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Florida GOP Chair Evan Power Launches Congressional Bid

1/15/2026

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Power Pursues Congress

Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power announced his candidacy for Florida's 2nd Congressional District as U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn retires.
Power says he will pursue the agenda of U.S. President Donald Trump and stop the radical left.
He intends to remain RPOF Chair through January 2027.
Florida is set for mid-decade redistricting that could change the district.
Attorney Keith Gross has expressed interest in running for the seat.

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Trump's War Powers Challenge

U.S. President Donald Trump faces congressional pushback as the Senate advances a war powers resolution to limit his military authority in Venezuela.
The 52-47 vote included five Republicans joining Democrats to reassert Congress's power to declare war.
Senator Adam Schiff emphasized that Congress must reassert its war-declaration authority.
Senator Tom Tillis supports the resolution.
Senator Tillis says he will not vote for it without U.S. troops in Venezuela.

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Power Pursues Congress

Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power announced his candidacy for Florida's 2nd Congressional District as U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn retires.
Power says he will pursue the agenda of U.S. President Donald Trump and stop the radical left.
He intends to remain RPOF Chair through January 2027.
Florida is set for mid-decade redistricting that could change the district.
Attorney Keith Gross has expressed interest in running for the seat.

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