National Politics
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WASHINGTON—In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) declared that Sharia Law, the traditional system of Islamic jurisprudence, has "no place in America." The Florida lawmaker suggested that Democrats supporting Sharia Law as a matter of tolerance are "wrong" and "stupid," clarifying, "I think we have to respect people's religion, but we […]
The White House Office of Communications released a new poll showing increased support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to fortify American elections against fraud by ensuring that only American citizens vote. “This legislation enjoys overwhelming support from the American people — yet Radical Left Democrat politicians continue […]
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Senate failed to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s executive powers, requiring the president to seek congressional authorization before taking any further action in Iran. The results were 47-53, falling mostly along party lines, with the legislation’s cosponsor, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), being the […]
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation combating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in online impersonation scams. The AI Fraud Accountability Act addresses a growing concern: AI can create highly realistic deepfakes of people and their voices, which can easily be used to perpetrate scams and other forms […]
A federal court trade judge on Mar. 4 ordered the Trump administration to begin refunding more than $130 billion to importers who paid global tariffs that the Supreme Court deemed were collected illegally in February. Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade in Manhattan issued a written order instructing U.S. Customs and […]
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new initiative on Mar. 5, 2026, to encourage medical schools to expand their nutrition education programs in the upcoming fall as part of an agreement with the Trump administration. Secretary Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon reached the agreement as part of the Trump administration’s “Make America […]
President Donald Trump recently threatened to cut off all trade with Spain for their refusal to allow American access to their military bases in the wake of the Iran strikes. This incident, however, might just be the final nail in the coffin, as Spain already refuses to pay debts it owes to American businesses, specifically […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is joining Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for the public signing of a disaster declaration for Florida counties affected by the recent historic winter freeze, providing relief for farmers and producers. In February, Rep. Cammack and Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) led the whole of Florida's Congressional delegation in demanding the disaster […]
WASHINGTON – Outside the House Chamber, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres about the potential for House Democrats to impeach President Donald Trump if they win the 2026 midterm elections. Manjarres: If the Democrats control the House, would you push for the impeachment of President Trump? Ocasio-Cortez: I mean, […]
In comments to The Floridian about the ongoing operations against Iran, Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) argued that the Iranian regime "openly declared war on us," citing previous terror attacks that were conducted through its proxies, including the 1983 Beirut bombing. Despite the confirmed casualties resulting from the strikes (including Capt. Cody A. Khork of Florida), Rep. […]
U.S. and Ecuadorian military forces have launched joint operations in Ecuador targeting “Designated Terrorist Organizations” within the South American country, U.S. Southern Command revealed in a statement posted on X. U.S. Southern Command confirmed the launch of the operations late Tuesday, in what it described as a "powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin […]
A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Mar. 4 in a joint press conference with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, providing updates of the campaign as the U.S.’s “Operation Epic Fury” enters its fourth day against the Islamic Republic. Secretary […]
The Department of State (DoS) issued a statement today from Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson, ensuring the State Department’s role in keeping American citizens in the Middle East safe. DoS confirmed that since Feb. 28, more than 17,500 American citizens have returned safely to the U.S. from the Middle East, with over 8,500 American citizens returning […]
The Senate is set to vote today on whether to limit President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran through the War Powers Resolution. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Rep. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) have forced a vote on a war powers resolution that would "direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or […]
Florida Congressman Scott Franklin (R) released a statement mourning the death and honoring Winter Haven-born U.S. Army Captain Cody A. Khork, who was killed alongside 5 other servicemen after Iranian drones struck a U.S. Army base in Kuwait, in the opening days of "Operation Epic Fury." “Our entire community joins the Khork family in mourning […]
Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) asserts that Cuba is “next in line” to see major regime change at the hands of the U.S. and President Donald Trump. After the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, Gimenez argues that the Communist regime in Cuba is going to be the next domino to fall. “You know, they should […]
The Trump administration is considering providing military protection for oil and gas tankers traversing the Strait of Hormuz in response to increased energy prices following the launch of “Operation Epic Fury” over the weekend, which has led to Iran threatening to attack vessels along the global oil delivery waterway. "It's becoming a growing concern that […]
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, taking on questions about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and her leadership of the agency. Sen. Grassley opens the hearing, acknowledging DHS's mistakes At the beginning of the hearing, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the committee’s chairman, requested the “utmost decorum” and […]
