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A heated exchange between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) broke out amid a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. During the hearing, Sen. Van Hollen brought into question Patel’s alleged alcohol overconsumption and day drinking. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) began the budget hearing by condemning the […]

Mike Johnson, House Republican Brass Endorse Sydney Gruters in CD 16 House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and members of congressional Republican leadership... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Some members of Congress are making millions upon millions in insider trading. It is time to put the legislation to ban insider trading to a vote." Senator […]

Anna Paulina Luna Snipes at John Thune Over 'Doing Nothing About the SAVE America Act' Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took a shot at Senate Majority Leader John Thune... READ MORE.         Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "DeSantis is whitewashing slavery and erasing Black history (again). His new 'US history' course, written by […]

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is canceling a Biden administration rule that sought to place public land conservation prioritization on par with oil drilling, grazing, and other extractive industries on vast government-owned properties. The rescission comes as the Trump administration pulls back restrictions on these industries in efforts to promote domestic drilling, logging, […]

Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche affirmed that members of the media “should not be surprised” if they receive subpoenas for information related to their sources on reports involving national-security matters. "Prosecuting leakers who share our nation's secrets with reporters, in turn risking our national security and the lives of our soldiers, is a priority […]

Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) responded to President Trump’s announcement of talks between the U.S. and Cuba, as the island nation asks for global assistance amid a five-month oil embargo. “Mr. President, Republicans know you are the only person who will be able to free Cuba after 67 years of oppression, and we Republicans in […]

During a phone interview with CBS News, President Donald Trump said he will begin efforts to suspend the federal gas tax “for a period of time.” "I think it's a great idea," President Trump said. "Yup, we're going to take off the gas tax for a period of time, and when gas goes down, we'll […]

Volusia County Deputies Association Endorses Jay Collins for Governor The Volusia County Deputies Association (VCDA) IUPA Local 6035 announced its endorsement... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I’m grateful to have the endorsement of the Volusia County Deputies Association." Senator Rick Scott: "The Sunshine State is a place where people can live, work, and raise […]

Ron DeSantis Gears up for 2028 Presidential Run The worst-kept secret in Florida politics is that Governor Ron DeSantis is running for President... READ MORE.         Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "AI safety is not political, it’s about protecting lives." Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Eva and I were deeply saddened to learn of the […]

During an Oval Office ceremony, President Donald Trump announced new maternal healthcare resources for expectant mothers. “In recognition of this ambitious agenda – to support American mothers –, today we are announcing a new website that is online right now, it's Moms.gov,” President Trump unveiled during the ceremony. According to the Department of Health and […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleges that former U.S. President Joe Biden will attempt to obstruct the Trump administration’s effort to release 70 hours of partially redacted audio recordings of interviews he participated in 2017 with a ghostwriter who worked with the former president to develop his memoirs, according to newly unsealed court documents. […]

Black Democratic lawmakers in Broward County appear to have played the race card and turned against Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (R) after the Florida Legislature voted to redraw all of the state’s congressional district lines. Redistricting all but pushed out Rep. Wasserman Schultz, one of the staunchest and most effective lawmakers in the Democratic House […]

President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment in both Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett over their court opinions in relation to the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) ruling on his sweeping global tariffs. “They were appointed by me, and yet have hurt our Country so badly!” President Trump wrote in a Truth Social […]

President Donald Trump called Iran’s counterproposal to end the 10-week war in the Middle East, “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” rejecting the Islamic Republic’s offer on Truth Social. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called 'Representatives.' I don’t like it,” President Trump wrote over the weekend, without providing details of the proposed agreement. Iran's Response to […]

Congressional Candidate Thomas Chalifoux (R) reaffirmed his candidacy for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (CD) over the weekend, contributing $3 million of his own personal funds towards his campaign. "This is the heart of Florida – farmers in Okeechobee, retirees on the Treasure Coast, working families in Kissimmee,” the retired Army Colonel said. “Florida's 9th District […]

'Cuba Libre! Cuba Libre!' Byron Donalds Galvanizing Cuban-American Vote in Miami-Dade HIALEAH— To win the 2026 gubernatorial sweepstakes in Florida... READ MORE.   Attorney General James Uthmeier: "We've put over 1,500 child predators behind bars, just secured a life sentence for a human trafficker who sold a child into prostitution, and obtained a guilty verdict […]

DeSantis Signs Legislation Regulating AI Data Centers, Protections for Ratepayers Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill creating new regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscale data centers... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Byron Donalds wants more state control over local government. As Governor, I’ll trust local communities to make decisions […]

Canvas, a Learning Management System (LMS) used by thousands of schools and universities across the country, has restored its services after being taken down amid students’ Finals Weeks following a cybersecurity incident. From Florida International University (FIU) to Miami Dade College (MDC), Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), and the University of Miami (UM), students across […]