National Politics

The Republican Party, and by extension America, is still reeling from Representative Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) ouster as Speaker of the House. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on America's Newsroom to give his own take, especially on why he voted to retain McCarthy. While Rep. Donalds admitted "a lot of things did not happen well under McCarthy," he did not vote […]

“Promises made. Promises kept.” That was one of the banners and signs displayed throughout Trump's campaign and presidential rallies dating back before the 2020 election. However, Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) believes that former President Trump (R) has not come through on all of his promises, especially the notion that the southern border […]

Violence and civil unrest in the Caribbean nation of Haiti have reached a fever pitch since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise. In fact, the United Nations, through Kenya, has recently vowed to lead a multinational security force to help destroy the gangs terrorizing Haiti. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) spoke with MSNBC's Jose Diaz-Balart to discuss. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick […]

Tallahassee, Fl- Miami Beach Representative Fabian Basabe (R), has filed a bill that would prohibit abortions after 12-weeks of gestation.  Representative Basabe’s filing follows two similar 15-week and 6-week bans enacted by the Florida legislature last year. Due to legal challenges against the 15-week ban, the Florida Supreme Court is set to rule on the […]

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) got his wish— Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has been booted off the Speaker's chair. But was it the right move? This is not a question of whether or not McCarthy's removal was justified for the reasons Gaetz gave, but if this will hurt Republicans more than it helps. To reiterate, Rep. Gaetz's […]

After Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida’s Big Bend region, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced more than $6.4 million for small businesses in the recovery process. The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program – administered by FloridaCommerce – allows entities affected by the major storm to receive short-term, zero-interest loans if they’ve experienced “economic […]

The decision to file a motion to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) introduced by Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has set the news ablaze. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) gave his take on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying he was "frustrated as hell" because "the people smiling right now are Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Joe Biden." […]

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has joined some of his Republican colleagues in the Senate to call for President Joe Biden (D) to hold former President of Ecuador Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado accountable for his various crimes of corruption and violations of human rights. The senators wrote that the Legislative Branch is attempting to make progress […]

After Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a motion to vacate (now former) House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the House of Representatives has officially ousted him from his seat. By a vote of 216-210, McCarthy was voted out by a coalition of eight Republicans and 208 Democrats. Not a single Democrat voted for McCarthy. A total of […]

As is the case with every presidential election cycle, all eyes are on Iowa and its all-important farm vote. This past weekend, former President Donald Trump held a rally in Council Bluff, Iowa where he focused on immigration reform and the importance of farming in the Hawkeye State. When it comes to helping the farming […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the trial into former President Donald Trump’s alleged fraudulent business practices begins, Senator Rick Scott criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James for filing the lawsuit.  Senator Scott critiqued Attorney General James for plotting to prosecute President Trump even before she became Attorney General.  “Letitia James campaigned on a rabid desire […]

The spending resolution passed over the weekend seems to have been the final straw against Speaker Kevin McCarthy for Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL). After threatening him several times, Rep. Gaetz has filed a motion to vacate the Speakership. In the press release, Rep. Gaetz chastised Speaker McCarthy for having "been in breach of agreement" by […]

Reps. Carlos Gimenez and Maria Salazar caution that the U.S. withdrawing support from Ukraine could strengthen China's global position. In a recent appearance on Fox News, Gimenez delved deep into the nuances of the current U.S. foreign policy concerning Ukraine. While the ongoing debates surrounding President Biden's strategy have been a frequent topic of discussion, […]

Since House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) election and Representative Matt Gaetz's (R-FL) recent threat to file a motion to vacate against SpeakerMcCarthy, Democrats have been able to (literally and figuratively) grab their popcorn and enjoy the show as the GOP looks more divided than ever. Questioned by Charles Coleman (filling in Ali Velshi) on MSNBC, […]

Just minutes after the continuing resolution (CR) was agreed upon to extend the current provisions of the federal government (avoiding a government shutdown), Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) gave his rationale for why he voted against it. “When I was elected to serve Florida in Washington, I pledged to fight for you. The United States right […]

Congress escaped a government shutdown with a spending deal that cost Republicans border security funds and cuts. Dissatisfied Republicans are blaming Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for his stubbornness, with Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) calling him "Joe Biden's favorite Republican" during an appearance on Fox News. When asked if he supported expelling Rep. Gaetz, as some Republicans seek to do, Rep. Gimenez […]

Washington, D.C.- Senator Rick Scott (R) has lauded Congress’s passage of a temporary budget bill that averted a government shutdown by allocating funds until November 17.  Senator Scott had been demanding that the next appropriations measure include provisions proposed in his Federal Disaster Responsibility Act.  In total, Scott was requesting $16.5 billion to the Federal […]

The resolution that kept the government from shutting down has fractured the Republican Party. While some blame Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for forcing the GOP to concede on the resolution, Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN) has stated she is considering resigning if a similar incident occurs regarding a debt commission in the coming year. Rep. Spartz […]