National Politics

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In a time period where Democrats are accusing Republicans of voter suppression, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is changing that narrative. Following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the Florida Governor is issuing an emergency executive order in support the voting rights of those affected by the storm. The order allows voters in Charlotte, Lee, and Sarasota […]
As new numbers came in from the Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier this week, many were quick to look for the inflationary numbers that have hit the nation. In Florida, Floridians are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian while also feeling a lighter wallet. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) brought this up in a press […]
The Deputy Inspector General of the Treasury Department, Richard Delmar, recently announced that he plans to audit and investigate the State of Florida (and Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-FL by proxy) following the Florida Governor’s decision to used allotted money from the state legislature to transport undocumented immigrants by plane to sanctuary states. The transportations were […]
The battle for Congressional District 27 between Maria Elvira Salazar (R) and Annette Taddeo (D) is one of the most closely-watched contests in the nation. But as we get closer to the November midterm election, a recent internal poll shows Taddeo in the lead by a single percentage point. Additionally, it appears as though Rep. […]
Following the University of Florida’s announcement of Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) being selected as the lone finalist for president of the institution, those who were opposed certainly made their voices heard, including UF alum Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). However, it is the students at the university that are making the biggest headlines. On Monday, […]
Following the destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian, the state of Florida saw powerlines go down, extreme flooding, and even a bridge collapse that allowed people to access to Sanibel Island. A temporary bridge has already been constructed and today support vehicles have been mobilized across the water in order to provide assistance to the […]
The battle between Rep. Val Demings (D-FL-10) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) for the Senate seat is coming down to the wire. Each has blasted the other hard on their campaign stances, but one consistent talking point by the Demings campaign is that, supposedly, Rubio "doesn't show up for work." This was the focal point […]
According to reports by news organizations such as Fox News, CNN, and NBC News, Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) is expected to resign from his Senate seat with the prospect of becoming the next president of the University of Florida. This isn’t Sasse’s first rodeo when it comes to being at the highest level of academia. […]
The Eleventh Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals handed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his administration a big win this week as the court ruled that the Norwegian Cruise Line could not require passengers and crew to be vaccinated in order to sail out of a Florida port. In April of 2021 according […]
Recently, Gov. Ron DeSantis announces the Pine Island bridge being rebuilt in an extraordinarily fast three days. The next day, the Associated Press tweets a video about the damage to Pine Island that Hurricane Ian wrought. While the video focuses on the positive of Pine Island residents coming to each other's aid, the tweet and video […]
Week after week, news that vast amounts of fentanyl – amounts that could kill millions of Americans – has shown up in the United States after crossing the southern border. Also, millions of undocumented immigrants (4.4 million to be exact) have illegally made the trek into the land of the free since President Joe Biden […]
The midterms are a month away, and the prospects of the Democratic Party continue to look grim. As the majority party in a period of downturn, prioritizing issues many voters do not consider urgent, they have a tough time selling their image. As a result, this is causing once solidly-Democrat voting blocs, most notably Hispanics […]
The Miami Herald published an article yesterday, October 6th, covering Lee County’s response to Hurricane Ian,  suggesting that Lee County Officials’ response to the Hurricane came too late. ? IN TODAY’S MIAMI HERALD: “It doesn’t make sense. … We were always in the zone.” Who’s to blame? Residents in Lee County, which has now reported […]
State Senator Aaron Bean (R) is a Republican running for U.S. Congress after an 8-year career in the Florida Legislature. A former mayor of the City of Fernandina Beach, a Jacksonville University graduate, and a lifelong Floridian, Sen. Bean is looking to step up to the plate in Washington, D.C. to represent Florida's 4th District […]
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) wrote a letter to President Joe Biden (D) concerning Cuban citizens and their fight for freedom. In the letter, Salazar asserts not only that the President should do more to help those who have been denied human rights on the island, but that he should also bar the Cuban regime […]
Recovery in Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian has crossed a major milestone today. Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) held a press conference in Matlacha announcing the building of a temporary bridge to Pine Island ahead of schedule. While some final inspections remain necessary, the speed at which the bridge was built is nothing short of […]
While many politicians have no problem taking photo ops following a tragedy or natural disaster, few politicians actually want to put in the work. Cory Mills (R), the Republican congressional nominee in Florida's 7th District, is one of those few. Mills, an Army combat veteran, was seen distributing water bottles throughout Central Florida in District […]
Southwest Florida bore the brunt of Hurricane Ian. So far, 78 Floridians are confirmed to have died, any many more are without power or homes. Tuesday morning, Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17), whose district took a beating, spoke with Fox and Friends about the aftermath. Steube tweeted the clip a short time later that morning, saying that […]
