New WSJ Poll Confirms Presidential Race is Too Close to Call

New WSJ Poll Confirms Presidential Race is Too Close to Call

Daniel Molina
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October 12, 2024
With 25 days left until voters take to the polls, the race between President Donald Trump (R) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) is close. Both have journeyed to the battleground states, making their case for why the states should vote for them. A new Wall Street Journal (WSJ) poll indicates a strong level of […]
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Venezuelan Gang At Center of New Trump-Harris Controversy

Venezuelan Gang At Center of New Trump-Harris Controversy

Mateo Guillamont
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October 12, 2024
Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has embroiled Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a new controversy over the gang’s operations in Aurora, Colorado. Tren de Aragua is Venezuela’s largest gang with an estimated 5,000 members and has recently been linked to numerous criminal investigations in the US. The gang has been […]
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Lee Calls for Improvements in Secret Service Accountability After Whistleblower Alleges Coverup

Lee Calls for Improvements in Secret Service Accountability After Whistleblower Alleges Coverup

Grayson Bakich
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October 11, 2024
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) recently revealed a whistleblower who alleged the Secret Service was hiding details about former President Donald Trump's security, which Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL), who sits on the bipartisan assassination attempt task force, to discuss in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, reiterating the need for accountability from the Service. According […]
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Scott Receives Hurricane Briefing, Doubles Down on Call for Schumer to Reconvene Senate

Scott Receives Hurricane Briefing, Doubles Down on Call for Schumer to Reconvene Senate

Jackson Bakich
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October 11, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has been traveling around the state assessing and assisting with Hurricane Milton relief efforts. After spending time in Fort Myers, the former governor visited Punta Gorda and received a briefing from local leaders, law enforcement, and emergency management officials in areas affected by the storm. The Sunshine State senator is “urging […]
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$500 Million Fraud Judgement Against Trump Called

$500 Million Fraud Judgement Against Trump Called "Troubling" by New York Appeals Judge

Mateo Guillamont
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October 11, 2024
A New York appeals panel has reportedly signaled its skepticism towards a $500 million fraud conviction brought against former President Donald Trump earlier this year.  New York Attorney General Letitia James successfully brought civil fraud charges against President Trump earlier this year, securing a $354 million judgment against the latter plus an additional $100 million […]
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DeSantis vows to send National Guard to sea ports if dockworkers resume strike in January

DeSantis vows to send National Guard to sea ports if dockworkers resume strike in January

Liv Caputo
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October 11, 2024
Following massive damage left behind by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis swore Friday morning that if dockworkers' resume their strike in January as promised, he will send in the National Guard to keep supplies flowing to disaster-struck areas. This is the first time he's brought up what Florida will do when the East […]
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Trump Continues Hurricane Onslaught Against Harris as Floridians Wake up to Milton's Devastation

Trump Continues Hurricane Onslaught Against Harris as Floridians Wake up to Milton's Devastation

Mateo Guillamont
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October 10, 2024
Former President Donald Trump is adding fuel to the fire of the controversy regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ hurricane response as Hurricane Milton departs Florida.  Milton struck Florida’s west coast and traveled across the state throughout Thursday morning.  President Trump and Vice President Harris have clashed over the federal government’s hurricane response, with the former […]
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DeSantis-Biden truce continues after Florida Gov's spat with Harris

DeSantis-Biden truce continues after Florida Gov's spat with Harris

Liv Caputo
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October 10, 2024
In the latest twist of the Gov. Ron DeSantis, President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris hurricane-response saga, the Florida Governor on Thursday expressed his appreciation for the Democrat President's willingness to be helpful in the Hurricane Milton aftermath. The same cannot be said of Gov. DeSantis' and Vice President Harris' relationship, which has […]
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DeSantis, DOH try to pull Amendment 4 ad for alleged 'dangerous' and 'false' claims

DeSantis, DOH try to pull Amendment 4 ad for alleged 'dangerous' and 'false' claims

Liv Caputo
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October 10, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Department of Health are trying to strike down an ad promoting a proposed constitutional for abortion rights, claiming it's "dangerous" because it allegedly lies about Florida's current abortion laws. In a slew of cease-and-desist letters sent to local news stations airing the pro-Amendment 4 ad—which would also overturn Gov. […]
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Donalds Accuses Harris of Politicizing Hurricane Milton

Donalds Accuses Harris of Politicizing Hurricane Milton

Daniel Molina
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October 10, 2024
As lawmakers join forces to provide additional support, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) is calling out Vice President Kamala Harris (D), accusing her of having "politicized" Hurricane Milton.
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'Give me a break': DeSantis snaps back at report claiming Milton may be the most expensive storm in state history

'Give me a break': DeSantis snaps back at report claiming Milton may be the most expensive storm in state history

Liv Caputo
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October 10, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted a new report alleging that Hurricane Milton may be the most expensive storm in Florida history, pointing out that Hurricane Ian was likely worse and begging them to "give me a break." According to Wall Street analysts, Milton's incurred damages could exceed $50 billion and leave behind devastation approaching $175 billion, […]
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Conservative Lawmakers Request IMF Negotiate New Deal With Argentina

Conservative Lawmakers Request IMF Negotiate New Deal With Argentina

Mateo Guillamont
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October 10, 2024
Conservative lawmakers have expressed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) their desire for a new deal with Argentina.  Argentina is the largest IMF debtor, owing the latter over $30 billion and has struggled to consistently pay its debts to the IMF.  Argentina’s financial woes resulted in the IMF placing Argentina on an extended fund facility […]
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Trump in Texas Shows Similar Poll Numbers to Florida, Outpaces Ted Cruz

Trump in Texas Shows Similar Poll Numbers to Florida, Outpaces Ted Cruz

Jackson Bakich
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October 9, 2024
In the latest Florida Atlantic University polling conducted by Mainstreet Research, the group surveyed 811 registered voters between Oct. 2-6, all living in Texas. Former President Donald Trump (R) holds a five-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris (D) in the poll. This includes a margin of 50-45 percent with two percent of those surveyed […]
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'Stay inside and stay off the roads': Hurricane Milton approaching landfall in Sarasota County

'Stay inside and stay off the roads': Hurricane Milton approaching landfall in Sarasota County

Liv Caputo
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October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton is in the process of making landfall as a Category 3 storm in Sarasota County, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday evening in Tallahassee. Milton's rapidly approaching landfall, coming in at maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, may be hours ahead of forecasts that had landfall between 11 p.m and early Thursday morning. "Stay […]
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20 states and Canada send aid to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

20 states and Canada send aid to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

Liv Caputo
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October 9, 2024
Parts of Canada and 20 U.S. states have sent aid to Florida after Hurricane Helene and ahead of Hurricane Milton, two major storms that will have rocked the Sunshine State within two weeks of each other. Several crews from Nova Scotia Power began their drive from the Canadian province, hanging just northeast of Maine, to […]
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People lying about Hurricane Milton 'don't give a damn' about Floridians, DeSantis warns

People lying about Hurricane Milton 'don't give a damn' about Floridians, DeSantis warns

Liv Caputo
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October 9, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—Hours before Hurricane Milton is forecast to slam into Florida's storm-battered west coast, Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted online misinformation surrounding the impending storm as a monetization scheme from people who "don't give a damn" about struggling Floridians. Some of the wilder posts on X include allegations that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is paying […]
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Rubio, Scott Support Seminole Tribe of FL's Request for Hurricane Milton Emergency Declaration

Rubio, Scott Support Seminole Tribe of FL's Request for Hurricane Milton Emergency Declaration

Jackson Bakich
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October 9, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have called on President Joe Biden (D) to approve the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s request to sign off on a pre-landfall emergency declaration immediately. This would allow the Seminole Tribe to have access to federal resources for emergency response and recovery preparations on tribal lands, including the […]
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Biden Hurricane Relief Debacle Intensifies as Mayorkas Produces Contradicting Reports

Biden Hurricane Relief Debacle Intensifies as Mayorkas Produces Contradicting Reports

Mateo Guillamont
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October 9, 2024
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ hurricane response crisis is expanding as conflicting reports regarding available hurricane recovery federal funds appear. The crisis began when Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced funding shortages for hurricane recovery aid.  “We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have. We […]
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