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The bipartisan border deal has been made public, and many Republicans are already rejecting it. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the bill during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying the blame for the border crisis lies solely with President Biden and he can undo it himself. Host Maria Bartiromo asked why the Senate did […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has co-authored a letter with Senator Chuck Grassley requesting answers regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) targeting of certain Catholic groups. Senator Scott’s letter revitalizes an effort to review the FBI’s potentially anti-Catholic actions after reports alleging such behavior emerged earlier in 2023. In a declassified memorandum from the FBI’s […]
President Biden says he will veto H.R. 7217, a standalone bill that would set aside $17.6 billion for Israel. According to a White House press release, “The Administration strongly opposes House passage of H.R. 7217, making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel.” The Biden administration calls the bill “another cynical political […]
In a video shared on social media, Rep. Mast called for the elimination of UNRWA.
The United States Senate agreed Sunday on addressing the surge of illegal immigrants at the U.S. Southern border, releasing a $118 million bipartisan border security and foreign aid bill. Among many things, the bill would give the president more powers when dealing with immigration policy. One of these powers would be a special presidential expulsion […]
State Representative Tom Leek (R-Ormand Beach) spoke with The Floridian regarding his bill that has finally gone into effect after nearly five years since its passage. The bill, HB 19 – Prescription Drug Importation Programs – was sponsored by State Rep. Leek and was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in 2019. State Rep. Leek’s […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has came back to his job as governor of Florida after dropping his presidential bid and endorsing President Donald Trump (R). However, one of his biggest claims in the primary race is being fact-checked. In order to appeal to small government conservatives, Gov. DeSantis told a crowd of primary voters in […]
The Senate Immigration Bill Finally Drops The long-anticipated and secretive immigration reform that the U.S. Senate was working on has finally been released. Hardliners in the House of Representatives like Rep. Cory Mills have already stated that they would not support the measure, calling the bill nothing more than "amnesty" for illegal aliens crossing into […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) told The Floridian that a solution to the ongoing border crisis is possible. However, Democrats took too long to acknowledge it, and Republicans now want to keep it an election issue rather than fix it. "It is why people hate Washington. It is why people hate D.C.," he said while condemning […]
Bipartisan legislation kickstarting a comprehensive review of the US military’s maternal care resources was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) this week. According to Senator Rubio’s office, pregnancy and childbirth are amongst the top reasons for admissions at military healthcare facilities. However, reports of staffing shortages, accessibility difficulties, and patient dissatisfaction have prompted Rubio and […]
Florida Lawmakers Dead-Focused on Social Media, Term Limits for Congress, And AI The fourth week of the 2024 Legislative session has been a whirlwind of news, sweeping up issues such as AI deep fakes, antisemitism, and rising taxpayer dollars. The biggest headline, however, has been Gov. Ron DeSantis, returning to Florida following the suspension of […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Top Republican Lawmaker Sen. Jay Collins has proposed a slew of hard-hitting bills this session, covering issues ranging from foster homes to communism to veterans. In an exclusive interview with the Floridian, he outlined his wide-ranging agenda for 2024's legislative season. "I am unequivocally pro-life," Collins, who is adopted, said of his child permanency […]
Early in January, America was shocked to learn Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for cancer treatment without anybody, including President Biden, knowing. Sec. Austin apologized in a recent press conference, yet Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Chris Deluzio (D-PA) agreed he should resign in a recent appearance on Special Report with Bret Baier's "Common Ground" segment. Sec. […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is refloating calls to deport Hamas supporters residing in the US after President Joe Biden announced sanctions against certain Israeli citizens. According to a State Department communication, President Biden’s sanctions respond to certain Israeli citizen’s involvement in attacks against civilian populations in the West Bank. The individuals named in the sanctions […]
By Rep. Gus Bilirakis When I was in my district last week, I met with hundreds of constituents who made it quite clear that the number one issue they are concerned with is securing our border. Last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced 302,034 illegal immigrant encounters at our Southern Border in December - the highest month in […]
US Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) resolution commending US Catholic schools was unanimously approved by the Senate. Senate resolution 539 supports the contributions of Catholic schools and celebrates the 50th annual National Catholic Schools Week. According to Senator Rubio’s office, nearly 2 million students with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses are enrolled in Catholic schools throughout […]
Florida Republican Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Congressional Term Limits TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Legislature is demanding U.S. congressional term limits via an Article V Convention, propelling the resolution...READ MORE CCIA Takes Florida Social Media Censorship Bill to Supreme Court, Cites 1st Amendment Violations The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is taking a social media case […]
The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is taking a social media case to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of state legislation such as Florida’s SB 7072 and Texas’ HB 20. The CCIA believes those legislative measures enable “government interference into speech.” In short, Florida’s bill does not allow big tech companies to […]
