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With China encroaching on Taiwan and the Houthis raiding international shipping in the Red Sea, maritime security is crucial. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) spearheaded a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Biden Administration urging the reinforcement of American naval power. Aside from the threats of adversaries, the letter described how American […]
WASHINGTON—More and more House Republicans like Rep. Byron Donalds are making the case for impeaching President Joe Biden over the out-of-control crisis along the U.S. southern border, where tens of thousands of illegal immigrants continue to stream across. During an interview with The Floridian, Rep. Donalds asserted that the case being made to impeach Homeland […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—It's time to "seas the opportunity" to keep Florida front and center on the international trade stage, according to maritime professionals at Seaports Day at the Capitol. With a four-year, $5 billion investment plan arriving to shore up public seaports, Florida has set their sights on increasing and maintaining cargo growth. "As long as […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Keiser University kicked off its "Keiser Days at the Capitol" with a Wednesday morning press conference. Joined by Republican Rep. Randy Fine, the college's leaders discussed higher education, nursing shortages, and athletic success. "My message is simply that we live in a great state," Belinda Keiser, the Vice Chancellor of the University, said, "If […]
Recent reporting by The Scioto Post has found that the environmental group the Sierra Club has colluded with academics at Miami University of Ohio and Florida State University in an attempt to pick certain sources to “hide biases.” The issue at hand concerned a recent FSU study that estimates that sugarcane fires produce harmful levels […]
Florida Rep. Brian Mast (R) was confronted by supporters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) at his office.
U.S. Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) introduced their bipartisan bill known as the Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act which looks to provide “timely treatment” for former military personnel at the VA (Veterans Affairs). The legislation would establish a standard timeline for […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Nearly six years after the school shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas that left 17 dead, Florida moves to lower the firearm purchasing age from 21 back to 18. "Restoring the rights of young adults to purchase a long gun for not only self-defense but for sporting is very important in my rural area," HB […]
House Republicans are prepared to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis, although many contend he is acting on orders from President Biden. As a result, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) told The Floridian in a recent interview that the grounds for impeaching Mayorkas are equally applicable to Biden. […]
Social Media Bill in Florida Legislature Gets Congressional Pushback WASHINGTON—With the introduction of HB 1 in the Florida Legislature—a measure that proposes an all-out ban on children using social media under the age of 16—Republicans continue to push the envelope...READ MORE Donalds Says Cori Bush 'Up to No Good,' Questions Ilhan Omar's Allegiance to U.S. Is the […]
WASHINGTON—With the introduction of HB 1 in the Florida Legislature—a measure that proposes an all-out ban on children using social media under the age of 16—Republicans continue to push the envelope by introducing a controversial "Social Media Use for Minors" measure, but in doing so, are they compromising their hawkish position of supporting parental rights […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] DeSantis Calls for Ilhan Omar to be Expelled, Denaturalized, and Deported Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) posted on his "X" account and stated that Rep. IIhan Omar (D) should be expelled, "denaturalized," and deported...READ MORE Lauren Book Slams AI Images Victimizing Taylor Swift […]
Is the Democratic "Squad" crumbling? Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) is under investigation for alleged abuse of campaign funds. Meanwhile, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is under fire for seemingly putting her native Somalia above the United States. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) sat down with The Floridian for his take on recent events, expressing interest in where […]
Americans are outraged at the deaths of three American soldiers in Jordan from an Iranian proxy militia's drone strike. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's botched message of condolence only worsened the response, and many fear this will lead to war. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) appeared on Fox and Friends First to discuss, where he condemned Jean-Pierre's message and suggested […]
Just how bad is the crisis at the southern border? Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) provided some insight in a recent interview with The Floridian, describing a bill for law enforcement she introduced that would help officers recognize human trafficking, and provided firsthand testimony to the utterly horrific nature of the enterprise at the border. Rep. […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) posted on his "X" account and stated that Rep. IIhan Omar (D) should be expelled, "denaturalized," and deported. The Governor reposted Omar’s speech, tweeting “Expel from Congress, denaturalize, and deport!” Expel from Congress, denaturalize and deport! https://t.co/UyjEmSSIoQ — Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 30, 2024 Rep. Omar responded to Gov. DeSantis’ […]
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) is leading the call for the Biden Administration to reinstate the sanctions against Venezuela that were eased at the end of 2023.
As Republicans now look to two candidates to represent them in the 2024 presidential election, the Republican Party of Florida is celebrating amassing 800,000 additional registered voters in Florida.
