Florida Lawmakers Weigh In on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Firing

Florida Lawmakers Weigh In on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Firing

Adrian Morgade
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March 5, 2026
President Donald Trump has let go of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem after immense pressure and backlash over her leadership of the agency and the management of the Trump administration’s immigration policy. https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/2029628555810816111?s=20 Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a statement on X, thanking Noem for her work as DHS Secretary […]
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Noem Goes Home: Trump Nominates Markwayne Mullin as New DHS Secretary

Noem Goes Home: Trump Nominates Markwayne Mullin as New DHS Secretary

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
President Donald Trump has let go of his Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, following increased backlash over her leadership of the agency, including the management of the Trump administration’s immigration operations. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump revealed that he is nominating Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to take her place […]
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DeSantis Awards Over $9 Million Through Florida Job Growth Grant to Northeast Florida

DeSantis Awards Over $9 Million Through Florida Job Growth Grant to Northeast Florida

Michael Costeines
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March 5, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of over $9 million through Florida's Job Growth Grant Fund to two areas of Northeast Florida while speaking in Yulee today. The grants include $6.25 million to Nassau County to construct a roadway network to establish an industrial and commercial site. The site will be located near the US […]
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Rick Scott Hits 'Stupid' Democrats Over Sharia Law: 'No Place in America'

Rick Scott Hits 'Stupid' Democrats Over Sharia Law: 'No Place in America'

Grayson Bakich
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March 5, 2026
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 […]
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Rick Scott Defends Israel Amidst Rise of Antisemitic Rhetoric in the U.S.

Rick Scott Defends Israel Amidst Rise of Antisemitic Rhetoric in the U.S.

Adrian Morgade
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March 5, 2026
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) defended Israel as a key ally against Iran amidst the rise of antisemitic rhetoric in the U.S. As antisemitic rhetoric continues to rise in the country, the Florida senator denounced attacks against Jewish communities in Florida, saying that it is “frustrating that some […]
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White House Touts New Poll Showing Overwhelming Support for SAVE Act

White House Touts New Poll Showing Overwhelming Support for SAVE Act

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
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 […]
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Senate Fails to Pass Resolution Against Trump’s War Powers Limit

Senate Fails to Pass Resolution Against Trump’s War Powers Limit

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
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 […]
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Florida Senate Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Unlikely

Florida Senate Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Unlikely

Michael Costeines
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March 5, 2026
The Florida Senate passed a bill to provide consumer protections and safeguards for vulnerable adults and minors against the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the upper chamber this week. The bill, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights," passed 35-2 in the upper chamber, with only Sens. Erin Grall (R-Fort Pierce) and Don Gaetz […]
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Judge Orders U.S. Customs to Pay Back $130 Billion of Tariffs

Judge Orders U.S. Customs to Pay Back $130 Billion of Tariffs

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
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 […]
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Deadbeat Spain Refuses to Pay Debts to US Companies as Trump Threatens to cut Trade

Deadbeat Spain Refuses to Pay Debts to US Companies as Trump Threatens to cut Trade

Grayson Bakich
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March 5, 2026
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 […]
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EXCLUSIVE: AOC Would Vote To Impeach President Trump Following the 2026 Mid-Term Elections

EXCLUSIVE: AOC Would Vote To Impeach President Trump Following the 2026 Mid-Term Elections

Joseph Quesada
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March 4, 2026
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, […]
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State Department Ensures American Citizens's Safety in Middle East

State Department Ensures American Citizens's Safety in Middle East

Joseph Quesada
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March 4, 2026
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 […]
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UNF POLL: Byron Donalds Holds Single-Digit Lead in Governor's Race

UNF POLL: Byron Donalds Holds Single-Digit Lead in Governor's Race

Michael Costeines
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March 4, 2026
A new poll by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida (UNF) shows Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) with six and 7-point leads over Democratic opponents David Jolly and Jerry Demings, respectively, in the governor's race. The poll found Rep. Donalds at 42% support, while Jolly received 36%, […]
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Congress Gears Up for Vote on War Powers Resolution

Congress Gears Up for Vote on War Powers Resolution

Joseph Quesada
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March 4, 2026
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 […]
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EXCLUSIVE Secretary Marco Rubio Affirms the Legality, Objectives For Attacking Iran

EXCLUSIVE Secretary Marco Rubio Affirms the Legality, Objectives For Attacking Iran

Joseph Quesada
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March 3, 2026
WASHINGTON—Shortly after speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres before entering a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) with Senators to discuss military operations against the Islamic Republican of Iran. Secretary Rubio was asked about his thoughts about how Congressional Democrats appear to favor […]
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Carlos Gimenez Asserts 'Cuba is Next' After Iran Strikes

Carlos Gimenez Asserts 'Cuba is Next' After Iran Strikes

Adrian Morgade
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March 3, 2026
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 […]
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U.S. Considers Protecting Oil Tankers in Hormuz Strait

U.S. Considers Protecting Oil Tankers in Hormuz Strait

Joseph Quesada
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March 3, 2026
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 […]
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DeSantis Awards Over $13M Through Florida Job Growth Grant to Panhandle Region

DeSantis Awards Over $13M Through Florida Job Growth Grant to Panhandle Region

Michael Costeines
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March 3, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of over $13 million through Florida's Job Growth Grant Fund to several Panhandle communities for infrastructure improvements while speaking in Pensacola today. The grants include $5 million for the Panama City-Bay County Airport and Industrial District for a new aircraft engine repair station and engine testing facility at Northwest […]
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