Congress

The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers the U.S. Congress, specifically races throughout Florida.
House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden continues to dig up more damning information. The latest case shows First Son Hunter Biden began a series of monthly payments to his father Joe through his firm Owasco PC beginning in 2018. As a result, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) said he was "fully in support" of starting a formal […]
After Florida State University (FSU) was left out of the College Football Playoff despite being an undefeated conference champion, more prominent politicians including Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, and former President Donald Trump (R) are crying foul. In some instances, they are taking shots (quite hilariously) at other politicians because of it. […]
Early in November, House Republicans passed a standalone bill to send aid to Israel as it battles Hamas, a bill that the Senate has voted against. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) suggested the reason why Senate Democrats oppose the bill is out of "soft antisemitism" and an attempt to placate the pro-Palestine portion of their base […]
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro reached a last minute deal late last week with the Venezuelan opposition to extend the reinstatement of banned candidates until December 15th. Dictator Maduro’s puppet Supreme Court recently infamously barred opposition primary winner Maria Cornia Machado from participating in Venezuela’s upcoming 2024 elections. Maduro’s regime cited Machado’s support for US sanctions […]
Florida State University was left out of the College Football Playoff despite being an undefeated conference champion, and elected officials at all levels in the state of Florida are crying foul. Some are calling for resolutions condemning the decision, and others are even calling for lawsuits. Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) congratulated FSU […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates- Vice President Kamala Harris today announced the US will invest an additional $3 billion to the United Nations’ (UN) Green Climate fund. The US had previously invested $2 billion into the fund. Vice President Harris’ announcement came during the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28). Shortly thereafter, conservative Congress-members criticized […]
This morning, December 1st, 2023, news emerged of ex-Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s death in Phoenix, Arizona. Former President Ronald Reagan appointed her to the bench in 1981 with unanimous support. Justice O’Connor passed away from complications related to advanced dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness, according to the Supreme Court. O’Connor, the […]
Congressman George Santos (R-NY) has been officially expelled from the House of Representatives. He was voted out by a tally of 311-114. U.S. legislators from around the nation gave their opinions following the historic vote. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) voted no against expelling now-former Rep. Santos, citing the idea that he deserves a “right to […]
Congressman Neal Dunn (R-Fl) has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding unregulated Chinese entry of into the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). According to Embassies.net, Chinese nationals need not present any visa for short-term travel into the CNMI. Consequently, Dunn was joined by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and […]
Former President Donald Trump (R) has traded endorsements with Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) during the 2024 election cycle. Rep. Webster received the endorsement over his challenger, former State Representative Anthony Sabatini (R-FL), a staunch supporter of President Trump. Sabatini currently serves as the Chairman of the Lake County Republican Party. His campaign website currently states […]
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to expel Representative George Santos (R-NY) for allegedly stealing campaign funds and other charges. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), one of the few Republicans to vote against the expulsion, spoke with reporters outside the Capitol, expressing disgust that Rep. Santos could not finish his court case and receive due process. "Let me be clear," […]
An outbreak of pneumonia or a similar respiratory illness has appeared in China, though details remain murky. Because of this lack of understanding, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and others, including Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), wrote to President Biden calling for travel restrictions to China. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggested this may not be a […]
In a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) found himself in a bit of a banter with a Democratic colleague over the border and its security. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-WV) and Rep. Mast found themselves in a debate surrounding the efficacy of a border wall and whether former President Donald Trump’s efforts […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023 in hopes of ensuring that the current sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his regime remain in place. The sanctions are set to expire on Dec. 21. In October, the Biden administration had struck a […]
Senator Rick Scott joined a large number of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden (D) following his refusal to be transparent surrounding Executive Order 14019. The executive order used taxpayer dollars to instruct federal agencies to “engage in voter mobilization and submit to the White House a plan for doing […]
Washington, D.C.- Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl) reintroduced the Changing Our Learning, Loans, Endowments, and Graduation Expectations (COLLEGE) Act yesterday, November 29th. Senator Scott’s College Act attempts to offset record tuition costs by compelling Universities with broad endowments but still receiving federal financial aid to partially cover students’ tuition. Universities with $1 to $5 billion, $5-10 […]
Israel and Hamas agreed to a truce in order to exchange hostages and prisoners, which has gone into its sixth day. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) spoke on MSNBC's Morning Joe about the ongoing developments, saying this was the right way forward. However, he also warned that "Israel has lost the information war" and that Hamas "wants more Palestinians […]
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News Wednesday morning to discuss the southern border and President Joe Biden’s (D) policy surrounding it. Rep. Donalds was asked about Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and the reported 21 sex offenders that have been arrested at the southern border in less than two months. The Florida […]
