National Politics

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Former President Donald Trump (R) has never been one to mince words. Known for his lack of filter and outsider aura, one of, if not the greatest attractions to the business mogul have been his ability to say what he wants to say without worrying if he sounds “presidential.” Yes, there were times (especially during […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) unleashed a flurry of criticisms towards President Joe Biden (D) after former President Donald Trump (R) was officially arrested and arraigned on 37 federal counts for mishandling classified information. In a tweet, Sen. Scott scolds the President for his openness to “demonstrate that [Trump] will not take power” through “legitimate efforts […]
As the war in eastern Europe rages on between Russia and Ukraine, Americans around the country are starting to question whether their taxpayer dollars should be funding a conflict over 5,000 miles away. Moreover, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) believes that the federal government could be cooking the books when it comes to just how much […]
As both President Joe Biden (D) and former President Donald Trump (R) face investigations regarding classified documents, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) is claiming that the justice system is “two-tiered” in favor of Democrats and the establishment. Moreover, Rep. Donalds believes that any Republican that stands up against the left’s “radical agenda” could be subject to […]
The Tony Awards – a ceremony that celebrates Broadway theatre – was held Sunday night and brought some Florida politics along with it. Actress and Sunshine State native DenĂ©e Benton likened Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to a “grand wizard” while presenting the Excellence in Theatre Education Award. The award was presented to Jason Zembuch-Young, the […]
June 12th marks the 7th anniversary of the tragic Pulse Nightclub shooting in 2016. Florida's Congressional Delegation, primarily Democrats, commemorated the tragedy. Notably, many framed the attack as a matter of gun violence rather than a "ISIS-inspired" terrorist attack. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) stated, "The pain hasn’t lessened for the people of Orlando and those […]
Before the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump last week, his biggest rival in the 2024 GOP Primary, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), was beginning to catch up to him in the polls. In Iowa, as of June 7th, President Trump stood at an even 46% in the polls, with Gov. DeSantis at 24.7%, totaling a […]
While the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump rocked the country internally, foreign policy issues abroad continue to mount. Recently, 24 Chinese aircraft flew dangerously close to Taiwan, with ten crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. China has acted with increased aggression over the past several years, including talks with Cuba to […]
Earlier this week, House Republicans revealed an FBI document suggesting President Biden took $5 million in bribe money from Burisma, where his son Hunter sat as a board member; as Vice President. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke during the House's press conference, repeating "Money was being moved through several accounts — multiple accounts — to […]
Recent reports have surfaced regarding an agreement between the Chinese and the Cubans that could make Americans, and especially Floridians, uneasy. The agreement concerns a spy facility on the Cuban island that could be used to surveil American business and military operations. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released a statement scolding President Joe Biden (D) and […]
The Russian-Ukraine War has seen instances where militias and terrorists have operated with Russian government support, committing war crimes. As a result, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Last April, Human Rights Watch detailed war crimes committed by Russian troops occupying Ukraine, including rape, looting, […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) has stated that former President Donald Trump deservs a fair trial after he was indicted on 37 charges related to the Mar-a-Lago raid in August. Additionally, Rep. Moskowitz vowed he would "wait to hear all the facts." He further reiterated this notion and stressed the indictment came from a Miami grand […]
Cell phones smuggled into prisons are how many criminals are able to continue their activities despite being behind bars. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has introduced legislation to crack down on cell phone smuggling and hold the smugglers accountable. Named the END CELLS in CELLS Act, the bill would prohibit any federal, state, or local inmate […]
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted (again) on charges related to the supposed mishandling of classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence. When these charges were made the day House investigations suggested President Joe Biden took a $5 million bribe as Vice President, many Florida House Republicans said this was to prevent President Trump's reelection and an attempt […]
On the same day on which former President Donald Trump (R) was indicted on seven federal counts (the first time a President has ever been charged federally), Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced the Agency Subpoena Compliance Act. The bill would require the Executive Branch to bring forth reports to Congress concerning subpoenas handled by any […]
You may’ve heard of the apparel brand, Shein. Known for its cheap clothing mostly catered to women, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is looking to make sure that his colleagues in the upper chamber are aware of the company’s origins and actions. According to Sen. Rubio’s recent press release, Shein – a company founded in China […]
After introducing the Public Service Reform Act in May, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has written an op-ed in the Washington Times to rationalize the legislation in hopes that it makes it to President Joe Biden’s (D) desk. The bill, which looks to “boost the accountability of federal employees,” would make said workers at-will employees “ensure […]
SIERRA VISTA, AZ – Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) visited the southern border to address the immigration crisis as he continues his presidential campaign. A few weeks ago, Gov. DeSantis sent Florida Law Enforcement and the Florida National Guard as part of his vow to assist Texas and other border states in mitigating the influx of […]
