ABC News received leaked footage of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) preparing for the 2018 gubernatorial debates. One clip shows him answering a question on where he disagreed with former President Trump, where he states, "I have to frame it in a way that's not going to piss off all his voters." Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) […]
As the 2023 Florida legislative session came to an end, Governor Ron DeSantis (R) spoke of Florida's efforts to combat the border and fentanyl crises. Gov. DeSantis referred to efforts in the Florida Straits aiding the Coast Guard in intercepting boats, which he had previously discussed in January. As a result, there have been 11,000 repatriations since […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic officially declared over, the Biden Administration seeks to overturn Title 42. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) argued in a recent appearance on Fox News's Cavuto Coast to Coast that the fentanyl crisis, enabled by smuggling over the southern border, is enough justification for Title 42 to remain in place. Rep. Mills went so far as to say […]
With Title 42 set to expire, Republicans are warning the border crisis will only worsen. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on NewsMax to discuss, criticizing the Biden Administration for downplaying the border issue by claiming illegal immigration has decreased by 90%. Sen. Rubio stated that if the border crisis were happening in another country, "people […]
With the recent adoption of credit score-based mortgage rates by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Republicans continue slamming the new plan. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) called the system "a major step towards socialism" in a recent Fox News appearance. "Biden’s new mortgage rule is a major step towards socialism. There’s no question - It […]
Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known as "AOC" (D-NY), have joined forces to cosponsor a bill that would prohibit members of Congress from owning and trading stocks. Named the Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act, any member of Congress or their families who own stocks must divest themselves of the stocks within 90 days […]
With the Florida Legislature recently passing a modification to the state's "resign to run" law, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) can effectively begin his 2024 Presidential campaign while retaining his office. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL), who has endorsed former President Donald Trump, scathingly responded to the news, "Rules for thee but not for me." Rep. Steube's […]
As the State of Israel turns 75 years old, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) visited the country for the occasion. "It’s a pleasure to be here in Israel with our ally to celebrate its 75th anniversary. This congressional delegation visit has been a great opportunity to meet with leaders on a wide range of issues and […]
2024 Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy came out swinging against Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in a recent interview on NBC's Meet the Press, criticizing the Governor's war with Disney. Specifically, Ramaswamy spoke against Gov. DeSantis signing Florida Senate Bill 7072 in 2021, which allowed Floridians to sue Big Tech platforms that censored their political opinions. […]
As the border crisis continues with thousands of immigrants seeking to enter the United States, House Republicans are attempting to stem the tide by instilling new border security protection legislation. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) believes that the U.S. should aid in stabilizing the home countries of these migrants so they don't have to flee in […]
As China continues to pursue its agenda of surpassing the United States both economically and militarily, a key strategy towards this goal is "civil-military fusion" (CMF). This strategy involves collaboration between the government, private sector, and civilian knowledge to augment the Chinese military. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have reintroduced a bill […]
In January, Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) proposed using military action to take down the Mexican drug cartels. In April, former President Donald Trump endorsed the proposal. Now Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has signaled his support but also suggested that Congress should additionally sanction the cartels' banks to "kick them in their money sack." […]
After Governor Ron DeSantis (R) dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District and took control away from The Disney Corporation, the Mouse struck back with a lawsuit. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) told NewsMax's Eric Bolling, "[Disney] picked the wrong fight with the wrong guy." "Instead of bringing joy to children, Disney indoctrinates them with woke […]
The Floridian sat with Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) to discuss how House Democrats can advance gun reforms while in the minority. A key strategy, said Rep. Moskowitz, was "to continue to talk about that issue" because the Republican majority is not "moving any bills" regarding mass shootings. "We need to continue to talk about that […]
A Pasco County man was recently murdered and dismembered by an associate of the El Salvadorean gang MS-13. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R), whose Congressional District covers much of Pasco, offered his condolences and reminded constituents that incidents such as these are precisely why border security should be a priority, criticizing the Biden Administration for allowing […]
In January, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) spoke of defunding or abolishing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). Recently, Rep. Gaetz interrogated ATF Director Steven Dettelbach for the Agency's apparent corruption and inefficiency. In October, Bearing Arms reported that between 2016 and 2019, ATF employees stole thousands of guns, rounds of ammunition, and gun parts. Rep. […]
Today, Representatives Carlos Gimenez and Laurel Lee (R-FL) spoke in favor of the 2023 Border Reinforcement Act during the House Homeland Security Committee meeting. The Act would finish the border wall former President Donald Trump advocated for and beef up Customs and Border Patrol with resources and funding. Rep. Gimenez began by speaking of his […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) recently appeared on Spectrum News, criticizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the perpetual easement requirement that delated hurricane risk reduction in the area ahead of Hurricane Ian. "The Army Corps is essentially asking property owners in Pinellas to sign over their land at the expense of our […]
