National Politics

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US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) presented City of Doral Mayor Christi Fraga with $2 million in federal funding for her city’s police. The funds will be used for the Doral Police Department's Communication and Police Radio Modernization Technology Project. Representative Balart managed to secure the funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024, […]
The nation is still reeling from former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict in the New York hush money trial, and Republicans continue to decry it as "rigged." Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who had earlier denounced it as "a travesty" and "a political show trial," had a more detailed conversation about the verdict in a recent […]
US and UK Armed Forces reportedly engaged in nearly two dozen missile strikes against Houthi forces. The latest strikes are an escalation in the Houthi-Israel Red Sea confrontation. Since Hamas’ October 7th attacks, the Houthis have launched an aggressive campaign against Israel, targeting Israeli and allies’ ships traversing the Red Sea with daily missile strikes. […]
Florida lawmakers are pressing Turks and Caicos Officials over the detainment and incarceration of Florida resident Sharitta Grier, who was arrested upon her arrival to the islands last week. Grier was arrested after airport authorities discovered two stray bullets in her luggage during a pre-flight check prior to her departure from the islands. According to […]
Elected officials around the state of Florida have shared their thoughts following the guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump (R) on all 34 charges in the hush money trial surrounding the adult film star Stormy Daniels. President Trump was accused of paying his lawyer, Michael Cohen, $130,000 to cover up the affair with Daniels. […]
The pier built by the Biden Administration to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza as Israel besieges Rafah collapsed, halting further operations. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) ripped the pier recently on Fox Business's Varney & Co., calling it "kind of a metaphor for this administration's Middle East policy." Additionally, Rep. Waltz said he spoke with officers about […]
President Donald Trump Found Guilty on all 34 Felony Counts Rick Scott Delivers Body Blow to McConnell, Senate Majority 'Establishment Insiders' Florida Senator Rick Scott is taking another shot at Republican and Democratic leadership in the U.S. Senate, saying, “It’s time to throw the old leaders of both parties out!” Sen. Scott made the […]
The jury in the "Hush Money" case against former President Donald Trump has submitted a verdict in the case, finding that the former president is guilty on all 34 charges. The "sham" case brought on by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who campaigned on going after President Trump, and prosecuted by prosecutors Joshua Steinglass and […]
Over 50,000 Chinese nationals have illegally crossed the border, and fentanyl manufactured in their homeland and smuggled into the United States continues to kill thousands of Americans every year. Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) discussed these issues in an interview with The Floridian, reiterating that "when you vote for Joe Biden, that is what you are voting […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has been traveling throughout the state to remind Floridians of the need to adequately prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Senator Scott’s latest stop was Hialeah, where he hosted a press conference to explain to businesses and residents the importance of taking Hurricane precautionary measures. Such measures include making a […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to discuss the recent developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict that has raged on since the terrorist group attacked nearly approximately 1,000 Jewish citizens on Oct. 7. Since then, Hamas has kept hostages – including some Americans – as part of a bargaining tool. The Florida congressman answered […]
Dangerous & Pathetic': Gimenez Chastises Biden Admin for Cuba Policy Change Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has called President Joe Biden (D) and his recent policy on Cuba “dangerous and pathetic” as he believes the Commander-In-Chief is complying with dictators...READ MORE Senator Rick Scott: "Today marks 236 days since Hamas terrorists took hundreds hostage on […]
Every year, the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) ranks members of Congress for their voting records, awarding those who score 85% or higher in upholding American conservative values. Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) recently won the ACUF's Award for Conservative Excellence, scoring 95% from the Foundation and issuing a brief statement of gratitude. "I promised Northeast […]
Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Colin Allred (D-TX) have come together in a bipartisan fashion to introduce the Informing Veterans on Education for Transition for Servicemembers (VETS) Act, a bill that attempts to inform former members of the U.S. military of the benefits they’ve earned as they move past their career in the Service. Rep. […]
Florida lawmakers are celebrating the US Space Force’s decision to designate Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, as the Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) headquarters. The original decision to install STARCOM in Florida was made in June 2023 but finalized in late May 2024. STARCOM is responsible for educating and training Space Force members, or […]
With summer rolling in, many Americans will be taking trips for business and vacation, increasing the demand for passports. Florida has only one application office in Miami, and few Floridians living in other parts of the state have the time to visit. As a result, Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) is calling for the establishment of […]
Former President Donald Trump endorsed US Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) earlier this week. Representative Buchanan’s endorsement is one of many similar endorsements President Trump recently gave to other Florida legislators. “Vern is a self-made man, and he is working hard to Lower our Taxes, Grow our Economy, Support our Military and Vets, Protect our Seniors, […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has called President Joe Biden (D) and his recent policy on Cuba “dangerous and pathetic” as he believes the Commander-In-Chief is complying with dictators. He released a statement after the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has amended its regulations to “increase support for the Cuban people and independent […]
