National Politics

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Drug prices are out-of-control. U.S. citizens pay higher prices than almost anywhere else in the world despite the fact that our country is the global leader in drug innovation. U.S. citizens should be realizing those benefits. And, U.S. citizens should be enjoying the most affordable access to life-changing medications and treatments. Yet, the exact opposite […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is leading a bill introduced by Representative John James (R-MI) that would impose greater accountability on app stores for selling adult-oriented apps to minors. Specifically, the App Store Accountability Act requires companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, and other app distributors to prevent adult-oriented apps from reaching minors by requiring age […]
Florida's 2025 Ping Pong Legislative Session to go Into Overtime With just a day left in a meandering Session, the Florida Senate is forcing the House into limited options on a bill overhauling the petition process: consider the Senate version, try to push their own version through, or buck the governor and let the measure […]
Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation to encourage greater investment in space exploration facilities. This would drive innovation and secure America's leadership in space exploration. Named the "Secure U.S. Leadership in Space" Act, Rep. Dunn's bill specifically allows state and local government investment in spaceports and related infrastructure to qualify as approved activity […]
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced the establishment of a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, expanding the US and Ukraine’s economic partnerships. The Treasury Department announced the fund's creation, laying the groundwork for future US-Ukraine economic cooperation, including potential natural resources, military, and energy transactions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thanked President Trump and claimed the fund’s […]
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have jointly sternly warned Iran against continuing to finance and support terrorist group activities. Emphasizing Iran’s support for the Houthis, President Trump and Secretary Hegseth warned Iran the US would retaliate for any support given to terror groups. The warnings add to previous threats from the US […]
‘ Mike Waltz is First to Leave Trump Administration Multiple sources familiar with the issue are reporting that National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, are expected to leave the Trump Administration. Though the departures are...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Today, I joined our federal partners to highlight a first-of-its-kind immigration enforcement effort called […]
Miami, FL – The Miami-Dade County Commission is expected to take up a politically charged item on its upcoming agenda: how to fill the vacant District 6 seat, previously held by Commissioner Kevin Cabrera, who has been appointed U.S. Ambassador to Panama. While the formal process is still under review, insiders indicate that Natalie Millan […]
By Eduardo A. Gamarra The Dominican Republic has long been viewed as a relatively stable democracy in the Caribbean. However, that image is being challenged by increasingly complex and dangerous criminal dynamics. Recent fieldwork I conducted with colleagues confirms that transnational organized crime is evolving rapidly, linking Dominican street gangs to global criminal networks in […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill streamlining the process for criminal record expungement and sealing. This would allow people who have been exonerated and paid their debts to society easier access to education, employment, and housing. Rep. Lee's Fresh Start Act of 2025 gives federal support to states with automatic record sealing […]
The leaders of the world’s most powerful autocracies recently met in Moscow for Russia’s annual May 9th ‘Victory Day’ military parade and related celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin managed to triple the number of dignitaries present at this year’s Victory Day celebrations as compared to last year’s. Cuban Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel and other Cuban government […]
ADVANTAGE BYRON DONALDS: Will the Turmoil in the Florida Legislature Affect the 2026 Governor's Race? The Florida House and Senate cannot come to terms on just about anything, but with that said, the 2026 gubernatorial race could be Rep. Byron Donalds to lose.... READ MORE Rep. Randy Fine—110 years ago today, my grandmother […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) recently wrote to State Secretary Marco Rubio urging the cutting of foreign aid money to the Dominican Republic, as the Caribbean country continues unlawfully jailing political opponents and possibly Americans. For additional context, Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) wrote to former Secretary of State Antony Blinken in August 2023, saying there was […]
‘House of Pettiness’: DeSantis, Senate Slam House for Striking Democrat’s Name from Mental Health Center A month after Florida Democrat Sen. Darryl Rouson celebrated his 27th year of sobriety, the upper chamber tried to create a new substance abuse center at the University of South Florida named after...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Today, @CaseyDeSantis and […]
Progressive Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (D), who has had her fair share of is said to be considering a run for Governor in 2026, but could she also be mulling over a ‘Plan B’ that would pit her against either Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) or Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) in those to […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) praised President Donald Trump's border security initiatives during his first 100 days in office in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, saying, "he is willing to make the tough decisions and get it done, and our country is benefiting from that." Additionally, Sen. Moody acknowledged Border Czar Tom Homan's comments […]
MIAMI— Joe Sanchez, a longtime public servant and recent Republican candidate for Miami-Dade County Sheriff, is reportedly considering a run for the County Commission District 5 seat if it becomes available. Sanchez, who currently serves as the Public Information Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol in South Florida, is no stranger to local politics. A […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing legislation codifying the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reforms into law. Rep. Luna's unnamed bill explicitly states that all changes made by DOGE must be authorized and enforced by law and can only be changed by DOGE or an act of Congress. "For the first time in decades, […]
