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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic party’s nominee for New York City Mayor, recently pledged to “fight back” against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers enforcing immigration laws in New York.  Mamdani brands himself as a Democratic Socialist and unexpectedly beat former New York governor Andrew Cuomo during the Democratic party’s primary elections.  Democratic Socialism endorses state […]

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 […]

The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, continue firing missiles at Israel.  The Houthis initially began targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships after Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks.  Houthi forces eventually ceased attacking US assets after President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire agreement with them.  However, while the Houthis have honored their agreement with the […]

Secretary Marco Rubio released a statement on the US government's future foreign aid efforts as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) closes.  USAID administered over $715 billion in relief efforts throughout its existence. Aid provided included food, healthcare, and shelter services.  Conservative lawmakers, however, have increasingly criticized USAID for allegedly manipulating its foreign […]

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 […]

Recent reports alleging that Cuban government officials beat incarcerated Cuban political activist José Daniel Ferrer could result in expanded sanctions for Cuba.  Cuban authorities allegedly brutally beat Ferrer after he began a hunger strike in protest of the government’sundemocratic practices.  As reported by The Floridian’s Adrian Morgade, Ferrer’s sister, Ana Belkis Ferrer Garcia, released a […]

DeSantis Confirms Trump Will Join Him at Alligator Alcatraz Opening Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed that President Donald Trump will attend the official opening of the new "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility on Tuesday, marking the biggest...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Today, I signed Florida’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. It ended up being just $10 million off from my original […]

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 […]

The US State Department is reportedly planning to revoke British band Bob Vylan’s US visas due to their recent antisemitic comments.  Vylan, a London-based duo mixing punk rock and hip-hop, recently stirred controversy for chanting antisemitic slogans during their latest performance at the Glastonbury music festival.  “Death, death to the IDF,” chanted the duo during […]

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), […]

Environmental Groups Sue ICE, Miami-Dade Over 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility Environmental protection groups filed suit against state and federal immigration authorities on Friday to block construction on the new "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility...READ MORE   FL AG James Uthmeier: "Great visit with Sheriff Lemma and his team in Seminole County. Florida’s sheriffs are leading the way […]

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk to the USNS Oscar V. Peterson in an effort to purportedly take “the politics out of ship naming.” The USNS Milk was ordered to be named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk during former President Barack Obama’s administration.  Milk, whose homosexual tendencies […]

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 Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) recently warned Honduran officials against manipulating results in the country’s upcoming presidential elections.  Honduras is governed by the progressive ‘Libertad y Refundación’ Party (LIBRE), led by President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya. While Honduras’s presidential elections are scheduled for November 2025, candidates challenging LIBRE complained of questionable election counts in the primaries […]

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 […]

DeSantis Announces New College Accreditation Board Challenging Education's 'Woke Cartels' Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida will partner with five out-of-state university systems to create a new college accreditation board, challenging higher education’s...READ MORE   Rep. Darren Soto: "We welcomed @AARP Florida to Washington to discuss our ongoing efforts to protect Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, nursing home care, […]

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 […]