Florida GOP Slams Alexander Vindman as

Florida GOP Slams Alexander Vindman as "Traitor" and "Puppet" After Senate Announcement

Michael Costeines
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January 27, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) slammed Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, after he announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate this week. In a release, the Republicans blasted Vindman as a "traitor" and a "puppet" for then-California […]
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Trump Says He Is Raising Tariffs on South Korean Goods

Trump Says He Is Raising Tariffs on South Korean Goods

Joseph Quesada
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January 27, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he’s raising tariffs on imports of South Korean goods due to the country’s legislature’s failure to approve a trade deal with the U.S. that both countries agreed to in October 2025. “Because the Korean Legislature hasn’t enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing […]
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Greg Bovino Scheduled to Depart Minneapolis This Week

Greg Bovino Scheduled to Depart Minneapolis This Week

Joseph Quesada
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January 27, 2026
U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino is reportedly leaving Minneapolis this week along with several other federal agents, according to a White House official and a source within the Trump administration familiar with the exit. Bovino’s departure comes as President Donald Trump dispatched "Border Czar” Tom Homan to Minnesota to lead the current Immigration and […]
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Alexander Vindman Challenges Ashley Moody for her Seat

Alexander Vindman Challenges Ashley Moody for her Seat

Daniel Molina
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January 27, 2026
Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's first impeachment, is seeking vindication by challenging Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) for her seat. In a video ad titled Patriot, Vindman calls President Trump a "wannabe tyrant," accusing his administration of unleashing "thug militias" against Americans and failing […]
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JUICE🍊— 1.27.2026 — Byron Donalds Defends ICE Agent Amid Controversy — Ola Hawatmeh Scores Endorsements in Congressional Bid — and More...

JUICE🍊— 1.27.2026 — Byron Donalds Defends ICE Agent Amid Controversy — Ola Hawatmeh Scores Endorsements in Congressional Bid — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 27, 2026
Byron Donalds Defends ICE Agent: 'I Would Have Done the Same Thing' The recent shooting of left-wing activist Rene Good at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis has all-but decided the nation, pressing lawmakers, including gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds (R), to take a position on the ongoing […]
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Reps. Marlin Stutzman, John McGuire Endorse Ola Hawatmeh in CD-19 Race

Reps. Marlin Stutzman, John McGuire Endorse Ola Hawatmeh in CD-19 Race

Michael Costeines
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January 26, 2026
U.S. Reps. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) and John McGuire (R-VA) have endorsed Ola Hawatmeh (R) in her bid for Florida's 19th Congressional District this week. Hawatweh, described as an "America First" candidate, is looking to succeed Congressman Byron Donalds, who is running for Florida governor. Rep. Stuzman credited Hawatmeh, a small-business owner, for helping Congressional Republicans […]
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Trump Threatens Canada over China Trade Deal Issues

Trump Threatens Canada over China Trade Deal Issues

Joseph Quesada
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January 26, 2026
President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods sold from Canada if the country proceeds and strikes a trade deal with China. "If Canada makes a  deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A. Thank you for your attention […]
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Democrats Vow to Oppose Homeland Security Funding Package

Democrats Vow to Oppose Homeland Security Funding Package

Joseph Quesada
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January 26, 2026
The prospect of a partial U.S. government shutdown increases as Democratic senators vow to reject a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minnesota resident Alex Pretti by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The Senate is expected to vote on a large House-approved $1.2 trillion […]
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JUICE🍊— 1.26.2026 — Florida Ranked Best Start to Start a Business — Laurel Lee Leads DEFIANT ACT Effort — and More...

JUICE🍊— 1.26.2026 — Florida Ranked Best Start to Start a Business — Laurel Lee Leads DEFIANT ACT Effort — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 26, 2026
Florida Named Best State to Start a Business in America The Republican Governors Association shared an announcement this week highlighting that GOP Governors make up nine of the 10 best states to start a business in America for 2026, with Florida under Gov. Ron DeSantis at No. 1. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "There […]
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Killswitch Engage: House Rejects Amendment Blocking Automobile ‘Kill Switch’

Killswitch Engage: House Rejects Amendment Blocking Automobile ‘Kill Switch’

Daniel Molina
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January 23, 2026
The House voted against an appropriations amendment this week that would block funding for a provision in federal law that implements a “kill switch” in automobiles. The “kill switch,” which some Republicans have raised concerns over, is billed as a lifesaving, anti-drunken driving technology. In a 268-164 vote, the House rejected Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) […]
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President Trump Unveils 'Board of Peace' at Davos Forum

President Trump Unveils 'Board of Peace' at Davos Forum

Joseph Quesada
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January 23, 2026
President Donald Trump inaugurated the founding charter of his “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The treaty will aim to maintain a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, in what is described as a new international system to oversee postwar stabilization in the war-torn strip. “This isn’t the United States, this […]
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Jack Smith Stands by Trump Investigation in Congressional Hearing

Jack Smith Stands by Trump Investigation in Congressional Hearing

Joseph Quesada
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January 22, 2026
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, asserting that his team had gathered enough evidence for indictments. "Our investigation revealed that Donald Trump is the person who caused Jan. 6, that it was […]
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Mike Haridopolos Calls Trump 'Amazing Negotiator' for New Greenland Deal

Mike Haridopolos Calls Trump 'Amazing Negotiator' for New Greenland Deal

Grayson Bakich
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January 22, 2026
In comments to The Floridian, Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) praised President Donald Trump's recent agreement on Greenland, calling the President an "amazing negotiator." While details about the agreement are currently unknown, Rep. Haridopolos noted that Trump's ambitions for Greenland are sound. "A year ago, I put out an editorial on the value of Greenland," Rep. […]
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Democrat Angie Nixon Announces Run for U.S. Senate

Democrat Angie Nixon Announces Run for U.S. Senate

Michael Costeines
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January 22, 2026
Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) announced her run for U.S. Senate by leaning into Florida's affordability crisis in a campaign advertisement launch this week. "Corrupt politicians in DC are working for greedy corporations instead of fighting for the rest of us, all while things get more expensive and our paychecks stay the same," Nixon said. "Enough […]
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JUICE🍊— 1.21.2026 — 'Heil Hitler' Saluting in FL?—DeSantis Awards $20M to Help Nursing Needs — Uthmeier Backs Jon Maples— and More...

JUICE🍊— 1.21.2026 — 'Heil Hitler' Saluting in FL?—DeSantis Awards $20M to Help Nursing Needs — Uthmeier Backs Jon Maples— and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 21, 2026
DeSantis Awards $20 Million in LINE Funding to Address State Nursing Needs Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $20 million in LINE (Linking Industry to Nursing Education) funding to support nursing education, including scholarships, and workforce needs during a press conference at St. Petersburg College's Caruth Health Education Center this week. READ MORE. Rep. Cory […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 1.20.2026 — Hawatmeh Wants to Push 'America First' in Congress — Making Healthcare Great Again — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 1.20.2026 — Hawatmeh Wants to Push 'America First' in Congress — Making Healthcare Great Again — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 20, 2026
Ola Hawatmeh Poised to be Trump's Secret Weapon in the U.S. Congress President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' narrowly passed in the U.S. Senate by a vote count of 51-10 with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, but before the legislative measure made it over to the upper chamber, it faced challenges […]
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Florida TV Highlights Trump Efforts to Hold Accountable Insurance Companies

Florida TV Highlights Trump Efforts to Hold Accountable Insurance Companies

Grayson Bakich
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January 20, 2026
President Donald Trump has unveiled his "Great Healthcare Plan" agenda, seeking to lower healthcare costs for Americans and put more money back in their pockets. A brief video posted by Americans for Open Government highlights the President's address, in which he argued that "the current Unaffordable Care Act was created to make insurance companies rich." […]
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James Uthmeier Endorses Jon Maples in HD 87 Election Bid

James Uthmeier Endorses Jon Maples in HD 87 Election Bid

Michael Costeines
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January 20, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement this week of Republican nominee Jon Maples in his race for Florida House District 87. "Jon Maples brings real-life experience, strong values, and a deep commitment to Florida families," Uthmeier wrote in a social media post. "He understands the challenges facing our state and is ready to […]
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