Congress

The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers the U.S. Congress, specifically races throughout Florida.
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) expressed opposition to a proposed carveout for illegal alien farm workers in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying, "We cannot allow to have this situation continue to metastasize with these carveouts." Earlier this week, President Donald Trump reconsidered the possibility of granting amnesty to illegal alien farm workers […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) spoke with The Floridian after a judge denied a restraining order application against him. As we previously covered, Rep. Mills was accused of emotionally manipulating and threatening Miss America winner Lindsay Langston. Langston filed for a restraining order with help from Anthony Sabatini, Rep. Mills' one-time political opponent in the 2022 midterms, […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) condemned the remarks of Representative Delia Ramirez (D-IL) for saying she is a "proud Guatemalan before I'm an American" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line. Rep. Ramirez made the statement in Spanish during an address at the second annual Panamerican Congress in Mexico City, which sparked outrage since […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced legislation to keep artificial intelligence (AI) employed by the federal government apolitical. For additional context, in mid-July, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14319, which recognizes the applicability of using AI for government work, but models cannot be trained according to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) guidelines or any […]
The reigning Miss United States is seeking a restraining order against Republican Rep. Cory Mills for threatening to expose her sexual videos and harm her future boyfriends, Drop Site News reported. 25-year-old Lindsey Langston, who won the Miss United States title in Aug. 2024, filed a police report with the Columbia County Sheriff's office against […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is reintroducing legislation aimed at preventing utility companies from funding political activities with ratepayer dollars. In 2022, Florida Power and Light (FPL), the Sunshine State's largest utility company, was found to be putting money toward so-called "ghost candidates," spying on journalist Nathan Monroe, and influencing editorial decisions of The Capitolist political […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation banning universities from accepting financial contributions from hostile foreign countries. Named the Securing Academia from Foreign Entanglements (SAFE) Act, the bill specifically amends the 1965 Higher Education Act to include this ban and further requires the reporting of all gifts or contracts with foreign sources from "covered nations" […]
Florida Sues Czech-Owned Porn Sites For Not Blocking Child Access Florida's chief legal officer is suing porn companies headquartered in the Czech Republic and Miami for failing to block kids from accessing adult content. In a complaint filed Tuesday in the Twelfth...READ MORE Rep. Vern Buchanan: "The “No Tax on Tips” provision I fought […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) ripped Senate Democrats for refusing to confirm President Donald Trump's appointees unless Republicans acquiesce to funding demands in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying it is "no better than a toddler stomping their feet and taking their ball because somebody else was in their sandbox." With a government […]
Last Squeeze🍊—8.4.2025—Undocumented Migrants Convicted in North Florida—DeSantis 'FAFO'—Much More...
22 Undocumented Migrants in North Florida Convicted of Illegal Reentry into U.S. Twenty-two illegal aliens in North Florida who were previously removed from the United States have now been convicted of illegal reentry into the country, U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin, who serves...READ MORE FL Rep. Jason Shoaf: "Today we honor the brave men […]
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Jodey Arrington (R-TX) are reintroducing legislation to combat foreign price controls on pharmaceuticals, which negatively impact American patients. Specifically, Rep. Buchanan's USTRx Act creates the position of Chief Pharmaceutical Trade Negotiator, part of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), who will study and report on unfair foreign price-setting […]
Florida Democrat Representative Maxwell Frost released a statement slamming President Donald Trump over weak job market growth following a report on stagnant job availability. “The worst jobs report in 4+ years, brought to you by Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans,” Frost said. The report released by NBC detailed how the U.S. job market was weak […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) wrote a letter to President Donald Trump criticizing current Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, while outlining the needs required for his replacement. Sen. Scott begins his letter slamming Powell’s performance, calling him “reckless” in managing the Federal Reserve and undermining the strength of the US’s finances. “When I first met […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation prohibiting federal election agencies from partnering with international organizations. Specifically, the No Foreign Election Partnership Act bans all data sharing and advisory role agreements that federal election agencies, including the Federal Election Commission and the Election Assistance Commission, and others, may share with international organizations. "Election integrity starts […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is introducing a bill improving the transparency of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prescription practices. Specifically, Rep. Bilirakis's Written Informed Consent Act requires the VA to inform veterans through writing of the potential side effects of drugs such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants, anxiolytics, and narcotics prescribed through their system. Additionally, a […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said she is not backing down on banning Congress members from stock trading in a recent appearance on Fox News's Jesse Watters Primetime, saying the short-term consequences are irrelevant to the longer-term goal of "saving the Republic." Host Jesse Watters asked if the bill had passed the House of Representatives yet, […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed a recent shouting match between Democratic Senators over the bipartisan police funding bill in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit. For additional context, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) accused Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) of "complicity" with President Donald Trump in supporting a bipartisan police bill, […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) blasted Democrats for continually delaying the confirmation of nominees appointed by President Donald Trump in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, calling it "a historic level of obstruction by Dems." Sen. Moody posted the clip to X (formerly Twitter), saying, "We are STILL at zero civilian unanimous consent confirmations—a […]
