National Politics

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Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced more legislation to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their “genocidal regime.” This time, the Florida legislator has brought forth the Stopping Genetic Monitoring by China Act, a bill dedicated to prohibiting China’s use of genetic material to abuse human rights. In order to do so, the United […]
As Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) undergoes a campaign reboot, he appeared on OutKick with Clay Travis to discuss what a DeSantis administration would look like. Surprisingly, Gov. DeSantis stated that he would consider Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (RFK, Jr) to lead either the Center for Disease Control and Prevention […]
As House Republicans' investigations into President Biden and his son Hunter dig deeper, a Federal judge rejected the "sweetheart" plea deal proposed to the President's son for tax and gun charges. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Evening Edit to discuss the rejection's impact on Biden's reelection and how Democrats are faltering to defend him. Host David Asman began the discussion […]
Governor and presidential nominee Ron DeSantis (R-FL) reminded Floridians about the “Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began on Monday, July 24 until Sunday, August 6. This two-week event will allow families to purchase school supplies before the upcoming academic year at a discounted rate and will allow those families to save more than $160 million. […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is leading a bipartisan amendment to the 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act providing protections to veterans who use medical cannabis. According to the Veterans Affairs website, while veterans will not be denied benefits for medical cannabis use, VA doctors cannot prescribe, recommend, or provide any assistance in […]
In opposition to China’s unsettling treatment of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has teamed up with Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) to introduce legislation in hopes of alleviating the suffering of those at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The bill, known as the Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act, […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, insisting that the organization “protect U.S. taxpayer dollars” through fiscal reform that properly invests in the improvement of countries such as Argentina. Last year, the IMF produced a “poorly designed” $44 billion program that Sen. Scott […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently promised to end birthright citizenship if elected President. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) seems to have beaten him to the punch by introducing the "End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023." The bill would prevent children born to foreign nationals from automatically attaining citizenship at birth, with the exception of lawful permanent […]
With fentanyl continuing to claim American lives, Congress continues to find ways to fight back. In an interview with The Floridian, Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) spoke with us about her OPIOIDS Act, designed to improve law enforcement's ability to track overdoses and protect officers from accidental exposure. "This bill would allocate additional resources to help law enforcement track […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was involved in a multi-car collision while on the campaign trail. Governor DeSantis and his team suffered no injuries in the fender bender that occurred on the way to a fundraising event. “(DeSantis) and his team are uninjured. We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation for his continued […]
Should another terrorist attack ever be mounted against the United States, chemical facilities are a potential target. Representative Laurel Lee's (R-FL) bill to extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) has successfully passed the House and awaits the Senate. In her House Floor remarks, Rep. Lee gave a description of the CFATS system, wherein chemical facilities in […]
In the spirit of bipartisanship, three members of Congress, including Representative and Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the Strengthening Efforts to End Violence Against Children (SEEVAC) Act. Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) joined the effort, co-sponsoring the bill. The bill looks to “update and strengthen existing U.S. government […]
Florida Senator Marco Rubio has criticized President Joe Biden administration’s illegal drug interdiction policies in Colombia and Mexico. Regarding Colombia, Senator Rubio criticizes President Biden’s policies for supporting Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s nefarious policies. President Petro is a former terrorist and self-professed Colombian terrorist sympathizer.  Rubio claims Petro’s policies are gutting Colombia’s national economy while […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) made an appearance on Fox News and released a statement concerning President Joe Biden (D) and his administration’s plan to regulate water heaters and gas generators in hopes of reducing carbon emissions. The move to replace water heaters is a decision that Rep. Mills believes should be made by the consumer, […]
During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, multiple Democrats walked out in protest when Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) made the case for prohibiting taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgery for minors. Rep. Cammack discussed the hearing in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends, saying their refusal to listen proves Republicans' point on the nature of reassignment […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held the Biden Administration's foreign policy under a microscope in an interview with The Floridian, saying we need a President "that is going to stand up to these thugs around the world," yet he came short of fully endorsing any Republicans running in the primary. Sen. Scott described how President Biden seemingly appeases America's […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Real America’s Voice to discuss President Joe Biden (D) and his administration’s Department of Justice that’s “weaponized the federal government” by going after former President Donald Trump (R). If it weren’t for his positive polling, Rep. Steube believes that President Trump would not have been targeted as much as […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is demanding answers regarding the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and their “consistent refusal” to provide data concerning recidivism programs, including inmate participation numbers. This goes against the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recommendation. More importantly, it is required by The First Step Act, passed in 2018. Because of this, Sen. […]
