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US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has filed a bill that would compel all lawmakers advocating for US military support of Ukraine’s war with Russia to enlist in the military. The Senators Can Help Underpin Military Engagement and Readiness (SCHUMER) Act , would require respective legislators to serve on active duty in support of a […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) sat down for an exclusive interview with The Floridian to discuss recent developments regarding global conflicts and foreign policy from an American perspective, and to assert that the U.S. was safer under President Donald Trump than with President Joe Biden. During the interview, Rep. Mills spoke on the United States’ current […]
Florida Rep. Alina Garcia (R) has decided to not seek reelection to the Florida House of Representatives in the 2024 presidential election cycle, and will instead run for Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Election. In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Rep. Garcia expressed her gratitude to the voters of House District 115 for allowing her […]
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported having intercepted an Iranian ship carrying lethal weapons destined for the Houthis in Yemen. A U.S. Coast Guard cutter, USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr (WPC 1147), located the vessel and boarded it, uncovering vast amounts of conventional weapons and lethal aid. According to CENTCOM, over 200 packages containing medium-range ballistic […]
The US Senate passed a sweeping $95 billion foreign aid spending bill that would, among other things, fund Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The spending bill had been procedurally frozen by a cohort of conservatives, but eventually passed earlier this week. According to CNN, the aid bill contains billions of dollars to support Ukraine and for […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have endorsed President Joe Biden (D) for president.
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and First Lady Casey DeSantis have announced that they are awarding cancer researchers $20 million towards the Cancer Innovation Fund. The Cancer Innovation Fund is meant to develop new ideas about developing new ways to tackle cancer at its core. Plans to itilize biomarkers to detect Pancreatic cancer, and improving rural […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a Valentine's Day voice vote, the Florida Senate is demanding Congress enforce immigration laws, secure the border, and protect against human and drug trafficking across the southern border. Though the memorial faced accusations of vague and inflammatory language, it ultimately passed the Senate Floor. "We have a problem on our hands, we have a […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Republican-led bill would abolish civilian police review boards from the state. Mostly founded after the death of George Floyd, Democrats argue that these boards serve to build trust and understanding between the public and law enforcement, while Republicans believe they are unnecessary and "erode trust". After George Floyd, a black man, was unnecessarily […]
Three U.S. lawmakers from the state of Florida nearly caused another embarrassing loss for House Republicans as the lower chamber voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by a tally of 214-213. The three representatives in question – Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL), Lois Frankel (D-FL), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) – were not present […]
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had successfully seized a Venezuelan Boeing 747 originally owned by Iran and subsequently sold to the former. The plane was sold by Mahan Air, an Iranian airline with links to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), to Transporte AĂ©reocargo del Sur, S.A. (EMTRASUR), a Venezuelan cargo airline. According to […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has introduced a bill to name the West Palm Beach VA (Veterans Affairs) medical center as the “Thomas H. Corey Health Care System of West Palm Beach.” According to Rep. Mast’s press release, Thomas H. Corey was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran and a veteran’s rights advocate for many years. The […]
The House of Representatives voted to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday night. The vote tally was 214-213. The same three Republicans who voted against the impeachment articles last week repeated their votes. This includes Representatives Ken Buck (R-CO), Tom McClintock (R-CA), and Mike Gallagher (R-WI). Democrats voted against the measure upon […]
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has reportedly commented Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis could be disqualified from her case against former President Donald Trump.  District Attorney Fani Willis had recently acknowledged her “personal relationship” with the special prosecutor she hired in her prosecution of President Trump. Willis hired special prosecutor Nathan […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has reached across the aisle to introduce the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill “reauthorizes funding for critical research and awareness efforts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the causes, prevention, and development of better treatments for patients suffering with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).” […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) chastised President Joe Biden (D) on social media for banning TikTok on government devices while also launching an account for his campaign. President Biden’s campaign established the TikTok account during the Super Bowl. Despite the FBI repeatedly warning that TikTok poses serious national security concerns, and President Biden even signing legislation […]
The US Senate has unanimously agreed to pass Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) resolution honoring the victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. The resolution comes on the eve of the shooting and honors “the memories of the victims of the senseless attack.” Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) cosponsored the resolution. The […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new bill seeks to provide resources and housing for pregnant homeless women in Florida. Through a new grant program within the Department of Children and Families, the measure hopes to temper the state's homeless crisis. SB 1442's grant program would provide housing and resources to homeless pregnant women for up to eight months. […]
