Congress

The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers the U.S. Congress, specifically races throughout Florida.
President Joe Biden’s recently announced new tariffs on select Chinese imports have received lukewarm responses from Conservatives who have awaited such tariffs for months. President Biden claimed he would be imposing tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, ship-to-shore cranes, and certain medical products. However, some Republicans are not convinced by […]
In a critical move to bolster her re-election efforts, US Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) has scored the endorsements of US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). Senators Scott and Rubio have been staples of Florida conservatism for years, with Scott being governor for two terms before his time in the United […]
Mayor Fraga Apologizes for "Fundamentally Flawed" Ceasefire Resolution It rained today, which was fitting as Doral Mayor Christi Fraga addressed reporters and members of the community after attracting controversy over her ceasefire resolution...READ MORE President Joe Biden:Â "Republicans want to slash taxes for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations and raise taxes for middle-class families. They […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) recently chastised President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for claiming to have “done more than anybody” to seal the southern border. However, it appears the numbers do not reflect those efforts. Fox News’ Bill Melugin provided the numbers of known “gotaways” at the border over the last 13 years from […]
Maligning foreign influence on American politics has become a worrying concern. It is often subtle, amplifying talking points that are already common. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke of this at the end of a recent Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, saying, "Whatever the issue is here, I can see [foreign influence] becoming part of it, even in our […]
WASHINGTON— In a recent interview with The Floridian, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) expressed interest in becoming Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in President Donald Trump's second term in office, if he defeats President Joe Biden in November. Rep. Mast initially discussed fixing issues within the VA, such as vacancies for hospital directors, nurses, and physical […]
Ocasio-Cortez Supports Doral Mayor's 'Very Important' Ceasefire Resolution The controversial Israel-Palestinian ceasefire resolution recently put forward by Doral Mayor Christi Fraga and passed unanimously when the entire city council voted in favor of the measure...READ MORE Vice President Kamala Harris: "We have already forgiven bout $500 million of medical debt for hundreds of thousands of […]
Several Republican lawmakers, including Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND), and former Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, recently appeared at the "hush money" trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City, denouncing it as a "sham" and "a farce." Representative Cory Mills (R-FL), one of the attendants, discussed […]
US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is leading a group of House Republicans attempting to bestow former President Donald Trump with the Congressional Gold Medal. Alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the U.S. The GOP representatives filed a bill that, if passed, would award President […]
Recent polls show former President Donald Trump leading or tying with President Joe Biden as the 2024 Election in November grows closer, even among reliably Democratic voting blocs. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the findings in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying more and more Americans are "finally waking up and saying no, we […]
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) have introduced the Early Detection of Vision Impairments in Children (EDVI) Act, a bill designed to provide vision and eye health care to young people through early intervention, screenings, and “coordinated systems of care.” The legislation would establish grants for states and communities to achieve results. According […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) – a U.S. Army combat veteran – is demanding answers from Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough after receiving calls from other veterans claiming they’ve lost access to their mental health physicians. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been a major concern for military personnel since it was recognized by the American […]
Democratic Councilwoman Porras Savages Doral Mayor Fraga's Call for Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire A City of Doral Democratic Councilwoman who voted in favor of Republican Mayor Christi Fraga's "peace and security" resolution between Palestine and Israel, which was largely written by a pro-Palestine.has blown up Florida Politics...READ MORE Vivek Ramaswamy:Â "Great to see President Trump in good […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, better known as DEI, has been scrutinized by Republicans, who allege that such a system does the opposite of its intended purpose in practice. The latest instance appeared in Veterans Affairs facilities, where race-based support groups and workshops exclude white veterans. As a result, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) recently wrote letters […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced his 78th bill to the 118th Congress, the Southwest Florida Law Enforcement Support Resolution. The bill is designed to recognize the “unseen sacrifices and countless contributions of the Southwest Florida law enforcement community.” Rep. Donalds released a statement regarding his bill which was introduced during National Police Week. He […]
While the world has been focused on Israel's potential military incursion into Rafah, Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, has been firing daily missiles toward Israeli assets in the Red Sea. The latest Houthi attacks were launched on the eve of Israel’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on May 14th. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported […]
Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R) has received a flurry of endorsements from prominent Republicans nationwide with a concentration of support from his home state of Florida. Haridopolos is running for Congressional District 8, currently held by Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). Rep. Posey announced in April that he would not seek another term and […]
Is the Biden Administration's push for 'green' policies doing more harm than good? Many Republicans have said so, as the White House's environmental agenda creates more federal regulations that impede economic growth and make life more difficult for everyday Americans. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed the sentiment in a recent op-ed for the New York Post, blasting […]
