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TALLAHASSEE—Amid the feud over the illegal immigration special session between Gov. Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez, and Senate President Ben Albritton, Trump-endorsed Rep. Meg Weinberger was kicked out of her hotel room at the Governor's Inn for voting against the governor's immigration proposal. Shortly after the state lawmakers voted in favor of the "TRUMP […]
Florida Lawmakers Rebuke DeSantis, Pass Special Session Immigration Bill...Governor to Veto it The illegal immigration special session in the Florida legislature has ended with lawmakers revolting against Governor Ron DeSantis by passing a legislative measure that allegedly had the blessing of President Donald Trump. Gov. DeSantis is expected to veto the measure. Republicans could then […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently laid out his vision for America’s Department of State during his 4-year mandate at its helm. Secretary Rubio, who claimed that leading the State Department was the “highest honor” of his life, underscored his strategy would be modelled towards bolstering America’s strength, safety, and prosperity. President Donald Trump’s appointment […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined 34 Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to introduce the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act” a bill that intends to make the 20 percent pass-through business tax deduction permanent. The legislation would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business […]
TALLAHASSEE—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator President Ben Albritton, and House Speaker Danny Perez are in the middle of an intra-party feud over the contentious issue of illegal immigration With Senate Republicans looking to maneuver around Gov. DeSantis and pass a veto-proof immigration bill (S.B 2), could Senate Democrats help the Albritton faction of the state […]
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum have commemorated the 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is held annually on January 27th, commemorating the 1945 liberation day of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The commemorative day is meant to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims […]
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to begin constructing a “next-generation missile defense shield” similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thanked Trump for leading the Iron Dome initiative, construction of which is set to begin immediately. President Trump has previously claimed he would lead […]
Fighting Words: Republican Leaders Perez and Albritton Call DeSantis a Liar Immigration woes: The gloves have come off in the brewing political cage match between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Daniel Perez, and Senate President Ben Albritton. The feud has gotten downright nasty, as Speaker Perez and Sen. Albritton...READ MORE Wait... Now First Lady Casey […]
The gloves have come off in the brewing political cage match between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Daniel Perez, and Senate President Ben Albritton. The feud has gotten downright nasty, as Speaker Perez and Sen. Albritton call Gov. DeSantis a liar over one of several statements he made in a video rebutting Republican leaders […]
WASHINGTON—As President Donald Trump continues to address all of his campaign promises of overhauling the entire federal government, House Democrats are using his executive orders and tough position on immigration as an opportunity to amplify their anti-Trump bona fides. Democrats are dismissing President Trump’s “Golden Age” remark during his inauguration speech, accusing him of “planning” […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has conceded to President Donald Trump after the latter imposed a series of tariffs on Colombia for refusing to accept the US’ immigrant deportation flights. President Trump had levied tariffs on Colombia after President Petro prevented two illegal immigrant repatriation flights from landing in Colombia. “Petro’s denial of these flights has […]
Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rick Scott (R-FL), and others have introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act, a bill designed to restrict the purchases of property near U.S. Military lands by hostile foreign governments. Specifically, the legislation restricts the purchase of certain property by a foreign person acting for or on behalf of Russia, […]
Colombian President Caves After Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Illegal Immigration Colombia's Socialist President Gustavo Petro felt the wrath of the new American administration this past weekend, when President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs against his country for refusing to allow a couple of U.S. planes full of Colombian illegal aliens to land. Upon the […]
Recently, I read an editorial supporting Puerto Rico’s statehood, which I strongly support. I appreciate that the piece noted Puerto Ricans are increasingly supporting Republicans, which challenges conventional wisdom that Puerto Rico statehood would add Democratic-leaning seats to Congress and the Electoral College. Today, statehood is an issue that both parties should get behind. In the 2024 […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was recently confirmed by a slim 51-50 Republican majority, dispelling doubts he would be able to secure an approval vote. Hegseth thanked the Senate for their support and pledged to diligently lead America's military and promoting global peace through strength. President Donald Trump had reportedly antecedently doubted Secretary Hegseth’s approval […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have reintroduced the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act, legislation that would double the United States customs waters authority from 12 to 24 nautical miles from the nation's baselines (low water line). Sen. Scott believes this initiative will grant the U.S. Coast Guard and Border Patrol's […]
Russian officials have disclosed President Vladimir Putin is awaiting President Donald Trump’s invitation to meet and discuss potential avenues for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. International media reported Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov disclosed President Putin “was waiting for signals” from President Trump to meet. "Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals (from Washington). Everyone is […]
Born-Alive Abortion Bill Passes in U.S. House The U.S. House of Representatives voted on and passed the pro-Life Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.21) by a vote total of 217-204, with 11 members not voting, and just a single “Present” vote....READ MORE Pot and Floridians' Medical Benefits Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to tighten up the […]
