DOJ Charges Democrat Lawmaker For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers

DOJ Charges Democrat Lawmaker For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers

Mateo Guillamont
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May 20, 2025
Department of Justice (DOJ) US Attorney Alina Habba recently announced that she was filing charges against Democrat Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ) after the latter had an altercation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Attorney Habba filed charges against Representative McIver for the latter’s alleged “assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement.” Habba claims the […]
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Cherfilus McCormick, Ciscomani Reintroduce Bill Improving Veteran Access to Oncologists

Cherfilus McCormick, Ciscomani Reintroduce Bill Improving Veteran Access to Oncologists

Grayson Bakich
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May 20, 2025
Representatives Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) have reintroduced a bipartisan bill improving veterans' access to oncologists through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system. For additional context, radiation therapy as a cancer treatment has increased in the private sector, and with it are the salaries of therapeutic medical physicists (TMPs). However, […]
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SCOTUS Grants Trump Temporary Permission to Suspend TPS

SCOTUS Grants Trump Temporary Permission to Suspend TPS

Mateo Guillamont
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May 19, 2025
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently permitted President Donald Trump to temporarily rescind the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of Venezuelan immigrants. In an 8-1 ruling, SCOTUS halted a San Francisco court order prohibiting the federal government from suspending TPS status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants. While SCOTUS’ decision is not […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.19.2025—Miami-Dade County Flips Red—DeSantis Signs 'Boater Freedom Act'—Pythons—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.19.2025—Miami-Dade County Flips Red—DeSantis Signs 'Boater Freedom Act'—Pythons—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 19, 2025
Red Wave. Miami-Dade County Officially Flips Republican Miami-Dade County flipped Republican in voter registration on Monday, marking a historic first in an area considered once safe for Democrats. According to a release from the Republican Party of...READ MORE   FL Rep. Lindsay Cross: "On Wednesday state officials are considering giving even more protected land to developers - […]
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Machado Calls on Venezuelan Dissidents to Boycott Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

Machado Calls on Venezuelan Dissidents to Boycott Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

Mateo Guillamont
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May 19, 2025
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has called on Venezuelans to boycott the upcoming May 25th regional and congressional elections. Opposition leader Machado claimed Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro was manipulating the elections to legitimize his presidential election victory last summer. Despite promises of allowing free and fair elections, the Venezuelan regime barred Machado from participating […]
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Florida Lawmakers Urge

Florida Lawmakers Urge "Immediate Action" on Haiti Crisis

Mateo Guillamont
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May 19, 2025
A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers recently publicly called on the US national government to intervene in Haiti's worsening security crisis. The lawmakers’ call responds to the Haitian government’s failure to successfully combat gangs that have seized control of large parts of the country.   Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) is leading the calls, and she recently […]
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Haridopolos Introduces First Bill Encouraging Small Business Growth

Haridopolos Introduces First Bill Encouraging Small Business Growth

Grayson Bakich
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May 16, 2025
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) is introducing his first piece of legislation, aiming to encourage the growth of small businesses. Specifically, the Greenlighting Growth Act cuts regulations and updates outdated finance reporting laws, addressing an issue arising from the 2012 JOBS Act. The JOBS Act introduced an "Emerging Growth Company" (EGC) category for business taxes, defined […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.16.2025—Former FBI Director Accused of Encouraging Trump Murder—Ex-NFL Player Arrested in Grady Judd Operation—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.16.2025—Former FBI Director Accused of Encouraging Trump Murder—Ex-NFL Player Arrested in Grady Judd Operation—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 16, 2025
Former FBI Director Comey Could Face Jail Time After Alleged Threat to Trump Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey could face jail time after investigations were launched into social media messages he recently posted, seemingly calling for the murder...READ MORE   FL Rep. Allison Tant: "First State Parks Foundation in-person board mtg! I'm […]
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Former FBI Director Comey Could Face Jail Time After Alleged Threat to Trump

Former FBI Director Comey Could Face Jail Time After Alleged Threat to Trump

Mateo Guillamont
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May 16, 2025
Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey could face jail time after investigations were launched into social media messages he recently posted, seemingly calling for the murder of President Donald Trump.  Director Comey, a consistent critic of the Trump administration, posted a picture of seashells arranged to read ‘86 47’ on his Instagram.  […]
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Steube, Moody Introduce Bill Offering Tax Relief to Crime & Disaster Victims

Steube, Moody Introduce Bill Offering Tax Relief to Crime & Disaster Victims

Grayson Bakich
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May 16, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) are introducing legislation to offer tax relief to victims of cybercrime, robbery, or natural disasters. Under current law, tax deductions related to disasters or theft only apply in a federally designated disaster area. This tightens previous laws related to income loss that existed before federal income […]
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Dunn Discusses Indo-Pacific Security Strategy Against China

Dunn Discusses Indo-Pacific Security Strategy Against China

Grayson Bakich
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May 16, 2025
Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) discussed the Indo-Pacific security strategy against China in a recent Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) hearing. Rep. Dunn began by asking Former United States Army Pacific Commander General (Ret.) Charles Flynn, "Can you talk about the critical infrastructure challenges in the Indo-Pacific and how they impact the military's […]
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Bilirakis Celebrates Four Proposals Making it Into Big Beautiful Bill

Bilirakis Celebrates Four Proposals Making it Into Big Beautiful Bill

Grayson Bakich
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May 16, 2025
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) was able to have four of his policy proposals included in the so-called "big beautiful bill," saying, "I'm proud of the common-sense approach we've put forth to achieve significant savings while preserving benefits and access to care for our most vulnerable individuals." One piece of legislation is the Leveraging Integrity and […]
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Salazar to Reintroduce 'Dignity' Act as Citizenship Debate Heats Up

Salazar to Reintroduce 'Dignity' Act as Citizenship Debate Heats Up

Mateo Guillamont
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May 16, 2025
US Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) recently pledged to reintroduce the ‘Dignity Act’ - a bipartisan major immigration reform bill - in June.  Praising President Donald Trump’s criminal illegal immigration crackdown, Representative Salazar argued immigrants who’ve exemplified “good conduct” and who’ve contributed to the economy should be offered a path to legal residency and citizenship.  Salazar […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.15.2025—DeSantis Signs Ban on Fluoridated Water—State Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer for Domestic Violence—Miami—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.15.2025—DeSantis Signs Ban on Fluoridated Water—State Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer for Domestic Violence—Miami—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 15, 2025
Floridian Fluoride is No More: DeSantis Signs Ban on Fluoridated Water into Law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping bill on Thursday banning fluoridated water in Florida, condemning cities for imposing the "forced medication." The new law, SB 700, will take effect on July 1...READ MORE   Rep. Byron Donalds: "The road less-traveled is the road God has […]
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U.S. Oil Companies Face May 27 Exit from Venezuela as China Deepens Influence

U.S. Oil Companies Face May 27 Exit from Venezuela as China Deepens Influence

Javier Manjarres
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May 15, 2025
As the May 27 deadline approaches for U.S. and European energy companies to cease operations in Venezuela, Chinese firms are rushing to fill the vacuum in the oil-rich South American nation, significantly reshaping regional geopolitics and energy markets. Chevron, Repsol, Eni, and Maurel & Prom must exit Venezuela by month's end following the U.S. Treasury […]
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Rutherford Questions Duffy on Autonomous Vehicle Development

Rutherford Questions Duffy on Autonomous Vehicle Development

Grayson Bakich
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May 15, 2025
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) spoke with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in a recent House Appropriations hearing, asking about the United States' efforts to develop autonomous vehicles. Rep. Rutherford began by noting that Jacksonville, which he partially represents, "has become a leader in autonomous vehicle circulators" via the Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C). "As we look […]
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Trump On Verge of Striking Nuclear Deal With Iran

Trump On Verge of Striking Nuclear Deal With Iran

Mateo Guillamont
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May 15, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced the U.S. and Iran are close to signing an agreement over the latter’s nuclear development programs.  Referencing reports announcing Iran’s preliminary agreement to the US’s proposed terms for a nuclear agreement, President Trump said. "You probably read today the story about Iran having sort of agreed to the terms. They're not […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Cautions Against Qatar's Past 'Terrorism'—Trump Pledges to Lift Syrian Sanctions—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Cautions Against Qatar's Past 'Terrorism'—Trump Pledges to Lift Syrian Sanctions—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2025
As Trump Plans to Accept Qatari Plane, DeSantis Cautions Against Nation's Past 'Terrorism' Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Floridians to pay attention to Qatar's "dangerous" ties amid President Donald Trump's controversial plan to replace Air Force One with a jet from the Qatari royal...READ MORE     Rep. Byron Donalds: "In 2024, we were on the brink. Failure wasn't an […]
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