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WASHINGTON— Florida Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds believes that Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former Republican, David Jolly, is a cheaper version of former Republican-turned-Independent-turned-Democrat, Rep. Charlie Crist. During an interview with The Floridian after votes, Rep. Byron Donalds was asked if he believed Jolly was “Charlie Crist 2.0.” Rep. Donalds threw a jab […]
Austin Rogers, who is running for Representative Neal Dunn's (R-FL) 2nd congressional district seat, discussed the ongoing conflict with Iran, the United States' relationship with Israel, and the surge in antisemitism with The Floridian, countering the narrative that President Donald Trump is doing Israel's bidding. While concerns of the United States entering another "forever war" in […]
Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Evan Power addressed the rise in antisemitism within Generation Z (Gen Z), sharing his belief that rampant housing costs and affordability issues play a pivotal role in the frustration among younger Americans. “There’s a magnifying glass when you find one thing that they take it,” Power told The Floridian, […]
Republican Yoni Anijar announced on social media that he has qualified for the House District 100 race by petition, becoming the first candidate to do so in nearly two decades. According to the Florida Division of Elections tracking system, Anijar collected 1,264 petition signatures, more than the 1,251 required for the ballot, as of April […]
DeSantis Signs Bills Banning DEI, Carbon Taxes by Local Governments Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning counties and municipalities... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Hakeem Jeffries personally worked to block a bipartisan ban on insider trading, voted to block the release of the congressional slush fund, and told Swalwell to drop out of […]
Hakeem Jeffries Threatens Florida Republicans With 'Maximum Warfare' Over Redistricting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) threatened "maximum warfare" on Florida congressional Republicans... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Individuals should be required to disclose whether or NOT they are dual citizens when they file to run for office. You can't […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning counties and municipalities from funding or promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies while speaking during a press conference in Jacksonville this week. The bill (SB 1134) also prohibits taxpayer funding to city officers enacting DEI polices. "Honestly, some of this is a total scam. These people will […]
WASHINGTON— House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) has stirred the pot again, this time he has disturbed the Republican hornet’s nest by threatening to “aggressively" target members of the Florida Republican delegation in the 2026 midterm elections, if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature redraw congressional district lines to favor Republicans. Leader Jeffries remark […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed Republicans' chances in the 2026 midterm elections with The Floridian, saying he "likes them" and that Republicans should emphasize that they have fulfilled their campaign promises. "The number one thing as an elected official, period, is [to] back up the promises made in the campaign," Rep. Haridopolos commented. "We promised to […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center “Alligator Alcatraz,” located in the Florida Everglades, will remain open following an appeals court decision. The appeals court upheld its previous decision to halt a judge’s order for the center to cease operations. According to the Associated Press (AP), a majority on the three-judge panel from the […]
Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power responded to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) over threats that Democrats will go after Florida congressional Republicans if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature proceed with redrawing the state's congressional map during an expected special session next week. “Hakeem Jeffries is like a schoolyard bully who […]
Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Gabe Amo (D-RI) have teamed up to introduce a bipartisan bill to improve how the federal government uses hazard risk assessment tools purchased from the private sector. For instance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the National Risk Index for Natural Hazards, a digital dataset that provides detailed analyses […]
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) threatened "maximum warfare" on Florida congressional Republicans if Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature move ahead with redrawing its congressional map during an expected special session next week. "If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime pick-up opportunities for Democrats, just as […]
Evan Power Calls Iran 'Promoters of Terror,' Urges Abraham Accords Expansion Republican Party of Florida Chairman and candidate in the Republican congressional race to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R)... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Safer communities, stronger families, and criminals and illegal immigrants dealt with. These are the issues that matter to the […]
BREAKING: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Despite previously affirming that she wouldn't resign, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has announced her exit... READ MORE. Collins War Room: "Hey @RennerWarRoom, can you please stop plagiarizing our content the next day and try to post original thoughts? Thank you." Rep. Greg Steube: "If anyone is wondering […]
A new poll by Echelon Insights shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with six and four-point leads over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings, respectively, in the governor's race. The poll, on behalf of NetChoice, found Rep. Donalds at 49% and Jolly at 43%, with 8% undecided. In the other matchup, […]
Republican Party of Florida Chairman and candidate in the Republican congressional race to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R) in Florida's 2nd District, Evan Power, called Iran “promoters of terror” during an interview with The Floridian, where he discusses his views on the Islamic Republic, the Abraham Accords, and Islamic religious Sharia law. “The Iranians […]
Despite previously affirming that she wouldn't resign, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has announced her exit. In a statement shared on social media, the Florida Democrat announced that she was resigning from office to avoid “these political games.” “This was not a fair process,” Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick said, noting that “the Ethics Committee refused my new attorney’s […]
