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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
December 12, 2025

Donalds Says 'Play the Whole Tape' on Immigration Views, Including H-1B Visas

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) challenged his political rivals to "play the whole tape" when it comes to his stances on immigration, including birthright citizenship, chain migration, and H-1B visas, during a recent interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. READ MORE.

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Aaron Bean Introduces MACA Act to Fix Obamacare Failures β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Florida Congressman Aaron Bean (R), alongside Texas Congressman August Pfluger (R), introduced the More Affordable Care Act (MACA), aiming to fix the failures of Obamacare, slash healthcare costs, and β€œempower families to choose the care that fits their needs.”

DeSantis Praises Trump's Targeting of Criminal Drug Cartels, Supports Launching Attacks Within Venezuela β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” In an exclusive interview with The Floridian,Β Governor Ron DeSantis praised President Trump's efforts targeting Venezuelan drug cartels and his response to the recent shooting of two National Guardsmen.

Florida Republicans Celebrate House Passage of 2026 NDAA β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Scott Franklin (R-FL), and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) lauded the House's passage of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Trump Enjoys Bipartisan Support for Military Action Against Drug Cartels β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” As Republican lawmakers continue to support theΒ  Trump administration's military operations against Venezuelan-based drug cartels, Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D), who also backs the targeting of drug traffickers, opposes U.S. ground troops in Venezuela.

 

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Trump Announces U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker off Venezuelan Coast β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” President Donald Trump announced this week that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The capture comes after a months-long buildup of military forces surrounding the country.

Donalds Says 'Play the Whole Tape' on Immigration Views, Including H-1B Visas β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) challenged his political rivals to "play the whole tape" when it comes to his stances on immigration, including birthright citizenship, chain migration, and H-1B visas, during a recent interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres.

Trump Unveils $1 million 'Gold Card' Immigration Visas β€” By The Floridian's Joseph Quesada β€” President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration has begun accepting applications for his immigration β€œTrump Gold Card”.

Gun Owners of America Criticizes Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins Over 2A Record β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” The Gun Owners of America (GOA) slammed Miami mayor-elect Eileen Higgins in a press statement this week, emphasizing her history against the Second Amendment as she prepares to take over the city.

 

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Byron Donalds Warns Against β€˜Wide Open Immigration’ β€” By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade β€” In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) warned against the dangers of β€œwide open immigration,” asserting that the U.S. is the best country in the world and that "wide open immigration" must be stopped to avoid the kind of crisis that Europe is facing.

Cory Mills Introduces Bill Expanding Employee-Owned Business Defense Contracts β€” By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich β€” Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced legislation expanding the allowance of employee-owned businesses to enter into contracts with the Department of War.

Anna Paulina Luna Defends Trump's Military Action Against Drug Cartels β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” The deep policy and political divide between congressional Republicans and Democrats continues, even on issues like the current war on drugs, drugs that have claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Americans.

DeSantis Formally Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for Florida CFO β€” By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres β€” Gov. Ron DeSantis formally endorsed Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term in the race for Florida's CFO in 2026 this week, praising him for his commitment to fiscal responsibility, conservative leadership, and protecting state taxpayers in his support.

 

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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