted tuition rates passed its first—and last—Florida committee Wednesday and will head to the Senate...READ MORE   FL Sen. Jay Collins: "I’m proud to unapologetically stand beside President @realDonaldTrump and @GovRonDeSantis as we […]

President Donald Trump (R) has announced that negotiations have begun between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine to end the war in Eastern Europe. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the death toll from the conflict is in the millions, according to President Trump. The 45th and 47th President announced the beginning of negotiations […]

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, held a hearing titled "Nuuk and Cranny: Looking at the Arctic and Greenland's Geostrategic Importance to U.S. Interests." In late January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America is about acquiring the land and that it is "in our national interest" […]

Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Florida's manatees. Specifically, the Manatee Protection Act of 2025 would update the conservation status of the West Indian manatee from threatened to endangered according to the Endangered Species Act of 1973's system. As a result, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) […]