National Politics

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart believes that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a strong chance to prevail against any Democratic challenger should he decide to run for president in 2028. The South Florida Representative told The Floridian that despite rumors and hopes that the Secretary and former Florida Senator will run for president, he knows that […]

Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and Lois Frankel (D-FL) weighed in on the inclusion of provisions from the SAVE America Act, one of the Republican Party's top priorities under President Donald Trump, that was inserted in the budget reconciliation package that passed by the House of Representatives A Hard-Fought Battle Budget reconciliation allows […]

Nicaraguan Dictator Daniel Ortega’s recent announcement that the Central American nation will not hold future presidential elections has sparked pushback from Florida lawmakers across both sides of the aisle. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) recently spoke with The Floridian to emphasize their condemnation of the anti-democratic effort by […]

In a coalition with two other Republican colleagues, Sen. Rick Scott has introduced a bill to establish posts for a Secretary of the Coast Guard and an Undersecretary to lead the 43,000-member maritime service. The “Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act,” cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), will reportedly assign the Secretary […]

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) shares her excitement and gratitude over her recent appointment to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, acknowledging that it is a significant privilege to serve as a South Florida Representative on the panel. Rep. Wasserman Schultz has left a deep footprint in Western Hemisphere politics, and now with a bigger […]

Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) presented the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with Presidential Challenge Coins he had received from President Donald Trump. Red, White, and Blues Week The presentation was part of Pensacola's Red, White, and Blues Week, when the Blue Angels perform their famed exhibition flight show on the beach, usually held the week after […]

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is ragging on Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) for voting against amendments prohibiting taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgeries and allowing biological males to compete in women and girls' sports. The Context The amendments are part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA's 19th amendment prohibits the […]

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — American Made Political Action Committee today announced the launch of a new digital advertising campaign in Florida’s 24th Congressional District highlighting State Senator Shevrin Jones’ support for legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump. The 30-second digital advertisement reminds voters that Jones voted twice in committee to […]

Through a fast-track procedure, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation to reduce unnecessary animal testing within the pharmaceutical industry. By unanimous consent, the House passed the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. A bill that mandates the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “publish an interim final rule” under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 […]

President Donald Trump has imposed a retaliatory 50% tariff on several Canadian goods “in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” such as cars, alcohol, and dairy. Through three presidential Proclamations, President Trump imposed the 50% tariffs under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act. The tariffs, set to take effect on Aug. 19, […]

Congressman Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill to ensure baby formula remains safe during manufacturing by establishing a federal standard through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, requiring the FDA and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and […]

A new poll released by the Puerto Rican Statehood Council (PRSC) shows that Hispanic and Latino voters continue to overwhelmingly support making Puerto Rico a state and are more likely to support candidates who align with this interest. The Poll's Findings in Detail The PRSC conducted the survey with a sample size of 1,000 respondents […]

Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega recently announced that the country will not hold any future elections to prevent the opposition from potentially taking his position. “They should forget about it. Here in Nicaragua, there will never again be elections that they can use to try to seize the government and take power,” the authoritarian leader said […]

Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) condemned the recent attempted firebombing of a federal building in New York City as a consequence of Zohran Mamdani being elected mayor. The Attack On Monday, a man approached 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, which is being used as a processing center, and used fireworks in an attempt to […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) is introducing a bill ensuring that American taxpayers do not bear the brunt of investment costs in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. What the Bill Does Rep. Donalds' Protecting Ratepayers Act codifies President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge launched in April, a voluntary agreement between tech firms and the federal government […]

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a Cuban dissident artist and musician, arrived in Miami, Fla., after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he go into exile. Alcántara’s arrival came as a surprise, as the activist’s whereabouts were unknown since his term’s end on July 9, 2026. The last known update of […]

Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) is calling on House colleagues and leadership to “immediately bring” her measure – a House Resolution aimed at “strengthen[ing] security standards for congressional staff” – to the House floor for a vote. The amendment, known as House Resolution 500 (H.RES.500), introduces “stronger vetting and transparency standards” to the Rules of the […]

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have teamed up to introduce a bipartisan bill to modernize the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to meet changing needs rather than remain a fixed allotment system. Context for What the Bill Does The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is a joint federal and […]