Democrats Shoot Themselves in the Political Foot (Again) Over Illegal Immigration

Seven Florida House Democrats rejected legislation that would deport illegal immigrants charged with sex crimes. Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) stood as the lone Democrat to vote in favor of it...MUST READ

 

Maxwell Alejandro Frost-Question from a Floridian: Do I wear my snow shoes all day or wear them to my office and then swap out my dress shoes?

Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Today, VP @KamalaHarris ensured a democratic transfer of power went the way it should – peacefully, with loyalty to the Constitution.

As @hakeemjeffries said, you can't support democracy only when your side wins.

Jay Collins-Make America Florida.

Mario Díaz-Balart-It is a true honor and pleasure to meet with President-elect @EdmundoGU , and reaffirm our unwavering support and solidarity for the cause of freedom in Venezuela and for holding Maduro and his thugs accountable for their crimes.

Under President @realDonaldTrump, America will enter a new era of leadership–one that refuses to appease murderous dictatorships.

The Venezuelan people will be free due to the courage of leaders within the democratic opposition.

Gus Bilirakis-Happy Epiphany to all of those who observe! While I would like to be celebrating alongside you, I am in Washington, DC with votes scheduled. May the joy and hope that accompanies this holy day stay with each of you throughout the year.

Florida Democrats Rejected Deporting Illegal Immigrants Charged With Sex Crimes—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina

First US Bird Flu Fatality Recorded as Biden Ramps up Precautionary Spending—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Medical Marijuana Use—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Job seekers and public employees in Florida who use medical marijuana won't face repercussions for drug use from employers. At least, that's what...

Steube Reintroduces Bill Protecting Women's Sports—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Greg Steube has reintroduced The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, one of his signature pieces of legislation, as the 119th Congress commences...

Patronis Commits to Investigating January 6th Committee—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Congress convened to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 win. January 6th also marks the fourth anniversary of the attack on the Capitol, a polarizing...

Venezuelan President-Elect to Meet With US Lawmakers Prior to Facing Maduro—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Venezuelan President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez-Urrutia will visit US lawmakers in Washington, D.C. this week prior to leaving for Venezuela...

Sen. Ileana Garcia Responds to Pizzo's Criticism of Long Wait Times at DMV—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Miami Republican Sen. Ileana Garcia responded to Democratic Senator Jason Pizzo's criticism of the Florida Department of Highway Safety...

VP Harris, Congress Certify Trump's Election—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has officially been certified during a Joint Session of Congress in the House of Representatives. The session was presided over...

Governor Ron DeSantis/. The FloridianDeSantis Warns that 'Radical Islamist Terrorism' Still Poses Major Threat to US—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently stated the obvious about the ongoing threat of radical Islamist terrorism poses to the U.S.

Zelensky Claims Trump Could be ‘Decisive’ in Ending Russia-Ukraine War—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—President elect Donald Trump has been lauded by Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky as potentially “decisive” in ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

House Freedom Caucus Provides Speaker Johnson With List of Demands—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Members of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) voted for newly re-elected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as Republicans head into the 119th Congress with a slim majority. While the House Freedom Caucus, including Representatives Chip Roy...

Cammack Introduces Two Bills Right After Swearing-In—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Prepares For Showdown With Maduro—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

Party Switching Raises Political Realignment Questions—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina—State Representatives Hillary Cassel (R) and Susan Valdes (R) struck a blow to the Florida Democratic Party after announcing that they would be switching parties. The GOP embraced the two with open arms, citing the switch to growing disapproval of liberal policies. However, the victory march does raise questions about political realignment and the future of politicians who switch parties after elections.

Donalds Torches Biden Awarding Medals to January 6th Committee's Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—President Biden recently awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest honor bestowed upon civilians, to former Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) for leading the January 6th Committee, an award Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) said he was "highly offended, but not surprised" by in a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity.

Miami Mayor Francis Saurez congratulates Leon Jr. on Spain ambassadorship—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Castor, Carter Celebrate Signage of Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization into Law—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—President Biden has signed the bipartisan Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024...

Florida Scrub Jay Could Soar to Songbird Status as NRA's Marion Hammer Retires from Battle—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—The Florida scrub jay could be one step closer to becoming the official state songbird now that the leading opponent of the idea has...

Speaker Mike Johnson Fails to Retain Gavel on First Vote—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson has failed to reach the threshold to retain...

Biden signs Salazar’s DISPOSE Act into Law—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar is celebrating a legislative victory as her DISPOSE Act was signed into law. The anti-fentanyl bill was included in the Servicemember Quality of Life...

Carlos Guillermo Smith Calls for Restoring Funding for the Arts—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shocked many when he cut $32 million from the state budget that would have otherwise gone to arts and culture organizations...

BREAKING: Speaker Johnson Retains Gavel Heading Into 119th Congress—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson failed…

 

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