Cammack Introduces Resolution Banning Foreign Flags on House Floor

Cammack Introduces Resolution Banning Foreign Flags on House Floor

Grayson Bakich
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April 26, 2024
When the controversial $95 billion foreign aid package passed in the House last week, many Democratic lawmakers celebrated by waving Ukrainian flags on the House floor, drawing ire from Republicans. Among them was Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), who has introduced a resolution to prohibit members of the House from bringing in or displaying the flags of foreign […]
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Gaetz Demands Blinken Testify After Niger Coverup Scandal

Gaetz Demands Blinken Testify After Niger Coverup Scandal

Grayson Bakich
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April 26, 2024
Last week, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) released an explosive report detailing the coverup of the apparent abandonment of American troops in the West African country of Niger. Subsequently, the United States announced they would withdraw their presence from the country as negotiations with the new Nigerien government deteriorated. As a result, the Florida Congressman is […]
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Scott and Private Companies Pressure Biden to Revise Chinese Solar Panel Policy

Scott and Private Companies Pressure Biden to Revise Chinese Solar Panel Policy

Mateo Guillamont
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April 26, 2024
President Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure from American solar panel manufacturers and conservative lawmakers to crack down on Chinese solar manufacturer’s alleged illicit trade practices.  The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee filed several petitions for the Biden Administration to investigate potential illegal Chinese subsidies and dumping. The committee is made up of […]
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DeSantis Allied With Jewish Democrats Against Pro-Palestine Protests

DeSantis Allied With Jewish Democrats Against Pro-Palestine Protests

Liv Caputo
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April 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis has come out in full force against pro-Palestine protesters across the nation, an action prompted by a deepening divide amongst Americans that caused an Israeli Minister to call certain supporters an "enemy of the state". "When you're chasing Jewish students around, and when you're not letting a Jewish professor enter a […]
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CPAC's Mercedes Schlapp says Democrats Sending 'Mixed Messages' on Israel is a 'Big Mistake'

CPAC's Mercedes Schlapp says Democrats Sending 'Mixed Messages' on Israel is a 'Big Mistake'

Jackson Bakich
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April 25, 2024
Mercedes Schlapp – host of “CPAC Now: America Uncanceled” and Former Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications for former President Donald Trump (R) – spoke to The Floridian at CPAC’s Budapest conference to discuss the organization’s response to anti-Israel sentiments around the world, including protests that have occurred at college campuses […]
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Rubio Meets with Netanyahu as Pro-Palestine Protests Intensify

Rubio Meets with Netanyahu as Pro-Palestine Protests Intensify

Mateo Guillamont
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April 25, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) traveled to Israel on a diplomatic trip to reassure Israeli officials of the US’ steadfast support for the Jewish state.  Senator Rubio’s trip comes as sundry pro-Palestine protests have erupted across American college campuses.  Rubio, who is the U.S. Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman, met with Israeli Prime […]
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Israeli Diaspora Minister Condemns Antisemitic College Protests

Israeli Diaspora Minister Condemns Antisemitic College Protests

Grayson Bakich
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April 25, 2024
The antisemitic, anti-Israel protests across American college campuses, most notably Yale and Columbia, have made many Jewish students fearful to the point a Columbia professor told them to stay home. Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli condemned the protests, saying this was not only "a very dangerous moment for Jews in America," but for the American people as well. Chikli noted the irony […]
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Rubio, Moskowitz Celebrate Passage of SHIP Act, Other National Security Bills into Law

Rubio, Moskowitz Celebrate Passage of SHIP Act, Other National Security Bills into Law

Grayson Bakich
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April 25, 2024
Three bills countering Iran, Hamas, and China, including the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, were recently signed into law by President Biden, originally introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), while Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the SHIP Act in the House and cosponsored the latter acts. Both issued statements celebrating the passage of these bills into law. […]
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Bipartisan Cammack Bill Would Streamline Family Caregiver Regulations

Bipartisan Cammack Bill Would Streamline Family Caregiver Regulations

Mateo Guillamont
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April 25, 2024
US Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has filed a bill that would require Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security officials to review and recommend changes to regulations affecting family caregivers.  Family caregivers are individuals having a significant relationship with, and providing assistance to, an individual with a chronic or other health condition, disability, or functional limitation. Caregivers […]
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BlackRock Announces New Retirement Plan, Could Benefit Florida's Large Retirement Population

BlackRock Announces New Retirement Plan, Could Benefit Florida's Large Retirement Population

Jackson Bakich
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April 25, 2024
BlackRock – one of the newest and biggest investment firms on the block, has introduced its new LifePath Paycheck program. The company has dubbed the program the “new retirement” option which grants participants “lifetime income” that increases over time. In a press release regarding the introduction of the program, BlackRock states, “LifePath Paycheck is the […]
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New Evidence Undermines Biden Administration's Abbey Gate Explanations

New Evidence Undermines Biden Administration's Abbey Gate Explanations

Mateo Guillamont
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April 24, 2024
New body cam footage revealed by CNN has contradicted President Joe Biden’s administration’s account of the Abbey Gate terrorist attack.  The Abbey Gate attack occurred while American troops withdrew from Afghanistan. Last week, the Department of Defense (DOD) published the findings of a 2-year supplemental review into the Aug. 26, 2021, terrorist attack. According to […]
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Mills Says 'Anyone With Sense of Humanity' Wants Hamas Destroyed

Mills Says 'Anyone With Sense of Humanity' Wants Hamas Destroyed

Grayson Bakich
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April 24, 2024
The State of Israel has planned to advance into Rafah, Gaza, one of Hamas's major strongholds, despite warnings from the Biden Administration over civilian casualties. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) pointed out that not only are the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) seeking to minimize civilian casualties, but Hamas actively uses human shields, and thus "I think anyone with a basic sense of […]
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Mast Slams EU for Lackluster Ukraine Funding

Mast Slams EU for Lackluster Ukraine Funding

Jackson Bakich
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April 24, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on “Mornings with Maria” and discussed two recent developments on Capitol Hill. These two developments include the $95 billion defense package sent to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Indo-Pacific and the potential ban of the Chinese-owned social media platform, TikTok. The Florida congressmen began by calling out the European Union […]
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Rubio Condemns Foreign Aid Package as 'Blackmail'

Rubio Condemns Foreign Aid Package as 'Blackmail'

Grayson Bakich
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April 24, 2024
The controversial $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House last week continues to be plagued with criticism from Republicans for its lack of border security provisions. During a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) held nothing back in his critique of the bill, calling it "moral extortion" and "blackmail" to force support of aid to Israel at a time when […]
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Senate Republicans Request Federal Government ‘Prosecute’ Palestinian Student Protestors

Senate Republicans Request Federal Government ‘Prosecute’ Palestinian Student Protestors

Mateo Guillamont
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April 24, 2024
A group of over 20 Senate Republicans have sent a public letter to the heads of the Department of Education (DOE) and Department of Justice (DOJ) demanding action in light of recent Palestinian campus protests.  The Senators asked Attorney General Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to immediately act to prosecute individuals responsible for […]
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AG Moody To Possibly Join FSU Appeal in Lawsuit Against ACC

AG Moody To Possibly Join FSU Appeal in Lawsuit Against ACC

Jackson Bakich
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April 24, 2024
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) might be getting involved with the ACC’s (Atlantic Coast Conference) lawsuit against Florida State University (FSU), which is being held in Mecklenburg, North Carolina – where the ACC operates. Just for clarity, Florida State and the ACC (the conference in which FSU athletics partake in), have engaged in dueling […]
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'Sends a Terrible Message': U.S. Senate Candidate Accuses Democratic Party of Racial Insensitivity

'Sends a Terrible Message': U.S. Senate Candidate Accuses Democratic Party of Racial Insensitivity

Liv Caputo
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April 23, 2024
ORLANDO, FL—U.S. Senate candidate Stanley Campbell is accusing the Florida Democratic Party of racial insensitivity and favoritism, prompted by the Biden campaign not inviting Campbell to an event and then endorsing his opponent on stage. President Joe Biden held a campaign event in Tampa on Tuesday, extending an invitation to former Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, […]
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Last Squeeze?—4.23.2024—DeSantis Announces More Cash for Land Conservation—OP-ED: Patronis Defends Trump—More...

Last Squeeze?—4.23.2024—DeSantis Announces More Cash for Land Conservation—OP-ED: Patronis Defends Trump—More...

Liv Caputo
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April 23, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Funding for Land Conservation and Red Tide Mitigation NAPLES, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted $100 million in funding for the Florida Wildlife Corridor as appropriated in Senate Bill (SB) 1638, which the Governor signed earlier this month. Additionally, the Governor signed House Bill 1565, the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative, […]
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