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The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These are stories focused on Florida and the politics involved
Gov. Ron DeSantis and President-elect Donald Trump will attend the Dec. 14 Army versus Navy football game together amid rumors that the Florida Governor may be nominated as the next Secretary of Defense. First reported by FOX News Friday morning, a source familiar with the Governor's schedule confirmed to The Floridian via text message that "The […]
Mast Calls Sotomayor a 'Moron' After Likening Aspirin to Sex-Change Surgeries During the oral arguments of the latest Supreme Court Case—United States v. Skrmetti—Justice Sonia Sotomayor, considered a liberal judge, compared the inherent risks of taking over-the-counter drugs...READ MORE Rep. Maxwell Frost: "I’m so proud of my brother @GregCasar for being elected Chair […]
The qualifying period for the five candidates vying for the newly vacant Congressional District 6 seat, vacated by Rep. Mike Waltz ahead of his confirmation as the next national security adviser, will end Saturday at noon. So who are they, and will they qualify for the Apr. 1 special election? First, the four Republicans: Randy […]
From Thursday morning to Friday at noon, the 16 congressional candidates vying for the North Florida seat abruptly vacated by Matt Gaetz have to qualify to run for the seat. So who's running, how close are they to qualifying, and will they make it to the Jan. 28 special election primary? First, in Gaetz's honor, […]
During the oral arguments of the latest Supreme Court Case – United States v. Skrmetti – Justice Sonia Sotomayor, considered a liberal judge, compared the inherent risks of taking over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin, to undergoing a sex change operation. Two Republican congressmen, Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Ronny Jackson (R-TX), responded to The Floridian […]
After being passed by the US House of Representatives nearly a year ago, Representative Gregory Steube’s (R-FL) Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act has been passed by the US Senate. Representative Steube had been actively lobbying the Senate to pass the Tax Relief Act, which aims to provide tax advantages to those affected by certain recent […]
A new Rasmussen poll indicates that President Biden's supporters also do not favor Hunter Biden's pardon, adding to a controversial finish to his presidency.
Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) discussed the incoming Trump Administration and how it will respond to dictators in the western hemisphere.
When President Donald Trump (R) announced that Pete Hegseth (R) was his pick for Secretary of Department of Defense, some conservatives cheered and others were left scratching their heads.
'Right Man for the Job': Patronis Endorses Trump-Backed Gruters for Chief Financial Officer Post Florida's outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, delivered a resounding endorsement of Trump ally Sen. Joe Gruters for his post Wednesday morning. Patronis, who will resign his seat in March...READ MORE Attorney General Ashley Moody: "Clearly @JoeBiden does not believe in […]
Americans will be in "grave danger" if Gov. Ron DeSantis becomes the next Secretary of Defense, Florida Democrats claimed Wednesday morning. Party Chair Nikki Fried released her statement hours after the Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump may nominate DeSantis to the Department of Defense post instead of his current nominee Pete Hegseth, […]
President-elect Donald Trump (R) said in a social media post that he was the one to withdraw his pick for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, despite the sheriff coming out yesterday and sharing his intention to withdraw from the process. President-elect Trump took a jab at The Wall […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) stunned Democrats this week after he shared a willingness to work with the Trump Administration to crack down on deportations.
Florida's outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, delivered a resounding endorsement of Trump ally Sen. Joe Gruters for his post Wednesday morning. Patronis, who will resign his seat in March to run for Congress, posted his "full" endorsement of Gruters on social media to urge Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint the Florida Senator to the […]
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced air strikes against terrorist assets after US troops at US Military Support Base Euphrates in Syria were attacked. According to CENTCOM, a truck mounted Multiple Rocket Launcher, armored personnel carrier, and mortars were fired toward U.S. forces previous to the US’ defensive strike. The US’ strikes follow recent significant […]
With the incoming Trump Administration, Rep. Diaz-Balart is certain that a "new day" for foreign policy will take center stage.
After she stayed silent on Matt Gaetz's previous nomination to Attorney General, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 29 other Republicans in a letter Tuesday pressuring the U.S. Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as the nation's next top prosecutor. Moody, 26 current Attorneys General, and three future Attorneys General praised former Florida Attorney General Pam […]
President Joe Biden’s administration has yet to weigh in on the political crisis unfolding in South Korea, where President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law after he claimed progressive political parties were threatening the Korean constitution. This is a developing story. Yoon declared martial law, claiming the move was intended to "crush anti-state forces that […]
