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
The gross human rights violations the Chinese government continues to inflict upon the Uyghur people and other ethnic and religious minorities have continued to garner condemnation from the United States. In the latest effort to hold the CCP accountable, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) called for the reauthorization of the bipartisan […]
The House of Representatives recently passed Representative Brian Mast's (R-FL) bill sanctioning members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for targeting Israel as the Jewish State destroys Hamas by a vote of 247 in favor to 155 opposed. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), together with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and others, praised the bill's passage in […]
Florida Representatives in the U.S. House, Mario Diaz-Balart (R) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) – both Co-Chairs of the Latino-Jewish Caucus – have sponsored a resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the 1994 AMIA Jewish Community Center bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The resolution demands justice and accountability for those responsible for the attack as […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) recently introduced the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, a bill designed to sanction any individual engaged in an effort by the International Criminal Court (ICC) working to “investigate, arrest, detain or prosecute American citizens or an official from an allied U.S. country, including Israel.” The legislation passed in the House of Representatives […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Congressional resolution calling on elected officials to help educate the public on Jewish American contributions passed the House unanimously, a huge step in combating spiking antisemitism levels nationwide. "I'm proud the House overwhelmingly passed my resolution to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month. Sharing Jewish American contributions to our nation combats antisemitism and highlights […]
Venezuela is set to hold presidential elections at the end of July, but few expect the contest to be fair as long as dictator Nicolas Maduro's regime remains in power. Ahead of the upcoming elections, Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) issued a joint statement condemning the Maduro regime and […]
The pier built by the Biden Administration to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza as Israel besieges Rafah collapsed, halting further operations. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) ripped the pier recently on Fox Business's Varney & Co., calling it "kind of a metaphor for this administration's Middle East policy." Additionally, Rep. Waltz said he spoke with officers about […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to discuss the recent developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict that has raged on since the terrorist group attacked nearly approximately 1,000 Jewish citizens on Oct. 7. Since then, Hamas has kept hostages – including some Americans – as part of a bargaining tool. The Florida congressman answered […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has called President Joe Biden (D) and his recent policy on Cuba “dangerous and pathetic” as he believes the Commander-In-Chief is complying with dictators. He released a statement after the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has amended its regulations to “increase support for the Cuban people and independent […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently spoke to The Floridian to discuss the prospect of former President Donald Trump (R) returning to the White House in January of 2025. He was optimistic about President Trump's possible performance as there would be no “learning curve” for the former President upon entering the Oval Office. EPIC AND ACCURATE […]
Over the weekend, Israel struck a blow against Hamas, killing two senior leaders but also supposedly killing multiple civilians. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed the fallout in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, acknowledging the difficulty of fighting such a war and also blasting the Biden Administration's continued warnings against Israel while appeasing Iran. […]
President Donald Trump (R) has endorsed US Rep. Brian Mast (R). Congressman Mast has been a strong supporter of Donald Trump for years, often agreeing on foreign policy and illegal immigration, two issues that are major points of concern in the 2024 election cycle. Economics has also become a cornerstone of Trump's campaign, which Rep. […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) grilled Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Capitol Hill after the SIGAR (Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction) Report came out detailing the usage of funds by the U.S. government. The latest report is named, “U.S. Funds Benefitting the Taliban-Controlled Government: Implementing Partners Paid at Least $10.9 Million and Were Pressured […]
Pro-Palestine protesters crashed Secretary of State Antony Blinken's hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday. During an appearance on Fox and Friends, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) blasted the demonstrators and warned that Hamas is taking advantage of the anti-Israel sentiment in America and the Biden Administration's restraint, believing themselves to "have the upper hand" and are […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida's only Jewish Republican Lawmaker plans to file a bill next session equating Irish, Spanish, and Norwegian businesses to North Korean, Syrian, and Iranian companies, restricting those entities from working in Florida. Why? On Wednesday morning, Ireland, Spain, and Norway said they would recognize Palestine as a state. "In Florida, if you support Muslim […]
Many House Republicans have stood firm on the side of Israel since the attacks of October 7th where 1,200 innocent civilians were murdered, bashing the Biden Administration's actions hampering the Jewish State's ability to destroy Hamas. Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) sat down with The Floridian to discuss the displays of antisemitism on college campuses in recent weeks […]
MIAMI, FL—A Cuban delegation toured TSA facilities at Miami International Airport on Cuban Independence Day, allegedly without the knowledge of the city government, promptly causing outcries of security fears, questions of who sanctioned the tour, and anger at Joe Biden. "As the son of a Cuban political prisoner, it's offensive that the federal [TSA] would […]
Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses have only increased as war is rages on between Israel and Hamas. Now State Senator Rene Garcia (R-13) is claiming the pro-Hamas protests have transgressed the Freedom of Speech. Almost every politician at this point has offered their two cents on the issue, but Senator Garcia has possibly used the […]
