Congress

The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers the U.S. Congress, specifically races throughout Florida.
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has introduced legislation to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funded during a government shutdown. Appropriately named the Keep SNAP Funded Act, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture to keep the program active through emergency funds, as it is set to run out on November 1st. "SNAP keeps […]
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) is accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) of continuing the government shutdown to protect President Donald Trump, claiming that the President is “Jeffery Epstein’s best friend in the White House.” “Speaker Mike Johnson has shut the house down, because he is doing the bidding of Jeffrey Epstein's best friend […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) condemned the outbreak of violence that has erupted in the Central African country of Cameroon as a result of disputed elections. As Reuters describes, Cameroon has been ruled by President Paul Biya since 1982, making him the world's oldest state leader at 92, and he has been accused of weaponizing […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) commended the Department of Transportation for cracking down on illegal alien truck drivers, noting that "the message is simple: no shortcuts when it comes to American safety." "Keeping Americans safe on our roads is common sense," Rep. Mast wrote in a blog post. "All of us who rely on our highways […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed the recent release of a 100-page report on the use of an autopen during the Joe Biden Presidency during a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, calling it "disgusting" and "scary." "This is a stunning report that every American should be deeply concerned about," Rep. Cammack argued. "Think about […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced a bill that would prohibit members of Congress from holding dual citizenship. Specifically, the Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act requires House and Senate candidates to renounce any citizenship in another country before they can be elected to serve in Congress. "I think it's a fair argument to say you can […]
Texas Congressman Jake Ellzey (R) announced his endorsement of Florida’s 23rd Congressional District Candidate, George Moraitis (R), in a statement to the press. “I’m proud to endorse George Moraitis for Congress in Florida’s 23rd District," Ellzey announced. "What Washington desperately needs are leaders with a strong sense of duty, honor, and commitment. As a fellow […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) warned that the government shutdown could extend into Thanksgiving or even longer during a recent appearance on Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures. "I am hearing that we potentially might not be back until even around the Thanksgiving timeframe or after that," Rep. Luna informed over the weekend. She called it "unfortunate […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) received a letter from Qatar's Ambassador to the United States, Meshal Hamad Al Thani, after he appeared on independent journalist Laura Loomer's podcast denouncing the country's influence in the U.S. Loomer shared the letter on X, writing, "Qatar thinks they can silence our legitimate and accurate criticism of state sponsors of […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Mike Haridopolos's (R-FL) 2026 reelection campaign. In a post to Truth Social, Trump praised Rep. Haridopolos as "an America First Patriot who is doing a fantastic job representing Florida's 8th Congressional District!" "A former Teacher, successful Businessman, and now, as U.S. Congressman, Mike has strongly served his Community with […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) appeared in a Fox News segment this week where he discussed his push to move generic drug production back to the U.S., as over 90% of U.S. pharmaceuticals originate from countries such as India and China. “Eighty percent of our generic drugs are manufactured in China. Now, number one, China […]
In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) predicted that his colleague Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) bill cracking down on illegal alien truck drivers is going to be a party-line vote. In September, Rep. Donalds introduced the Weigh Station Enforcement to Intercept and Guard Highways (WEIGH) Act, which requires all weigh […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) has joined several other Florida Republicans in refusing his congressional salary as the government shutdown drags on, admitting that "we cannot afford to play these games with the livelihoods of hardworking Americans." Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) was one of the first members of Congress to ask that her paycheck be withheld […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) is calling for an investigation into crime allegations made against former President Joe Biden and the Biden family. The Florida Republican raised concerns in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel. “The American people deserve to know the truth about the Biden crime family […]
In recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) discussed how President Donald Trump could end the Russia-Ukraine War, expressing optimism in his ability to do so. The White House recently issued new sanctions on Russia, targeting its two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, evidently out of frustration with the Kremlin's […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee demanding Israel release Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, who was taken prisoner in February. Ibrahim, 16, was arrested for supposedly throwing rocks at Israeli settlers in the West Bank despite no evidence being presented. He has been held […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) highlighted a staggering amount of money that went into the recent "No Kings" protests. "The 'No Kings' protest was completely organic, don't let anyone tell you otherwise," Rep. Luna sarcastically commented on social media, showing a large spreadsheet with alleged sources of funding. The “No Kings” protest was completely organic, […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation with Representative Tom Kean (R-NJ) to expand the display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag on federal property and the dates on which it is flown. This flag is not displayed often, but bears a resemblance to the more well-known Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag. […]
