After a bipartisan effort at almost all levels of Florida government last month, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker denied Florida State University football player Darrell Jackson Jr.’s immediate transfer waiver. Just a few days ago, it was announced that he would be able to play in the postseason. However, recent developments - […]
With the United States House of Representatives in unprecedented territory, many Americans will have to get used to sitting members of Congress pledging their support for a new Speaker while in session. With that being said, where do Republican House members from the state of Florida stand? Who have they supported? Have they supported anyone […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is calling for bipartisanship after President Joe Biden (D) and his administration stated that there is an immediate need for a border wall. Tackling immigration has been on the minds and the lips of politicians for decades, but not a lot of progress has been made on that front. Building a […]
In September, Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced a reform plan that would do five things: Ban U.S. Representatives from trading stocks, provide a 12-year term limit for representatives, ban political donations from lobbyists or Political Action Committees (PACs), provide term limits for Supreme Court Justices, and create an ethics code for Supreme Court Justices. Representative […]
As the nation witnesses the political fallout of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) removal, U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida – Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) are trading blows on X regarding rules surrounding the motion to vacate. Rep. Gaetz made history by bringing the motion to vacate to the floor […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) demanding that he send a plan of action to Republicans concerning the 12 appropriations bills that need to be passed to avoid a December omnibus. “The core constitutional responsibility of the United States Congress is the […]
After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed from his post, U.S. Representatives from around the country have provided their statements regarding the historic vote that led to the demise of the top Republican in the House. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) stated that he disagreed with the decision to remove McCarthy, calling it an […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has teamed up with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to introduce the bipartisan School Access to Naloxone Act. The bill would ensure that “school personnel have the training to administer lifesaving drugs and devices for emergency treatment in cases of known or suspected opioid overdose.” This bill is par for the course […]
“Promises made. Promises kept.” That was one of the banners and signs displayed throughout Trump's campaign and presidential rallies dating back before the 2020 election. However, Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) believes that former President Trump (R) has not come through on all of his promises, especially the notion that the southern border […]
After Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida’s Big Bend region, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced more than $6.4 million for small businesses in the recovery process. The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program – administered by FloridaCommerce – allows entities affected by the major storm to receive short-term, zero-interest loans if they’ve experienced “economic […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has joined some of his Republican colleagues in the Senate to call for President Joe Biden (D) to hold former President of Ecuador Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado accountable for his various crimes of corruption and violations of human rights. The senators wrote that the Legislative Branch is attempting to make progress […]
After Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a motion to vacate (now former) House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the House of Representatives has officially ousted him from his seat. By a vote of 216-210, McCarthy was voted out by a coalition of eight Republicans and 208 Democrats. Not a single Democrat voted for McCarthy. A total of […]
Since House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) election and Representative Matt Gaetz's (R-FL) recent threat to file a motion to vacate against SpeakerMcCarthy, Democrats have been able to (literally and figuratively) grab their popcorn and enjoy the show as the GOP looks more divided than ever. Questioned by Charles Coleman (filling in Ali Velshi) on MSNBC, […]
Just minutes after the continuing resolution (CR) was agreed upon to extend the current provisions of the federal government (avoiding a government shutdown), Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) gave his rationale for why he voted against it. “When I was elected to serve Florida in Washington, I pledged to fight for you. The United States right […]
In recognition of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has released a video commemorating the moment in the state’s history, while simultaneously pushing his Federal Disaster Responsibility Act. Sen. Scott announced the bill days after Hurricane Idalia recently thrashed Florida’s Big Bend region. The legislation seeks to […]
After a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a study providing “alarming findings” regarding poor living conditions of American military barracks, Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) sent a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to address these concerns. Rep. Waltz, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, produced the letter alongside Ranking […]
After a bipartisan push led by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Israel has been formally admitted into the United States Visa Waiver Program. This means that individuals from countries that participate in the program can travel to the U.S. for tourism or business for 90 days or less without needing a visa. […]
While on-site for the second Republican Primary Debate at the Reagan Library, staff writer for The Floridian Chris Nelson interviewed Governor Ron DeSantis’ campaign consultant David Polyanski before Wednesday’s event. Nelson questioned Polyanski about the DeSantis campaign’s recent efforts to call out former President Donald Trump’s (R) alleged shortcomings during his time in office. “[DeSantis […]
