Affirmative Action: DOE Investigates Dozens of Universities

Affirmative Action: DOE Investigates Dozens of Universities

Mateo Guillamont
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March 15, 2025
The US Department of Education (DOE) has announced investigations into over fifty different universities for allegedly employing affirmative action and racial preference policies in its programs and scholarships.  Universities to be investigated include top-ranked institutions such as Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and many others.  Preceded by investigations into universities reportedly permitting antisemitic […]
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Trump Admin Defends Visa Cancellation Program as Travel Ban Looms

Trump Admin Defends Visa Cancellation Program as Travel Ban Looms

Mateo Guillamont
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March 14, 2025
President Donald Trump’s cabinet is defending its new ‘Catch and Revoke’ visa cancellation program.  The State Department recently launched the program, which will harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify and deport Hamas supporters living in the US on an immigrant visa. State Department Secretary Marco Rubio, the child of Cuban political refugees, originally floated the […]
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JUICE?—3.14.2025—Florida's a Nanny State?—Illegal Immigrants Charged in FL—Donalds'—Much More..

JUICE?—3.14.2025—Florida's a Nanny State?—Illegal Immigrants Charged in FL—Donalds'—Much More..

Javier Manjarres
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March 14, 2025
Tallahassee Lawmakers Shouldn't Pass the Buck Over Protecting Kids Online In recent years, it’s become undeniable that large social media companies like Facebook and TikTok have had a harmful effect on children across the country. Mental health issues linked directly to dangerous online content are on the rise, and more than a third of teens report that social media […]
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Alcohol Takes Center Stage in New US-EU Tariff Dispute

Alcohol Takes Center Stage in New US-EU Tariff Dispute

Mateo Guillamont
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March 13, 2025
The wine, distilled spirits, and general alcohol sector is bracing for a bitter tariff dispute between the US and European Union (EU).  The EU recently announced new 50% tariffs on whiskey exports from the US in response to President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on EU aluminum and steel exports. President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on […]
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Republicans Be Warned: A Nanny State is Never the Answer, Especially for Florida!

Republicans Be Warned: A Nanny State is Never the Answer, Especially for Florida!

Opinion
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March 13, 2025
It seems that some Republicans across the country, even in Tallahassee, are forgetting the lessons from the recent elections. President Trump returned to the White House, and a red wave covers most of the state capitals because voters trusted him to tackle inflation. Voters were tired of Democrat overreaches—mandates pushing electric cars, threats to ban […]
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Rubio Welcomes Integration of US-Backed Syria Democratic Forces Into New Syrian State

Rubio Welcomes Integration of US-Backed Syria Democratic Forces Into New Syrian State

Mateo Guillamont
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March 12, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has welcomed the announcement of an agreement integrating Syria’s Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syria’s government. SDF is a US-backed coalition of armed Kurdish groups controlling a significant portion of northeastern Syria.  The agreement reportedly exchanges recognition of Syria’s Kurdish minority as “an integral part of the Syrian state” for SDF’s […]
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JUICE?—3.12.2025—Repealing Ban on Guns and Ammunition in Florida—Donalds on Club: 'They know I am a Committed Conservative'—Much More..

JUICE?—3.12.2025—Repealing Ban on Guns and Ammunition in Florida—Donalds on Club: 'They know I am a Committed Conservative'—Much More..

Javier Manjarres
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March 12, 2025
Repealing the Ban on Firearm and Ammunition Purchases The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice unanimously favored a bill 9-0 on Tuesday that would repeal a Florida Statute on the restriction of firearms or ammunition purchases during a declared state of emergency. ...READ MORE   Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Trump's Make America Stupid campaign has started. @USEdGov helps educate our […]
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Florida bill to Address Shortage of Anesthesia Providers Deserves support

Florida bill to Address Shortage of Anesthesia Providers Deserves support

Opinion
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March 12, 2025
By Laura Molina When it comes to an issue as complex as healthcare, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions.  It will take ingenuity and grit to find ways to keep all Floridians healthy and to ensure that everyone has access to care. Fortunately for patients in our state, Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez and Representative Mike Giallombardo […]
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Byron Donalds Embraces Club for Growth Endorsement : 'They know I am a committed conservative'

Byron Donalds Embraces Club for Growth Endorsement : 'They know I am a committed conservative'

Javier Manjarres
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March 11, 2025
WASHINGTON—The influential Club for Growth was quick to endorse Rep. Byron Donalds (R) to be the next governor of Florida over potential Republican gubernatorial candidate Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis. “The Club,” as they are referred to, and who endorsed Gov. DeSantis over President Donald Trump in the contentious 2024 Republican Presidential Primary election, are […]
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Congressional Republicans Offer Support for Extending Tax Cuts and Credits

Congressional Republicans Offer Support for Extending Tax Cuts and Credits

Jackson Bakich
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March 11, 2025
WASHINGTON—Four Republican legislators in the House spoke to The Floridian regarding the possibility of extending President Donald Trump's Tax Cuts And Jobs Act of 2017 and the enhanced premium tax credits for Marketplace plans, which was introduced in 2021. The Floridian discussed these tax cuts and credits with Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Jodey Arrington […]
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Rubio in Saudi Arabia to Lead Negotiations With Ukraine

Rubio in Saudi Arabia to Lead Negotiations With Ukraine

Mateo Guillamont
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March 11, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for negotiations with Ukrainian officials on a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war.  Secretary Rubio’s meeting with Ukrainian officials follows President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelesnkyy’s recent acerbic discussion in the Oval Office.  The discussion initiated the rapid deterioration of US-Ukraine relations, as […]
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James Uthmeier: Florida Still Pursuing Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

James Uthmeier: Florida Still Pursuing Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

Michael Costeines
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March 10, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update Monday on the state's criminal investigation of social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate while facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania after they briefly arrived in the state last week. James Uthmeier recently opened a criminal probe into the Tate brothers, and stated he would […]
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US Military Targets ISIS Operatives In Conjunction With Syrian Militants

US Military Targets ISIS Operatives In Conjunction With Syrian Militants

Mateo Guillamont
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March 10, 2025
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is reporting the recent capture of ISIS-K leadership as a result of a joint mission between US forces and armed Syrian groups.  CENTCOM claimed its forces had cooperated with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a coalition of armed Kurdish groups, to capture Salah Mohammad Al-Abdullah, an ISIS cell leader, in the […]
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JUICE?—3.10.2025—Pizzo for Florida Governor?—Daylight Savings—Much More..

JUICE?—3.10.2025—Pizzo for Florida Governor?—Daylight Savings—Much More..

Javier Manjarres
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March 10, 2025
Sen Pizzo Inches Towards Running for Governor in Florida Florida Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo touched on several topics in a recent interview with Fox News anchor Trace Gallagher, including his rumored run for Florida governor in the 2025 midterm elections...READ MORE   Debbie Wasserman Schultz-It's unthinkable that House Republicans just stand by as Trump guts decades of investments […]
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Pro-Hamas Foreigners Could Soon Be Deported Thanks to New 'Catch and Revoke' Program

Pro-Hamas Foreigners Could Soon Be Deported Thanks to New 'Catch and Revoke' Program

Mateo Guillamont
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March 8, 2025
The State Department is reportedly launching a ‘Catch and Revoke’ program that will harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify and deport Hamas supporters living in the US on an immigrant visa. State Department Secretary Marco Rubio, who initially floated the idea of revoking Hamas sympathizers’ visas prior to joining the state department, is allegedly leading […]
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Trump Creates First-Ever Bitcoin and Crypto Reserves

Trump Creates First-Ever Bitcoin and Crypto Reserves

Mateo Guillamont
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March 7, 2025
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order creating the US’ first ever Bitcoin and Crypto reserve.  The executive order creates two separate reserves, one Bitcoin reserve and another Digital Assets reserve holding a gauntlet of cryptocurrencies, that will hold assets forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings. President Trump has publicly […]
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America First? Not Until Big Tech Stops Sharing Secrets with China

America First? Not Until Big Tech Stops Sharing Secrets with China

Opinion
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March 7, 2025
President Trump is back in the White House and it's time to unleash the full power of our nation to stop China from getting the upper hand in the 21st century. New tariffs, trade restrictions, and forcing manufacturing back to America will give us the upper hand against China. But we know that half the […]
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Trump Designates Houthis as Terrorists, Imposes Further Sanctions

Trump Designates Houthis as Terrorists, Imposes Further Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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March 6, 2025
President Donald Trump recently ordered the re-designation of Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). The re-designation reverses former President Joe Biden’s decision to remove the Houthis’ FTO status, originally set during President Trump’s first term.  The Houthis, an islamist political and military organization receiving significant funds from Iran, has […]
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