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TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2024-2025 budget totaling $116.5 billion Wednesday afternoon, and with it sent out his 16-page list of projects amounting to almost $1 billion that didn't cut it. According to the official document, DeSantis is removing $949,611,399 in budget items, $766,287,757 of which is general revenue while the remainder is trust […]
Congressional lawmakers from Florida, including Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), continue to question President Joe Biden's cognitive state after the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, where the President had an awkward onstage squatting position moment. When asked by The Floridian what he thought of Democrats accusing Republicans of going after President Biden for his […]
Republican Senators are pressuring the Federal government to investigate Washington state-based newspaper The Palestine Chronicle following reports the latter cooperated with Hamas. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) recently claimed Abdallah Aljamal, one of the Chronicle’s contributors, had been permitting Hamas to use his home to hold three hostages. Aljamal was killed during a recent IDF […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a hearteningly bipartisan move, Florida congressmen are snickering at Governor Ron DeSantis's recent claim that hamburgers are healthier than veggie burgers at a Future Farmers of America event. "I think all of those things are delicious. Beef is good, veggies are good, chicken is good," Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz told The Floridian. "Perhaps […]
'The Big Enchilada': DeSantis Signs $116.5 Billion State Budget TAMPA, FL—In its final form, Governor Ron DeSantis approved this year's $116.5 billion budget while vetoing around $1 billion in projects, touting a staggering $17 billion surplus..READ MORE Governor Ron DeSantis: "While the federal government’s reckless spending fuels inflation, Florida has set an example for […]
Nearly thirty US Senators have written to Attorney General Merrick Garland condemning the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump. President Trump became the first US president to be convicted of a crime last month after a New York court found him guilty of a 34-count felony charge. US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined Senator […]
TAMPA, FL—In its final form, Governor Ron DeSantis approved this year's $116.5 billion budget while vetoing around $1 billion in projects, touting a staggering $17 billion surplus. "This is a budget that shows it can be done," DeSantis said at the Tampa press conference, applauding his "great" budget as a "mark of good leadership". "We […]
During an exclusive interview with the Floridian, Rep. Donalds questioned President Biden's ability to lead the country, warning that it's "not a good look."
Chinese ‘fast-fashion’ brand SHEIN is again at loggerheads with US lawmakers following reports the former intends to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). SHEIN had previously attempted to enter the US stock market through an initial public offering (IPO). However, SHEIN halted the operation after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked the company […]
Attorney General Merrick Garland is facing contempt of Congress charges for his refusal to hand over the audio file of President Joe Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur on the President's handling of classified documents. Should the vote fail, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has proposed an alternative: hold the AG in "inherent contempt" […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis ordered the national flag to be flown at half-staff Wednesday to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting by an Islamist-connected murderer, who claimed the lives of 49 victims. On June 12th, 2016, Orlando's LGBTQ nightclub drew over 300 partiers for its Latin Night—including 29-year-old Omar Mateen. Twice investigated […]
Mills Rips Democrats Chasing Anti-Israel Vote After IDF Hostage Rescue The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a military operation that rescued four hostages held by Hamas, yet the world's reaction has been adverse, even from the White House. Representative Cory Mills...READ MORE Trump Goes to Washington Former President Donald Trump will address the Senate and […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on News Nation to discuss President Joe Biden (D) and his approach to the war in Ukraine. First, the Florida congressman says that he’s been hesitant to send taxpayer funds to the European nation because he believes the Biden administration has not set forth a clear objective to win against […]
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a military operation that rescued four hostages held by Hamas, yet the world's reaction has been adverse, even from the White House. Representatives Cory Mills (R-FL) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY) discussed the rescue and its political fallout in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, blasting Democrats for chasing the […]
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Amidst a looming—and dramatic—sheriff election, interim Police Chief Richard Del Toro is innocent of alleged Hatch Act violations, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel told him in a letter, prompted by their months-long investigation kickstarted by an anonymous January complaint. “This letter is in response to a complaint the U.S. Office of […]
The Trump campaign has now responded to the verdict, dismissing it as a "distraction" and calling for further investigation into the Biden family.
As the reality of recreational marijuana being legalized in the state becomes clearer, Florida Republicans are doing everything they can to make sure that November 5th results in striking it down. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has launched his “Florida Freedom Fund” political committee, which will campaign against the abortion and marijuana ballot initiatives. Florida’s […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) blasted President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for greenlighting programs for foreign groups using American taxpayer monies. He even claims that the President has sent billions to a terrorist organization over the last three years. In a recent blog post, Rep. Mast scolded President Biden and his “lackadaisical approach” to […]
