Steube and Rubio Seek to Shield Religious Institutions from Governmental Overreach

Steube and Rubio Seek to Shield Religious Institutions from Governmental Overreach

Mateo Guillamont
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January 18, 2024
US Representative Gregory Steube (R-Fl) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fl) have filed the Safeguarding Charity Act to protect tax-exempt organizations from burdensome regulations.  The act was spurred by two recent Federal Court opinions in Maryland and California defining tax-exempt, i.e., 501(c)(3), entities, as receiving federal financial assistance under Title IX.  Such definition of 501(c)(3) institutions, […]
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Scott Calls Senatorial Opponent Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is a 'Radical'

Scott Calls Senatorial Opponent Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is a 'Radical'

Jackson Bakich
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January 18, 2024
WASHINGTON—In an exclusive interview, The Floridian spoke with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) regarding his expected general election opponent, former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) and her efforts to win his senatorial seat. Former Rep. Mucarsel-Powell recently campaigned with Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) who has a record of sympathizing with defunding the police movements. The Floridian […]
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Pro-Trump Lawmakers Won't Tell DeSantis and Haley to Drop out of Race

Pro-Trump Lawmakers Won't Tell DeSantis and Haley to Drop out of Race

Javier Manjarres
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January 18, 2024
x—After former President Donald Trump’s historic 30-point victory over Governor Ron DeSantis and Ambassador Nikki Haley in the Iowa Caucus, political pundits have pushed the idea that both DeSantis and Haley should drop out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary sweepstakes. “I firmly believe Ron DeSantis is the future of this party. He is the […]
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'The Republican Party is the Party of Trump': FL Lawmakers React to DeSantis' Loss in Iowa

'The Republican Party is the Party of Trump': FL Lawmakers React to DeSantis' Loss in Iowa

Liv Caputo
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January 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- In two exclusive interviews with The Floridian, Democrat Sen. Shevrin Jones and Republican Rep. Alex Rizo responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis' 30 point loss at the Iowa Caucus. As Democrats point at America's rejection of the Governor, Republicans are determined to present a unified front. "My hope is that we as Republicans […]
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Scott Introduces Bill Toughening Punishment for Swatting

Scott Introduces Bill Toughening Punishment for Swatting

Grayson Bakich
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January 17, 2024
Over the Christmas break, Senator Rick Scott's (R-FL) Naples residence was "swatted" by unknown callers. Upon returning to Congress, Sen. Scott and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced a bill increasing the criminal penalties for swatting. "Swatting," as it is known, is the act of making a fraudulent police call to a victim's address in order […]
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DeSantis: Trump & Haley Afraid of ‘Tough Questions’

DeSantis: Trump & Haley Afraid of ‘Tough Questions’

Daniel Molina
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January 17, 2024
Governor DeSantis is now knocking President Donald Trump (R) and Ambassador Nikki Haley (R) over not wanting to answer the “tough questions.”
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Donalds Promotes Trump in Iowa, Former President Wins Big

Donalds Promotes Trump in Iowa, Former President Wins Big

Jackson Bakich
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January 16, 2024
While stumping for former President Donald Trump (R-FL) in Iowa, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) gave a passionate speech in an attempt to convince Iowans to caucus for his candidate. In Rep. Donalds’ speech, he reminded Hawkeye State residents of President Trump’s track record concerning important issues such as the economy, Russian aggression, and abortion. There’s […]
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Salazar Proposes Law Responding to Nicaragua’s Kidnapping of Catholic Clergy

Salazar Proposes Law Responding to Nicaragua’s Kidnapping of Catholic Clergy

Mateo Guillamont
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January 16, 2024
US Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-Fl) has filed a bill to reauthorize sanctions on Nicaragua in light of the Nicaraguan government’s recent hostile acts towards Catholic officials.  Since December 2023, Nicaraguan police have detained a total of 16 priests and seminarians, including Bishops Isidoro del Carmen Mora and Rolando Jose Álvarez Lagos. Nicaraguan Dictator Naiel Ortega […]
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Rubio Demands USA Boxing Reverse New Rule Allowing Transgender Boxers to Fight Women

Rubio Demands USA Boxing Reverse New Rule Allowing Transgender Boxers to Fight Women

Grayson Bakich
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January 16, 2024
USA Boxing, which governs the sport nationwide, recently announced they would allow transgender women would be able to participate in women's boxing matches. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote a letter to USA Boxing's CEO Mike McAtee, calling out the danger of the new policy and demanding its reversal, saying, "Allowing men to hit women is reprehensible, even […]
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Vivek Ramaswamy Suspends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy Suspends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Trump

Christian Pitten
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January 16, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced Monday night following the Iowa Caucuses that he has officially suspended his campaign. This was followed up with the former entrepreneur and biotech tycoon fully endorsing Donald Trump for the presidency. Ramaswamy tweeted, “This entire campaign is about speaking the truth. We did not achieve our goal tonight & […]
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Houthi Rockets Strike US Ship as Israel Marks 101st Day Since Hamas Attack

Houthi Rockets Strike US Ship as Israel Marks 101st Day Since Hamas Attack

Mateo Guillamont
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January 16, 2024
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported a US ship, the Gibraltar Eagle, was struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Ansarallah (Houthi) militants earlier today.  CENTCOM also reported another Houthi missile fired toward Red Sea commercial navigation lanes which failed to reach its destination and landed in Yemen.  According to CENTCOM, despite being […]
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Trump Crushes DeSantis, Haley in Historic Iowa Caucus

Trump Crushes DeSantis, Haley in Historic Iowa Caucus

Javier Manjarres
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January 15, 2024
It’s over. Stick a fork in the 2024 Republican presidential primary election. As expected, former President Donald Trump crushed Governor Ron DeSantis and Ambassador Nikki Haley. With 92% of precincts reporting,  President Trump has garnered 51% of the vote, and Gov. DeSantis came in 2nd with 21%m narrowly edging out Nikki Haley by 2 percentage […]
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Trump Quickly Wins Iowa Caucus

Trump Quickly Wins Iowa Caucus

Daniel Molina
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January 15, 2024
With 1% of the vote, the media was already calling the Iowa Caucus for President Donald Trump (R).
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Rubio Praises Argentina's Milei for Rejecting BRICS Membership

Rubio Praises Argentina's Milei for Rejecting BRICS Membership

Grayson Bakich
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January 15, 2024
With concerns about China and Russia's influence reaching Central and South America, the United States can take relief knowing they have an ally in Javier Milei's Argentina. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) praised Milei's decision to keep the South American country out of BRICS, the trade alliance between Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa in a recent op-ed for […]
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DeSantis Says Trump Endorsers Will Vote for Him in Iowa Caucus

DeSantis Says Trump Endorsers Will Vote for Him in Iowa Caucus

Grayson Bakich
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January 15, 2024
It's Iowa Caucus Day, and the Republican primary candidates' paths forward from here on out are on the line. Former President Donald Trump maintains his massive lead in the polls. However, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, "I always like being the underdog," and suggested some Republicans who have endorsed Trump […]
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DeSantis Banks on Loyalty, Turnout to Win Iowa

DeSantis Banks on Loyalty, Turnout to Win Iowa

Javier Manjarres
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January 15, 2024
Loyalty in American politics is a rare commodity and is rarely exhibited during primary election races. Former President Donald Trump has excoriated Gov Ron DeSantis for allegedly showing disloyalty when he decided to run for President in 2024. Gov. DeSantis insists that he has not been disloyal, but President Trump and his supporters believe that […]
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Burgum Endorses Trump for President

Burgum Endorses Trump for President

Daniel Molina
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January 15, 2024
On the eve of the Iowa Caucus, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (R) has endorsed President Trump.
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DeSantis Exposes the ‘Truth About Nikki’

DeSantis Exposes the ‘Truth About Nikki’

Daniel Molina
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January 15, 2024
Governor DeSantis released an advertisement, accusing Ambassador Haley of lying and exposing the “truth about Nikki.”
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