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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory requesting that banks “detect and report” payroll fraud schemes tied to illegal immigrant employment. The Treasury Department’s measure comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing bank regulators and government departments to inspect potential instances of individuals without legal […]
U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) announced her endorsement of Sydney Gruters in Florida's District 16 congressional race while speaking recently at the Republican Party of Pinellas County’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner. "Sydney Gruters has my complete and total endorsement," Luna said. "She is a mom, a patriot, a proven conservative, and a fighter who […]
The race for the Democratic gubernatorial nominee has come to an end as Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has suspended his gubernatorial campaign. During a news conference, Mayor Demings announced that he would be suspending his campaign for governor after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. "Monday of this week, I received some bad news from […]
According to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the American job market added 172,000 jobs in May 2026, establishing economic resilience across the nation despite rising costs from the war in Iran. The increase in employment reported was more than double what economists had expected. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), economists […]
Kelly Ann Walker, a Republican vying for House District 74, highlighted her "America First" approach and conservative values in a campaign advertisement released this week. "Walker is Florida first. America forever. She'll deport criminal illegals. Fight the woke left. Protect our rights. And stop the sprawl," the 30-second advertisement says. America First. Florida Forever. 🇺🇸https://t.co/VcVnoVCreMhttps://t.co/0gsytjL43S […]
In a bicameral effort, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.), alongside U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and House Republican Leadership Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), have introduced a bill to revoke the visas of immediate family members of terrorists, additionally prohibiting them from obtaining visas in the future. The No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act comes after […]
The U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion budget reconciliation funding package to restore funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) over the next three years. The bill’s passage comes after a tumultuous effort that included a partial government shutdown, the removal of a $1 billion proposal to […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced a comprehensive plan to cut the cost of living for Florida families while speaking at a press conference in Winter Park this week. The plan, known as the "Live Florida" initiative, includes property tax relief, insurance reform, workforce opportunities, educational training for students, and food security as Collins builds his […]
Randy Fine Rips Senate for Not Passing SAVE America Act, Proposes Means to Make It Law Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) discussed the SAVE America Act in... READ MORE. Rep. Greg Steube: "The CCP is the greatest national security threat facing America!" Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "Unfortunately, the Castro regime has fooled Medea and the […]
Democrat Moskowitz Says Republican Mayor Scott Singer Endorsed him in 2022 (VIDEO) WASHINGTON— Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz is confirming a rumor that... READ MORE. Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "Hey, @Google, quit playing God." Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Americans, regardless of political affiliation, share a fundamental expectation that their personal data be protected and […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) discussed the SAVE America Act in a recent interview with The Floridian, ripping the Senate for not passing it and proposing means of ensuring that the bill's provisions can become law. Death in the 'Dysfunctional' Senate In April, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) told The Floridian that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) had […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) have introduced a bicameral bill designating ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization. What the Bill Does In addition to designating ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization, Rep. Steube and Sen. Scott's Stop ANTIFA Act codifies executive orders issued by President Donald Trump to crack down on […]
Polk State College District Board of Trustees announced Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the sixth president of Polk State College by a 5-0 vote this week. Kamoutsas, currently Florida's Commissioner of Education, will take over for Interim President Anne Kerr beginning on July 6. "We are confident in Mr. Kamoutsas's leadership experience and vision moving forward," […]
Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor of Keiser University, announced her candidacy for Congressional District 22 through a press release shared this week. CD 22 includes all of Hendry County and parts of Collier, Palm Beach, and Broward in southern Florida. "I'm proud to launch my campaign today and ask for my community's support, because I believe […]
Rep. Lindsay Cross (D-St. Petersburg) announced in a social media statement and video post that she will not seek re-election in House District 60 this November. "I am eternally grateful to everyone that has supported my campaigns and allowed me to serve in the Florida Legislature," Cross said. "Over the past four years, I have […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) that reclassifies nearly 8,000 federal employees working in “senior policy-influencing positions” into “Schedule Policy/Career” or at-will employees, essentially stripping them of job protections. How Does The Directive Work? The directive – IMPLEMENTING SCHEDULE POLICY/CAREER IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE – allows the government to remove such employees for […]
Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) shared her frustration with members of Congress who talk about protecting national interests and combating the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) yet do nothing about it in an interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. When discussing the significance of U.S. agricultural production, especially in Florida, Rep. Cammack affirms that “it’s absolutely […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on the American people to stop buying products from China to stop the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from doing “bad deeds.” Sen. Scott affirmed that the U.S. must hold “people [CCP] accountable" during an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. The Florida Senator referenced the crimes against […]
