Congress

The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers the U.S. Congress, specifically races throughout Florida.
Tensions between the United States and China remain high after Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) visit to Taiwan this past week. In retaliation, China has placed sanctions on the island and has conducted live-fire drills near its coasts. In an op-ed for National Review, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) outlines his strategy for the region. Scott cites the February invasion of Ukraine […]
The 2022 midterm election inches closer every day, and Florida has been a hotspot of activity, to say the least. Speaking with The Floridian this week, State Senate candidate Jay Collins (R) describes himself as "a big fan" of Governor Ron DeSantis (R) and of his own commitment to stand with American families. Collins, a former U.S. Army […]
Conservative journalist and Florida Congressional candidate Laura Loomer (R)Â recently sat down with The Floridian to discuss transgenderism and woke education. Loomer praises Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL)Â as being at the forefront against sexualization and encouragement of hormone replacement therapy among children and maintains that DeSantis' Parental Rights in Education bill is not the product of […]
The long-running feud between Florida Republican candidates Amanda Makki and Anna Paulina Luna flares up once more as the midterms approach. In the past, Makki has called out Luna's past as a Democrat and supporter of former President Barack Obama. Luna defeated Makki by 7 percentage points in their contentious 2020 primary race. Both candidates […]
In an interview with The Floridian, conservative journalist and Florida Congressional candidate Laura Loomerdoubled-down on her assertion that Rep. Ilhan Omar is supportive of the ISIS terror groupand is a "jihadist." Loomer, who is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Daniel Webster (R), has attracted controversy over the years, not least of all for her confrontation […]
With many Americans struggling through the recession, charities are stepping up to assist those suffering the worst. Unfortunately, faith-based organizations face difficulty when applying for federal funding due to religious limitations imposed by the government. This week, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a bill that makes access to federal funds easier for religious charities. Known […]
Last week as reported by the Floridian, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) debated with Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen in the House Judiciary Committee over Hunter Biden's alleged corrupt business dealings and the FBI's negligence in investigating it. Rep. Gaetz vows that his questions will have answers sooner rather than later, and now has just begun […]
For over sixty years, Cuba has been under Communist rule. Last July, thousands of protestors peacefully assembled to demand change. The Cuban government predictably cracked down hard, detaining hundreds and subjecting them to torture. On Monday, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL)Â introduced a resolution commemorating the protestors and condemning the Communist regime. Two […]
As if the United States did not have enough to deal with at home, foreign policy is beset by problems of its own. Most notably, the threat of China. This past week, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) threatened Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) should she visit Taiwan. In response, Senators Michelle Steel (R-CA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and […]
A recession is officially underway in the United States, and the country is uneasy. Thankfully, one small piece of good news will carry a greater impact if one specific bill becomes law. This past week, Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced a win when his cybersecurity RANSOMWARE Act passed in the House. Rep. Bilirakis states that the […]
The United States is officially in a recession. The past two economic quarters have experienced negative growth, fulfilling the technical definition of what qualifies as a recession. Rather than offer words of encouragement, President Joe Biden (D) has chosen a different route: deny the U.S. is in a recession altogether, and some in the media are doing […]
Even as Americans worry more about recession and inflation, the Biden Administration and Democrats continue to push woke policies. The latest is a proposed inclusion of "gender identity" under Title IX, the statute protecting against discrimination of women in education. Late this past week, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to Secretary of Education […]
Appearing on Fox News' The Story , Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) calls for a stronger response to recent threats from China over Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) potentially visiting Taiwan. Earlier this week, China claims it will take "forceful measures" should the visit take place. The former editor of the Chinese Communist Party's […]
As a coastal state with thousands of acres of wetlands, Florida maintains a precarious balance of infrastructure and natural environment. On July 28th, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 passes with plentiful provisions for Florida. The bill provides both infrastructure improvements to Florida waterways and re-nourishes prominent ecosystems. Senator Rick Scott (R) and […]
As more and more evidence of Hunter Biden's corruption, and of his father President Joe Biden's (D) possible involvement, becomes apparent, few Americans have been as vocal in demanding a deeper investigation into the Biden family's foreign business dealings than Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL). During July 28th's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Gaetz verbally sparred […]
Ahead of the midterms, the cutthroat nature of politics rears its ugly head once more. On July 28th, Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL)Â engaged in a bit of mudslinging against Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). In a tweet published Thursday afternoon, Rep. Wasserman Schultz alleged that Rubio voted against the PACT Act, a bill expanding healthcare to […]
The U.S. economic outlook continues to look grim, as the nation must deal with an inevitable recession, and hope to contain the economic threat that China poses.  Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has made a target of management firm McKinsey & Company for its ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In a letter to McKinsey […]
The expansion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or "Obamacare" remains a goal of Democratic leaders and elected officials. Several of Florida's own Democrats have taken charge on this issue. On July 15th, a letter crossed the desks of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spelling out […]
