John Rutherford Pursues Codifying Florida Coastal Drilling Moratorium

John Rutherford Pursues Codifying Florida Coastal Drilling Moratorium

Grayson Bakich
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November 19, 2025
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation codifying President Donald Trump's moratorium on drilling for oil off the Florida coast into law. During his first term, President Trump issued a moratorium on drilling, leasing, seismic testing, and exploration on Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts (along with the Straits) until 2032, a move that has […]
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Vern Buchanan Pushes ‘ASAP Act’ Expanding Alzheimer's Screening

Vern Buchanan Pushes ‘ASAP Act’ Expanding Alzheimer's Screening

Adrian Morgade
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November 19, 2025
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan (R) announced a new bipartisan bill called the ASAP Act, which ensures that seniors have timely access to innovative diagnostic tests that can detect Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in their earliest stages. Congressman Buchanan, alongside Congressman Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), introduced the bill in the House, while Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and […]
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House Republicans and Democrats Vote to Release the Epstein Files

House Republicans and Democrats Vote to Release the Epstein Files

Javier Manjarres
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November 18, 2025
Much like the deceased and accused pedophile Jeffrey Epstein allegedly did to many underage girls, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted almost unanimously on a bill that would "expose" the details found within the now infamous "Epstein Files." House Democrats have been pressing their Republican counterparts in Congress to release the files, and now, […]
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Scott Applauds Tesla as Parts Production Shifts to the U.S. Away From China

Scott Applauds Tesla as Parts Production Shifts to the U.S. Away From China

Adrian Morgade
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November 18, 2025
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) applauded American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla for their efforts to shift parts production and supply to the U.S. from China. “This is the right move by Tesla. Communist China cannot be trusted, and the faster we get them out of our supply chains, the better!” Sen. Scott shared in […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Signals Vote to Release Epstein Files

Anna Paulina Luna Signals Vote to Release Epstein Files

Grayson Bakich
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November 17, 2025
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) signaled her vote to release the remaining Epstein files in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show, calling Democrats' recent focus on the files "a smear campaign" against President Donald Trump. "My position has not changed, I will be voting for it," Rep. Luna affirmed. "But to be clear, […]
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Cory Mills Introduces Legislation Banning Domestic Spread of Government Media for Foreign Audiences

Cory Mills Introduces Legislation Banning Domestic Spread of Government Media for Foreign Audiences

Grayson Bakich
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November 17, 2025
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation to ban government-produced media intended for foreign audiences from dissemination in the United States. The Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 authorizes the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to distribute media worldwide for diplomatic purposes, including through outlets such as Radio Free Europe and Voice of America. However, loopholes […]
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Díaz-Balart Praises Trump Following FTO Labelling of Maduro Ran Drug Cartel

Díaz-Balart Praises Trump Following FTO Labelling of Maduro Ran Drug Cartel

Adrian Morgade
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November 17, 2025
The U.S. The Department of State announced that the Venezuelan drug cartel, “Cartel de los Soles”, headed by illegitimate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, will be labelled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement, stating the State Department’s intentions to designate it as a terrorist group for its role […]
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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Urges Attention to Cameroon as Political Violence Continues

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Urges Attention to Cameroon as Political Violence Continues

Grayson Bakich
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November 15, 2025
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to act as the ongoing political violence in the Central African nation of Cameroon worsens. In mid-October, Cameroon held its presidential elections with its long-serving President, Paul Biya, winning another term. However, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is claiming fraud, and supporters have led […]
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Vern Buchanan Introduces Bill Authorizing Use of Drones in Wild Horse Management

Vern Buchanan Introduces Bill Authorizing Use of Drones in Wild Horse Management

Grayson Bakich
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November 14, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation to authorize the use of drones to manage America's wild horse and burro populations. Specifically, the Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act establishes a five-year pilot program testing drone-assisted herd stewardship and population control methods. Funds are authorized at $100,000 annually from the Bureau of […]
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Swipe at Donalds? Jay Collins Jabs at Congress for Being Influencers, Not Legislators

Swipe at Donalds? Jay Collins Jabs at Congress for Being Influencers, Not Legislators

Michael Costeines
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November 14, 2025
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins criticized members of Congress for prioritizing media appearances instead of passing legislation in a social media post this week. The post follows growing speculation on his own run for governor against Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is arguably the Republican favorite in the race. "Let’s face it. Most members of Congress […]
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Phillip Levine Urges Democrats to Embrace 'Democratic Capitalism' After Zohran Mamdani's Win

Phillip Levine Urges Democrats to Embrace 'Democratic Capitalism' After Zohran Mamdani's Win

Daniel Molina
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November 14, 2025
After Zohran Mamdani’s (D) November 3rd victory to become New York City’s next mayor, Democrats contend with the growing influence of democratic socialism in the party. Democrats like former Miami Beach Mayor Phillip Levine (D) are now calling out the rise of democratic socialism, calling on Democrats to take a stand and embrace “democratic capitalism.” […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Says 'Democrats Lost National Messaging' on Epstein Files

Anna Paulina Luna Says 'Democrats Lost National Messaging' on Epstein Files

Grayson Bakich
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November 13, 2025
In a recent appearance on Fox News' Jesse Watters Primetime, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) commented on developments in the release of the Epstein files, accusing Democrats of having "lost the national messaging on all fronts." House Oversight Democrats released three documents this week showing email correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and […]
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Byron Donalds Suggests Capping Legal Immigration, Abolishing H-1B Visa Program

Byron Donalds Suggests Capping Legal Immigration, Abolishing H-1B Visa Program

Michael Costeines
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November 13, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) wants to curb legal immigration and abolish the H-1B visa program, arguing instead that the American education system needs to be reformed to fit jobs for the future. "We have the talent, but the talent hasn't been trained right in our education system," Donalds emphasized during an […]
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Florida Republicans Praise End to Government Shutdown

Florida Republicans Praise End to Government Shutdown

Grayson Bakich
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November 13, 2025
The longest government shutdown in American history has finally come to an end with a House vote on the new continuing resolution (CR), passed by the Senate. The final vote was 222 in favor and 209 against, with six Democrats voting yea alongside Republicans. Notably, two Republicans voted nay, along with 207 Democrats. President Donald Trump […]
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Scott Supports General Motors Move to Cutoff Chinese Parts Supply

Scott Supports General Motors Move to Cutoff Chinese Parts Supply

Adrian Morgade
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November 13, 2025
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) commented on American automobile manufacturer General Motors’ (GM) push to end all parts supply from China, moving parts sourcing stateside, saying that doing business with China was "a BAD IDEA." “Glad GM is seeing the writing on the wall—Communist China is our enemy and doing business with them is a […]
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Kat Cammack Blasts 'Performative' Democrats in House Ahead of Vote to End Shutdown

Kat Cammack Blasts 'Performative' Democrats in House Ahead of Vote to End Shutdown

Grayson Bakich
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November 12, 2025
During an appearance on Fox News' Faulkner Focus, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) blasted House Democrats as "performative" ahead of the vote on the new continuing resolution (CR) that could end the government shutdown. Host Harris Faulkner noted that House Democrats "have expressed such hate" for their eight Senate counterparts that voted in favor of the […]
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Sheila Cherfilus McCormick Introduces Bipartisan Veterans' Bill of Rights

Sheila Cherfilus McCormick Introduces Bipartisan Veterans' Bill of Rights

Grayson Bakich
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November 12, 2025
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced the bipartisan Veterans' Bill of Rights Act to ensure our nation's heroes receive the benefits and services they deserve. Specifically, the bill codifies that veterans have the right to fair treatment, privacy, timely health care (including community care), mental health and family support, housing and job assistance, education benefits, […]
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James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into JPMorgan Chase

James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into JPMorgan Chase

Adrian Morgade
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November 12, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that he is launching an investigation into multinational banking firm JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) over alleged claims of collaborating with the Biden administration’s DOJ to de-bank Florida-based Trump Media Group right before the business went public. Uthmeier issued a statement in which he called out the banking firm for unlawfully providing […]
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