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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Republican Congressional lawmakers are pledging to push legislation to balance the US budget as the federal government’s debt soars. Last May, it was reported that the US was spending more on debt interest payments than on its military for the first time in history. Florida Republican Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos spoke to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz have announced Ukraine’s acceptance of a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. “Today, we've made an offer that the Ukrainians have accepted, which is to enter into a ceasefire and into immediate negotiations to end this conflict in a way […]
President Donald Trump is encouraging the people of Greenland to vote for candidates that will support annexing the island to the US in the upcoming general elections. “As I made clear during my Joint Address to Congress, the United States strongly supports the people of Greenland’s right to determine their own future,” said President Trump. […]
On Friday, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) reintroduced the Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act. This bill would “hold Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) accountable by requiring enforcement of federal antisemitism prohibitions.” Sen. Scott introduced this bill alongside then-senator and current Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They cited the rise of antisemitic harassment cases at college campuses […]
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 […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Thom Tillis (R-SC) have reintroduced the Falun Gong Protection Act. The bill aims to sanction those who participate in the horrors of Forced Organ Harvesting, especially those targeting Falun Gong practitioners in China. According to Freedom House, millions […]
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 […]
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 […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) once again called for making Daylight Saving Time in a recent post to X (formerly Twitter). "Twice every year, Floridians deal with the hassle of changing the clocks. We all know there's a better way. Making Daylight Saving Time permanent would improve road safety, reduce crime, and boost the economy. I […]
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 […]
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 […]
Even With a Manpower Shortage, a New Bill Would Give Registered Nurses More Freedom Two state lawmakers filed a bill to lessen state guardrails imposed on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by allowing them to perform their work without illusory physician supervision. ...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-With spring break underway, we want tourists to enjoy […]
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 […]
