Miami Celebrates 130th Birthday: Lawmakers Celebrate Milestone

Miami Celebrates 130th Birthday: Lawmakers Celebrate Milestone

Joseph Quesada
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July 28, 2026
July 28th, 2026, marks the 130th anniversary of The City of Miami. To commemorate the milestone, several members of Congress representing the Magic City took to social media to celebrate the achievement. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Shares Pride For Her Home “Happy 130th Birthday, Miami!” Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), who was born and raised […]
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Florida Braces For Haitian Temporary Protected Status Expiration

Florida Braces For Haitian Temporary Protected Status Expiration

Joseph Quesada
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July 28, 2026
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians and roughly 6,000 Syrians officially ended on July 27, 2026. The Trump administration’s revocation of deportation protections and work authorizations for both groups comes after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to rescind TPS from the minority groups fleeing […]
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Lois Frankel, Gus Bilirakis Introduce Resolution for Korean War Veterans

Lois Frankel, Gus Bilirakis Introduce Resolution for Korean War Veterans

Joseph Quesada
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July 27, 2026
In a bipartisan effort to honor those military personnel involved in the Korean War, Reps. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) have introduced a resolution to recognize Korean War Veterans and Korean Defense Veterans who have served on the Korean Peninsula since the establishment of the Armistice Agreement. The Heroes Must Not Be Overlooked […]
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Florida House Democrats Urge DOI To Repeal Endangered Species Rollbacks

Florida House Democrats Urge DOI To Repeal Endangered Species Rollbacks

Joseph Quesada
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July 27, 2026
A coalition of Florida House Democrats has called on the Trump administration to immediately repeal its agencies’ recent rescission of the “regulatory definition of ‘harm’” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.), Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) banded together to issue a letter to both Secretary […]
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Prominent Labor Organizations Endorse Lois Frankel For FL CD 23

Prominent Labor Organizations Endorse Lois Frankel For FL CD 23

Joseph Quesada
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July 27, 2026
The Florida American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and the Florida Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have announced their endorsement for veteran Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.). AFL-CIO: Congresswoman Frankel "Always Shows Up!" Patricia Emmert, the President of the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO, commented, “The AFL-CIO has endorsed Lois Frankel for years […]
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Joins Alonzo Mourning To Announce OYC Expansion in Broward

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Joins Alonzo Mourning To Announce OYC Expansion in Broward

Joseph Quesada
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July 24, 2026
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined former Miami Heat Hall-of-Famer and Co-Founder of Overtown Youth Centers (OYC) Alonzo Mourning to announce the organization’s expansion into Broward County. “I’m ecstatic that the [OYC] will bring its proven, holistic model for family and child success to Broward County,” the Congresswoman shared during a press conference alongside Mourning, Broward […]
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Rick Scott Reaffirms Support For Florida's Property Tax Amendment

Rick Scott Reaffirms Support For Florida's Property Tax Amendment

Joseph Quesada
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July 24, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.)  reaffirmed his support for the Florida Legislature’s property tax amendment after reports indicated that Scott expressed concern over its effect on public services. “I support any tax or fee cut, and I am going to be voting for it,” Sen. Scott asserted, arguing that “the media wants to divide Republicans.” Sen. […]
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Mario Diaz-Balart Believes Dems Are Scared Of Rubio Running in 2028

Mario Diaz-Balart Believes Dems Are Scared Of Rubio Running in 2028

Joseph Quesada
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July 23, 2026
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart believes that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a strong chance to prevail against any Democratic challenger should he decide to run for president in 2028. The South Florida Representative told The Floridian that despite rumors and hopes that the Secretary and former Florida Senator will run for president, he knows that […]
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Florida Lawmakers React To Daniel Ortega's Anti-Democratic Effort in Nicaragua

Florida Lawmakers React To Daniel Ortega's Anti-Democratic Effort in Nicaragua

Joseph Quesada
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July 23, 2026
Nicaraguan Dictator Daniel Ortega’s recent announcement that the Central American nation will not hold future presidential elections has sparked pushback from Florida lawmakers across both sides of the aisle. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) recently spoke with The Floridian to emphasize their condemnation of the anti-democratic effort by […]
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Rick Scott Introduces Bill Establishing Coast Guard Secretary

Rick Scott Introduces Bill Establishing Coast Guard Secretary

Joseph Quesada
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July 23, 2026
In a coalition with two other Republican colleagues, Sen. Rick Scott has introduced a bill to establish posts for a Secretary of the Coast Guard and an Undersecretary to lead the 43,000-member maritime service. The “Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act,” cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), will reportedly assign the Secretary […]
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Wasserman Schultz Could Play Pivotal Role in House Foreign Affairs Committee

Wasserman Schultz Could Play Pivotal Role in House Foreign Affairs Committee

Joseph Quesada
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July 23, 2026
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) shares her excitement and gratitude over her recent appointment to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, acknowledging that it is a significant privilege to serve as a South Florida Representative on the panel. Rep. Wasserman Schultz has left a deep footprint in Western Hemisphere politics, and now with a bigger […]
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Believes Her Experience Will Help Her In CD Race

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Believes Her Experience Will Help Her In CD Race

Joseph Quesada
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July 23, 2026
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) expressed confidence in winning the congressional seat for Florida's 20th District (FL CD 20) despite the challenges she's been facing over her pivot from FL CD 25. The Weston Democrat told The Floridian that she feels “really good” about her potential in securing the Democratic stronghold, as Florida's primary elections […]
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Mills Calls DOJ Probe Rumors A 'Desperate Lie From' His Opponents

Mills Calls DOJ Probe Rumors A 'Desperate Lie From' His Opponents

Joseph Quesada
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July 23, 2026
Following alleged reports of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal investigation and calls from political opponents to drop out of his re-election efforts, Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.) has called out the rumors, deeming them false narratives. “This appears to be a desperate lie from my political opponents. I'm not aware of any DOJ investigation, […]
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Casey Askar Affirms That He Will Fight To Keep Data Centers Out Of Florida

Casey Askar Affirms That He Will Fight To Keep Data Centers Out Of Florida

Joseph Quesada
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July 22, 2026
Amid staunch support for highly controversial Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center development in the state of Florida from several prominent candidates, Republican Congressional Candidate Casey Askar affirms that he will work to “keep them out of our state.” Askar Doesn't Want Data Centers in FL During a Florida 22nd Congressional District (FL CD 22) Forum, […]
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Ryan Elijah Urges Mills To Drop Out Of Race Amid DOJ Investigation

Ryan Elijah Urges Mills To Drop Out Of Race Amid DOJ Investigation

Joseph Quesada
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July 22, 2026
Congressional candidate Ryan Elijah has called upon Rep. Cory Mills to drop out of the race for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7), amid reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a criminal investigation into the incumbent congressman. “It is time for Cory Mills to leave the race. Our bad headlines […]
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Rep. Buchanan Celebrates Passing Of Bill Cracking Down On Animal Testing

Rep. Buchanan Celebrates Passing Of Bill Cracking Down On Animal Testing

Joseph Quesada
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July 22, 2026
Through a fast-track procedure, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to reduce unnecessary animal testing within the pharmaceutical industry. By unanimous consent, the House passed the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. A bill that mandates the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “publish an interim final rule” under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 […]
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Carney Responds to Trump Imposing 50% Tariffs On Canada

Carney Responds to Trump Imposing 50% Tariffs On Canada

Joseph Quesada
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July 21, 2026
President Donald Trump has imposed a retaliatory 50% tariff on several Canadian goods “in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” such as cars, alcohol, and dairy. Through three presidential Proclamations, President Trump imposed the 50% tariffs under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act. The tariffs, set to take effect on Aug. 20, […]
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Brian Mast Introduces Bill To Protect Infant Formula Quality

Brian Mast Introduces Bill To Protect Infant Formula Quality

Joseph Quesada
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July 21, 2026
Congressman Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill to ensure baby formula remains safe during manufacturing by establishing a federal standard through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, requiring the FDA and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and […]
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