National Politics

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) recently discussed progress on the so-called 'big beautiful bill' on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying its implementation is vital to reigniting the economy. Thus, "failure is not an option." "I have said it all along, and I know that we have some disagreements around the edges in our conference," Rep. Gimenez added, […]

President Donald Trump recently pledged to lift blistering sanctions on Syria to facilitate the latter’s transition into a prosperous and civilized state.  The sanctions relief promise was made during President Trump’s address at the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Trump pledged that he “will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria, to […]

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 family. While DeSantis dodged a direct question on whether he thinks Trump should accept the "free gift" from the Middle Eastern nation, he did ruminate […]

Houthi terrorists continue threatening Israel’s civilian population with daily missile attacks, the latest of which occurred within the last 24 hours.  The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported “projectile fire from Yemen” that could have impacted dozens of civilian areas.  The Houthis’ latest attacks on Israel follow recently signed agreements with the US to cease attacks […]

DeSantis: Term Limits for Thee, but not for me? Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to the Buckeye State Tuesday, where he met with Ohio House and Senate lawmakers to advocate for congressional term limits for members of Congress. But while he advocates for term limits, wouldn't a First Lady Casey DeSantis gubernatorial term in office constitute a third term in […]

Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is introducing legislation cracking down on smuggling cell phones into federal prisons. Specifically, Rep. Lee's Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act strengthens the offense's severity to a felony and current deterrence methods, which will be comprehensively reviewed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) annually. The bill is named after Lieutenant […]

The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is scheduled to hear oral arguments over President Donald Trump’s recent executive order exempting illegal immigrants from birthright citizenship rights.  President Trump’s executive order symbolizes the zenith of an underlying legal and political debate over the meaning of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment and the United States v. Wong Kim Ark […]

'No Difference' Between DeSantis and Miami-Dade Seventh Grader, Speaker Perez Says As Florida Republicans battle each other and the clock to pass a state budget before it's too late, hurling bitter insults for the better part of a month, House Speaker Danny Perez on Tuesday...READ MORE   Former Rep. Matt Gaetz: "Thank you Qatar for […]

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) said she was "delighted" by President Donald Trump's executive order to lower prescription drug prices in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line. She added that his effort to improve the lives of middle—and working-class Americans "makes him a great leader." "I am delighted because this is a very important day […]

President Donald Trump recently arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major foreign trip of his second term. President Trump’s decision to pick Saudi Arabia as the first foreign country he visited mirrors that of his first administration, where he similarly chose Saudi Arabia as his first destination.  Besides Saudi Arabia, […]

Byron Donalds: From Holding a Miami Meet and Greet, Talks about Feud Between DeSantis and Legislature, Insurance, and Squaring off Against Pizzo and Jolly MIAMI—With his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in full swing, Rep. Byron Donalds was in the City of Miami holding a ‘Meet and Greet’ event at the Resurreccion Baptist Church, where prospective Republican […]

MIAMI—With his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in full swing, Rep. Byron Donalds was in the City of Miami holding a ‘Meet and Greet’ event at the Resurreccion Baptist Church, where prospective Republican voters, legislators, and dozens of Miami-Dade Counties Republican grassroots activists attended to see possibly the next governor of Florida speak, speak English that is […]

Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently spoke to Florida business leaders at an exclusive event of the Economic Club of Miami.  During the event, which featured dozens of CEOs, venture capitalists, tech pioneers, and other business leaders, Donalds shared his vision for Florida’s economy and the economic policies he would pursue were he elected as Florida’s […]