Congress

Despite the opposition, Republicans in office are rallying behind the idea of abolishing the Education Department.

China is supposedly studying Russia's ability to dodge Western sanctions ahead of a theoretical invasion of Taiwan. However, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) suggested in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Big Money Show that it was nothing more than "saber-rattling," both because of differing economic circumstances between China and Russia and because President-elect Donald Trump […]

A recent op-ed by economist and gun activist John Lott for the Daily Caller suggested the Biden-Harris Administration has enabled crime spikes through their open border policies, and the reality of its impact could be worse than reported. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed the article in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, viciously condemning […]

President-elect Donald Trump has issued stern warnings against terrorist group Hamas, warning they will face severe consequences if hostages they have been holding since October 7th, 2023, are not released. President Trump's comments come after Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire deal with Israel that was reportedly partly brokered by Trump. Trump, criticizing the "all talk, […]

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to block the sale of US Steel to Japanese steel manufacturer Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC). NSC and US Steel closed the sale of the latter to the former on December 2023.  According to US Steel, NSC will pay $55.00 per share, representing an equity value of approximately $14.1 billion plus […]

FL Senator Files Bill to Ban Weather Modification, Cloud Seeding Amid Weather Control Fears A Miami Senator has filed a bill banning weather modification in Florida, prompted by fears of excess chemicals and amid claims that the government purposely manipulated Hurricanes Helene and Milton...READ MORE     FL Rep. Angie Nixon: "A few more pardons […]

In one of his last acts as President, Joe Biden (D) pardoned his son, Hunter, much to the outrage of Republicans, including Representative Cory Mills (R-FL), who discussed the pardoning in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, suggesting Biden's previous insistence he would not pardon Hunter was because "He thought that his influence […]

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has alerted Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro is targeting her 84-year old mother. Machado explained that, for the third time on Sunday, December 1st, “agents of the Maduro regime are harassing my mother in her home. Armed, hooded, and with sirens blasting at full volume.” Venezuela’s recent presidential elections have […]

President-elect Donald Trump (R) has appointed Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister as the next Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) administrator. He will need to be confirmed by the Senate. This move from President-elect Trump appears to be reinforcing a pattern as a large amount of his cabinet positions have come from the State of Florida, such […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats to Mexico and Canada over illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking seem to have spurred both nations to attempt to negotiate and appease President Trump’s desires.  Trump promised he would “sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States” […]

Opinion by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich  President-elect Donald Trump (R) completed one of, if not the greatest, political comebacks in history this election cycle. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris (D), dealt with unique circumstances that put her at an immediate disadvantage. However, she made a critical mistake at the very end of her campaign […]

President-elect Donald Trump's announcement to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China is a hot topic as their application and impact are subject to discussion. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) said the proposals show "real leadership" from Trump and expected bipartisan support in Congress for the measures in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) controversy surrounding apparent political discrimination during Hurricanes Helene and Milton did not end with the Congressional Oversight hearing last week, for Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has written a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell with follow-up questions unanswered during the hearing. Rep. Steube had previously written a November 15th […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) – a founding member of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus – confirmed the caucus will take a look at "locking the clock," making Daylight Savings Time permanent around the country. In a social media post on X responding to Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Elon Musk, Sen. Scott […]

'Never Be Scared To Be Jewish': Fine Calls Omar, Tlaib 'Antisemites' Ahead of Congressional Run After Donald Trump poached Rep. Mike Waltz for his next administration, Florida Republicans plan to send the state Legislature's most pro-Israel hardliner to Congress where he will sit alongside...READ MORE     Gov. Ron DeSantis: "We are on the eve of Thanksgiving […]

After Donald Trump poached Rep. Mike Waltz for his next administration, Florida Republicans plan to send the state Legislature's most pro-Israel hardliner to Congress where he will sit alongside Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, who he calls "antisemites." So is state Sen. Randy Fine, Florida's sole Jewish Republican lawmaker, worried about antisemitism in Congress? […]

Special Counsel Jack Smith has dropped his charges against President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, a move which several Florida Republicans, including Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Mike Waltz (R-FL), and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) celebrated on X (formerly Twitter), deriding the case Smith made as "lawfare" that was finally ending. Forbes detailed […]

Late last week, Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution prohibiting transgender individuals at the Capitol from using single-sex facilities opposite of their assigned gender at birth, which was met with death threats. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced a resolution condemning the threats, calling them "awful and completely unacceptable." Rep. Mace's resolution was […]