National Politics

Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation to dismantle the Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF), which he called "a relic of the past." The PECF was established in the 1970s and is drawn from $3 donations made by tax filers. As the Tax Policy Center noted, the number of taxpayers choosing to contribute $3 to […]

DeSantis Turns on State GOP Amid Senate v. House Clash, House v. DeSantis Feud After a months-long warpath against the GOP-led Florida House, Gov. Ron DeSantis has found a new bone to pick with another conservative group: the Republican Party of Florida...READ MORE   Rep. Maxwell Frost: "Looks like @Sec_Noem and @DHSgov need a reminder— Members of Congress […]

Two South Florida congressional leaders from either side of the aisle are teaming up to protect one of America's most important resources. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) want to preserve the Everglades, Florida's marquee gem, by securing funding to protect its drinking water, wildlife, and bolster it from extreme weather events […]

During a. press conference in Tampa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis turned on two of his most loyal backers—The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) and Chairman Evan Power— for suggesting that a summit between the governor and Legislative Leaders, namely Speaker Daniel Perez and President Ben Albritton,  take place to address the state’s “tax and budget […]

President Donald Trump recently announced plans to sign an executive order that will peg the price of medical drugs to that of the country with the lowest price in the world.  In a Truth Social post, President Trump explained that his initiative would cut medical drug prices by 30% to 80%. The US has a […]

Extended Legislative Session Begins After the Florida Legislature failed to come to terms on a state budget during the annual 60 day legislative session, lawmakers will now go into overtime (extended session) to try to get the task done. But even with the extra time, lawmakers will not tackle the budget until they are good […]

In yet another bizarre twist in Miami politics, candidate Jose Regalado is telling voters he’s endorsed by the Miami Police — despite the fact that the union representing City of Miami police officers, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), has officially endorsed his opponent, Ralph “Rafael” Rosado, in the District 4 race. Regalado has been […]

Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the declassification of files related to infamous sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. In February, Bondi released a small amount of information about Epstein, but it contained little that was not already known to the public. Rep. Luna's letter noted that the […]

The Twilight Zone': Florida Budget in Shambles as War between House, Senate Ramps Up When Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested he would veto a sales tax cut debated by the House and Senate, it shoved the festering dysfunction between the two chambers into the open for all to see...READ MORE   Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "We are stronger together. […]

As Russian President Vladamir Putin hosted China’s Xi Jinping to oversee a Red Square military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, Florida Senator Rick Scott filed the Countering Corrupt Political (CCP) Influence Act in the U.S. Senate. Not that the members of the new […]

Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced legislation combating the surge in antisemitism seen on college campuses ever since the October 7th, 2023, terror attack in Israel and ensuing war against Hamas. Specifically, Rep. Fine's Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act, which Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced in the Senate, amends the Civil Rights Act of […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) is spearheading a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would ease treatment coverage for anomalous congenital disabilities. Specifically, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) requires all health insurance plans for individuals or groups to cover medical necessities for congenital disabilities affecting eyes, ears, teeth, mouths, or jaws. Moreover, the coverage and services must […]

Lawmakers Celebrate Selection of First American Pope US lawmakers are celebrating the election of U.S.-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as its 267th Pope. Pope Leo XIV, as Cardinal Prevost will henceforth be called, was born...READ MORE   Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "I am so proud to represent @FIU in our nation’s […]

US lawmakers are celebrating the election of U.S.-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as its 267th Pope.  Pope Leo XIV, as Cardinal Prevost will henceforth be called, was born on 14 September 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, and belongs to the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA).  Upon being elected, Pope Leo XIV […]

Publicly available commercial shipping data demonstrates Red Sea shipping increased following President Donald Trump’s November 2024 election.  Red Sea shipping dramatically decreased after the Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, began targeting US, Israeli, and allies' ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023, attacks.  Houthi forces have orchestrated drone and missile attacks against US military and […]

Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation allowing state and local law enforcement to counter hostile drones flying in and around stadiums and other large-scale events. As Rep. Steube's press release explained, only federal authorities currently have the right and means to intercept and disable hostile drones and unmanned aircraft. However, state and local law […]

MIAMI, FL – The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1907, representing hundreds of City of Miami workers, has officially endorsed Ralph Rosado for City Commissioner in District 4. AFSCME Local 1907’s endorsement underscores Rosado’s lifelong commitment to public service and his strong support for working families and the frontline workers […]

It Just Keeps Getting Uglier: Gov. DeSantis and Speaker Perez Just Can't Make it Work Whether its on the issues of sales tax, property tax, or illegal immigration, Governor Ron DeSantis and Speaker Daniel Perez just can't seem to get along. During a recent press conference Miami and Tampa, Gov. DeSantis used his bully pulpit […]