National Politics

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President-elect Donald Trump has completed his core cabinet appointments by selecting the last few individuals who will lead the federal government’s major agencies. Ranging from multi-millionaires to former lawmakers, President Trump’s cabinet nominees hail from diverse sectors of America. Here is a list of Trump’s choices: Susan Wiles- White House Chief of Staff President-elect Donald […]
With Florida signaling its desire to fall in line with future health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s opposition to fluoridated water, why is there a controversy? About 77% of the United States adds fluoride to its water—though its regulation falls to local governments—and over 70% of Florida residents receive fluoridated water to […]
Special election dates for both of Florida's vacant congressional seats have been set for the two Republican Congressmen tapped for Trump's new administration—though one withdrew in the wake of salaciously detrimental allegations. The now-vacant seats of former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Northwest Florida and Rep. Mike Waltz of Northeast Florida will be filled by April, […]
A bipartisan bill introduced by Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) to reauthorize research into congenital heart disease (CHD) has been signed into law, reinforcing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the fight against the condition. The Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 reauthorizes funding for researching CHD's causes, prevention, and treatment through Fiscal […]
The US Senate has rejected a resolution led by Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) to block the proposed sale of arms to Israel. If passed, the resolution would have blocked the sale of over thirty-two thousand 120mm tank cartridges and munitions-weapons Israel could use in its war against Hamas. Israel’s Prime Minister and former Defense Minister […]
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has officially issued guidance recommending against fluoride statewide, citing the “neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure.” The Florida surgeon general made headlines in the past questioning the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and whether anyone should receive it. In the latest press release from Florida Health, the state agency […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) after reports showed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could be loosening its restrictions at the southern border through an app. According to The New York Post, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will release an app in December […]
Earlier this week, Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) launched the Congressional Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, which aims to supplement the incoming Trump Administration's eponymous government division. He discussed this in a recent appearance on Fox News, suggesting that "the iron is hot" and that more Congressmen will join the caucus as waste is uncovered. […]
As recovery work from Hurricanes Helene and Milton continues, the last thing on victims' minds is taxes. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing a bill offering tax relief to these victims, giving them much-needed breathing space as they rebuild their communities. Specifically, Rep. Buchanan's "Hurricane Milton and Helene Tax Relief Act" allows individuals who qualify […]
President-elect Donald Trump has made border security a day-one priority of his incoming administration, promising massive deportations that Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) said he had "the greatest presidential mandate" to carry out in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, chastising blue state governors and mayors for their plans to oppose Trump's border agenda. "Donald Trump […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing bipartisan condemnation of its arrest warrants for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC is an international tribunal designed to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. ICC prosecutor Karim Ahmad […]
Politicians around the country are sharing their reactions to President-elect Donald Trump (R) appointing Pam Bondi to be the next United States Attorney General. As the former Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi has crossed paths with leaders such as Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R), and it seems she has earned […]
Conservatives are beginning to show signs of internal disagreement over the PRESS act, a press protections bill passed by the House of Representatives and currently being considered by the Senate. The PRESS Act was sponsored by Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and nine other Republican representatives along with several Democrat lawmakers. It would prohibit the national government […]
Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from being considered Attorney General of the Trump Administration. The Florida Republican announced on social media, inciting questions...READ MORE Rep. Matt Gaetz: "While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of […]
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled his opposition to the bipartisan PRESS Act, passed in the US House of Representatives in January. The PRESS Act was sponsored by Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and nine other Republican representatives. It would prohibit the national government from compelling journalists or their employers from releasing information regarding their sources or information […]
A priority of the incoming Trump Administration is the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a massive effort to reduce the federal government's bureaucracy, size, and scope. Ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration in January, Representatives Aaron Bean (R-FL) and Pete Sessions (R-TX) are launching the DOGE Caucus, designed to aid and supplement the incoming Department's mission. […]
Since the election of the first transgender member of Congress earlier in November– Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-DE) – Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to bar transgender people at the Capitol from using single-sex facilities opposite of their assigned gender at birth. U.S. Representatives such as Congressmen Brian Mast (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) […]
President-elect Donald Trump's potential Cabinet for his second term has been hot news, especially after he selected Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for Attorney General. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) recently spoke about Trump's Cabinet picks on Fox News's Your World, saying he "wants people who know how to message the American people." She also said, […]
