National Politics

The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers national politics and elected officials, and congressional races specific to Florida
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R), who is running for Florida's 25th congressional district, said the Republican Party has "reason for optimism" with their midterm election prospects in recent comments to Fox News Digital. The reason why, says Singer, is that "we have a strong economy. The strongest we have had in years, record […]
An off-duty U.S. Secret Service officer was arrested in Miami, Fla., and charged with indecent exposure after allegedly masturbating in a hotel hallway, according to Miami-Dade County authorities. In a statement issued by the chief of the Secret Service's uniformed division, Richard Macauley confirmed that the officer, identified as John Spillman, 33, was placed on […]
Congressional Candidate for Florida’s 6th District and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins (D-Fla.) has announced her pivot towards Florida’s 8th district, pitting herself against U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) instead of incumbent Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.). Jenkins announced her transition following Gov. Ron DeSantis’s passage of a new congressional map. The map, re-designed […]
Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer announced this week that he has received an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) in his campaign for District 25. Rep. Gimenez has represented District 28 since 2023. He was also the mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020. "As Miami-Dade County’s Mayor before coming to Congress, I […]
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL), Florida's longest-serving elected official, has announced his retirement. "After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives," Rep. Webster said in a presser released last week. "It has been an honor and privilege to represent […]
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a new effort to help Americans shift away from relying on psychiatric prescriptions, including antidepressants. “Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis by addressing the overuse of […]
The U.S. and Iran tested their ceasefire after the U.S. attempted to force open the Strait of Hormuz, exchanging shots and threats with one another. Following the launch of “Project Freedom” and the successful transit of two commercial vessels out of the strait, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) leader Adm. Brad Cooper announced the destruction of […]
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is set to convene lawmakers, diplomats, and business leaders for its 22nd Annual Gala and Leadership Awards on May 13 at the Waldorf Astoria. Held under the theme “Mosaic of Voices, Celebrating 250 Years of Vision, Culture, and Contributions,” the event […]
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) restored access to the abortion pill, Mifepristone, provisionally halting a lower court decision that would have limited its availability nationwide. According to NBC News, Justice Samuel Alito, one of the conservative judges in the panel, signed two brief orders ruling that the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision […]
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman announced his endorsement of Republican congressional candidate Sydney Gruters for District 16 in a statement this week. District 16 was redrawn after the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved Florida's new congressional map. The District now includes parts of five counties: DeSoto, Hardee, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and all of Manatee. […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) announced a bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act aimed at cracking down on equipment used to manufacture illicit drugs. During a press conference in Miami, Fla., Sen. Moody joined alongside law enforcement and local officials to announce the Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act. “To stop the manufacturing […]
Pharmaceutical and biotech giant Amgen is announcing a massive investment in Puerto Rico, a move that can be attributed to the tax cuts implemented by President Donald Trump. Amgen has announced that an additional $300 million will be allocated to expand its biologics manufacturing facility in Juncos, boosting workforce development and creating hundreds of construction […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the state of Minnesota for attempting to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions, arguing that it is impeding the U.S.’s energy policy agenda. “The case we filed against Minnesota today is an attempt to rein in another unconstitutional state effort to invade an area of exclusive federal control,” […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced a bill banning dismemberment abortion procedures, a practice she calls "sadistic" and "gruesome." Specifically, Rep. Cammack's Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act targets dilation and evacuation procedures, which involve dilating the cervix and uterus and then removing the fetus via a vacuum-like device, and the doctor may use forceps if necessary. The […]
The U.S. military denied claims by Iranian state media that the Islamic Republic struck an American warship. Iran’s claims come amid President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new mission to guide commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz out of the critical waterway with the help of U.S. forces. “With the decisive and swift […]
Former U.S. Representative David Rivera and his associate, Esther Nuhfer, were convicted in connection with a secret $50 million Venezuelan lobbying campaign. According to the Associated Press (AP), jurors in a Miami federal court found Rivera and Nuhfer guilty on all counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering and tax evasion as part of their […]
Low-fare carrier, Spirit Airlines (Spirit), is preparing to cease operations after reportedly failing to secure a $500 million government bailout, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The no-frills budget airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a measure that would have provided a $500 million loan in exchange for warrants that […]
Trump administration officials convened with members of Congress regarding congressional authorization for the war in Iran, as President Donald Trump faces a deadline in the conflict under the War Powers Resolution of 1973. According to CBS News, the War Powers Resolution provides a timeline for when federal officials must be notified of hostilities and when […]
