Although the Obama administration has several scandals swirling over its head, American voters see the National Security Agency surveillance leak as more of a problem rather than a scandal. According to a new Rasmussen poll, the NSA leak is a few steps ahead of other controversies in being problematic for the administration.

Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis won national attention and praise from her fellow Democrats for filibustering against a bill on abortion last week -- but a new poll shows her appeal is limited in the Lone Star State.

In his role as state fire marshal, Floridas CFO Jeff Atwater offered safety tips for Floridians looking to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday. As we spend time with family and friends, I encourage Floridians to take the necessary safety precautions when celebrating our nations independence, Atwater said on Tuesday, noting there were 156 fires in the state caused by fireworks and sparklers over the last 12 months. The proper fire safety precautions can help ensure that you make only good memories this holiday.

On Monday, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., announced she was going to co-sponsor the Death Tax Repeal Act. Ros-Lehtinen argued on Monday that the tax hurts small businesses and farmers. I am proud to once again support this much-needed bill which should be the No. 1 em on our tax reform agenda this year, she said. As unemployment is still far too high, we must do all we can to remove taxes that harm families, farms and small businesses. It will greatly benefit the South Florida community at this critical time.

Florida Republican women will be very much included July 19 and 20 when the Georgia Federation of Republican Women (GFRW) hosts the National Federation of Republican Womens (NFRW) Southeast Regional Summer Conference.

In a stunner, Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Panama City, announced on Monday that he would not run for the Florida Senate in 2016. Patronis said he wanted to spend more time with his family. Patronis faces term limits for his House seat in 2014. Patronis was set up to clash in the Republican primary against Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Shalimar, for the seat currently held by Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach. Republicans are clearly relieved they wont have a nasty primary in 2016.

With Americans getting ready to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, former Congressman Allen West, who has opened the door to a potential comeback in 2016, ripped into President Barack Obama on Monday, calling him a usurper and charlatan and even comparing the current situation to what Americans faced in the 1770s.

President Barack Obama has come under fire after more U.S. eavesdropping claims, but Obama says it should hardly be surprising that governments are spying on each other. Obama has even promised the U.S. will provide its allies with the information about new reports thatthe National Security Agency bugged European Union offices in Brussels, Washington and New York.

The U.S. Supreme Court has been in the news in recent days after major decisions on same-sex marriage, voting rights and affirmative action -- but a new poll finds the highest courts prestige is slipping with likely voters.

Conservative activist Blaise Ingoglia, the vice chairman of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), continues to round up the endorsements of prominent Republicans as he runs for an open seat in the Florida House. On Monday, Sen. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, said she was backing Ingoglia for the House seat which is currently held by Rep. Rob Schenck, R-Spring Hill, who faces term limits in 2014.

One of the leading economic conservatives in the nation offered high marks for Gov. Rick Scott on Monday.

Radey Thomas Yon & Clark, Tallahassee-based specialists in regulated industries law, announced a name and brand change Monday. The firm is now Radey Law Firm. Radey President Travis Miller said the change is to "position the firm for future growth."

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi filed to run for a second term on Monday. Officially filed for re-elect this morning," Bondi posted on Twitter. Looking forward to continuing working hard and serving the people of Florida! Bondi joins fellow Florida Republicans state CFO Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in filing to run for a second term. So far Bondi is the only candidate in the race.

On Friday, U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., joined up with U.S. Rep. Todd Young, R-Ind., to unveil a bill looking to change the definition of full-time employment under the federal health-care law signed by President Barack Obama. Under the law, employees who work 30 or more hours are eligible for the federal program. Rooneys and Youngs bill would change that definition to 40 hours. Rooney insisted that many businesses were forced to cut part-time workers hours due to this provision of the law.

Calling the show an American institution, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich wrote supporters over the weekend on CNNs plans to relaunch Crossfire -- with the former Republican presidential candidate as one of the hosts.