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U.S. Senate Republicans voted 51-50 on Wednesday against a war powers resolution that would have restrained President Donald Trump from further use of military force in Venezuela without congressional authorization, after the president put pressure on fellow Republicans who had supported the measure. Last week, Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Democrats […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, announced that Jacksonville's Mayo Clinic will be launching the first carbon ion therapy program in the United States during a press conference this week. “Our administration is committed to fighting cancer by making targeted investments in innovative therapies that have the potential to save lives," DeSantis […]

Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent hundreds of notices announcing the discontinuations. The sudden terminations at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) affected over 2700 of the agency’s discretionary grants worth nearly $1.9 billion. According to NPR, a […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court while speaking at a news conference at Seminole High School this week. Tanenbaum is a judge for the First District Court of Appeals and a former general counsel for the Florida House of Representatives. Adam Tanenbaum graduated first in his […]

Florida Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R) applauded President Donald Trump after he released a statement in support of the Iranian people and their protests against the current government. “President Trump is standing on the right side of history, firmly with the Iranian people. Every tyrant is the same: when their power is threatened, they choose […]

Florida gas prices have been plummeting by double digits recently, with some areas reporting prices as low as $2.52 per gallon. But even after a recent surge, prices have since fallen to under $3.00 across Florida for regular-grade gasoline. Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) fully attributed the falling gas prices to President Donald Trump, simply […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis' job approval is holding steady at 50% with Florida voters to start his final year in office, according to a Mason-Dixon Florida poll released this week. While the governor's ratings are still fairly high for a public official in his second term, his approval numbers are the lowest since a 45% rating […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as governor during a joint session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee this week. "Seven years ago, I stood on the steps of the old Capitol building to articulate a new vision, launch a bold agenda, and make a promise to produce big results. […]

TALLAHASSEE—Ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session in Florida,  Rep. Neal Dunn’s (R-FL) announced that he would not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chair Evan Power could be inline to replace him. Speaking to reporters at the Florida Capitol, the RPOF chair shared his intention to run for […]

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after he threatened to strike the nation amid its crackdown on protesters nationwide, which has led to over 600 deaths. "Iran wants to negotiate, yes. We might meet with them," President Trump said. "But we may have to act because of what […]

The U.S. has launched what it deemed “large-scale strikes” against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria in response to an ambush last month that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter, announced U.S. Central Command on Saturday. The strikes, carried out by the U.S. and its allies at approximately 12:30 PM EST, were […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has blocked members of Congress from visiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Minneapolis this weekend, requiring lawmakers to give prior notice under a new visitation policy. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a memo dated Jan. 8 and submitted it to a federal court on […]

President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a warning to the government of Cuba, suggesting that Venezuela’s close ally strike a deal with the U.S., ramping up pressure following Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s capture. Since the operation led by U.S. forces in early January, Cuba has been cut off from Venezuelan crude oil as the U.S. […]

Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) appeared on a FOX News interview where he discussed Cuba’s financial and economic position after losing support from Venezuela, following former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest. When asked how close Cuba is to economic collapse, Gimenez responded, “very close.” “They can't keep the power on or feed their people, and […]

Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) blasted Republican representatives in the Senate for voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution that aims to curb President Donald Trump’s control over Venezuela and remove U.S. troops from the country. “Let me be clear: this vote will not stop our mission in Venezuela. What President Trump has achieved […]

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is set to meet with more than a dozen oil executives at the White House on Friday to discuss plans for investment in Venezuela. The Trump administration hopes to secure $100 billion in backing from Big Oil companies to revitalize Venezuela’s expansive oil reserves and capabilities. Since the U.S. military […]

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from 66 organizations, agencies, and commissions, including some associated with the United Nations that “operate contrary to U.S. national interests,” the White House said in a statement. “These withdrawals will end American taxpayer funding and involvement in entities that advance globalist agendas over […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a special legislative session on congressional redistricting will run from April 20th to April 24th during a press conference at Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee this week. The governor foreshadowed his intention to call for a special session on redistricting in an exclusive interview with The Floridian in December. "I am […]