Congress

The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers the U.S. Congress, specifically races throughout Florida.
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 […]
Vice President Kamala Harris upcoming visit to the southern border in Arizona was mocked by Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, where she said, "she is simply using this as a talking point." Republicans have repeatedly called out Harris's flip-flop on the ongoing border crisis, which has evidently been motivated […]
DeSantis Expands State of Emergency to 61 Counties Ahead of Hurricane Helene Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday expanded Florida's state of emergency to 61 of 67 counties in preparation for the soon-to-be Hurricane Helene, whose tropical force winds could extend up to 250 miles...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Tropical Storm Helene, now formed, is projected […]
Rep. Kat Cammack's (R-FL) Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act has passed the House, which will prohibit the denial of organ transplants to disabled Americans. The bill expands upon the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 by clarifying that organ transplants cannot be denied to disabled individuals and prohibits covered entities from determining […]
Tropical Storm Nine (Helene) is expected to evolve into a major hurricane and make landfall in Florida’s panhandle on Thursday afternoon. Florida lawmakers are supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for President Joe Biden to make a pre-landfall emergency declaration, which would dispatch federal resources to Florida for hurricane response. US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) […]
Two attempts on former President Donald Trump's life have put the Secret Service under the microscope. Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed how the former President's continued safety can be guaranteed during a weekend appearance on Fox News, saying rather than simply increasing the Secret Service's funding, "Is there a way that we can reallocate or […]
Former Assistant ATF Director Criticizes FDA's Response to Chinese Vape Problem 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...READ MORE FDP Chair Nikki Fried: "We will defeat Rick Scott. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced a bill to demand the extradition of American fugitives and terrorists receiving protection in Cuba. The prospective legislation – the Trooper Werner Foerster and Frank Connor Justice Act – addresses the 90+ fugitives that are being held by the Castro regime. According to Sen. Rubio, convicted felons for crimes […]
Two attempts on former President Donald Trump's life have led to calls for toning down political rhetoric that potentially led to both instances of violence. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed these calls in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, saying Democrats and the left continue to use inflammatory rhetoric and accusing them of projecting […]
Top Florida Republicans are denouncing Stetson University for publishing a newsletter that said former President Donald Trump poses “threats to democracy” just four days before a second would-be assassin tried to kill him, and months after the first assassination attempt against his life. While Democrats have long accused President Trump of being a democracy-hating dictator, […]
The Building Chips in America Act has just passed the House with 257 in favor and 125 opposed and is now slated to go to the President's desk. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Colin Allred (D-TX), will accelerate the environmental regulatory process and avoid unnecessary delays for domestic semiconductor chip […]
As Israel continues its war with Hamas and Hezbollah, House Republicans have been fiercely critical of the Biden Administration's actions towards the Jewish State. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed what we could expect to happen between the United States and Israel under Vice President Kamala Harris should she win the upcoming election in November during […]
Former President Donald Trump is being commended by conservative Jewish-Americans for his comments during speeches on Thursday relating to antisemitism, Israel-US relations, and Israel’s war against Hamas. President Trump claimed, if elected, he would demonstrate ironclad support for Israel, deport foreign Hamas sympathizers, and criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’ continued ceasefire push. The Republican Jewish […]
Executive Orders 13688 and 14074 tightened regulations on selling excess equipment from the Department of Defense (DOD). Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) have introduced a bipartisan bill scaling back the potency of these orders by requiring Congressional approval of their enforcement, allowing law enforcement easier access to lifesaving gear. Aptly named the […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and his campaign are calling out old colleagues of former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) as they voted against HR 7909 – the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill would deport or turn away illegal immigrants who have been convicted of sex offenses. 158 Democrats voted against the measure. […]
