Johnson refuses to swear in newly elected House Democrat, staving off Epstein petition - The Bradenton Times House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Republican leaders refused requests from Democrats to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) this week, saying she will be …

Another GOP-manufactured delay on the release of the Epstein files. Only four Republican members have signed on, and the winner of the special election would provide the 218th vote necessary for the petition. #releasethefiles

Trump administration poised to expand Citizens United, remove more political spending barriers - The Bradenton Times Most people who follow politics closely agree that the wheels started coming off our electoral system after the landmark Supreme Court case Citizens United v. FEC, which ruled that laws restricting &...

More dark money in politics ...

Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction - The Bradenton Times The U.S. Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress and obstruction, alleging that the former FBI director gave false testimony to Congress about his role in...

The U.S. Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress and obstruction, alleging that the former FBI director gave false testimony to Congress about his role in investigating efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election.

Florida lawmakers target ‘most hated tax’ in property tax committee meeting - The Bradenton Times A Florida House committee met Monday to continue a search for the best way to slash property taxes while educating lawmakers on how these levies both function and support key state institutions.

No more property taxes? How would that work?

Homan caught taking bribe, Trump admin blames "Deep State" - The Bradenton Times Trump Border Czar Tom Homan was caught on tape accepting a bag filled with $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents in September 2024. Homan, who had served as acting …

So, where's the $50k, Tom?

Bradenton teacher arrested for possessing child porn, bestiality materials - The Bradenton Times The School District of Manatee County was notified on Tuesday that the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Daniel Armando Munive Viruet, a teacher at Manatee …

Disturbing ...

Meanwhile, in Oklahoma: www.kswo.com/2025/09/17/c...

From Washington to Bradenton, MAGA’s War on Free Speech - The Bradenton Times This week, you may have gotten a text message from the Manatee County Republican Executive Committee accusing our publication, as well as me and publisher Joe McClash personally, of being …

The Manatee Republican Party is attacking The Bradenton Times because MAGA is not about free speech. From the top down, it is about crushing dissent in every form.

Attorney general says people can openly carry guns in all parts of Florida, effective immediately - The Bradenton Times People with guns can begin immediately carrying them openly on streets and inside businesses or restaurants where owners don’t object, from the Florida Keys to the …

Florida AG says Florida now has open carry. Having already removed the concealed carry requirements, this means that someone who has never owned or used a gun can purchase one and openly carry it without any training on how to operate a firearm safely.

Robert Redford, Titan of American Film Industry, Dies at 89 - The Bradenton Times Screen icon Robert Redford, who was also an Oscar-winning director and titan of independent cinema, died Tuesday at the age of 89. Redford passed away “at his home at …

Rest in Power, Robert Redford

New College of Florida Commissions Statue of Charlie Kirk - The Bradenton Times On Tuesday, New College of Florida announced it will commission a statue of Charlie Kirk to honor his legacy following his assassination last week. Community members will privately …

From New College of Florida ...

The Weaponization of Charlie Kirk - The Bradenton Times On Wednesday, there were two more school shootings in the United States. One adult was killed, and two children were seriously injured. If you didn’t hear it that way, I’m not surprised. …

TBT editor Mitch Maley on the weaponization of the Charlie Kirk shooting ...

Florida’s ban on open carry ruled unconstitutional by state appeals court - The Bradenton Times Two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis once again  called on the Florida Legislature to allow the open carrying of firearms, a three-judge panel of the Florida First District Court of Appeal ruled &he...

Open Carry in Florida?

DeSantis administration targeting teachers, officials who criticize activist Charlie Kirk after his murder - The Bradenton Times One Florida teacher is suspended, and at least three more are under investigation for comments they made about Charlie Kirk after his murder—not in the classroom, but on …

DeSantis Targets Teachers/Officials who Criticize Charlie Kirk