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Jared Moskowitz Said he Would Support DHS Funding Before Voting Against it Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is making Punchbowl journalist Jake Sherman and his Democratic primary challenger, Oliver Larkin, eat their words... READ MORE.   Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: “Former President Clinton’s deposition raised even more questions about Trump’s relationship with Epstein. What’s clear is […]

Byron Donalds Reaffirms Commitment to Repeal Homestead Property Taxes Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) reaffirmed his support for repealing property taxes... READ MORE.         Democratic Party of Florida Chair Nikki Fried: "Per @MiamiDadeGOP chat regarding Maria Salazar, 'I want her O U T.' We agree!!!!" Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: […]

By Cesar Conda and Thomas Trask The daring capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro demonstrated the lengths to which the White House will go to execute on its vision of ensuring American security and shaping the country’s role in the Western Hemisphere. Beyond ending Maduro’s reign, the operation sent a message to the rest of […]

Eileen Higgins Defeats Emilio Gonzalez in Miami Mayor's Race Eileen Higgins won Miami's mayoral runoff election, defeating opponent Emilio Gonzalez 59%-41% with all 139 precincts reporting on Tuesday night. READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "So tell me: how is the U.S. not funding the persecution of Christians in Ukraine when we're literally giving money […]

DeSantis Designates Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as Foreign Terrorist Organizations Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the State of Florida is designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) by executive order this week, effective immediately. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Big news from West Palm Beach. The road […]

Florida Congressman Darren Soto (D) and the House Natural Resources Committee announced the passing of H.R. 8393, or the Puerto Rico Status Act. The Puerto Rico Status Act outlines the transition and implementation of a non-territorial status for the island, whether it be statehood, Independence, or Sovereignty in Free Association with the United States, as […]

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 […]

Florida Could Play Pivotal Role in Making Puerto Rico a State On Tuesday, citizens of Puerto Rico had three options to pave the way for their future. Similar to 2012, 2017, and 2020, voters in Puerto Rico voted for statehood. The election night results show that over 56% of voters backed statehood, but what happens […]

It's Election Day and Americans are heading to the polls today. And while the next President of the United States will be voted into office tonight, there is another huge vote going down in Puerto Rico—Statehood. Puerto Rico will hold its 7th Plebiscite vote today and from the looks of it, voters on the island […]

By Mario H. Lopez Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny is the latest artist to garner attention for political involvement during this campaign season.  The rapper, singer, and producer has been behind a series of political billboard advertisements in his home of Puerto Rico.  Not terribly unusual at first, until reports that the reggaeton star’s […]

On Election Day, Puerto Ricans are set to vote on statehood, so could the relationship between Florida and the territory determine a 51st state for the United States?

For years, the ongoing and deadly drug trade has been glamorized in many social circles, and on television, as Netflix and other entertainment channels have highlighted the intricacies of the drug world, including how islands like Puerto Rico are at the heart of the narcotics transit world and could play a pivotal role in U.S. […]

Hurricane Milton: Catastrophic The time is up for Floridians to evacuate. Hurricane Milton has shifted south with landfall expected to be somewhere just south of Tampa. As of 4 am, the Category 5 storm has 160 mph winds and is moving ESE at 12 mph. All of the tracks have Hurricane Milton making landfall in […]

As the ever-important November 5th presidential election nears, voters in Puerto Rico will not only be able to cast a symbolic vote for President of the United States, but will have the opportunity to vote in favor of, or against, statehood for the island. While a growing number of both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in […]

With the 2024 presidential election and Puerto Rico’s 7th plebiscite vote right around the corner, it appears as if the efforts to dress down support for Puerto Rican statehood are being ramped up by El Nuevo Dia’s biased reporting against making the island territory the 51st state of the United States. Enter the usual suspect, Jose […]

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced a bill to demand the extradition of American fugitives and terrorists receiving protection in Cuba. The prospective legislation – the Trooper Werner Foerster and Frank Connor Justice Act – addresses the 90+ fugitives that are being held by the Castro regime. According to Sen. Rubio, convicted felons for crimes […]

Florida's Puerto Rican Community Could Influence Major Election Day Results On November 5, 2024—general election day— Puerto Rico will hold its seventh plebiscite—a nonbinding vote to understand what people want—in which they ask for statehood on Election Day...READ MORE   Maxwell Alejandro Frost-In Flint, Michigan speaking with volunteers about the importance of Organizing over the […]

The Puerto Rico Status Act passes in the House, despite overwhelming Republican opposition. Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL-15) recently tweeted a statement explaining his; and effectively the Republican Party's; opposition to the bill, saying that "the Puerto Rico Status Act is a pure messaging bill jammed through by Nancy Pelosi." The Puerto Rico Status Act is […]