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Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared a new digital ad criticizing Democratic candidate David Jolly for calling the modern Democratic Party "rational." Released by Byron War Room on X, the 48-second spot begins with Jolly saying, "I find this a very rational democratic environment. This is a very rational Democratic Party right […]
Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D) released a statement on the “Republican health care crisis,” urging the Republican Party and the Trump administration to cancel health care cuts and extend the ‘Affordable Care Act’ (ACA) tax credits. “House Democrats are urging Republicans in Congress and President Trump to cancel the health care cuts, lower costs, and […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) condemned Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) refusal to agree to the House's continuing resolution (CR) ahead of an expected government shutdown. During a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, Sen. Moody affirmed that Schumer "has abandoned what he knows is true." Host Harris Faulkner began by noting that President […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with members of his Florida cabinet, passed an agenda item to designate a 2.63-acre parcel of land for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library near Miami-Dade County's historic Freedom Tower this week. “Having the Trump Presidential Library in Miami will be good for Florida, for the city, and for Miami Dade […]
President Donald Trump (R) attempted to raise morale this week as he addressed the Department of War in Quantico, Virginia. In true Trump fashion, the President bounced around from topics like tariffs, the military, ongoing wars, and even President Joe Biden (D). The President commented on military retention efforts, noting that under President Biden, "we […]
Florida Republicans have been hypercritical of the so-called "Schumer Shutdown”, a move proposed by Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer (D-NY), where he intends to reel in the Trump administration and “bring him to the negotiating table.” “Rather than working with Republicans to responsibly keep the government open, Democrats are coordinating a shutdown strategy with outside […]
Florida Congressman Darren Soto (D) called out the Trump administration’s controversial tariffs, claiming that it is harming the farmers and the U.S. farming industry. “Here’s an idea! How about just ending the tariffs instead???" Rep. Soto questioned. "Farmers would rather sell their crops than have a handout.” Rep. Soto’s comments come after President Donald Trump […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) and Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) have joined together to introduce the “Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions (SEVER) Act,” prohibiting all Iranian officials from entering the U.S. “As President Trump and his administration have taken decisive action to secure our border and protect the American people, the SEVER Act […]
Florida Congressman Brian Mast (R) appeared in an interview with FOX News’ “Faulkner Focus” criticizing Democrats' inaction on crime and pushback on mobilizing the National Guard to aid law enforcement in U.S. cities. “They [Democrats] always make big promises. They don't do anything about it. Now you have a president who's saying, I'm taking this […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) praised President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying, "the UN has not been here for America for decades." Steube reiterated his support for potentially withdrawing from the organization altogether, noting that President Trump has not been commended once for […]
This week, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins (R) held a joint press conference with First Lady Casey DeSantis (R) to discuss Florida’s drug-prevention efforts. During the press conference, Lt. Governor Collins acknowledged the support behind a potential gubernatorial run, and he expressed that he’s “getting really close” to deciding what’s next for his political career. […]
Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) criticized European countries for their lax policies on immigration and heightened restrictions on speech and expression. Rep. Donalds expressed his concern with the current political climate in Western Europe, claiming that "political correctness is killing Europe.” “Speech is monitored/criminalized, invasions of illegal aliens go unchecked, and national pride & flags […]
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Republicans in Florida and across the country are positioning themselves for what will be a pivotal election cycle. With control of Congress, state legislatures, and governors' mansions at stake, three major factors stand out as crucial for Republican strategists and voters alike: redistricting battles, economic conditions, and the future […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) called the Biden administration’s “Green New Deal” (GND) a scam, citing that it has “wasted taxpayer dollars.” Steube unloaded on the environmental effort on social media, asserting that “there is no bigger scam in history." "Biden burned hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars on left-wing pet projects. All we got […]
President Donald Trump has officially declared Antifascist Action, better known as "Antifa," a domestic terrorist organization via an executive order issued Monday night. "Antifa is a militarist, anarchist enterprise that explicitly calls for the overthrow of the United States Government, law enforcement authorities, and our system of law," the text of the EO begins, adding, […]
With prejudice against Israel and antisemitism rising across the globe, President Donald Trump named Yehuda Kaploun, an Orthodox Jewish businessman, as the country's special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism in April. In an exclusive interview, Kaploun spoke to The Floridian on the nomination. "The president called me late April and asked me if I […]
WASHINGTON — During the 2024 Presidential election, President Donald Trump vowed to continue where he left off during his first term in office, holding federal government agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fully transparent and accountable. Republican members of Congress continue to praise the Trump administration’s efforts to cut wasteful spending throughout the […]
WASHINGTON— Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D), the outspoken and controversial Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, expressed her disdain towards President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans like Rep. Byron Donalds during a House Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel. Rep. Crockett appears to play the race card against her detractors at every […]
