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After only two months of being in the 2024 Republican presidential primary race, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is having to “reboot” his campaign as a result of money woes, falling poll numbers, and the perception that he is not likable. According to POLITICO, DeSantis’s campaign manager Generra Peck spelled out the campaign's ineffectiveness and missing […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has changed the Florida government in many regards, but none as much as he has all but upended the Department of Education. His recent moves have caught the attention of Vice President Kamala Harris (D) who blasted the state for its curriculum on the history of African Americans. Last legislative session […]
Drag Queen Story Hour will not be taking place next Saturday at the Mexican Consulate in Orlando after concerned citizens spoke out. “That will make 3 local drag events cancelled within 24-48 hours of us taking action," said activist Justin Harvey. "The Mexican Consulate, Drag and Donuts at Boone High and Lakeland Drag Brunch.” Harvey […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Real America’s Voice to discuss President Joe Biden (D) and his administration’s Department of Justice that’s “weaponized the federal government” by going after former President Donald Trump (R). If it weren’t for his positive polling, Rep. Steube believes that President Trump would not have been targeted as much as […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is demanding answers regarding the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and their “consistent refusal” to provide data concerning recidivism programs, including inmate participation numbers. This goes against the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recommendation. More importantly, it is required by The First Step Act, passed in 2018. Because of this, Sen. […]
President Donald Trump (R) has released a new video outlining his border policy.
Governor Ron DeSantis went on Russell Brand's podcast yesterday and was asked what he thinks about the protests on January 6, 2021. "It was not an insurrection," said DeSantis. "These are people that were there to attend a rally and they were there to protest." Brand asked Desantis about the extreme levels of funding given […]
Mike Waltz (R) continues to question Critical Race Theory (CRT) in the military.
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria to discuss his recent hearing with the House Select Committee on China and how the Biden Administration's actions make the United States look weak to the Chinese. During the China Committee's hearing with Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Kritenbrink, Rep. Gimenez questioned why the United States seemed to be the […]
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) came together to introduce a bipartisan resolution demanding an end to the international trade of dog and cat meat. According to Human Society International, 40 million dogs and cats are slaughtered annually to sustain the market. Those that are taken to slaughterhouses are often packed tight in […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott is taking on the Federal Reserve as the latest target in the bevy of bills he’s sponsored and cosponsored this legislative cycle. Sen. Scott’s bills build on legislation filed earlier this year by Senator Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren to insulate the Fed’s inspector general’s purported independence. The Federal Reserve System’s […]
WASHINGTON—In an interview for The Floridian, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke on his support for the State of Israel and lambasted antisemitic comments made by Democrats about the Jewish State. Sen. Scott spoke about his recent trip to Israel and described how he arrived in Israel the same night Israeli Defense Forces fought Jenin terrorists backed by […]
While the 2024 Republican Presidential field of candidates continues to grow, Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (D) has caught attention for being a more moderate alternative to Biden for Democrat voters. The Democrat has been critical of traditionally Liberal stances on issues, such as COVID-19. However, US Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) faced off with Kennedy […]
Washington D.C.- Florida Senator Rick Scott introduced Senate Bill 2367,a measure strengthening border patrol drug and illegal crossing enforcement. Regular assessments and evaluations of the Checkpoint Program Management Office and effective U.S. Border Patrol agents training regarding drug seizures would be introduced. Senator Scott introduced the legislation alongside Arizona Senator Krysten Sinema. Arizona houses a […]
Eskamani argues that the DeSantis campaign is in “denial” about his position in the Republican race.
Earlier this week, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) suggested her colleague Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) should be Trump's Vice President should he win 2024, sparking rumors he is on Trump's shortlist for the position. The Floridian spoke to Rep. Donalds for comment about possibly being on President Trump's shortlist, where he said, "It is actually pretty […]
Drag Queen Jason DeShazo, also known as Mama Ashley Rose has discovered a way to try to sneak Drag Queen Story Hour into Florida. According to a Facebook post, DeShazo plans to hold his story hour in the Mexican Consulate in Orlando. "Join us for Drag Story Time with local favorite Momma Ashley Rose and […]
Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) came together to introduce the Protect Patriot Spouses Act, a bill designed to stop deportations of those who are married military servicemembers. The legislation looks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act due to “an unlawful entry into the United States by the migrant spouse. Moreover, […]
