Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr Unpacking the Controversy: Speaker Mike Johnson Condemns House Democrats for Blocking Israel Funding Bill In a recent press briefing, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) addressed the contentious decision by House Democrats to vote against a crucial funding bill for Israel. The Speaker vehemently criticized the Democrats' move, accusing them of prioritizing political considerations over national security and describing the act as both terrible policy and politics. Speaker Johnson began by highlighting the events leading up to the vote, emphasizing the President's threat of a veto on the Israel funding package. He revealed that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pledged to create a blockade in the Senate, rallying 166 House Democrats to follow his lead and ultimately obstruct the funding bill. The funding bill in question aimed to provide $14.3 billion, precisely the amount requested by the President himself. This financia...
Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — July 23, 2025 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Christian Caban and the reappointment of Monesia Brown to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees , reinforcing the state’s commitment to strong leadership in higher education. Christian Caban Joins the Board Christian Caban, a community leader and entrepreneur, currently serves as the Leon County Commissioner for District 2 . In addition to his role in local government, Caban is the Principal of Wolf Hospitality Group , a growing business venture rooted in the region. He brings significant civic experience, serving on the Juvenile Justice Board for Circuit 2 , the Leon County Value Adjustment Board , and the Downtown Tallahassee Redevelopment Commission . Caban earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical science from Florida State University , and his appointment marks a continued effort to integrate loc...