Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) recently urged the reinstatement of Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Gordon in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, who had been leading the prosecution of Leo Govoni, who is accused of embezzling from medical trust funds. As WFLA described, Govoni and his accountant, John Witeck, were arrested and indicted in late […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) urged the passage of his Thin Blue Line Act in a post to X (formerly Twitter) responding to news of an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting in McAllen, Texas. According to the Fox News article linked in Rep. Buchanan's post, a gunman opened fire on several agents near a detention […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) was having none of the Democrats' claims that "people will die" surrounding the "Big Beautiful Bill's" Medicaid reforms in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show. The hosts of The Big Weekend Show noted that Democrats had previously supported work requirements as part of Medicaid, which aligns with the views […]
With the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" finally ready to be signed into law after a final House of Representatives vote, several Florida Republicans issued statements in celebration. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said, "Florida's Third District is home to hardworking families, first responders, small businesses, and rural communities—and this bill reflects their priorities." "It permanently extends […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed Democratic resistance to the "Big Beautiful Bill" as deliberations continue and their "Project 2029" agenda in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, comparing them to the Soviet Bolsheviks by saying they have "gone back to the Soviet playbook of 1917." Rep. Haridopolos specifically called out the rhetoric […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) blasted Democratic rhetoric surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers, including the new "Alligator Alcatraz" in southern Florida, during a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, asking where their sympathy for victims of illegal alien crime is. Host Harris Faulkner shared a pair of tweets from the House Homeland […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) mocked New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his extreme leftwing positions in a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity, saying he makes "[former Mayor Bill] de Blasio look like Ronald Reagan." Gov. DeSantis noted that de Blasio's term as Mayor "sparked an absolute flow out of New York City, and […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement praising the recent peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, saying the United States could potentially benefit from a critical minerals agreement with the DRC. The Associated Press provides context and background on the conflict, which is partly driven by the struggle […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation to lower capital gain taxes, a policy he said is "empowering investors to fuel economic growth and create good-paying American jobs." For a refresher, capital gains are when you sell an asset for more than what you bought it for. Assets can include stocks, bonds, and tangible items […]
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) wrote an open letter to the people of Florida, urging Congress to pass the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" so that President Donald Trump can sign it into law, stating, "We are committed to seeing this bill become law on behalf of all Floridians." "This is a pivotal time in our state […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) expressed uncertainty about the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing the Senate by July 4th, but remained insistent that it pass in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co. Host Stuart Varney began by noting that former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk remains opposed to the Big Beautiful […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) praised the passage of the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, saying, "I'm grateful for President Trump's and Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership in the passage of this pro-military, pro-veteran legislation." As Rep. Patronis's press release described, $452 billion is directed to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the Justice40 Initiative in a recent House Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing, describing it as "eye-opening, and unfortunately not in a positive way." The Justice40 Initiative, implemented by the Biden Administration, is a program that requires 40% of the benefits from federal climate programs […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) did not mince words about illegal aliens in a recent interview with The Floridian, saying, "I want every illegal to be deported." "Everything they have done since they have come here is fruit of the poisonous tree," Rep. Fine added. "They should not have come here in the first place. They broke […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) mocked New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, comparing him to the character Zohan from Adam Sandler's 2008 comedy film You Don't Mess with the Zohan. "I cannot believe that New York is about to elect Adam Sandler, the hairdresser, as mayor […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) are introducing legislation to improve transparency in federal spending. Named the Locating Every Disbursement in Government Expenditure Records (LEDGER) Act, Rep. Haridopolos's bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a standardized system of tracking all purchases and payments made by the federal government down […]
Representative Randy "the Hebrew Hammer" Fine (R-FL) is introducing legislation to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a domestic terrorist organization. According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), CAIR was founded in 1994 as a Muslim civil rights organization that has faced numerous controversies for its membership's pro-Hamas views and downplaying or legitimizing of […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) discussed the political fallout of President Donald Trump's attempt to establish a ceasefire between Israel and Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., accusing Democrats of "wanting Trump to lose more than they want America to win." Host Stuart Varney began the discussion by pointing out that recent […]
