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Following a closed-door briefing with Congressional leaders over "Operation Epic Fury" and the conflict with Iran, Secretary Rubio spoke to the press to elaborate on the U.S. military campaign, expressing hope for a future led by the Iranian population. “The United States is conducting an operation to eliminate the threat of Iran’s short-range ballistic missiles […]
Republicans Add Over 11K Florida Registrations in February, Democrats Just Add 229 Republicans continue to dominate in the state of Florida... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: “Together, we will protect our wildlife & KEEP FLORIDA BEAUTIFUL.” Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "When Trump asks you to negotiate, you’d better do it...look at Iran." Secretary Marco Rubio: […]
Democrat David Jolly Launches Video Series in Gubernatorial Bid Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly launched a video series this week spotlighting his journey on the campaign trail across Florida... READ MORE. Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Maximum pressure on the regime in #Cuba -- now!" Rep. María Elvira Salazar: "We know the winning […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed U.S. Operation Epic Fury amid increased concern that the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in Iran could result in a regional conflict, ensuring that the campaign is “laser focused.” "Destroy Iranian missiles, destroy Iranian missile production, destroy their navy and other security infrastructure, and they will never have nuclear weapons," Secretary Hegseth remarked, […]
President Donald Trump addressed the U.S. military and Israel’s joint military "Operation Epic Fury" on Iran during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House. President Trump confirmed that the U.S. military is continuing to execute “large-scale” operations in Iran in an effort to eliminate the “grave threats” the Islamic Republic has posed to […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a fatal bar shooting in Texas that took place over the weekend as a possible act of terrorism. The shooting occurred a day following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which began with joint kinetic military airstrikes alongside Israel. According to […]
On Mar. 2, three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defenses during Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran, in what is described as an “apparent” friendly-fire incident during the conflict. “All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable […]
In an 8-minute video shared on social media, President Donald Trump announced that the United States has undertaken "major combat operations" in Iran. The announcement comes after weeks of negotiations and threats between the two countries, which was further complicated after Iran called on the U.S. to scale back on its "excessive demands." The "demands," […]
Lights Out?: Byron Donalds Surges Ahead in new Public Opinion Poll The American Promise 501c(4) has published another public opinion poll on Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "At every step, Florida has led the way to put our children first & as your next Governor, WE'RE NOT […]
As the U.S.-Iran agreement talks continue, Iran has called on the U.S. to drop its “excessive demands” to succeed in reaching a nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. According to a report by the Iranian Students’ News Agency, Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, made the remarks on a phone call with Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr […]
On Feb. 26, the Pentagon shot down “a seemingly threatening” drone in southwest Texas that was later revealed to belong to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). A U.S. official shared that a laser weapon was used to neutralize the drone, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to close airspace around Fort Hancock, a small […]
Former President Bill Clinton is testifying before the Republican-led US House Oversight Committee in New York, stating that members may hear him frequently declare “I don’t recall." “That might be unsatisfying,” Clinton shared when referring to his efforts to answer some questions by claiming that he has no memory of them. “But I’m not going […]
Tallahassee—The Republican-led Florida Legislature appears to be siding with far-left Progressive Democrats like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders, and not President Donald Trump, by embracing restrictive data center legislation. President Trump recently stated that he was "all in" on data centers and even issued an executive order last summer to […]
Friends of Byron Donalds PAC Releases Ad Touting Florida Sheriff Endorsements Friends of Byron Donalds, a PAC for Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), released a digital ad... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: “I'm with Dan Crenshaw. Dan has done a lot behind the scenes to weed out the public corruption […]
Speedboat Shooting Off the Coast of Cuba Raises Questions A Florida-registered speedboat was shot off the coast of Cuba... READ MORE. Secretary Marco Rubio: "What I'm telling you is we're going to find out exactly what happened and who was involved. We're not going to just take what somebody else tells […]
On Feb. 26, the U.S. and Iran began their nuclear deal negotiations in Geneva, which could determine whether Washington and Tehran go to war or establish an agreement. Badr Albusaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister and mediator, expressed that both parties have exchanged “creative and positive ideas,” assuring that negotiations will continue after a short recess. “We […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to the press at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort in Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, about the recent shootout between Cuban authorities and a speedboat registered under the U.S. “So this morning we were made aware by Cuban authorities of an incident off the coast of […]
A Florida-registered speedboat was shot off the coast of Cuba, and the race is on to find out what happened and why. So far, the information that has been released comes from the Cuban government, which Florida officials and Secretary of State Marco Rubio say is "highly unusual." Secretary Rubio has announced that he is […]
