Coalition of House Republicans Seek to Award Trump With Congressional Gold Medal

Coalition of House Republicans Seek to Award Trump With Congressional Gold Medal

Mateo Guillamont
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May 15, 2024
US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is leading a group of House Republicans attempting to bestow former President Donald Trump with the Congressional Gold Medal. Alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the U.S. The GOP representatives filed a bill that, if passed, would award President […]
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Gimenez Says Support for Trump Growing Because Americans are 'Waking Up' to Biden's Policies

Gimenez Says Support for Trump Growing Because Americans are 'Waking Up' to Biden's Policies

Grayson Bakich
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May 15, 2024
Recent polls show former President Donald Trump leading or tying with President Joe Biden as the 2024 Election in November grows closer, even among reliably Democratic voting blocs. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the findings in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying more and more Americans are "finally waking up and saying no, we […]
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Houthis Continue Raining Fire on Red Sea as Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Israel Independence Day

Houthis Continue Raining Fire on Red Sea as Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Israel Independence Day

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2024
While the world has been focused on Israel's potential military incursion into Rafah, Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, has been firing daily missiles toward Israeli assets in the Red Sea. The latest Houthi attacks were launched on the eve of Israel’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on May 14th. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported […]
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Everglades and China Featured on Provisions of Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill

Everglades and China Featured on Provisions of Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2024
The US Senate’s recently passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill includes provisions addressing Chinese threats and environmental concerns in the Everglades. US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) lobbied for the inclusion of such language in the FAA bill, which reauthorizes the same until 2028. On the Everglades front, the bill will prohibit civil aviation at […]
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Reps. Donalds, Mills, and Others Join Trump in Court

Reps. Donalds, Mills, and Others Join Trump in Court

Daniel Molina
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May 14, 2024
President Trump was accompanied to court this morning by Florida Reps. Byron Donalds (R) and Cory Mills (R) among others.
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Haridopolos Receives Major Endorsements From Speaker Mike Johnson, Others

Haridopolos Receives Major Endorsements From Speaker Mike Johnson, Others

Jackson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R) has received a flurry of endorsements from prominent Republicans nationwide with a concentration of support from his home state of Florida. Haridopolos is running for Congressional District 8, currently held by Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). Rep. Posey announced in April that he would not seek another term and […]
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Rubio Blasts Restrictive 'Green' Housing Rules, 'Arbitrary Environmental Benchmarks'

Rubio Blasts Restrictive 'Green' Housing Rules, 'Arbitrary Environmental Benchmarks'

Grayson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Is the Biden Administration's push for 'green' policies doing more harm than good? Many Republicans have said so, as the White House's environmental agenda creates more federal regulations that impede economic growth and make life more difficult for everyday Americans. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed the sentiment in a recent op-ed for the New York Post, blasting […]
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'Bullsh-t Artist and Fraud': Ex T-Mobile CEO Loses Motion to Dismiss Defamation Case With Trump-Aligned Business Man

'Bullsh-t Artist and Fraud': Ex T-Mobile CEO Loses Motion to Dismiss Defamation Case With Trump-Aligned Business Man

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2024
MIAMI-DADE, FL—Former T-Mobile CEO John Legere, who faces a $100 million defamation suit for calling his former friend and current entrepreneur Grant Cardone a "bullshit artist", had his motion to dismiss the Miami-based case denied last Monday. In January, internet celebrity and personal finance guru Cardone filed a libel and slander suit in his home […]
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'A Scourge on Society': DeSantis Signs Human Trafficking Bill, Raises Stripper Age to 21

'A Scourge on Society': DeSantis Signs Human Trafficking Bill, Raises Stripper Age to 21

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2024
CORAL GABLES, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping human trafficking bill requiring special hotline numbers to be posted at various businesses and raising the stripper age from 18 to 21. "Human trafficking is a really serious scourge in our society," DeSantis said at a Monday afternoon press conference. He cited several statistics, explaining that since […]
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Rubio Leads Bipartisan Effort Pressuring Biden to Reject Tentative Israel ICC Sanctions

Rubio Leads Bipartisan Effort Pressuring Biden to Reject Tentative Israel ICC Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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May 13, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent President Joe Biden a letter requesting the latter reject potential International Criminal Court (ICC) anti-Israel actions. Senator Rubio, alongside Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and fellow legislators, urged Biden publicly denounce such potential actions. The ICC is reportedly considering issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials for alleged international […]
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Harrowing Reports of Chinese Organ Trafficking Spark Congressional Outcry

Harrowing Reports of Chinese Organ Trafficking Spark Congressional Outcry

Mateo Guillamont
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May 11, 2024
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding the Biden administration respond to investigative reports alleging China is engaging in a massive forced organ transplant scheme. According to the American Journal of Transplantation, transplant surgeons in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) removed organs, including hearts and lungs, violating the internationally-accepted  “dead donor” rule, i.e., before […]
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Republican Lawmakers Face Off Against International Criminal Court

Republican Lawmakers Face Off Against International Criminal Court

Mateo Guillamont
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May 10, 2024
Republican lawmakers are upping their public campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in light of reports the former is considering issuing arrest warrants for Israel officials. The ICC is an international tribunal designed to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Neither the […]
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Scott Attends Trump Trial, Calls Court Proceedings 'Criminal'

Scott Attends Trump Trial, Calls Court Proceedings 'Criminal'

Daniel Molina
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May 10, 2024
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is the first member of the Senate to attend President Donald Trump's (R) criminal trial.
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Mast: Biden 'Succumbs to Propaganda,' Withholds Offensive Weapons from Israel in Rafah

Mast: Biden 'Succumbs to Propaganda,' Withholds Offensive Weapons from Israel in Rafah

Jackson Bakich
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May 10, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has released a statement concerning President Joe Biden’s (D) decision to withhold offensive weapons from Israel as it begins its operation in Rafah, the southernmost region in the Gaza Strip. The Florida congressman has been incredibly vocal in his support for Israel and quite negative toward President Biden’s approach toward the […]
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International Pro-Hamas Students Could Face Deportation if Republican Lawmakers Get Their Way

International Pro-Hamas Students Could Face Deportation if Republican Lawmakers Get Their Way

Mateo Guillamont
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May 10, 2024
Pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden’s administration to punish students involved in anti-Israel university protests many Republicans have characterized as pro-Hamas and antisemitic. Numerous Senators and Representatives have petitioned the Department of Homeland Security to expel any foreign national suporting Hamas and advocating the genocide of Jews through denying Israel’s right to exist. According […]
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Florida Retail Federation CEO Shalley: FDA Needs to 'Step Up' Against Illicit Chinese Vapes

Florida Retail Federation CEO Shalley: FDA Needs to 'Step Up' Against Illicit Chinese Vapes

Jackson Bakich
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May 10, 2024
Florida Retail Federation (FRF) President and CEO Scott Shalley spoke with The Floridian in an exclusive interview regarding the sale of illicit Chinese vape products throughout the United States. In the state of Florida specifically, however, these products have dominated the disposable vape market. Chinese-owned companies such as Elf Bar, Fume, and HQD accounted for […]
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'Government is Not the Solution': DeSantis Family Lauds Hope Florida Program for Those in Need

'Government is Not the Solution': DeSantis Family Lauds Hope Florida Program for Those in Need

Liv Caputo
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May 9, 2024
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL—The DeSantis family took the stage Thursday morning, touting First Lady Casey DeSantis' initiative to remove government from societal issues and replace it with faith and community-based organizations which, the Governor says, will save taxpayers $800 million in ten years. "Government is not the solution to society's problems," Governor Ron DeSantis said […]
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Speaker Johnson Introduces Bill to Prohibit Illegal Immigrant Voters in Federal Elections

Speaker Johnson Introduces Bill to Prohibit Illegal Immigrant Voters in Federal Elections

Jackson Bakich
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May 9, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) have introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on the steps of the Capitol. The legislation includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – not illegal immigrants – can vote in U.S. elections. Speaker Johnson said that American voting procedures currently face […]
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