Foreign Affairs
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The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) awarded Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.) the 2026 Champion of Freedom Democracy Award at Miami's historic Freedom Tower. “The award recognizes his dedication to human rights, steadfast advocacy for democracy worldwide, and enduring support for those striving to build freer, more just communities," a spokesperson for NED wrote. “For more […]
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) is telling her Republican colleagues to keep their mouths shut rather than criticize the Trump administration’s efforts without knowing their intentions following Russia's release of an American prisoner. President Trump is actively negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine and just successfully secured the release of Stephen Hubbard. And […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the U.S. had no hand in the recent restrictions on Ukraine’s access to Starshield Systems, placing responsibility on Elon Musk and his company SpaceX. “I’m not aware that we knew about this decision beforehand. But that’s irrelevant,” Secretary Rubio told reporters. “The bottom line is that [Starlink] is […]
Reps. Carlos A. Gimenez (R) and María Elvira Salazar (R), two Florida Cuban American lawmakers, commended the state of Florida’s recently secured arrest warrant against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. The lawmakers' reactions follow Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's announcement that the state obtained the warrant on Castro for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in […]
Argentina President Javier Milei has endorsed Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) in her reelection bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). “María Elvira is one of the continent's most outspoken and respected voices,” Milei said. “She advocates for freedom, democracy, the free market, and every person's right to prosper through their own efforts.” […]
Cuba’s ambassador to the United Nations (UN) criticized the U.S. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for allegedly pressuring member nations to change their votes on a resolution to lift the trade embargo on the Caribbean nation. “It comes amid an intensification of bullying, harassment, and political pressure against sovereign countries, particularly in recent weeks, […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to act like a U.S. ally and respect Cypriot sovereignty. In a video within the United Nations (UN) Buffer Zone in Cyprus, Sen. Scott addresses Turkey’s continued military occupation of the northern part of the island. “This is all caused by Turkey and […]
Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was “done” adhering to President Donald Trump’s purported energy ceasefire ignored by Russia. “The block is out. We’re done,” President Zelenskyy told The Financial Times after Russia launched a string of ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv on Oct. 13, 2026, amid President […]
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has endorsed Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) for reelection in Florida’s 27th Congressional District (FL CD 27). “The best friend Colombia has in the United States Congress is María Elvira Salazar,” President de la Espriella said. “She has always been there, and she has always defended Colombia. “That is why […]
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) reaffirmed her support for the Trump administration’s efforts to bring peace to the Russia-Ukraine war amid criticism and backlash over President Donald Trump’s recently announced oil deal with Russia and purported energy ceasefire between the two nations. Few elected officials currently speaking out on President Trump’s efforts regarding a peace […]
Secretary Marco Rubio announced progress in Venezuela’s regime transition following talks with Dinorah Figuera, Venezuela’s 2015 National Assembly President. ‘Following Operation Absolute Resolve, tangible progress has been achieved during the first two rounds of talks with the interim authorities,” Secretary Rubio wrote on X. “Looking ahead to the next round of talks beginning October 14, […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced further sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) as part of the Trump administration’s “diplomatic campaign” against the intergovernmental organization. Secretary Rubio’s announcement comes just hours after one of the tribunal’s former judges won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. “We will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting off […]
As Israel marks three years since the horrific Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, Florida lawmakers took the time to commemorate the event, condemning the atrocities and remembering the more than 1,200 lives lost and over 250 hostages taken in the tragedy. Congresswoman Frankel Introduces Resolution Recognizing Attacks Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) joined colleagues to introduce […]
In the lead-up to the 2026 U.S. Midterm election, resurfaced images show Republican challenger for Florida’s 25th District (FL CD 25), Scott Singer, alongside a Qatari senior official, which could leave voters questioning his loyalty to Israel’s security. The resurfaced image shows Singer alongside Qatar’s Minister of Municipality, His Excellency (HE) Abdullah bin Hamad bin […]
With less than a month away from the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump is pointing the blame at Democrats and other foreign conflicts for the increased cost of fuel at the gas pumps. “What's driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz, because Record Numbers of Barrels are coming out now on […]
U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio affirmed that the White House is monitoring reports of the plague-related death of a Russian laboratory worker and the subsequent quarantines following the incident. “I don’t think it’s cause for alarm, but it is cause for focus and a cause to just keep an eye on it,” Secretary Rubio said. Russian […]
Federal investigators have charged a Hamas military leader and two others in connection with raising more than $1.7 million for the terrorist organization Hamas in an international fundraising campaign, including a $50,000 contribution from a Florida man. Prosecutors Charge Hamas Leader According to a recently unsealed federal indictment, prosecutors charged Saleem Alzaq, a 45-year-old man […]
Congressman Randy Fine (R-Fla.) called on officials to hold the attacker in the Israel-bound FlyDubai hijacking incident accountable to the fullest extent of the law. “Another Islamist terrorist just tried to hijack a plane to kill over 170 innocent people heading to Israel," Rep. Fine wrote on X. “Thank G-d he was stopped.” The FlyDubai […]
