National Politics

After 76 days, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a Senate-passed bill that would fund much of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending the record-long shutdown of the agency. The measure, signed into law by President Donald Trump, funds 20 of DHS’s agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Coast Guard, […]

With the Florida congressional district map redrawn, Republican George Moraitis has announced his candidacy for the new 25th congressional district. "South Florida deserves a representative who will fight for our families, protect our freedoms, and deliver real results. That's why I'm running," said Moraitis in a presser. "We've been honored to have earned so much […]

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a bill that reauthorizes agricultural and food programs for the next five years. In a 224-200 measure, the legislation passed with support from 209 Republicans, 14 Democrats, and one independent. Merely three republicans joined 197 Democrats to oppose the […]

Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to law enforcement a day after a federal grand jury indicted him for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump. The indictment marks the second time Comey will be prosecuted by the second Trump administration’s Justice Department (DOJ). According to CBS News, the indictment charges Comey with one count […]

A commercial flight from the U.S. to Venezuela took off for the first time in nearly seven years, a historic effort between the two nations as they continue to bolster economic ties following the arrest of deposed former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. According to CNN, the inaugural American Airlines flight is expected to last just […]

Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) recently told The Floridian in an interview that dual citizens should not be allowed to serve in Congress, calling it a "problem." "I think one of the problems that we have in America, frankly, a problem that we have in Congress, is we have people who serve two masters," Rep. Fine […]

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that aims to broaden access to retirement plans for workers whose employers don’t provide one, according to White House officials who spoke with Semafor. Under the plan, the Trump administration will integrate its initiative with the Saver’s Match – a legislation passed in 2022 that […]

Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R) has formally announced his run for Florida's 25th congressional district. "I am excited to announce that I'm running in a district where I was born, raised, and live today," Singer said in a press release. "As Mayor of Boca Raton, I fought to keep taxes and crime low […]

According to an unsealed indictment, federal prosecutors in New York City charged several current and former Mexican government officials, including the governor of Sinaloa, with drug trafficking and weapons offenses. U.S. officials accused the Mexican officials with conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to import large amounts of illicit narcotics into the U.S. in exchange for […]

Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has announced his bid for re-election in Florida's 21st congressional district, which comes shortly after the Sunshine State's new redistricting map was approved by the Florida Senate and sent to Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) desk. The new map would give the Republican Party four additional seats in Congress, potentially helping the GOP […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified in front of the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Pentagon’s proposed budget and the Trump administration’s goals in the Middle East amid the current conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Also questioned were Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, and Jules Hurst III, the […]

Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) confirmed in comments to reporters that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) will not pass the SAVE America Act, a bill that President Donald Trump has heavily pushed the Senate to pass. Rep. Luna previously spoke in favor of the SAVE America Act in February, viciously condemning Democratic opposition to […]

Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) praised Gov. Ron DeSantis for moving forward with plans to redraw the state's congressional makeup while speaking to reporters on Wednesday. "The governor has done the right thing on behalf of the people of Florida," Donalds said. "I think the maps are representative of the political framework […]

House Republicans are fighting against “kill-switch” technology on new vehicles aimed at detecting impaired driving, potentially limiting and preventing vehicle operation when impairment is detected. The opposition to the provision comes amid intraparty clashes over surveillance powers related to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), as lawmakers grow concerned over privacy and […]

The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a landmark decision that struck down a Louisiana voting map. The ruling weakens the impact of a pivotal Voting Rights Act provision, while possibly giving Republicans a leg up in the 2026 Midterm elections. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices found that Louisiana’s newly redrawn congressional map was an […]

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to convene to vote on five legislative proposals advanced by the United States House Committee on Rules: the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the PROTECT Kids Act, a budget reconciliation for immigration enforcement funding, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, and […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the timeliness of Medicare services for patients. Rep. Dunn's Ensuring Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act increases stakeholder involvement, tightens rules on fulfilling requests on time, and creates a formal review process for reconsideration decisions. The bill comes as a result of Medicare patients reporting […]

WASHINGTON—With the Trump administration moving forward with talks about bailing out Spirit Airlines, one of the nation's no frills budget airlines, the federal government could very well use the bankrupt airline to transport military personnel and cargo. The bailout measure being considered would include a $500 million loan that would also include warrants that may […]