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MADISON, Wis. – Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial begins on Monday, December 15. The Trump administration sought charges against Dugan for her actions in the spring. Dugan faces federal charges of obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest. The trial in federal court in Milwaukee revolves around what […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced the arrest of three Orlando-area individuals on a combined 81 felony charges for possession of child pornography. The three arrested were Jorge Armando Nieto, 39, Martin Theodore Cassady, 61, and Joel Orellana, 25. “The depraved individuals who choose to engage in and trade content showing the sexual abuse of children […]
James Uthmeier Sues Roblox for Misrepresenting Platform Safety, Failure to Protect Children Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is opening a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the popular gaming company deceives parents about the safety of its platform in protecting children against sexually explicit material from child predators. READ MORE. Rep. Carlos […]
Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Ashley Moody (R), alongside Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn (R), introduced the “HALO Act,” which establishes criminal penalties for anyone who obstructs, threatens, or harasses federal immigration enforcement officers while they are on duty. “No member of our law enforcement should fear harassment or intimidation while doing their job of […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the conviction of an illegal alien this week for stealing and reselling trailers intended for victims who lost and were rebuilding their homes after Hurricane Ian. “This illegal alien was allowed in by the Biden administration, and he targeted critical resources during a disaster when many Floridians needed temporary […]
Susie Wiles Named to Forbes's List of Most Powerful Women of 2025 White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been named to Forbes' 2025 list of the World's Most Powerful Women, according to a recent release by the magazine. READ MORE. Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters: "Democrats are desperate to find any reason […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed and explained the App Store Freedom Act in a recent interview with The Floridian, defining it as providing a "choice" for consumers. A key tenet of the App Store Freedom Act is that it allows users to set and install third-party apps or app stores as the default and remove or […]
DORAL, Fla. – U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is in charge of military operations in Latin America, handed off command responsibilities this week. The admiral’s retirement comes amid increased criticism over the Trump administration’s actions in the region. Adm. Holsey has retired a year into his role. The posting usually lasts three to four […]
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been named to Forbes' 2025 list of the World's Most Powerful Women, according to a recent release by the magazine. Wiles, ranked 66th, is the only American woman in politics to be mentioned on the list. Wiles is the first female chief of staff for the White […]
Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D) slammed the Trump administration for planning to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. The SAVE Plan is a Biden-backed student loan payment program that allows enrollees to make payments towards their student loans based on income, $0 payments for low earners, and stops interest rates from […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is opening a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the popular gaming company deceives parents about the safety of its platform in protecting children against sexually explicit material from child predators. Uthmeier's suit was filed in Baker County Circuit Court on Thursday, December 11. “As a father […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's military actions against the drug cartels, blasting Democratic opposition while also saying Congress needs to be involved if escalation is necessary. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) previously called Democrats "hypocritical" for opposing Trump's drone strikes while remaining silent about President Barack […]
Donalds Says 'Play the Whole Tape' on Immigration Views, Including H-1B Visas Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) challenged his political rivals to "play the whole tape" when it comes to his stances on immigration, including birthright citizenship, chain migration, and H-1B visas, during a recent interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. […]
WASHINGTON—The deep policy and political divide between congressional Republicans and Democrats continues, even on issues like the current war on drugs, drugs that have claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. The Trump administration has been using precise military kinetic action in the Caribbean Sea against Venezuela-based drug cartels. Republican lawmakers have praised […]
Trump Enjoys Bipartisan Support for Military Action Against Drug Cartels As Republican lawmakers continue to support the Trump administration's military operations against Venezuelan-based drug cartels, Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D), who also backs the targeting of drug traffickers, opposes U.S. ground troops in Venezuela. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Grifting industrial complex: live by the […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced legislation expanding the allowance of employee-owned businesses to enter into contracts with the Department of War. The Department has launched an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Pilot Program that allows employee-owned businesses to compete for contracts. However, the requirement is that companies be 100% employee-owned, which restricts a significant […]
The Gun Owners of America (GOA) slammed Miami mayor-elect Eileen Higgins in a press statement this week, emphasizing her history against the Second Amendment as she prepares to take over the city. Specifically, the GOA blasted Higgins' time on the Miami-Dade Commission, saying she supported cashless bail policies pushed by anti-gun activists, leading to repeat […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) warned against the dangers of “wide open immigration,” asserting that the U.S. is the best country in the world and that "wide open immigration" must be stopped to avoid the kind of crisis that Europe is facing. “I think the issue is that […]
