National Politics

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9/11 planner Zacarias Moussaoui recently requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) make a prisoner transfer so that he could live out the remainder of his life sentence in his native France. A letter by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) urged the DOJ to deny Moussaoui's request, their text brief yet furious. "This […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) – the Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee – has introduced the Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act alongside Representative Nanette Barragán (D-CA). The legislation would provide new resources for law enforcement officers responding to Alzheimer’s patients. The bill has received support from […]
U.S. House of Representatives hopeful Mike Haridopolos (R) stood alone in defiance when asked if he would support the Right to Contraception Act during WESH 2’s CD 8 Republican primary debate. His opponents, John Hearton and Joe Babits raised their hands in support of the pro-abortion measure when asked if they would vote for the […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Republican congressional opponents vying to unseat Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz promise to take on the “deep state” they say lies within Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) headquarters, hoping to root out the “career bureaucrats” they argue are preying on former President Donald Trump, who has railed against the FBI and the federal government. […]
Former President Donald Trump (R) has announced that he will not participate in a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris (D) or any Democrat until their party officially chooses a nominee at the Democratic National Convention. The Trump campaign released the following statement: From Team Trump @TeamTrump; pic.twitter.com/EM5pGKhPBR — Donald J. Trump Posts From His […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) voted in favor of the yearly Water Resources and Development Act for 2024, granting his Congressional District of Volusia County, including the cities of Oviedo and Deltona, millions in Federal funds for water development and management projects. The new WRDA promises a substantial impact on Deltona, with a significant $31.2 million […]
DeSantis Slams Biden Administration for Appeasing "Hamas Caucus' by Boycotting Netanyahu's Speech After Hamas supporters defaced Union Station in Washington, D.C, pulling down three American flags flying over the busy train station—burning one in the process—and erecting Palestinian flags in their place...READ MORE President Joe Biden: "Nowhere else on Earth could a kid […]
Former President Donald Trump has faced an onslaught of legal challenges during his reelection campaign, which many Republicans accuse of being politically motivated. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced legislation in response to the lawfare, declaring that "Presidential candidates should have the right to campaign without interference, regardless of their party affiliation!" Appropriately named the […]
While the ongoing border crisis is typically associated with the south from Mexico, illegal crossings from Canada to the north have also been an issue, which could potentially escalate as Canada has accepted refugees from Gaza and the West Bank, and Hamas or Hezbollah agents may be among them and attempt to enter the United […]
AVENTURA, FL—After Hamas supporters defaced Union Station in Washington, D.C, pulling down three American flags flying over the busy train station—burning one in the process—and erecting Palestinian flags in their place, Governor Ron DeSantis excoriated both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for refusing to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to […]
The treatment of prisoners taken on January 6th, 2021, has been a concern of House Republicans, including Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who recently introduced legislation protecting defendants from aggressive sentencing. The Washington Examiner provided more details about Rep. Gaetz's Resentencing Integrity Act, which was influenced by the recent decision of Fischer v. United States. In a […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) condemned pro-Hamas protestors in Washington, D.C. as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. Demonstrators were seen pulling down and burning the American flag, chanting “From the river to the sea,” and desecrating national landmarks. Rep. Mast, an Army veteran, vehemently disapproved of the […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) – alongside many other Republicans nationwide – is not stepping down from attributing the title of “Border Czar” to Vice President Kamala Harris (D) as the GOP-controlled House passed a resolution reprimanding her efforts in the position. HR 1371, sponsored by Republican Conference Chair and Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY), confirms the […]
President Joe Biden made an unprecedented step Sunday, announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 Election and will address the nation Wednesday night. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) made predictions about the address in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying the President was the victim of "an internal Democratic coup." "I think he is going […]
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) spoke to The Floridian to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ (D) chances in the upcoming 2024 presidential election against former President Donald Trump (R) in November. Her response was incredibly optimistic as she listed Vice President Harris' track record during her time in public service. “First of all, she's an […]
Donalds Says VP Harris Skipping Netanyahu's Joint Address to Congress is Anti-Semitic Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian on Capitol Hill to discuss the Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for skipping Israeli Prime Minister...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "We’ve increased the award for finalists to a record […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian on Capitol Hill to discuss the Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for skipping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint session of Congress address. The Florida congressman did not mince words when describing his thoughts concerning the Vice President, saying the he boycott of […]
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from both sides of the political aisle spoke to The Floridian in reaction to the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris (D) – the likely Democratic presidential nominee – putting Florida in play in the 2024 presidential election. Some Republicans scoffed at the idea, including comments calling the […]
