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Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) was having none of the Democrats' claims that "people will die" surrounding the "Big Beautiful Bill's" Medicaid reforms in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show. The hosts of The Big Weekend Show noted that Democrats had previously supported work requirements as part of Medicaid, which aligns with the views […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed plans to draft two additional bills similar to the recently passed ‘One, Big, Beautiful’ Bill (BBBl. Republicans codified BBB during the 4th of July weekend following heated debate over the bill’s most controversial issues. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Speaker Johnson claimed he has plans to draft similar […]
With the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" finally ready to be signed into law after a final House of Representatives vote, several Florida Republicans issued statements in celebration. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said, "Florida's Third District is home to hardworking families, first responders, small businesses, and rural communities—and this bill reflects their priorities." "It permanently extends […]
Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) appeared in an MSNBC interview to discuss the long-term effects and potential future of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” “This Big Ugly Bill won’t be remembered for what it builds, but for what it destroys. It forces families to reverify every six months, with no new funding to […]
President Donald Trump and his cabinet are trumpeting the data from the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as the nation prepares to celebrate its 249th birthday. The BLS report claims the US economy added 147,000 new jobs in June and unemployment lowered from 4.3% to 4.1%. Economists had forecasted only […]
Florida Hasn't Applied for $450 Million Reimbursement for Alligator Alcatraz, DHS, FEMA Say A day after Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention facility received its first van-load of undocumented immigrants, the state still hasn’t applied for federal funds to foot the $450 million bill...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "Congress can be a very frustrating place, but today, […]
Florida Hasn't Applied for $450 Million Reimbursement for Alligator Alcatraz, DHS, FEMA Say A day after Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention facility received its first van-load of undocumented immigrants, the state still hasn’t applied for federal funds to foot the $450 million bill...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "Congress can be a very frustrating place, but today, […]
The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority. The final vote count was 218 to 214. All Democrat representatives voted against while nearly all Republicans voted in favor. The House’s final approval followed the Senate’s recent revision and passage of the bill. President Donald Trump will now review […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed Democratic resistance to the "Big Beautiful Bill" as deliberations continue and their "Project 2029" agenda in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, comparing them to the Soviet Bolsheviks by saying they have "gone back to the Soviet playbook of 1917." Rep. Haridopolos specifically called out the rhetoric […]
Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict. “As of July 2, Iran's airspace has partially reopened,” announced the State Department. The airspace reopening follows a ceasefire agreement reached by Iran and Israel and brokered by President Donald Trump. Israel and Iran exchanged heavy […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) blasted Democratic rhetoric surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers, including the new "Alligator Alcatraz" in southern Florida, during a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, asking where their sympathy for victims of illegal alien crime is. Host Harris Faulkner shared a pair of tweets from the House Homeland […]
Gruters: DeSantis' CFO Pick Irrelevant Because of Trump's 'Golden Ticket' Endorsement Florida Sen. Joe Gruters knows that Gov. Ron DeSantis won't pick him to be the state's next chief financial officer, but he says that doesn't matter. Gruters, 48, believes that President Donald...READ MORE Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "Florida should be a solar energy mecca. Yet Republicans' […]
Gruters: DeSantis' CFO Pick Irrelevant Because of Trump's 'Golden Ticket' Endorsement Florida Sen. Joe Gruters knows that Gov. Ron DeSantis won't pick him to be the state's next chief financial officer, but he says that doesn't matter. Gruters, 48, believes that President Donald...READ MORE Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "Florida should be a solar energy mecca. Yet Republicans' […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) mocked New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his extreme leftwing positions in a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity, saying he makes "[former Mayor Bill] de Blasio look like Ronald Reagan." Gov. DeSantis noted that de Blasio's term as Mayor "sparked an absolute flow out of New York City, and […]
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic party’s nominee for New York City Mayor, recently pledged to “fight back” against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers enforcing immigration laws in New York. Mamdani brands himself as a Democratic Socialist and unexpectedly beat former New York governor Andrew Cuomo during the Democratic party’s primary elections. Democratic Socialism endorses state […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement praising the recent peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, saying the United States could potentially benefit from a critical minerals agreement with the DRC. The Associated Press provides context and background on the conflict, which is partly driven by the struggle […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation to lower capital gain taxes, a policy he said is "empowering investors to fuel economic growth and create good-paying American jobs." For a refresher, capital gains are when you sell an asset for more than what you bought it for. Assets can include stocks, bonds, and tangible items […]
The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, continue firing missiles at Israel. The Houthis initially began targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships after Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks. Houthi forces eventually ceased attacking US assets after President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire agreement with them. However, while the Houthis have honored their agreement with the […]
