National Politics

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Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) shared a scathing post on X, blasting President Donald Trump for ignoring a looming healthcare affordability crisis, claiming that prices are going down, and accusing him of inaction when a White House guest collapsed behind him during an announcement. "Republicans are ignoring the healthcare cost crisis American families face. […]
Chinese ambitions to surpass the United States — quite literally to reach the stars — are at the center of a modern-day "Space Race." Over the past several years, China has sought to return humans to the Moon by 2030, having developed prototypes of the necessary rocket, space shuttle, lunar lander, rover, and surface exploration […]
In the latest chapter of what is historically the longest government shutdown to date, most Senate Republicans, 7 Democrats, and an Independent representative have approved a procedural vote to fund the government until January 30, restoring funds for veterans' programs and food assistance while reversing federal employee layoffs from October. The agreement will finally put […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed the potential for healthcare costs to increase in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show, urging Republicans to "think outside the box" for a solution. President Donald Trump recently suggested that Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies could be paid directly to Americans, a proposal Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) dismissed […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) celebrated the reinstatement of furloughed federal employees to process agricultural visas in a recent statement, sharing that "food security is national security." With the government shutdown nearing 40 days, many federal employees have been furloughed, including those who process H-2A visas. These visas are temporary admissions of foreign agricultural workers for […]
Thirty-nine days have passed since the government shut down, and one of the first incentives to reopen the government came in the form of Florida Senator Rick Scott’s (R) No Budget, No Pay Act, barring Congress workers from collecting paychecks. Democrat lawmakers have blocked the passing of Scott’s bill, continuing to pay for senators and […]
Flights could face significant delays after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it would be reducing flight capacity by ten percent at the nation’s business airports, including Miami International Airport (MIA). Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is sounding the alarm against the flight cuts, assuring that it would impact “Miami-Dade’s economy and prosperity.” Transportation […]
In the wake of the New York Mayoral election, Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) branded election winner Zohran Mamdani as a “Marxist,” comparing him to Fidel Castro. “I’m the only Member of Congress born in Cuba. My family was forced from home after the Communist takeover — I recognize the extremists when I see them,” […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) denounced Senate Democrats in a recent video for prolonging the government shutdown, claiming that "the American people are not your leverage." "We are not talking about a difference in policy, we are talking about a difference in values," Rep. Mast began, highlighting how he voted in favor of the continuing resolution […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is calling for the House to pass the PELOSI Act after Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced her retirement from Congress. "I have truly loved serving as your voice in Congress," Rep. Pelosi said in a video addressing her constituents. "With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of […]
Floridians are turning to their representatives to address U.S. dependence on Chinese medical devices, according to a new poll released this week by the Protecting America Initiative. The conservative nonprofit, which spotlights China's growing influence on the country, showed residents concerned over possible data breaches within U.S. hospitals involving their medical technologies associated with Chinese […]
Florida Congresswoman María Elvira-Salazar (R) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, condemning the Guatemalan U.S. Embassy after allegations surfaced that they had tampered with local judicial elections. In addition to the letter, Salazar shared a statement on X arguing that the U.S. should only defend democracy and “not distort it." “I just sent […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) urged the Trump Administration to toughen its stance ahead of negotiating with Mexico for the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) summit. The USMCA, which President Donald Trump created during his first term to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), is up for review next year, and preliminary hearings in the […]
In recent years, a new and dangerous threat has emerged above America’s correctional facilities, one that the law has not yet caught up to. What began as hobbyist drones flying over prison fences has evolved into a coordinated criminal enterprise. Drones are no longer a nuisance; they are sophisticated tools of organized crime being used […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) is introducing legislation to examine the economic effects of the ongoing government shutdown. Specifically, Rep. Franklin's Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act requires all federal agencies to disclose the number of furloughed employees and how much each will be paid in back pay by the taxpayers for not working. In addition, the bill […]
Democrats are hoping to expand their electoral influence in the upcoming 2026 midterm election, and New York Magazine is highlighting state Rep. Anna Eskamani (D) and Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D) as two lawmakers that could help the party do it. New York Magazine highlighted 25 Democrats who have been identified as promising politicians. The […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) joined in a recent letter urging the United States Army to continue maintaining Central Florida as an acquisition headquarters. The letter comes as the Army considers restructuring its program offices, including the Orlando-based Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). PEO STRI is a world leader in modeling, simulations, […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) for reelection in 2026. In a post to Truth Social, Trump described Rep. Bilirakis as "a Tremendous Champion for Florida's 12th Congressional District." "As a Senior Member of the POWERFUL House Energy and Commerce Committee, Gus is working tirelessly to Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, Create GREAT […]
