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Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) visited Butler, Pennsylvania, on Monday, where he debunked the "steep roof" argument put forth by the Secret Service for their failure to secure the building from which former President Donald Trump's would-be assassin took his shot. He further discussed the numerous holes in security during a recent appearance on Fox and Friends […]
U.S. lawmakers from the state of Florida on both sides of the aisle shared their reactions to President Joe Biden’s (D) endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris (D) after he announced he would not seek reelection. A specific reason was not given for President Biden's departure, but his mental shortcomings and his poor polling numbers […]
The House Oversight Committee held a meeting with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle over the failures of the Secret S3rvice that resulted in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, left many lawmakers frustrated with her answers. Both sides of the aisle lashed criticism at her. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) was among them, voicing […]
Steube Files Article of Impeachment for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's appearance before the House Oversight Committee on Monday only enhanced the calls for her resignation or removal. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) took it one...READ MORE Vice President Kamala Harris: "It's the first full day of our […]
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's appearance before the House Oversight Committee on Monday only enhanced the calls for her resignation or removal. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) took it one step further and filed an article of impeachment against her, saying, "After her abysmal testimony today and insistence on refusing to resign, we have no choice […]
Former President Donald Trump (R) stated on his social media app, Truth Social, that he would free former Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison immediately and “for no compensation.” He also demanded the Wall Street Journal to “stop being stupid.” “Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich was just sentenced to 16 years […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) spoke at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on the impact former President Donald Trump (R) would have on the military should he return to the position of Commander-in-Chief after the November general election. The Army veteran first started by thanking his fellow service members. “Now, I've got to start with a […]
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is sounding the alarm over Venezuela Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s persecution of her and her political party days before Venezuela’s general elections. Machado claimed her vehicle and those of her staff were vandalized and their brakes slashed while government officials surrounded her neighborhood. Venezuela is set to hold presidential elections […]
‘God Was With Me,’ Says Trump During First Public Address After Assassination Attempt Former President Donald Trump delivered his first public address since surviving the attempted assassination against him last weekend. President Trump spoke at the Republican National Convention...READ MORE Governor Ron DeSantis: "Despite the federal government’s inflationary spending, Florida continues to thrive thanks to our common-sense […]
Florida Republicans are capitalizing on broadening Democrat intra-party disarray vis-a-vis President Joe Biden’s candidacy. Governor Ron DeSantis claimed Democrats are “scrambling” after Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) called for President Biden to step aside. Senator Tester has become the 28th lawmaker to publicly request Biden not run for reelection while numerous others have done so clandestinely. […]
Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) could still receive his pension, funded by taxpayer dollars, even in the face of his recent conviction for bribery. This urgent issue is why Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) are pressing for the immediate passage of their No CORRUPTION Act in the House of Representatives. Short for the […]
Former President Donald Trump delivered his first public address since surviving the attempted assassination against him last weekend. President Trump spoke at the Republican National Convention to officiate his designation as the GOP’s Presidential nominee. The speech, besides having historical significance given the context in which it was delivered, made even more history by becoming […]
US Representative Carlos Giménez (R-FL) penned a bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to execute an investigation into national security threats posed by Cuba. Cuba has faced increased public scrutiny during President Joe Biden’s administration as the island has hosted Russian warships, housed Chinese military, and infiltrated spies into the US. […]
President Joe Biden's reelection campaign has faced increased pressure to withdraw from Democratic Party insiders concerned about his health and well-being. But who would replace him? Vice President Kamala Harris would be considered a logical choice, but rumors of former First Lady Michelle Obama being the replacement have spread. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ted […]
Hurricane season is upon us, and power outages can have more significant consequences for some than the storm itself. As a result, Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL) and Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR) have introduced a bipartisan bill, a testament to the unity in addressing this issue, allowing Floridians and other parts of the country vulnerable to hurricanes […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) calling for up-to-date “transparency and accountability” concerning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump (R). On Saturday a gunman shot and nearly killed the former president at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Trump’s right ear was pierced by a bullet, millimeters […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has reversed a decision to remove a George Washington statute from the City Hall after his decision sparked national outcry. The statute of America’s first president was erected in 1984. Mayor Johnson had claimed his decision to remove the statute was apolitical. Johnson’s communications director Ronnie Reese told local media the […]
'The Democratic Party is in Shambles': Rubio, Donalds Speak on Biden Mental State at RNC—AFP Florida— More... Marco Rubio and Byron Donalds, two Florida Republicans once thought to be potential Vice Presidential running mates for Donald Trump, spoke at a breakfast event on the fourth and final day of the...READ MORE CFO Jimmy Patronis: […]
