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The Floridian is a state-centric media platform that covers national politics and elected officials, including former President Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again movement.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Israel has underscored a shift in the US’ foreign policy priorities for the Middle East. Secretary Rubio’s messaging and travel itinerary symbolized clear departures from the foreign policy strategy of former President Joe Biden’s administration. First, Rubio’s arrival to Israel was paralleled by the delivery of heavy […]
Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) Chief of Staff, James Uthmeier, has officially been sworn in as Florida's newest Attorney General. The Florida governor shared that Uthmeier was "a bulldog" within his administration. With a bit of sarcasm, Gov. DeSantis shared the role of Chief of Staff under his leadership is so hectic and fast-paced that a […]
Protecting Americans Consumers Together (PACT) is a legal reform advocacy group that is looking to make the legal system more affordable, accessible, and transparent for everyday Americans. Lauren Zelt, PACT's Executive Director, spoke to The Floridian regarding the advocacy group's mission concerning legal (especially "tort") reform. These reforms, PACT believes, will save Americans upwards of hundreds or […]
American military and allied forces continue battling ISIS terrorists in the Middle East. In early January, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the beginning of the Defeat Isis (D-ISIS) operation, designed to decimate the terrorist group. D-ISIS is focusing on ISIS strongholds in the Hamrin mountains of Iraq and the Dayr az-Zawr region of Syria. […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to relinquish the United States' dependence on Chinese-made batteries and "address the national security concerns regarding cybersecurity, supply chain disruptions, and domestic manufacturing of this technology." Additionally, the bill would bar the Department […]
President Donald Trump recently ordered the federal government to prepare for responding to countries that levy tariffs on US exports with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs designed to mirror the respective countries’ tariffs. “On Trade, I have decided, for purposes of Fairness, that I will charge a RECIPROCAL Tariff meaning, whatever Countries charge the United States of America, […]
New Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's (R) FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, during a Judiciary Committee hearing and defended his appointment to the position if confirmed. Patel's nomination, similar to the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, has been met with harsh criticism by a majority of Senate Democrats. […]
Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a lawsuit against New York State and its top political officials for refusing to comply with the federal government’s immigration enforcement measures. Included in the suit are New York Governor Kathleen Hochul, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, and New York State Department of […]
President Donald Trump (R) has announced that negotiations have begun between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine to end the war in Eastern Europe. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the death toll from the conflict is in the millions, according to President Trump. The 45th and 47th President announced the beginning of negotiations […]
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, held a hearing titled "Nuuk and Cranny: Looking at the Arctic and Greenland's Geostrategic Importance to U.S. Interests." In late January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America is about acquiring the land and that it is "in our national interest" […]
President Donald Trump and Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein recently met alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other diplomats at the White House. King Abdullah lauded President Trump, claiming he was confident the latter could bring “peace and prosperity” to the Middle East. "I truly believe, with all the challenges that we have […]
President Donald Trump increased pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal with the US that would feature an exchange of rare earth metals for military support during a recent interview with FOX News. President Trump complained the US was providing an outsized amount of aid to Ukraine compared to other European countries and NATO allies. […]
Florida Republican lawmakers are denouncing the prosecution of Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe on corruption charges. President Uribe is charged with bribery and witness tampering in the first prosecution of a former president in Colombia’s history. Uribe’s prosecution has been promoted by Socialist President Gustavo Petro, whose sped up prosecutorial processes. Republicans, who have frequently […]
The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the firing of its chief financial officer, Mary Comans after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) found the agency had spent $59 million to house illegal immigrants in luxury hotel accommodations in New York City. Lawmakers have been critical of the egregious spending, praising the […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to share his thoughts on the latest development with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new federal entity designed to purge wasteful spending. However, this has led Democrats to question the motives of Musk and DOGE as the left side of the aisle has demanded […]
President Donald Trump has announced the dismissal of military academies’ boards of visitors and that he will be selecting a new slate of individuals to compose each advisory body. President Trump made the announcement via Truth Social, where he claimed military academies have been corrupted by “Woke Leftist Ideologues.” “Our Service Academies have been infiltrated […]
MIAMI - President Donald Trump recently announced that Gadyaces “Gady” Serralta will serve as the next Director of the United States Marshals Service. "Gady is a lifelong public servant, with 34 years of Law Enforcement experience. I nominated him in my First Term to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Florida, […]
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) has reintroduced The Bipartisan Value Over Cost Act, a bill that aims to contract competition, reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses, and modernize federal procurement.
