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President Joe Biden’s final executive order to lift sanctions on Cuba and remove the country from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism has ignited backlash from Florida Democrats and galvanized Republican leaders ahead of the incoming Trump administration. Biden’s move, announced Tuesday, comes…
Read More Biden’s Last-Minute Cuba Order Sparks Outrage Among Florida Democrats, Boosts GOP Narrative
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced a series of legislative measures aimed at safeguarding women and girls in sports. The proposals include a resolution urging the NCAA to revoke its transgender student-athlete eligibility policy, a bill to analyze and combat violence against women in athletics,…
Read More Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn Intros Legislation To Protect Women And Girls In Sports
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd delivered a powerful speech on Wednesday, highlighting the urgent need for action to combat illegal immigration and criminal activity by illegal immigrants in Florida. Speaking alongside Governor Ron DeSantis and other state leaders, Judd underscored the…
Read More Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Warns Illegal Immigrants: “Southbound And Down”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a comprehensive plan to address illegal immigration and public safety during a press event hosted by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Joined by state officials, law enforcement leaders, and local citizens, DeSantis emphasized Florida’s readiness to support President-elect Donald Trump’s…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Announces Sweeping Immigration, Public Safety Reforms Ahead Of Trump Inauguration
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee today for her confirmation hearing to become the 87th Attorney General of the United States. Bondi, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump, delivered a heartfelt opening statement emphasizing her commitment to public safety, criminal…
Read More Former Florida AG Pam Bondi Outlines Vision For DOJ During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Florida Senator Rick Scott delivered a heartfelt introduction of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi during her U.S. Senate confirmation hearing for the position of U.S. Attorney General. Praising her qualifications, experience, and leadership, Scott emphasized Bondi’s commitment to restoring public trust in the Department…
Read More Florida Senator Rick Scott Champions Pam Bondi For U.S. Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump will issue multiple cryptocurrency-related executive orders on Inauguration Day that could advance efforts to mainstream the industry, anonymous sources told The Washington Post. If issued, the executive orders are expected to address issues of “de-banking” — the practice of banks terminating services…
Read More Trump To Bolster Crypto Industry In Flurry Of Day-One Executive Orders: REPORT
The Kremlin has reiterated its unwavering commitment to achieving its original goals in Ukraine, signaling that future peace negotiations will hinge on conditions that undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence. Russian Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev made it clear that Russia will not consider ceding any occupied…
Read More Kremlin Reaffirms Hardline Stance On Ukraine In Peace Negotiations
A fiery exchange unfolded Tuesday during the House Oversight Committee’s first hearing of the 119th Congress, as Republican South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace and Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett clashed over civil rights and gender issues. The contentious debate highlighted the growing polarization around biological…
Read More South Carolina, Texas Rep Clash Over Civil Rights And Gender Issues In Heated Committee Hearing
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an enforcement action against Elon Musk, co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, for alleged violations of federal securities laws related to his 2022 acquisition of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The SEC…
Read More SEC Files Enforcement Action Against Elon Musk Over X Acquisition