National Politics

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) affirmed that the father of a Key West sailor aboard the recent USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployment in the Middle East will remain in federal immigration detention following his recent arrest. “Having a family member in the military is not a free pass to violate our nation’s laws,” […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan bill to bring social media influencers under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Luna's Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act would amend FARA to list social media influencers, defined as anyone with a monetized social media account on a federally recognized platform, […]
The Trump administration has released a proposed regulation to raise H-1B visa fees to more than $100,000, in an effort to crack down on foreign worker recruitment. According to the Federal Register, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a $103,265 fee, scheduled to be formally published on Aug. 25, 2026. President Trump's H1-B Proclamation […]
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will impose higher import duties on Canada’s automobiles and steel amid the nation’s escalating trade war with its northern neighbor. “On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%,” President Trump affirmed, arguing that “Canada […]
In an effort to hold the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua accountable for its oppressive rule, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) has called for Nicaragua to be removed from the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). “The murderous dictatorship in Nicaragua will have to face the maximum consequences for its countless crimes against humanity,” Rep. […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on Congress to “step up” and help Americans achieve the ‘American Dream,’ urging lawmakers to pass a series of bills to cut ‘red tape’ obstructing small businesses from flourishing. “The American dream runs on jobs,” Sen. Scott affirmed, demanding that Congress give entrepreneurs “the space they need to create […]
President Donald Trump announced that he reached an agreement to help lower beef prices, an effort that reflects Americans’ needs amid rising costs and a rampant affordability crisis. “Today, I concluded a deal to substantially lower the price of ground beef for working American families,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social. In the post, President […]
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) recently took to social media to repost a video of Democratic challenger for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, Florida House Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Fla.), in an interview where she addresses her views on drag shows. “This is Angie Nixon,” Sen. Moody wrote on X, quoting the Democratic Socialist’s revelation that she has […]
Amid reports that the U.S. National Debt has surpassed $40 trillion and recent action by the Department of the Treasury to double bond buybacks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke with reporters to address several issues, including the bond market, oil prices, and trade tariff refunds. Treasury Department's Plans To Double Bond Buybacks One of the […]
National Federation of Independent Businesses Executive Director Bill Herrle kept it simple when discussing the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act during an interview with The Floridian this week. If you buy a car, you own a car. What seems like a simple concept apparently is not. The REPAIR Act, sponsored […]
President Donald Trump announced the departure of his administration’s director of legislative affairs, James Braid, revealing that the Congressional liaison will leave his post in September 2026. “James has played a critical role in our many accomplishments with Congress, including THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, beating the Democrats in two shutdown showdowns, passing the GENIUS […]
Following the stunning upset in the Democratic U.S. Senate Primary by Democratic Socialist and Florida House Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville), President Donald Trump celebrated retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman’s loss. “The most gratifying loss last night was that of a real treasonous creep, Alex Vindman, to a Radical Left Lunatic, who can’t speak […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) condemned the U.S. Department of State’s recent sanctions on the intergovernmental agency’s president and trial lawyer, calling the Trump administration’s recent effort a “flagrant attack” against the institution. “The International Criminal Court deplores the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration… These sanctions are a flagrant attack […]
Less than two hours before the U.S.’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods were scheduled to take effect, President Donald Trump announced a three-day delay on the import duties after reportedly reaching a trade agreement with the northern neighbor. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for […]
The Republican primary race for Florida's 9th Congressional District has been called, and Dan Green is reportedly the winner. The Results The final tally shows the presumptive victor, Green, finishing with 25.5% of the vote over Ben Butler, who came in second with 24.2%, followed by Thomas Chalifoux with 20.4%. The Fight Rep. Soto, the […]
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer has toppled Former Florida House Representative George Moraitis and American Businessman Dan Franzese in the Republican Primary for Florida’s 25th Congressional District (FL CD 25). Singer will face incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla) after defeating U.S. Navy veteran Moraitis by 4%. All three candidates have strongly campaigned in […]
The Republican primary in Florida's 7th Congressional District has been called, and Ryan Elijah eked out a win over the incumbent Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) in a vicious race. The Results The final tally shows Elijah winning by 46.9% over Rep. Mills, who finished with 34.4% of the vote. A Fight for the Ages Rep. […]
Two-term Incumbent Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) has defeated up-and-comer Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin in the race for Florida’s 25th Congressional District Democratic Primary, winning a contentious battle to the General Election. Rep. Moskowitz is one of the many Florida Democratic Representatives who have had to pivot across Congressional Districts following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recently passed […]
