National Politics

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Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Real America’s Voice to discuss President Joe Biden (D) and his administration’s priorities pertaining to the United States’ southern border in comparison to other borders around the world. Alluding to his travels as he has stumped for former President Donald Trump (R), Rep. Donalds has seen frustration from American […]
Former President Trump maintains a strong lead over competitor Nikki Haley, according to new polling, going into the all-important South Carolina Primary. After a big win in New Hampshire, the Trump campaign comes into the Palmetto State with a great deal of momentum. The former president beat out ambassador and former South Carolina Governor Nikki […]
The Second Amendment has always been a contentious topic in national politics. Now, governors across the nation are banding together to support Texas in their fight to preserve the right to self-defense. 25 Republican governors have released the following joint statement, including Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), to support Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) as the Biden […]
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has vowed to remain in the 2024 GOP primary despite two straight losses. Even one of her donors, Andy Sabin, has recently called on her to drop out. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) offered insight into the development in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, reiterating that Republicans should unite behind Donald […]
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the Biden Administration could remove the razor wire installed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) to stem the flow of migrants over the border. Gov. Abbott has remained defiant and said he would continue placing wire. Florida Republicans, including Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), have taken to X (formerly […]
Concerns of mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise due to a rainier and wetter year approaching the state of Florida. However, a state legislator and a board member of the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) believe that the Sunshine State is up for the challenge. Despite South Florida witnessing its largest Dengue Fever outbreak in […]
Former President Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the New Hampshire primary against the remaining Republican competitor Nikki Haley, with many now saying the primary process is effectively over. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) discussed the victory and where Trump goes from here in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying the sheer enthusiasm of the former President's base will […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida is calling for an Article V Convention to circumvent Congress and amend the U.S. Constitution to provide term limits for Congressional members. 34 states would have to call for an Article V Convention, which has never happened before, in order to amend the Constitution. "For hundreds of years, for decades now, everyone has […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) seeks to support school choice programs across the nation by proposing the week of January 21 be designated as ‘National School Choice Week.’ ‘School choice’ is the name given to educational policies that generally permit for parents to decide which educational institutions will receive their tax dollars. Senator Scott joined […]
In some not so shocking news, Florida has been ranked the #1 state to retire. The same study also gave Florida the best quality of life for seniors among all 50 states. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has taken credit for this through his policy making. "Florida’s strong economy and low taxes create opportunities for families […]
The Biden Administration's handling of the border crisis has earned the wrath of House Republicans, yet they may be at the "depression" stage as bargaining seems to go nowhere. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said only a new President can halt the border crisis now in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria because "President Biden can stop […]
Is the House Republican demand for border security from the Biden Administration ultimately futile? Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) seemed to imply as such in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, as any law passed by the House and Senate would likely be vetoed or ignored by the President, and there seems to be an effort in […]
President Joe Biden has again come under fire for his administration’s Venezuela foreign policy strategy after the arrest of opposition leader Juan Freites. The arrest was published by ‘Vente Venezuela’, the political party opposing Dictator Maduro’s authoritarian regime. Freites was the director of campaigning for Vente Venezuela and was allegedly dragged into a black pick-up […]
New polls suggest Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has made up lost ground among Republican primary voters in New Hampshire. Haley became the last Republican alternative remaining, aside from former President Donald Trump, after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign last Sunday. Governor DeSantis’ exit followed President Trump’s historic landslide victory in the Iowa […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has submitted an amicus curiae brief in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. The upcoming Supreme Court case is scheduled to be argued on February 8th. During oral argument, the court will be considering whether Colorado’s Supreme Court was correct in removing Trump from the Colorado […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential election last Sunday, endorsing Donald Trump. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) said he was "happy" to have Gov. DeSantis back in Florida during an appearance on Fox Business's Big Money Show and that he also wants to see him more involved in the state legislature. "I think he needs […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-TX) has criticized President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for sending hundreds of millions of dollars to a group that is being accused of diverting humanitarian aid to Hamas. The terrorist organization carried out an attack that killed approximately 1,000 Israelis on Oct. 7. The group in question is known as […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new Florida bill would create a $5 million "Freedom Fighters Fund" to pay former President Donald Trump's legal fees, who currently faces 91 felony counts. Backed by the state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, the money would come from fees paid by candidates running for office and restored with voluntary donations when a […]
