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Tallahassee—The Republican-led Florida Legislature appears to be siding with far-left Progressive Democrats like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders, and not President Donald Trump, by embracing restrictive data center legislation. President Trump recently stated that he was "all in" on data centers and even issued an executive order last summer to […]
Florida Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart (R), Carlos Giménez (R), and María Elvira Salazar (R), joined by Florida Senator Ashley Moody (R), commemorate and honor the victims of the 1996 shootdown of two “Brothers to the Rescue” aircraft by Cuban officials during an event this week. The Representatives, joined by family members of the victims who perished […]
Friends of Byron Donalds, a PAC for Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), released a digital ad highlighting Rep. Donalds' support among Florida sheriffs and his commitment to law and order and fighting illegal immigration this week. The ad, titled "Trusted by Sheriffs," is part of a seven-figure buy targeting voters in Rep. […]
A Florida-registered speedboat was shot off the coast of Cuba, and the race is on to find out what happened and why. So far, the information that has been released comes from the Cuban government, which Florida officials and Secretary of State Marco Rubio say is "highly unusual." Secretary Rubio has announced that he is […]
During an appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed ongoing deportation efforts, noting that legal consequences await officials who refuse to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) has received heavy scrutiny over her move to ban state officials from cooperating with ICE ahead of President Donald […]
The U.S Department of the Treasury announced the sanctioning of “over 30 individuals, entities, and vessels enabling illicit Iranian petroleum sales and Iran’s ballistic missile and advanced conventional weapons (ACW) production” through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as part of the agency’s continuous maximum pressure campaign on Tehran. “Specifically, OFAC targeted additional vessels operating […]
Iran has pushed back against President Donald Trump ahead of negotiations in Geneva involving the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, deeming his statements as “big lies,” while assuring that talks between the two nations may guarantee a deal if “honorable diplomacy” is used. During his State of the Union speech on Feb. 24, President Trump drew […]
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night to glowing approval from Republican lawmakers, including Representatives Aaron Bean (R-FL), John Rutherford (R-FL), Laurel Lee (R-FL), and Vern Buchanan (R-FL). Rep. Bean said in a statement, "One year ago, President Trump returned to office with a plan to restore prosperity, secure our […]
Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers intensified during his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, with both parties fighting over his statements about immigration and alleged fraud. President Trump brought attention to Minnesota’s Somali community, stating that “pirates” in the region have “ransacked Minnesota.” President Trump attempted to back his claim, […]
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) is facing mounting pressure to drop out of his reelection bid for Texas’s 23rd congressional district, but despite the calls, he appears determined to win, as projections indicate that he will lose. Last year, reports surfaced that a staffer, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, passed away after catching on fire in her backyard. […]
On Feb. 23, Federal Express (FedEx) sued the Trump administration, seeking a “full refund” of all tariffs it paid the government, which President Donald Trump imposed through the recently overturned International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in 2025. Previously, on Feb. 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his executive powers when […]
A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida propels Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) into a big lead when GOP voters are informed of President Donald Trump's endorsement. The poll found Rep. Donalds at 47% with President Trump's support, with First Lady Casey in a […]
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on Feb. 24 at 9 PM ET. According to the Associated Press, President Trump will use the platform to promote the Trump administration’s immigration operations, his efforts to preserve his sweeping tariffs despite being struck down by the Supreme Court, his […]
A federal judge permanently barred the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from unveiling special counsel Jack Smith’s final report into President Donald Trump’s alleged handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving his first term. Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon authorized the president's request to conceal the report on the investigation, which […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) released a digital advertisement this week slamming U.S. Senate candidate Alexander Vindman (D) for his "traitorous" role in impeachment efforts against President Donald Trump. Vindman, a former national security aide, testified against President Trump following a 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which Trump was accused […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s “emergency tariffs” violated federal law and are deemed illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts and the court agreed in a 6-3 vote that the tariffs exceeded the law. The court, however, did not say what should happen to the more than $130 billion in tariffs that […]
The Florida Senate passed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) to “President Donald J. Trump International Airport" in the upper chamber this week. The bill passed 25-11 along party lines. Rep. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) sponsored the Senate version while Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) championed the House bill, which passed 81-30. The […]
In a speech given at the Board of Peace Event in the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the crisis in Gaza, praising President Donald Trump for his efforts to achieve a resolution. "We want to talk a little bit about the strategic vision of this organization […]
