Congress

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have reintroduced the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act, legislation that would double the United States customs waters authority from 12 to 24 nautical miles from the nation's baselines (low water line). Sen. Scott believes this initiative will grant the U.S. Coast Guard and Border Patrol's […]

Russian officials have disclosed President Vladimir Putin is awaiting President Donald Trump’s invitation to meet and discuss potential avenues for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.  International media reported Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov disclosed President Putin “was waiting for signals” from President Trump to meet. "Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals (from Washington). Everyone is […]

Born-Alive Abortion Bill Passes in U.S. House The U.S. House of Representatives voted on and passed the pro-Life Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.21) by a vote total of 217-204, with 11 members not voting, and just a single “Present” vote....READ MORE   Pot and Floridians' Medical Benefits Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to tighten up the […]

WASHINGTON— The U.S. House of Representatives voted on and passed the pro-Life Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.21) by a vote total of 217-204, with 11 members not voting, and just a single “Present” vote. The legislative measure states that if a baby survives an attempted abortion, any healthcare practitioner present must act to “preserve […]

Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) spoke with The Floridian to discuss tax policy, saying that extending the tax cuts from President Donald Trump's first term is crucial, as "the best thing we can do for the economy right now is offer certainty and stability." More to the point, he emphasized that "the longer we wait [to extend […]

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has reintroduced a bill strengthening the United States' relationship with the State of Israel in the world of healthcare. Rep. Buchanan's bill, the "Maximizing Israel-U.S. Research Advancement and Collaborative Leadership in Emerging" (MIRACLE) Medical Technology Act, promotes joint research and development between the two countries and creates a U.S.-Israel Health Care […]

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth recently survived a Senate procedural vote enabling him to be considered for the Defense Secretary position. Hegseth obtained 51 votes in favor and 49 against, surpassing the procedural hurdle by razor thin margins.  Hegseth’s final and decisive confirmation vote is scheduled for Friday, January 24th.  Senate Majority leader John […]

Representative Mike Collins' (R-GA) pivotal legislation, the Laken Riley Act, has passed in both the House and the Senate and will head to President Donald Trump's (R) desk. The bill immediately deports illegal immigrants who have been arrested for shoplifting, assault against police officers, and crimes that result in death or serious bodily injury. It also […]

Cherfilus-McCormick Says Rubio 'Best Fit' for Secretary of State Secretary Marco Rubio has moved on from the U.S. Senate and sworn in as Secretary of State. Citing his expertise in foreign policy, Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick praised his...READ MORE     Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "The American people deserve transparency. Ty @realDonaldTrump and @WhiteHouse for keeping your word." […]

Donald Trump's candidates in Florida's congressional special elections, Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis, outstripped their competitors by hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to new campaign finance data. As former—and current—President, the Trump seal of approval granted the Republicans enormous political pull, enabling Chief Financial Officer Patronis to rake in a sizable war chest in […]

Citing his expertise in foreign policy, Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) praised his qualifications, calling him the "best fit" for Secretary of State.

Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) discussed working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus and the lawsuit filed against it in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying it demonstrated that "the Swamp will not go quietly into the night." The lawsuits were filed almost immediately after President Donald Trump was sworn into […]

Trump, Republicans Look to Taking on Drug Cartels With Military Force When The Floridian first reported that former Reps. Michael Waltz and Dan Crenshaw announced that they supported using the U.S. military to take on the Mexican drug cartels, President Donald Trump was listening. Shortly after his inauguration, President Trump said that he would look to use […]

On the first day of his term, President Donald Trump (R) signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). Following this announcement, Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and Jodey Arrington (R-TX) introduced the WHO is Accountable Act, a bill intending to prevent future Presidents from rejoining the WHO without any […]

WASHINGTON—Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) said he is "absolutely okay" with President Trump's designation of the Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and discussed other border policies in a recent interview with The Floridian, saying "that we need to send a clear message that we respect our own sovereignty." President Trump has expressed support for the […]

Florida's Chief Financial Officer and U.S. Congressional District 1 hopeful, Jimmy Patronis (R), appeared on the Fox Business program Varney & Co. to discuss his candidacy and relevant policies surrounding Washington D.C. The issues at hand include former President Biden's (D) electric vehicle (EV) mandates (which were struck down by President Donald Trump), government budgeting, […]

Trump Shuts Down DEI Offices Across Federal Government President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered the termination of all of the US government’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and employees. The move comes hours after...READ MORE     Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Milton, FL doesn’t just break records; it smashes them…More than double Florida’s previous snow record!" FL […]

WASHINGTON— When former President Joe Biden signed an executive order to remove Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, both congressional Democrats and Republicans openly opposed the order, including Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D). Rep. Wasserman Schultz, who represents one of the largest Venezuelan communities in the country, told The Floridian she opposed the terror […]