National Politics

WASHINGTON – President Trump signed an executive order classifying the street drug fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. “The manufacture and distribution of fentanyl, primarily performed by organized criminal networks, threatens our national security. It also fuels lawlessness in our hemisphere and at our border,” the proclamation declares. During an event on Monday, December […]

The recent terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia, targeting the Jewish community and left 15 dead, is the latest and unfortunate event that stems from the rise of antisemitism around the world has prompted American lawmakers like Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) to point fingers at individuals and governments that appear to have turned their backs […]

WASHINGTON—Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) expressed his support of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order that classifies illicitly made fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD).  “I think he is right to have proclaimed fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction,” Gimenez said in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. The order, “Designating Fentanyl […]

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday. Trump accuses the British network of defamation alongside deceptive and unfair trade practices. The president filed the suit in a Miami federal court, seeking $10 billion in damages. The 33-page civil complaint accuses the BBC of broadcasting a “false, defamatory, deceptive, […]

LOS ANGELES – The FBI announced the arrests of four suspected members of an extremist group this week. The members allegedly plotted coordinated bombing attacks on New Year’s Eves across the Los Angeles area. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on X that members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front had planned to conduct “a series […]

WASHINGTON—In exclusive interviews with The Floridian, Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed support for President Donald Trump's "Golden Age" investment agenda, saying Americans should be free to invest in gold, silver, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies in equal measure. Last week, President Trump issued an executive order aiming to weaken the influence of two foreign-owned companies, Institutional […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated that the state is moving forward with its own Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights legislation, despite a recent executive order by President Donald Trump establishing a universal AI policy for all 50 states. The governor committed to the plan during a roundtable discussion on AI at Florida Atlantic University's Wilkes Honors […]

Representative Gus Bilirakis's (R-FL) App Store Accountability Act is gaining support among Democrats and Republicans in the House, improving its chances of passing. The bill, which Rep. Bilirakis introduced in May, requires companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, and other app distributors to prevent adult-oriented apps from reaching minors by requiring age verification for access […]

MADISON, Wis. – Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial begins on Monday, December 15. The Trump administration sought charges against Dugan for her actions in the spring. Dugan faces federal charges of obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest. The trial in federal court in Milwaukee revolves around what […]

Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Ashley Moody (R), alongside Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn (R), introduced the “HALO Act,” which establishes criminal penalties for anyone who obstructs, threatens, or harasses federal immigration enforcement officers while they are on duty. “No member of our law enforcement should fear harassment or intimidation while doing their job of […]

Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed and explained the App Store Freedom Act in a recent interview with The Floridian, defining it as providing a "choice" for consumers. A key tenet of the App Store Freedom Act is that it allows users to set and install third-party apps or app stores as the default and remove or […]

DORAL, Fla. – U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is in charge of military operations in Latin America, handed off command responsibilities this week. The admiral’s retirement comes amid increased criticism over the Trump administration’s actions in the region. Adm. Holsey has retired a year into his role. The posting usually lasts three to four […]

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been named to Forbes' 2025 list of the World's Most Powerful Women, according to a recent release by the magazine. Wiles, ranked 66th, is the only American woman in politics to be mentioned on the list. Wiles is the first female chief of staff for the White […]

Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D) slammed the Trump administration for planning to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. The SAVE Plan is a Biden-backed student loan payment program that allows enrollees to make payments towards their student loans based on income, $0 payments for low earners, and stops interest rates from […]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is opening a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the popular gaming company deceives parents about the safety of its platform in protecting children against sexually explicit material from child predators. Uthmeier's suit was filed in Baker County Circuit Court on Thursday, December 11. “As a father […]

In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's military actions against the drug cartels, blasting Democratic opposition while also saying Congress needs to be involved if escalation is necessary. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) previously called Democrats "hypocritical" for opposing Trump's drone strikes while remaining silent about President Barack […]

Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced legislation expanding the allowance of employee-owned businesses to enter into contracts with the Department of War. The Department has launched an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Pilot Program that allows employee-owned businesses to compete for contracts. However, the requirement is that companies be 100% employee-owned, which restricts a significant […]

In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) warned against the dangers of “wide open immigration,” asserting that the U.S. is the best country in the world and that "wide open immigration" must be stopped to avoid the kind of crisis that Europe is facing. “I think the issue is that […]