Ron DeSantis Says he's the 'Commander in Chief' of Florida

Ron DeSantis Says he's the 'Commander in Chief' of Florida

Michael Costeines
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August 4, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis has anointed himself as the Commander in Chief, just not in the traditional sense most Americans are familiar with. The governor is supposedly handing out coins as the Commander in Chief of Florida, a partial title commonly held by the president of the United States, this being President Donald Trump. The colorful […]
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Republican and Democratic Lawmakers Continue Demanding Release of the Epstein Files

Republican and Democratic Lawmakers Continue Demanding Release of the Epstein Files

Javier Manjarres
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August 4, 2025
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers continue to push the Trump administration to release the  Jeffrey Epstein file in their entirety in hopes to reveal who allegedly took part in the alleged sexcapades of the late billionaire. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis backs the releasing of the files, signing legislation into law last year allowing anyone who […]
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Florida Republicans and Trump World Honor Susie Wiles, 'The Most Powerful Woman in the World'

Florida Republicans and Trump World Honor Susie Wiles, 'The Most Powerful Woman in the World'

Javier Manjarres
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August 3, 2025
ORLANDO— The highly anticipated "Red Florida Dinner" event hosted The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), where White House Chief of Staff  Susie Wiles was awarded the coveted 'Statesman of the Year' award, was nothing less than a well-deserved acknowledgment of stellar political career by the woman President Donald Trump calls "The most powerful woman in […]
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Moody Blasts Democrats' Continued Refusal to Confirm Trump Nominees

Moody Blasts Democrats' Continued Refusal to Confirm Trump Nominees

Grayson Bakich
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July 30, 2025
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) blasted Democrats for continually delaying the confirmation of nominees appointed by President Donald Trump in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, calling it "a historic level of obstruction by Dems." Sen. Moody posted the clip to X (formerly Twitter), saying, "We are STILL at zero civilian unanimous consent confirmations—a […]
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Congress Should Question New Liberian Infrastructure Deal, Says Expert

Congress Should Question New Liberian Infrastructure Deal, Says Expert

Grayson Bakich
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July 30, 2025
The infrastructure agreement signed by the government of Liberia with Ivanhoe Atlantic has come under scrutiny, and according to the Foreign Policy Research Institute's Michael Walsh, Congress should be skeptical as well. In July, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner, appointed by President Biden, led the charge in getting the Liberians under Joseph Boakai to […]
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Buchanan Praises Trump's New Trade Deal with European Union

Buchanan Praises Trump's New Trade Deal with European Union

Grayson Bakich
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July 29, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement praising President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a new trade deal with the European Union (EU), saying, "It's a major win for U.S. industries that will create opportunities and support long-term economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic." According to a White House fact sheet, provisions of the new […]
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Steube Applauds Trump’s Stance on France’s Recognition of Palestinian State

Steube Applauds Trump’s Stance on France’s Recognition of Palestinian State

Adrian Morgade
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July 25, 2025
Florida Representative Greg Steube (R) applauded President Donald Trump on his response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of an independent Palestinian state. “Grateful to have a Commander in Chief who doesn’t cater to Hamas’ demands,” Steube said. “The French could learn a thing or two from President Trump about peace through strength.” In an […]
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Apple's Expansion in Greater Miami Could Become Fruitful After Company Invests in Rare Earth Magnets

Apple's Expansion in Greater Miami Could Become Fruitful After Company Invests in Rare Earth Magnets

Michael Costeines
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July 23, 2025
In a major win for Apple Inc., the company announced a recent $500 million commitment to MP Materials to purchase rare earth magnets for its products, according to multiple sources in a report from Fox Business. MP Materials is the only rare earth mine company currently operating in America. The investment follows Apple's plan to […]
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Israel and UN Clash Over Gaza Humanitarian Efforts

Israel and UN Clash Over Gaza Humanitarian Efforts

Mateo Guillamont
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July 21, 2025
Israel and the United Nations (UN) are clashing over humanitarian aid distribution in the Gaza strip.  For months, Israel has directly organized and monitored humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza after substituting the UN’s Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).  GHF is financed by Israel, the US, and allies and was created […]
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Luna: ‘Arrests Need to be Made.’ Calls for Criminal Charges and FISA Reform Over False Intelligence Report

Luna: ‘Arrests Need to be Made.’ Calls for Criminal Charges and FISA Reform Over False Intelligence Report

Adrian Morgade
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July 21, 2025
U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is calling for criminal prosecution and sweeping reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) process, arguing that a false intelligence report led to the illegal surveillance of President Donald Trump. She appeared in an interview with FOX News claiming that officials lied under oath and produced falsified information […]
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Two Months After License Revocations, Trump's Venezuela Oil Strategy Shows Limited Success

Two Months After License Revocations, Trump's Venezuela Oil Strategy Shows Limited Success

Javier Manjarres
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July 17, 2025
Two months after the Trump administration revoked Western oil companies' licenses to operate in Venezuela, the results reveal a troubling pattern: Venezuela's authoritarian regime appears more entrenched than ever, while American adversaries have deepened their economic ties with Caracas. The policy aimed to reduce Venezuela's oil production, pressure President Nicolas Maduro and his regime toward […]
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US Caught Between Syria and Israel in Worsening Crisis

US Caught Between Syria and Israel in Worsening Crisis

Mateo Guillamont
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July 17, 2025
The US government is working to contain an escalating confrontation between Syria and Israel. Recently, the Syrian security forces clashed with the Druze minority in southern Syria.  Syria is undergoing a political transition following President al-Assad’s forced departure from the country after rebel forces took control of the country.   Since then, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa […]
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Waltz Begins Confirmation Hearings to Become US Ambassador to UN

Waltz Begins Confirmation Hearings to Become US Ambassador to UN

Mateo Guillamont
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July 15, 2025
Former Republican Representative and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has begun Senate confirmation hearings for his nomination to become the US’s next ambassador to the United Nations (UN).  UN Ambassador appointee Mike Waltz, a former Green Beret, is known for his hardline policy approach to countries hostile to the US. President Donald Trump appointed Waltz to the UN […]
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Trump Admin Claims Work in Haiti Crisis is

Trump Admin Claims Work in Haiti Crisis is "Far From Finished"

Mateo Guillamont
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July 15, 2025
The US government recently raised concerns about the ongoing and escalating gang violence crisis in Haiti.  Concerns were raised at a recent meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the Haitian crisis and the UN’s relief efforts inside Haiti.  Haiti has been periodically rocked by gang violence in recent years, but gang violence […]
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SCOTUS Enables Trump Admin to Continue Cutting Education Department

SCOTUS Enables Trump Admin to Continue Cutting Education Department

Mateo Guillamont
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July 15, 2025
The Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) recently ruled to allow President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon to continue shrinking the Department of Education (DOE).  President Trump issued an Executive Order last March to “facilitate” the DOE’s termination.  Since then, Secretary McMahon had been downsizing the DOE while acknowledging that its complete abolishing […]
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Salazar to Introduce Dignity Act as Trump Admin. Wrestles With Deportations

Salazar to Introduce Dignity Act as Trump Admin. Wrestles With Deportations

Mateo Guillamont
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July 14, 2025
Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) announced she will soon re-introduce her ‘Dignity’ Act to update the US’s legal immigration framework and address the illegal immigration crisis.  Representative Salazar’s ‘Dignity’ Act arrives amid President Donald Trump’s nationwide efforts to deport illegal immigrants. President Trump has repeatedly pledged to maximize deportations and recently began mass deportations.  Deportation efforts […]
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Republicans Seek to Outcompete China in the Critical Minerals Race

Republicans Seek to Outcompete China in the Critical Minerals Race

Mateo Guillamont
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July 14, 2025
Republicans are focused on outperforming China in critical minerals procurement and are proposing laws to ensure the US can quickly expand its supplies. During former President Joe Biden’s administration, Republicans persistently warned that China enjoyed a growing chokehold on the world’s critical mineral supplies.    Currently, China is the largest producer of processed critical minerals, processing […]
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Donalds Calls Relationship With DeSantis 'Work in Progress,' But Drama Could be Brewing

Donalds Calls Relationship With DeSantis 'Work in Progress,' But Drama Could be Brewing

Michael Costeines
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July 14, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) isn't "hugging it out"  with Gov. Ron DeSantis amid tensions just yet, calling his relationship with the governor a "work in progress" on Saturday as he looks to succeed him in Tallahassee next fall. But as fast as a weather change in Florida, a political storm between […]
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