Florida

President-elect Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats to Mexico and Canada over illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking seem to have spurred both nations to attempt to negotiate and appease President Trump’s desires.  Trump promised he would “sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States” […]

Throughout Thanksgiving week, President-elect Donald Trump (R) has threatened the nations of Mexico and Canada with 25% tariffs, citing illegal immigration concerns from both countries. However, President-elect Trump shared that his recent “wonderful” conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum brought solutions to the table surrounding the migrant crisis at the southern border. Recently, President Sheinbaum […]

Opinion by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich  President-elect Donald Trump (R) completed one of, if not the greatest, political comebacks in history this election cycle. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris (D), dealt with unique circumstances that put her at an immediate disadvantage. However, she made a critical mistake at the very end of her campaign […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has reported various threats were made against recent cabinet appointees.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was aware of the threats and was working on the issue with law enforcement.  “The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) – a founding member of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus – confirmed the caucus will take a look at "locking the clock," making Daylight Savings Time permanent around the country. In a social media post on X responding to Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Elon Musk, Sen. Scott […]

The idea has now gained bipartisan support as Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) believes that FEMA should be a stand-alone agency that reports to the White House.

'Never Be Scared To Be Jewish': Fine Calls Omar, Tlaib 'Antisemites' Ahead of Congressional Run After Donald Trump poached Rep. Mike Waltz for his next administration, Florida Republicans plan to send the state Legislature's most pro-Israel hardliner to Congress where he will sit alongside...READ MORE     Gov. Ron DeSantis: "We are on the eve of Thanksgiving […]

Special counsel Jack Smith has dismissed the last charges remaining against President-elect Donald Trump for allegedly seeking to overturn the 2020 election and wrongfully retaining classified documents.  Special counsel Smith had been appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to prosecute Trump for these alleged crimes.  Such charges have all been dropped, given the Department of […]

Mexican and Canadian officials are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement he will be imposing 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods until the flow of illegal immigrants and fentanyl ceases.  President-elect Trump promised he would “sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the […]

Florida Rep. Carlos Giménez (R) backs the sweeping tariffs, applauding the "bold action" from the president.

After Donald Trump poached Rep. Mike Waltz for his next administration, Florida Republicans plan to send the state Legislature's most pro-Israel hardliner to Congress where he will sit alongside Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, who he calls "antisemites." So is state Sen. Randy Fine, Florida's sole Jewish Republican lawmaker, worried about antisemitism in Congress? […]

Trump World wants Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint state Sen. Joe Gruters, one of the few Florida Republicans who has clashed with and even called out the Governor, to the soon-to-be vacant Chief Financial Officer position. But DeSantis has stayed quiet, even as speculation swirls that he may appoint one of his allies, like state […]

During an appearance on Fox News, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) slammed Democrats for allegedly using kids “as pawns.”

Newly elected state Sen. Randy Fine will only be a Senator until Mar. 31, he revealed in his Tuesday resignation letter, because he will run for a congressional seat vacated by President-elect Donald Trump's future national security adviser. Fine, 50, submitted his resignation letter Tuesday morning announcing that Mar. 31 will be his last day […]

Randy Fine Announces Run for Congress to Replace Rep. Michael Waltz Three days after President-elect Donald Trump urged and endorsed State Senator Randy Fine to run for Florida's 6th Congressional seat, Senator Fine went on the Fox & Friends morning show and...READ MORE     FL Sen. Randy Fine: "I am proud and thankful to be endorsed […]

Calling Bondi's work "incredible," Florida congresswoman-elect Meg Weinberger (R) believes she's much more than a "lackey."

Florida Lawmakers weeks after the general election are scrambling to fill government positions vacated by President-elect Donald Trump's Sunshine State-based cabinet picks. So which positions are empty, and who wants to fill them? U.S. Senate: Marco Rubio One of Trump's first cabinet picks was Sen. Marco Rubio for his Secretary of State. This will leave […]

President-elect Donald Trump has claimed he will be imposing additional tariffs on Chinese exports to the US notwithstanding any tariffs already in place.  President Trump made the announcement in response to what he claims is Chinese negligence regarding the fentanyl trafficking originating from China. “I have had many talks with China about the massive amounts […]