Foreign Affairs
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President Joe Biden (D) recently claimed in Concord, New Hampshire, that world leaders warned him that former President Donald Trump (R) "cannot win" and that "his democracy" is at stake. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) blasted the remarks in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., pointing out the foreign policy failures and rhetoric coming […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Tom Cotton (R-AR) appeared on Fox News's “The Story with Martha MacCallum” to discuss the latest in foreign affairs and their party’s Senate races. The trio sat in front of a crowd for a “get out the vote” rally in Boca Raton, Florida, as Sen. Scott is […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the anti-Israel group "Unity of Fields." This group, according to Sen. Rubio, should be investigated as a possible domestic terrorist organization as it has aligned and declared its allegiance toward other groups such as Hamas, Islamic […]
The knives are out, quite literally, for former President Donald Trump, having already survived two assassination attempts and several plots to kill him have been uncovered. As a result, Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) calls for military protection of the former President, discussing the severity of the threat in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings […]
Florida Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R) have introduced the bill, which would defund Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Vice President Kamala Harris's answers to foreign policy questions in her recent 60 Minutes interview continue to draw criticism, with her not committing to aiding Taiwan if China attacked. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed Harris's response in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying the Vice President "has no idea what is actually taking place." […]
Vice President Kamala Harris once again caught flak for her wordage in a recent interview with 60 Minutes about whether or not the United States is an ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed the remark and the weakness of the Biden-Harris Administration on the world stage on Fox Business's Bottom Line, […]
State Senator Lori Berman (D-FL) has released a statement on the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack committed by Hamas against Israel, which led to the death of over 1,000 Israelis. It also catalyzed the unrest in the Middle East, which has seen groups such as the Jewish State, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced the Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency (BARRIER) Act. This legislation blocks federal funding to non-government organizations (NGOs), non-profits, “or other entities that help migrants illegally enter the U.S. or give assistance to migrants unlawfully residing here.” Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Randy Weber (R-TX) […]
The Iranian missile attack on Israel has earned ferocious bipartisan condemnation and criticism from Congress, with Florida's delegation hosting some of the loudest voices. More support for the Jewish State came in throughout Tuesday from Florida Congressmen on X (formerly Twitter). Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) was one of several Republicans who have attacked the […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released a statement following the attack on Israel by Iran in various cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. These attacks have furthered escalations in the Middle East, possibly setting the world stage closer to global warfare. In his statement, Sen. Rubio described Iran's ploy as an effort to terrorize […]
The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched approximately 100 missiles against Israel in retaliation for the IDF's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah right as a mass shooting in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, killed eight. Several Florida Republicans condemned the attacks and reaffirmed their support for the Jewish State on X (formerly Twitter). Senator Rick […]
The State of Israel successfully assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah over the weekend, bringing the terror organization that much closer to destruction. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) discussed the expected response from the Biden-Harris Administration, suggesting they would "squander" the opportunity to cripple Hezbollah's sponsor Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. Substitute […]
Earlier this week, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) shockingly revealed that Iran had been involved in plots to assassinate former President Donald Trump, potentially adding to the foiled operation planned by Pakistani national Asif Merchant. The Florida Congressman recently announced he would give a classified briefing on his findings to the House Intelligence Committee under Representative […]
In recent years, the escalating threat of cyberattacks by Chinese-backed hackers has become a pressing concern. Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation in response to this urgent situation. This legislation intends to swiftly uncover and combat these hackers through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Rep. Lee's Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored […]
Republican U.S. Representatives from Florida, Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Texas, Chip Roy (R-TX) spoke to The Floridian regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ (D) plans to visit the southern border for the first time since becoming the Democrat nominee for President. Illegal immigration, once again, has become a major topic of discussion this election cycle and […]
Republican U.S. Representatives from the states of Texas and Florida spoke to The Floridian regarding the Democrat’s strategy to link the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 to former President Donald Trump (R). The former president has repeatedly disavowed the plan. For instance, Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) told The Floridian that the media is colluding with the […]
The Floridian spoke to the former Assistant Director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Rich Marianos – concerning the rise of vape devices in American communities, especially vapes from China. These devices have infiltrated high schools and college campuses while appearing in the United States illegally from Asia. Marianos […]
