Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) spoke with The Floridian to discuss tax policy, saying that extending the tax cuts from President Donald Trump's first term is crucial, as "the best thing we can do for the economy right now is offer certainty and stability." More to the point, he emphasized that "the longer we wait [to extend […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has reintroduced a bill strengthening the United States' relationship with the State of Israel in the world of healthcare. Rep. Buchanan's bill, the "Maximizing Israel-U.S. Research Advancement and Collaborative Leadership in Emerging" (MIRACLE) Medical Technology Act, promotes joint research and development between the two countries and creates a U.S.-Israel Health Care […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) discussed working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus and the lawsuit filed against it in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying it demonstrated that "the Swamp will not go quietly into the night." The lawsuits were filed almost immediately after President Donald Trump was sworn into […]
WASHINGTON—Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) said he is "absolutely okay" with President Trump's designation of the Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and discussed other border policies in a recent interview with The Floridian, saying "that we need to send a clear message that we respect our own sovereignty." President Trump has expressed support for the […]
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discussed President Trump's announcement of a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying the President is "ahead of the game" on such technology, adding that "AI has to be in the hands of the United States." Additionally, Rep. Salazar emphasized […]
Several Florida officials, including newly-designated Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Representatives Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Kat Cammack (R-FL), celebrated the unanimous confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on X (formerly Twitter). Although Rubio's confirmation as Secretary of State was expected, his unanimous vote of 99-0 is truly remarkable. Senator […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) admitted that running for Governor of Florida in 2026 has crossed his mind in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., but "now we have got to focus on the job." Host Stuart Varney noted that President Donald Trump called out Rep. Donalds by name, saying, "What a future this […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) discussed the FBI's recent closure of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, saying that she does not "really have faith that the FBI is in the right direction" and that "there needs to be a top-down overhaul of the entire bureau" in a […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has reintroduced a resolution prohibiting the display of foreign flags on the floor of the House of Representatives. Rep. Cammack had introduced the resolution in April after the passage of a $95 billion aid package to Ukraine and Israel, which House Democrats celebrated by waving small Ukrainian flags on the floor. […]
Incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz commented on the TikTok situation in a recent appearance on Fox News, calling the app "a great platform" that President-elect Donald Trump will "preserve." Host Bret Baier began the discussion by noting that the Supreme Court had not officially ruled on TikTok parent company ByteDance's challenge to President Biden's […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) demanding that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reverse its rule allowing biological males to compete in women's sports. In addition to the NCAA, the resolution implores all other sports-governing bodies to do the same and prohibit transgender-identified biological male athletes from competing […]
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Byron Donalds (R-FL) have introduced new legislation removing taxes from income received through tips. Aptly named the "No Tax on Tips" Act, the bill allows for up to $25,000 in qualified tips to be deducted from income taxes and is reserved strictly for people working in traditionally tip-based jobs like […]
Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) have introduced a bipartisan bill creating tax-free savings accounts for disaster-related purposes. More specifically, the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act would allow taxpayers to create a tax-free account similar to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to set aside funds for at least […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have jointly introduced a bill strengthening the penalty for killing police officers and first responders. Named the Thin Blue Line Act, the bill specifically would make the murder or attempted murder of a police officer or other first responders an "aggravating" factor in death penalty determinations. […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has released the official platform of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, a pledge and plan of action to reduce government waste, fraud, and abuse. The platform comprises eight principles the Caucus members agreed upon, beginning with the preamble: "The federal government must be downsized. It is too large, costly, […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) joined 40 lawmakers urging the Biden-Harris Administration to renew Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States. Temporary Protected Status prevents aliens from designated countries from being deported and protects their eligibility for work authorization because a safe return to their home country is impossible. Rep. Cherfilus […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) suggested President-elect Donald Trump is on board with raising the mandatory minimum sentencing for sexual crimes, especially those against children, in recent comments to Fox News Digital, reiterating that "you cannot rehabilitate predators." Rep. Luna introduced legislation in April that would raise the federal minimum sentence for child sexual abuse […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) discussed who would replace the outgoing Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) in a recent press conference, and for the first time signaled who his choice could be— Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL). When asked about possibly choosing Rep. Cory Mills, Gov. DeSantis made a strong case for Rep. Cammack, calling her "a fighter" […]
