Rick Scott
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As the state of Florida braces for the Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2026, President Donald Trump announced the approval of more than $400 million in Disaster relief for the Sunshine State. “I am pleased to announce that the Great State of Florida has been approved to be given $415.9 Million Dollars in its Disaster Declaration […]
After Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella secured a narrow win in Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) congratulated the president-elect, expressing hopes for a stronger relationship between the U.S. and the Latin American country. “CONGRATULATIONS to Abelardo de la Espriella as the preliminary results point toward victory, and to the brave people […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has called out the federal government, blaming Congress for the affordability crisis in the U.S., after a new report indicates that U.S. “starter homes” across hundreds of cities have skyrocketed in price. $21,000 Home in 1970 vs. $1 Million Home in 2026 The Florida Senator highlighted the stark difference in home […]
Eight crew members are presumed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert. “An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress carrying eight people on a routine test mission crashed today after take-off at 11:20 a.m. (PDT). Initial indications are that the […]
Florida Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, alongside several elected officials and Jewish community members, urged the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Ye's (formerly Kanye West) upcoming concerts on June 26 and 28, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium, citing concerns over the controversial artist’s history of antisemitic remarks and actions. Sen. Scott's Letter to […]
According to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the American job market added 172,000 jobs in May 2026, establishing economic resilience across the nation despite rising costs from the war in Iran. The increase in employment reported was more than double what economists had expected. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), economists […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on the American people to stop buying products from China to stop the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from doing “bad deeds.” Sen. Scott affirmed that the U.S. must hold “people [CCP] accountable" during an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres. The Florida Senator referenced the crimes against […]
Following a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the State Department’s annual budget request, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) spoke with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres to discuss his views on Secretary of State Marco Rubiorecent testimony in the Senate about how the U.S. addressing the political and humanitarian challenges in Venezuela and Cuba. “Oh, he […]
During an interview with NewsNation’s The Hill, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) told Blake Burman that he doesn’t believe the U.S. will have to enact military action on Cuba because the Cuban people will rise against the Communist regime instead. “I don’t think we’re going to have to do it. I think what’s going to happen […]
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Senate-passed bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) – during a pro forma session. Amid a two-week Congressional spring recess, the House held a brief, “perfunctory” meeting known as a pro forma […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) took to social media to commend the death of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Intelligence Chief, Majid Khademi, following a precision strike by Israel Defense Forces (IDF). “Good riddance. The IRGC has been killing and terrorizing our people for DECADES,” Sen. Scott expressed. “President Trump’s leadership is making America SAFER […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced the introduction of the GI Bill Transferability Act and SCHEDULES Act, two bills that seek to provide aid to U.S. servicemen and women by broadening access to education benefits and enhancing accountability within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for members. According to a press release from the Senator’s Office, […]
During a Senate GOP press conference, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) did not hold back in rebuking Democrats' opposition to the SAVE America Act, saying they are the only group of people in America that are opposed to it. "I have been up here for seven years. This is probably the most bipartisan thing I have […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) sent a letter on Thursday to top officials in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling for a review of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) involvement in U.S. clinical trials and drug approvals. Sen. Scott urged DHHS Secretary […]
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social today. Wiles, who has been Trump's Chief of Staff since his second inauguration in January 2025, plans to continue her role as she undergoes treatment. "Susie Wiles is an incredible Chief of Staff, a […]
A trio of senators introduced legislation that could add a new name to the United States' list of designated terrorist organizations, citing what they describe as a growing and dangerous alliance between a North African separatist group and Iran. That separatist group is the Polisario Front. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Rick […]
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 […]
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 […]
