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TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to give Florida's auditing task force a new name with an edgy acronym: FAFO. Standing for the Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight, FAFO—not to be confused with the popular "F—k around and find out" adage—was proposed by DeSantis ally and newly-appointed chief financial officer Blaise Ingoglia during the GOP's Red Florida […]

Florida Representative Darren Soto (D) released a statement blasting the Trump administration over withholding over $2.4 million in funds designated for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida.  Rep. Soto claimed that withholding the funds “is nonsensical and cruel” and only serves to “hurt our local community.” Soto continues by arguing that these clubs […]

President Donald Trump’s signing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” last month cuts clean energy incentives for corporations and boosts demand for local fossil fuel production. In response, a group of Florida lawmakers, including Rep. Kathy Castor (D), Rep. Vern Buchanan (R), and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R), have introduced the Florida Coastal Protection Act, a […]

Florida Democrat Representative Maxwell Frost released a statement slamming President Donald Trump over weak job market growth following a report on stagnant job availability. “The worst jobs report in 4+ years, brought to you by Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans,” Frost said. The report released by NBC detailed how the U.S. job market was weak […]

Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers continue to push the Trump administration to release the  Jeffrey Epstein file in their entirety in hopes to reveal who allegedly took part in the alleged sexcapades of the late billionaire. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis backs the releasing of the files, signing legislation into law last year allowing anyone who […]

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) wrote a letter to President Donald Trump criticizing current Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, while outlining the needs required for his replacement. Sen. Scott begins his letter slamming Powell’s performance, calling him “reckless” in managing the Federal Reserve and undermining the strength of the US’s finances. “When I first met […]

ORLANDO— The highly anticipated "Red Florida Dinner" event hosted The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), where White House Chief of Staff  Susie Wiles was awarded the coveted 'Statesman of the Year' award, was nothing less than a well-deserved acknowledgment of stellar political career by the woman President Donald Trump calls "The most powerful woman in […]

Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) blasted Democrats for continually delaying the confirmation of nominees appointed by President Donald Trump in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, calling it "a historic level of obstruction by Dems." Sen. Moody posted the clip to X (formerly Twitter), saying, "We are STILL at zero civilian unanimous consent confirmations—a […]

Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) released a statement criticizing the Trump administration regarding recent funding cuts to various gun violence prevention programs. “My hometown of Parkland was devastated by gun violence. There’s no good justification for axing programs which law enforcement groups say have helped meaningfully reduce gun-related homicides.” Moskowitz said. The cuts eliminate over half […]

Analysts say Venezuelan Strongman Nicolas Maduro's consolidation of power requires democratic forces to recalibrate approach as regime prepares dangerous constitutional reforms One year after Maduro's widely disputed reelection in Venezuela's July 28, 2024 presidential contest, policy experts and opposition leaders are calling for a fundamental recalibration of democratic strategy as the authoritarian regime consolidates power […]

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement praising President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a new trade deal with the European Union (EU), saying, "It's a major win for U.S. industries that will create opportunities and support long-term economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic." According to a White House fact sheet, provisions of the new […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) demanded an investigation into the Obama Administration's role in the Trump-Russia collusion hoax in a recent appearance on Fox News, similarly scorching attempts by Democrats and the media to downplay the scandal. "We know the history, and if it is Barack Obama's administration that ordered a new intelligence briefing, not based […]

Florida Representative Greg Steube (R) applauded President Donald Trump on his response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of an independent Palestinian state. “Grateful to have a Commander in Chief who doesn’t cater to Hamas’ demands,” Steube said. “The French could learn a thing or two from President Trump about peace through strength.” In an […]

Florida Democrats have successfully pushed the Trump administration to release $30M to aid the Broward County Public School System. The federal government initially held onto funds designated for the U.S. education system placing nearly $7 billion in funding under review on June 30, leaving school leaders with uncertainties, forcing them to freeze jeopardized programs and […]

TALLAHASSEE—Alex Lanfranconi, the communications director for the West Virginia governor, will become Gov. Ron DeSantis's new chief spokesperson. Lanfranconi, a Tampa native and DeSantis's former deputy communications director, will take over as Communications Director for DeSantis, the governor's office announced Friday. The move comes hours after Bryan Griffin, who currently holds the position, announced his […]

Hundreds of immigrants illegally in Florida have been deported from Alligator Alcatraz, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday. 100 of these migrants have been fully deported through flights chartered by the Department of Homeland Security, while hundreds more have exited the Everglades detention center and are en route to leaving the country through a stopover […]

The Trump administration approved a new "specific" license allowing Chevron Corporation to restart its operations in Venezuela, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the South American nation and its disputed leader, Nicolás Maduro. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources this week, represents a recalibration of the administration's previously hardline approach, with officials emphasizing […]

The US is executing an interagency effort aimed at countering North Korean actors' crimes and destabilizing behavior. The US Treasury recently announced sanctions on fraudulent North Korean businesses clandestinely funneling funds and intelligence to the communist North Korean regime.  According to the US Treasury, the sanctions were preceded and justified by joint investigations from the […]