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Former President Donald Trump is adding fuel to the fire of the controversy regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ hurricane response as Hurricane Milton departs Florida.  Milton struck Florida’s west coast and traveled across the state throughout Thursday morning.  President Trump and Vice President Harris have clashed over the federal government’s hurricane response, with the former […]

In the latest twist of the Gov. Ron DeSantis, President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris hurricane-response saga, the Florida Governor on Thursday expressed his appreciation for the Democrat President's willingness to be helpful in the Hurricane Milton aftermath. The same cannot be said of Gov. DeSantis' and Vice President Harris' relationship, which has […]

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ hurricane response crisis is expanding as conflicting reports regarding available hurricane recovery federal funds appear. The crisis began when Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced funding shortages for hurricane recovery aid.  “We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have. We […]

Mere days after Hurricane Helene devastated Northwest Florida and continued its destructive path through several southern states, Hurricane Milton is predicted to arrive in Florida soon.  Milton is expected to slam into Florida’s West coast on Thursday night, carrying torrential downpours and over 100 mph winds.  Governors and government officials of states impacted by Helene […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis denied a Monday report claiming he dodged Vice President Kamala Harris's phone calls about storm recovery soon after White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said it's "up to him" if Florida wants to accept hurricane assistance. Gov. DeSantis told reporters at a Tallahassee press briefing that while he was aware of the […]

Florida Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) have sent President Joe Biden a letter requesting he declare a pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Milton.  As Florida recovers from the wreckage of Hurricane Helene, a new hurricane of equal force is expected to slam into the state later this week.  Hurricane Milton […]

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that her “Hope Florida” program was on the ground in the Sunshine State’s Big Bend region as the state deals with the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Hope Florida relies on other Floridians – known as “Hope Navigators” – to guide other Floridians to receive the help they need in […]

President Donald Trump’s campaign is crediting President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ administration for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) reported insufficient emergency funding to endure the hurricane season.  Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas claimed on Tuesday afternoon FEMA “does not have the funds to make it through the (hurricane) season.” FEMA’s […]

US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has requested Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to reconvene the Senate to pass relief legislation for Hurricane Helene.  Senator Scott’s request anticipates federal agencies’ damage assessments to determine Helene’s impact and the appropriate amount of federal funds needed to help recovery efforts.  Helene slammed into Florida’s gulf coast late […]

Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) in support of the State of Florida’s major disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene – which needed approval from the Commander-In-Chief. The state received the necessary approval, and President Biden said the administration “will be with you every step of […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that new models for the ever-strengthening Hurricane Helene have it tracking more east, which would help spare Florida's capital city the massive damage that some residents are preparing for. Though most predictions have Helene, which is now a Category 2, slamming into the Panhandle just southwest of Tallahassee, newer […]

A day out from what is predicted to be a major hurricane, Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Floridians to heed local evacuation warnings and to finalize preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. Currently a tropical storm, Gov. DeSantis fretted that it could be even more intense than Hurricane Idalia in 2023, a near-Category 4 storm that […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday expanded Florida's state of emergency to 61 of 67 counties in preparation for the soon-to-be Hurricane Helene, whose tropical force winds could extend up to 250 miles out, he warned. This is up from the 41 counties he originally issued a state of emergency for Monday afternoon. "You still have […]

Tropical Storm Nine (Helene) is expected to evolve into a major hurricane and make landfall in Florida’s panhandle on Thursday afternoon.  Florida lawmakers are supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for President Joe Biden to make a pre-landfall emergency declaration, which would dispatch federal resources to Florida for hurricane response.  US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) […]

Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) has mobilized a bipartisan group of nearly 100 lawmakers to pressure the US Senate into passing his Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act. Congressman Steube and 78 other legislators sent a letter to Senate leadership demanding the respective relief bill be brought to the senate floor for a vote after it passed […]

Mast on Middle East Terrorist Groups Against Israel: Killing Civilians is a 'Strategy' Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on Fox News’ “Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy” to discuss the rising tensions in the Middle East and the Biden administration’s rules of engagement...READ MORE     Rep. Vern Buchanan: "Despite making landfall in Florida’s […]

US military installations are reportedly facing increased environmental challenges as a result of more intense climate events. Among such threats are sea level rise, extreme storms, droughts, and arctic ice melts. According to Military Resilience, Department of Defense installations (DOD) are worth over $1.2 trillion. Increased environmental disruption could damage such installations absent adequate preventative […]

President Joe Biden has finally approved Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration (MDD) following a series of severe weather events in early May.  Northern Florida was rocked by strong storms, winds, and tornadoes on May 10th, 2024.  Local media reported three different tornadoes smashed into Florida’s capital, causing dramatic destruction and […]