'Arctic Frost' Heats up Government Surveillance Concerns
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R) dropped a bombshell document this week, showing that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) analyzed Republican lawmakers’ phone records during their January 6th probe. READ MORE.
Florida GOP Chair Evan Power: "I find it disgusting that Hamas sympathizers are having a rally at the Florida Capitol on the anniversary of October 7th. Make no mistake the RPOF condemns this protest and those that want to minimize the unprovoked attacked of October 7th."
Attorney General James Uthmeier "It's an honor to have the early support of so many Florida sheriffs as we head towards next year's election. Florida is the safest big state in the country to raise a family because of their tough-on-crime approach to law enforcement. We have the best sheriffs in the country!"
State Rep. Angie Nixon: "Shame on @GovGoneWild for sending his investigators out to intimidate working families. This is reminiscent of a certain country in the recent past."
Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Democrats are shutting the government down on purpose to ruin the American economy and hurt Trump. They want to watch it burn."
Wasserman Schultz Says ‘Democrats are Ready to Work’ to Open Government — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) slammed the Republican Party this week, claiming their “refusal to negotiate” is what is keeping the government from reopening.
Henry S. Ford Speaks on ACA, Warns Health Care Costs Could Undermine Economic Stability — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — Business leader Henry S. Ford sounded off about the nation’s health care challenges in regards to the ACA tax credits. He called the issue “a lot more serious than we think” and urged policymakers to act soon to stabilize costs and coverage for millions of Americans.
Salazar Praises Trump Administration Destruction of Venezuelan Drug Ships, Defends TPS — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congresswoman María Elvira-Salazar (R) praised President Donald Trump and his administration for the destruction of Venezuelan drug trafficking boats, while defending “Temporary Protected Status” (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals in the U.S.
Uthmeier Accuses Monique Worrell (Again) for Being Soft on Crime — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is once again slamming Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Circuit for her soft-on-crime policies after a man allegedly opened fire at his ex-girlfriend in an attempt to murder her.
Byron Donalds Vows to Combat Antisemitism on October 7th Anniversary — By The Floridian's Ericka Piñon — Rep. Byron Donalds issued a statement this week marking the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, detailing his efforts to combat what he describes as a resurgence of antisemitism in America.
DeSantis Awards Florida Recruitment Bonuses to Panhandle Officers — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida is continuing to show its support for the men and women in blue. Speaking at a press conference in Panama City, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than 9,400 officers have been awarded recruitment bonuses through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Lawmakers, Public Outraged Over Florida Manta Ray Capture — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — Florida lawmakers stood up to express outrage after a manta ray was captured in Panama Beach. A video showed the animal being taken from the water, and the manta ray was confirmed later to have passed away in captivity after being euthanized.
‘Arctic Frost’ Heats up Government Surveillance Concerns — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R) dropped a bombshell document this week, showing that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) analyzed Republican lawmakers’ phone records during their January 6th probe.
POLL: White House Shares Survey Showing Most Americans Want End to Democrat Government Shutdown — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — The White House is promoting the latest Harris CAPS/Harris Poll, which shows that the majority of Americans surveyed want Democrats to end their government shutdown. The poll of 2,413 registered voters was conducted Oct 1-2, 2025.
Florida Council CEO Michael Simas Outlines Positive Outlook for Business in Sunshine State — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Michael Simas, President & CEO of the Florida Council of 100, discussed the positive state of business and tech sector across Florida in a recent interview with The Floridian.
Florida Lawmakers Mark 2nd Anniversary of October 7th Attack — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Florida lawmakers commemorated the second anniversary of the horrific attack perpetrated by Hamas that left 1,200 Israelis dead on October 7th, 2023.
Ashley Moody 'Shocked' by 'Arctic Frost' Revelations — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed the fallout of the "Arctic Frost" scandal in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, sharing that Congress was "shocked" by the news that a dozen Senators had been spied on.
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