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RFK, Jr. is now asserting his place in the presidential race, challenging President Trump to a debate "mano-a-mano."
The controversial $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel signed into law by President Biden last week continues to receive criticism from Republicans frustrated with the lack of border security. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed the sentiment in a brief op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, saying he was "glad I can tell [my constituents] I wasn’t one of those […]
JUPITER, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis approved over $2.2 billion in the state budget for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, the highest level of funding ever allocated to direct services for people with unique abilities. "As Governor, I will continue to ensure every Floridian has access to high-quality services to create a pathway to live up […]
The recent wave of antisemitism in America, particularly in the pro-Palestine protests on college campuses throughout the country, may not have developed organically in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) suggested this could be the case in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, saying Congress should look into where the money for these protests is coming from. […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) traveled to Tel-a-Viv over the weekend to meet with US families whose loved ones were kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7th attacks. Senator Rubio, who is the U.S. Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman, met with the families of US citizens Itay Chen and Edan Alexander. Itay Chen […]
Rep. Wasserman Schultz Could Face Tough, Pro-Israel Challenge in 2024 With one stroke of the pen, public relations expert Bryan Leib has qualified to be on the 2024 Republican primary ballot in Florida’s 25th District and looks to challenge Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz...MUST-READ AG Ashley Moody-This weekend, we lay to rest our Florida Senate […]
With one stroke of the pen, public relations expert Bryan Leib has qualified to be on the 2024 Republican primary ballot in Florida’s 25th District and looks to face off with Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Leib recently told The Floridian that he is "strongly considering” a late entry into the Republican Primary, and has now […]
Former Senate President Mike Haridopolos is running for Congress to replace the retiring Freedom Caucus Rep. Bill Posey in Florida’s 8th Congressional District, but Rep. Matt Gaetz has something to say about his support for the former Senate President. Haridopolos, a proven conservative and friend to many elected officials both at the state and federal […]
Florida Representative Bill Posey's (R-FL) congressional career is officially coming to an end, but not before the the congressman endorsed a new candidate in former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R-FL). Rep. Posey has served in Congress since 2008 and has now worked in public service for over 30 years, doing 18 years of his […]
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments this Thursday on whether former US President Donald Trump, and all presidents, enjoy criminal immunity. From the justices’ questions it can be inferred the court’s conservative majority would favor granting presidents criminal immunity. However, the justices seemed open to the prospect of President Trump’s trial in Washington, D.C., […]
Earlier this month, President Trump challenged "Crooked Joe" to a debate.
Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones (D) is the new Miami-Dade County Democratic Party Chair. State Senator Jones entered the race after Robert Dempster, the former chair, was suspended and removed by Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried (D). Like Chairwoman Fried, Chairman Jones is now tasked with the difficult move to expand Democratic influence in […]
With the 2024 election season in full swing, President Biden (D) has hit the campaign trail hard while President Trump (R) continues to be tied up in court. Now Biden is claiming that Florida may be in play for Democrats this season. As previously reported by The Floridian, Democrats seem to think that because the […]
Gaetz Demands Blinken Testify After Niger Coverup Scandal Last week, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) released an explosive report detailing the coverup of the apparent abandonment of American troops in the West African country of Niger...READ MORE Posey Drops From Congress, Endorses Mike Haridopolos When Rep. Bill Posey told me last year in a sit down […]
When the controversial $95 billion foreign aid package passed in the House last week, many Democratic lawmakers celebrated by waving Ukrainian flags on the House floor, drawing ire from Republicans. Among them was Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), who has introduced a resolution to prohibit members of the House from bringing in or displaying the flags of foreign […]
Last week, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) released an explosive report detailing the coverup of the apparent abandonment of American troops in the West African country of Niger. Subsequently, the United States announced they would withdraw their presence from the country as negotiations with the new Nigerien government deteriorated. As a result, the Florida Congressman is […]
President Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure from American solar panel manufacturers and conservative lawmakers to crack down on Chinese solar manufacturer’s alleged illicit trade practices. The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee filed several petitions for the Biden Administration to investigate potential illegal Chinese subsidies and dumping. The committee is made up of […]
Israeli Minister Chikli Praises DeSantis, U.S. Lawmakers for Supporting Jewish State BUDAPEST— In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, praised Governor Ron DeSantis and other American lawmakers for standing up to Communism and antisemitism...MUST-READ Rep. Darren Soto- Devastated by the loss of my esteemed colleague, Congressman Donald M. […]
