Foreign Affairs

The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These stories are focused on foreign affairs as it pertains to the U.S. government
As Russian President Vladamir Putin hosted China’s Xi Jinping to oversee a Red Square military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, Florida Senator Rick Scott filed the Countering Corrupt Political (CCP) Influence Act in the U.S. Senate. Not that the members of the new […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) recently wrote to State Secretary Marco Rubio urging the cutting of foreign aid money to the Dominican Republic, as the Caribbean country continues unlawfully jailing political opponents and possibly Americans. For additional context, Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) wrote to former Secretary of State Antony Blinken in August 2023, saying there was […]
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz discussed the ongoing discussions between the Trump Administration and Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin of Russia to end the war in a recent appearance on Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures, saying Trump is "frustrated" with the slow progress. President Trump met with Zelenskyy in the Vatican during […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) mocked remarks by Democrats about President Donald Trump's deportation efforts, calling them "fearmongering" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co. The specific remarks came from MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend, who claimed on Saturday that President Trump intends to deport African Americans during a discussion about the ongoing controversy surrounding […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) recently traveled throughout the European Union (EU) to discuss President Donald Trump's ongoing negotiations for new trade deals, saying, "As I reiterated to our counterparts in the EU this past week, I look forward to working with the President to finalize a strong, fair trade deal that reflects our shared economic […]
After spending weeks in critical condition with a life-threatening respiratory infection, controversial Pope Francis passed away in his apartment at 7:35 am after suffering a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart attack. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a devout Catholic, expressed his condolences and mentioned the “period of transition” which will bring on a “Conclave” […]
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) ripped Representative James Comer (R-KY) for denying him and other Congressmen permission to visit El Salvador on behalf of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling it "pretty shameful." "Chair Comer denied our request for an official trip to El Salvador to advocate for due process and the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Pretty […]
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) said that President Donald Trump's tariff policies, which have paused as countries negotiate new trade deals, will work in the United States' favor and be "beautiful in the end" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit. The host noted that Japan is currently in talks with the President and […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) ability to map critical minerals geologically. Named the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Finding ORE) Act, Rep. Castor's bill seeks to give the United States a competitive advantage over China in the critical mineral production industry by establishing memoranda […]
President Donald Trump (R) released a message to American farmers as the tariff war between the United States and China continues. According to The New York Times, China purchased 14% of all U.S. agriculture last year, or approximately $27 billion. The 45th and 47th President declared that American farmers have been put on the "front […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and some of their Republican colleagues in the upper chamber have introduced The Limiting Immunity for Assisting Backers of Lethal Extremism (LIABLE) Act, which would grant American victims of terrorism the ability to sue international organizations proven to be sympathetic to terrorist groups. The bill would also remove […]
EXCLUSIVE: Uthmeier Accuses Andrade of Being Stooge for Big Weed in Hope Florida Controversy TALLAHASSEE—Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is accusing a Republican lawmaker of hounding First Lady Casey DeSantis's charity on behalf of the state's largest medical marijuana company, Trulieve...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio-Robert Vieira is headed home to reunite with his family after […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced five pieces of legislation to address American trading, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and both issues simultaneously. This bill package includes the Trading and Investing with Clear Knowledge & Expectations about Risk (TICKER) Act, the Protecting American Capital Act, the Secure America’s Financial Exchanges (SAFE) Act, the Transaction and Sourcing Knowledge (TASK) […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing legislation to prevent U.S. munitions from being sold to international security partners for use against civilian Christian targets. Named the Civilians Resisting Unlawful Strikes Against Divine Establishments (CRUSADE) Act, Rep. Luna's bill enhances the President's authority to restrict sending American munitions to countries involved in the persecution of […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's tariffs with The Floridian, telling us he is "tired of people on TV saying that we have fair trade right now. It is not fair trade." Rep. Haridopolos pointed out that the United States is "taxed at a higher rate than every other country we would trade with, […]
WASHINGTON–Representative Mario Diaz-Balart spoke to The Floridian concerning the latest news surrounding the Trump administration's attempt to prioritize the deportation of illegal aliens who have committed additional crimes. However, the Florida congressman is worried some individuals are being deported despite having legitimate asylum claims from dysfunctional countries. He also shared he has been in contact with […]
WASHINGTON–Representative Mario Diaz-Balart spoke to The Floridian about President Donald Trump's (R) tariff policies. The Florida congressman raved about the tariffs that the President has instituted, including both those on Canada and China, an ally and an adversary, respectively. Rep. Diaz-Balart began by accepting that the stock market did take an early hit, but it was […]
The Trump administration’s recent revocation of licenses and waivers allowing Western energy companies to operate in Venezuela could lead to an economic recession in the South American country. The companies, including Spain’s Repsol, France’s Maurel et Prom and Italy’s Eni, as well as U.S. firm Global Oil Terminals, led by energy magnate Harry Sargeant III, must wind down […]
