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Republican Congressional Candidate and Trump ally Casey Askar affirms that “he is stepping up to fight” for the U.S. against “new threats” in a new campaign ad titled, “Worth Fighting For.” “America is worth fighting for. Just ask Casey Askar,” the ad asserts, highlighting the Naples Entrepreneur’s time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. “As […]
DeSantis Unveils Statue of Abraham Lincoln for 'America 250' Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in... READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Big win for America's families! The House has passed the KIDS Act, including my Kids Online Safety Act." Senatorial Candidate Alex Vindman: "My family fled communism […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and several Republican leaders criticized a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling upholding birthright citizenship through posts on social media following the decision. "This was not a decision on procedural grounds (i.e., POTUS can’t do this through executive order but Congress could legislate it); it is a substantive decision that says the 14th […]
Congressional candidate and ‘OG Trump Conservative’ Chris Collins immediately responded to President Donald Trump’s call to end Birthright Citizenship via legislation following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against the president’s executive order seeking the same measure. “President Trump is right: The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship left the fight to Congress – and […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed maintaining the balance between innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), intellectual property (IP) protection, and malicious AI use, such as deepfakes and fraud, in a recent House Judiciary hearing. Opening Remarks and First Witness Question Rep. Lee began by noting how "the internet has created extraordinary opportunities for innovation, but it […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared two new campaign ads highlighting his policies to fix the state's affordability crisis and his stance on AI data centers through posts on social media this week. "My mom worked two jobs in Brooklyn, and we still lived paycheck to paycheck. Florida is where I built […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in The Villages as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday while speaking at a press conference this week. "This is a guy of very humble beginnings. I mean, he was born on the outskirts of society in many ways in Kentucky, of course, grew up […]
Despite reported market growth and lower unemployment rates than previous administrations, affordability remains one of the most prevalent and consistent issues plaguing the U.S. As the 2026 Midterm elections approach, established lawmakers are aiming to secure their seats in Congress amid the rise of newcomers across the country who seem to be listening to constituents […]
Following his interview with The Floridian, Congressional candidate and former “Orlando Matter” anchor, Ryan Elijah, elaborated on some of the key issues that he and his campaign are passionate about. Circling back on one of his campaign’s biggest priorities, – Affordability – Elijah honed in on what it can take to make sure that hope […]
Republican Congressional Candidate and U.S. Army Purple Heart Recipient Dr. Rod Joseph affirmed that “Haitians want to go back to Haiti,” addressing the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) recent ruling on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Program. The U.S. Army Combat Veteran spoke with The Floridian about his views on the significant decision, which now puts […]
DeSantis Signs $117.6 Billion State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Includes Boosting Teacher Pay Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $117.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026-27... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "This Thursday, July 2nd, I'll be taking the debate stage to make my case directly to the people of Florida." Governor […]
Jay Collins Says he Relates to Hispanics, Byron Donalds Doesn't (VIDEO) The pathway to winning a statewide election in Florida runs through Miami-Dade County... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Florida isn’t for sale, and we’re not going backward." Senator Ashley Moody: "When Florida families sit down at the kitchen table, […]
Republican Congressional Candidate and U.S. Army Purple Heart Recipient Dr. Rod Joseph spoke with The Floridian about his views on the backlash received by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (DWS) during the Urban League of Broward County Forum following her reelection campaign announcement in Florida’s 20th Congressional District (FL CD 20). “The [U.S.] Constitution is clear. Any […]
Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins announced he's filing a legal challenge against opponent James Fishback in Leon County court over his eligibility as a candidate for Florida governor, insisting that he doesn't meet Florida's Constitution’s seven-year residency requirement to run for office through a campaign release this week. "We can't afford to play […]
State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R-28) has endorsed businessman Casey Askar in his bid to be the Republican nominee for Florida's 22nd Congressional District race. What Passidomo is Saying State Sen. Passidomo lauded Askar as "having lived in Collier County for more than 25 years." She further noted that "Casey will ensure our community is […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $117.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026-27 which includes $1.56 billion for boosting teacher pay, $665 million for Everglades restoration, $127.5 million for the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program and other cancer-related initiatives, and more while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. "If you just kept […]
Amid the run-up for Florida’s 7th Congressional District’s (FL CD 7) Republican Primary Election, congressional candidate and former Orlando news anchor Ryan Elijah spoke with The Floridian to address voter concerns, driving home the major topics that he strives to tackle once elected. “People have told me that we need to do ‘voice of leadership,’ […]
Hollywood - Republican Congressional candidate Casey Askar highlighted his business background in his pitch to win the District 22 GOP primary while speaking to The Floridian during the Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. "I would do exactly what I've done my entire career is build jobs and create opportunity. […]
