Rubio Demands Biden Delete TikTok Account

Rubio Demands Biden Delete TikTok Account

Grayson Bakich
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February 24, 2024
President Biden has continued to take heat from Republicans for opening an account on the popular social media app TikTok despite banning it from federal devices. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently spearheaded a letter demanding the President delete the account. TikTok, which is under the ownership of China-based company ByteDance, has faced suspicion from Republicans for years for potential […]
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Loomer Captures Footage of South American Migrants Declaring U.S. as Final Destination

Loomer Captures Footage of South American Migrants Declaring U.S. as Final Destination

Jackson Bakich
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February 24, 2024
In a recent video from Laura Loomer, the investigative journalist showcased a small portion of the mass migration coming from the Darién Gap – the land connecting Colombia and Panama (as well as South and Central America). In the clip posted on social media, migrants crossing through the area on small boats and playing in […]
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DeSantis: 'If You Don't Have a Border You Don't Have a Country'

DeSantis: 'If You Don't Have a Border You Don't Have a Country'

Liv Caputo
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February 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—During yet another press conference,  Gov. Ron DeSantis hit on hot topics like troops at the Texas border, Hurricane Idalia relief, and Jeffrey Epstein, announcing in Cedar Key his plans to increase security, relief, and transparency for Floridians. "If you don't have a border you don't have a country...There's a lot of people from […]
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Donalds Accuses Biden of Enabling 'Manmade Political Disaster' at Southern Border

Donalds Accuses Biden of Enabling 'Manmade Political Disaster' at Southern Border

Jackson Bakich
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February 23, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss the Republican approach to funding the border in relation to other issues. The Florida congressman accused President Joe Biden (D) of enabling a “manmade political disaster” regarding illegal immigration. Democrats have wanted open borders for DECADES. Now they've gotten their wish, they don't want to […]
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'I Cast Out Devils': Bill Allowing Clergymen in Public Schools Faces Democratic Backlash

'I Cast Out Devils': Bill Allowing Clergymen in Public Schools Faces Democratic Backlash

Liv Caputo
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February 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida House moved Thursday afternoon to allow school districts to employ volunteer religious officials as counselors in public schools, dividing Democrats over allowing these clergymen to provide mental health advice to students. Co-sponsored by Democratic Rep. Kimberly Daniels and Republican Rep. Stan McClain, HB 931 provides for volunteer chaplains in schools, defined as […]
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Governor DeSantis Calls Book Banning Accusations a Myth

Governor DeSantis Calls Book Banning Accusations a Myth

Jim McCool
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February 22, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been criticized by Democrats nation-wide for being authoritarian when it comes to education.  Now the governor is attempting to debunk book banning accusations, calling it a "hoax." Governor DeSantis has now called on the legislature to amend current laws that allow people to abuse standards which are said to be […]
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Salazar Leads Effort to Expand Benefits & Services for Veterans

Salazar Leads Effort to Expand Benefits & Services for Veterans

Daniel Molina
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February 22, 2024
“At least 400 veterans who served in the Panama Canal Zone (PCZ) have now developed cancer, heart disease, or other healthy issues consistent with herbicide exposure."
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'We are the Bogeyman': Tense Debate Follows Bill Banning Community IDs for Illegal Immigrants

'We are the Bogeyman': Tense Debate Follows Bill Banning Community IDs for Illegal Immigrants

Liv Caputo
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February 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill banning local governments from providing community IDs to illegal immigrants passed its final committee stop Wednesday afternoon, though not before facing claims of "inhumanity". SB 1174 builds on a sweeping immigration package passed last session. One of the provisions prevented local governments from providing money to nonprofits so they could create community […]
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Donalds Blasts Biden for Neglecting 'Number One Job' of Presidency

Donalds Blasts Biden for Neglecting 'Number One Job' of Presidency

Jackson Bakich
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February 21, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News’ “Varney & Co.” to discuss the southern border and President Joe Biden’s (D) approach to its security. Within the conversation, the notion of funding other countries and their military operations does not seem to entice Rep. Donalds and House leadership as they want to secure the border […]
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Mast Agrees With Putin's Characterization of President Biden as 'Predictable'

Mast Agrees With Putin's Characterization of President Biden as 'Predictable'

Jackson Bakich
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February 20, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” program on Sunday to discuss the foreign policy strategies of President Joe Biden (D) and his administration. The program hosts mentioned the developing story concerning Russia’s stated efforts to put a nuclear weapon in space. When asked about this possibility and the Biden administration’s ability […]
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Donalds Introduces Bill to Honor Famous Abolitionist

Donalds Introduces Bill to Honor Famous Abolitionist

Jackson Bakich
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February 19, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced a bill in November to rename the House Press Gallery to the “Frederick Douglass Press Gallery.” During his as the Editor-In-Chief for the New National Era newspaper, Douglass – the famous abolitionist – was also a member of the Congressional House Press Gallery, according to Spectrum News. Rep. Donalds spoke […]
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The Lounge?—2.18.2024—Florida Lawmakers Tackle Immigration, Abortion, and Communism—More...

The Lounge?—2.18.2024—Florida Lawmakers Tackle Immigration, Abortion, and Communism—More...

Liv Caputo
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February 18, 2024
It's all About Immigration. Still. In the wake of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives, Florida hit hard on the topic of immigration this week, taking steps to demand action at the border. The sixth week of the nine-week Legislative session is over, and lawmakers are scrambling to pass […]
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Florida Parents Overwhelmingly Oppose Social Media ban for Teenagers

Florida Parents Overwhelmingly Oppose Social Media ban for Teenagers

Javier Manjarres
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February 15, 2024
The controversial legislative measure that passed in the Florida House of Representatives that calls for an all-out Social Media ban for children under the age of 16, and is now being taken up in the Florida Senate, could be dead on arrival as a new poll shows that the overwhelming majority of parents in Florida […]
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Gimenez Repeats Claim Border Crisis is Intentional After Mayorkas Impeachment

Gimenez Repeats Claim Border Crisis is Intentional After Mayorkas Impeachment

Grayson Bakich
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February 15, 2024
House Republicans successfully impeached Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas by a single vote in favor. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria after to discuss, reiterating that the Biden Administration is allowing the border crisis to happen on purpose because "nobody can be that dumb." Host Maria Bartiromo inquired Rep. Gimenez on how […]
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Ingoglia to Congress on Border Crisis: 'Get Off Your Butts and Fix it'

Ingoglia to Congress on Border Crisis: 'Get Off Your Butts and Fix it'

Liv Caputo
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February 14, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a Valentine's Day voice vote, the Florida Senate is demanding Congress enforce immigration laws, secure the border, and protect against human and drug trafficking across the southern border. Though the memorial faced accusations of vague and inflammatory language, it ultimately passed the Senate Floor. "We have a problem on our hands, we have a […]
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Three Florida U.S. Representatives Nearly Caused Another GOP Impeachment Embarrassment

Three Florida U.S. Representatives Nearly Caused Another GOP Impeachment Embarrassment

Jackson Bakich
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February 14, 2024
Three U.S. lawmakers from the state of Florida nearly caused another embarrassing loss for House Republicans as the lower chamber voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by a tally of 214-213. The three representatives in question – Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL), Lois Frankel (D-FL), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) – were not present […]
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Mast Introduces Bill to Name VA Medical Center After Vietnam Veteran

Mast Introduces Bill to Name VA Medical Center After Vietnam Veteran

Jackson Bakich
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February 14, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has introduced a bill to name the West Palm Beach VA (Veterans Affairs) medical center as the “Thomas H. Corey Health Care System of West Palm Beach.” According to Rep. Mast’s press release, Thomas H. Corey was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran and a veteran’s rights advocate for many years. The […]
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House Republicans Impeach Homeland Secretary Mayorkas in Narrow Vote

House Republicans Impeach Homeland Secretary Mayorkas in Narrow Vote

Jackson Bakich
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February 14, 2024
The House of Representatives voted to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday night. The vote tally was 214-213. The same three Republicans who voted against the impeachment articles last week repeated their votes. This includes Representatives Ken Buck (R-CO), Tom McClintock (R-CA), and Mike Gallagher (R-WI). Democrats voted against the measure upon […]
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