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Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced two immigration enforcement bills to combat child trafficking and illegal employment. The first, the Family Reunification Act, would require DNA testing to prove claims of familial connection at the border. The second, the Illegal Labor Accountability Act, would punish employers hiring illegal immigrants. Representative Luna claimed the Family […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Stanley Campbell, Democratic contender to unseat Republican Senator Rick Scott, has scored labor union giant Florida AFL-CIO's endorsement ahead of the August primary, where he hopes first to defeat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for the nomination. "Before the AFL-CIO endorsement, our internal polling showed we could beat [Mucarsel-Powell] by 80,000 votes. Now, it's over 100,000," businessman […]
The Case for Preserving Trump's Tax Cuts US Representative Gregory Steube (R-FL) lauded President Donald Trump’s tax cuts while in office and argued for their preservation... READ MORE Rick Scott-Title IX changed the game for female athletes, finally creating a fair playing field for every athlete. Today, that’s all at risk because of the all-out attack you and […]
Florida’s Congressional leaders are leading a bipartisan and bicameral resolution denouncing Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s manipulation of the upcoming presidential elections. The resolution is being led by Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Carlos A. Giménez (R-FL), and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) in the House and Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) in the Senate. […]
Recently the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA FY25) passed the U.S. House. 18 of Representative Vern Buchanan’s (R-FL) amendments passed in the lower chamber. These bills vary from veteran care to supporting Israel to monitoring China’s use of artificial intelligence (AI). Rep. Buchanan provided a statement after his amendments gained approval from his colleagues […]
Former President Donald Trump's unprecedented conviction on all counts in his New York "hush money" trial has faced allegations of being coordinated by the Biden White House. MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin claimed this collusion was somehow "racist" because District Attorney Alvin Bragg is Black. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) mocked Rubin's claim in a recent […]
Firefighters from across Florida’s 27th Congressional District were recognized at an award ceremony hosted by US Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). The firefighters, 36 in total, were praised for their heroic and brave acts while serving their communities. The firemen honored serve in the fire departments of Miami-Dade County, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, and the […]
Florida Democrats are unequivocally commending President Joe Biden’s recent executive order his administration claims is designed to keep immigrant families together. The executive order was signed days after President Biden signed another one aimed at securing the southern border. The most recent executive order will exempt illegal immigrants who are children of, or married to, […]
US Representative Gregory Steube (R-FL) lauded President Donald Trump’s tax policies while in office and argued for their preservation during a small business roundtable. Representative Steube’s comments follow President Joe Biden signaling he intends to rescind several of President Trump’s tax initiatives, such as a 21% federal small business income tax rate. President Trump passed […]
The election of Venezuela’s United Nations (UN) Ambassador Samuel Moncada to one of the Vice Presidencies of the UN General Assembly has stirred political controversy in the US. Through his new role, Ambassador Moncada will represent Latin America and Caribbean States at the General Assembly. Given Moncada represents Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime, which has […]
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the No Tax on Tips Act, a bill that would attempt to institute the legislation’s title nationwide. The Texas senator called his initiative a “pro-worker” piece of legislation. The bill exempts “cash tips” – cash, credit and debit card charges, and checks – from federal income tax by allowing taxpayers […]
US President Joe Biden’s Venezuela policy is receiving renewed criticism from conservatives following increased reports of Venezuelan criminal activity within the US. Numerous reports have recently linked Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s largest gang, to over 100 criminal events in the US. One such case included a shooting of New York Police officers on June 3rd […]
TAMPA, FL—Democrats' latest advocacy plan for reproductive rights? The "IUD Express" Tour, which hauls a 20-foot tall, inflatable intra uterine device around the country to raise awareness on contraceptive access. Pro-choice group Americans for Contraception hopes the towering structure will "educate, inform, and empower the American public on what is under threat," the group's spokesperson, […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis touted Florida's Gross Domestic Product growth Friday morning, announcing that the Sunshine State's growth has doubled the national rate over the last five years. "With yet another major economic milestone like this, Florida demonstrates to the nation that leadership matters,” said Governor Ron DeSantis in a press release. “Our responsible governance […]
Republican congressional candidate and public relations consultant Bryan Leib has just landed the endorsement of former U.S. Army Combat Veteran Cory Mills. Rep. Mills, who is credited for conducting the first land rescue of Americans in Afghanistan during the botched Biden military withdrawal, confirmed to The Floridian this past Tuesday morning that he would indeed […]
President Biden issued an executive order to contain the southern border crisis at the beginning of June. But has anything really changed? A recent letter written by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and others suggests that it has not, calling the executive action "purely performative and politically motivated." "Just days after you announced […]
Eight suspected terrorists with potential ISIS ties were reportedly arrested last week in different American cities after crossing the U.S. border with Mexico All eight arrestees had entered the US through the southern border, and at least one of them reportedly did so via the CBP One app, created by the Biden administration to streamline […]
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently released a video criticizing the Biden Administration for their lack of military aid to the Jewish State as they battle Hamas. An enraged White House canceled a meeting about Iran and its nuclear program in retaliation, which became the subject of heavy criticism of Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) in […]
