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Sen. Minority Leader Tears into Republicans Over Illegal Immigration Top Democratic Party amigo, Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo criticized Florida Republicans in a series of remarks as the party infights with Gov. Ron DeSantis in special legislative sessions over how to implement illegal immigration reform...READ MORE Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD —Flagging that in the Governor's […]
MIAMI - Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo criticized Florida Republicans in a series of remarks as the party infights with Gov. Ron DeSantis in special legislative sessions over how to implement President Donald Trump's immigration agenda in the state. "Republicans are supposed to be tough on illegal immigration. Not in Florida. Florida continues to bloat […]
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has promised to not renew Panama’s contract with China’s Belt and Road initiative and grant US warships free passage through the canal after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The announcement comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to forcefully retake the Panama canal unless Panama terminate Chinese influence […]
MIAMI - Are you tired of paying more for concerts and sporting events and getting ripped off with hidden fees? Two Florida Democratic lawmakers, state Sen. Lori Berman, and House Rep. Anna Eskmani, are looking to get rid of that headache after introducing the Transparency and Integrity in Consumer Knowledge and Enforcement of Transactions (TICKET) […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will name Rep. Mike Caruso (R) as his next Lt. Governor in the coming days as current Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez is expected to be named President of Florida International University. Last week, a source close to the process told The Floridian that Gov. DeSantis's office was in conversations with him/her […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have reintroduced the Afghan Vetting Accountability Act, a bill that will attempt to make necessary changes to "ensure full screening and vetting of evacuees to keep our nation safe." After former President Joe Biden's (D) botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released […]
Did you know that genetically modified (GM) seeds could lead to a possible produce trade war with Communist China? American lawmakers have been gradually sounding the alarm about the growing threat to the U.S. food supply. China is an adversary and has been actively trying to undermine U.S. industries, including the agriculture sector by selling […]
Republican Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Joni Ernst (IA) have filed a bill that would vet Afghanistan refugees who entered the United States after President Joe Biden’s tumultuous Afghanistan withdrawal. The legislation follows reports alleging some of the Afghani refugees who entered the US as part of post-withdrawal refugee relief efforts were improperly vetted. President […]
House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) recently told The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres that Republicans intend to enshrine President Donald Trump’s tax cuts into law. President Trump passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a major tax reform law, in 2017. The TCJA mainly reduces personal income and corporate taxes among other regulatory […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) have introduced the Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act. This bill attempts to curb the human trafficking of unaccompanied migrant children through "comprehensive vetting procedures of sponsors, regular monitoring and updates on the child’s well-being." Last August, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General […]
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are demanding answers and seeking accountability after a US Army helicopter crashed into an oncoming American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The American Airlines (AA) flight was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, 19 of which have already been confirmed deceased after the […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-TX) has joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing the Stop Illegal Reentry Act, also known as Kate’s Law. While President Donald Trump (R) is undergoing public ICE raids throughout the country, Sens. Scott, Cruz, and other GOP members are taking the legislative route to impose the legal system upon illegal immigrants. […]
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison following his bribery and corruption conviction. Menendez, who served as New Jersey’s Senator from 2006 to 2024, accepted nearly $500,000 in cash, a luxury vehicle, home furnishings, and gold bars from the Egyptian government. Former Senator Menendez was also subjected […]
TALLAHASSEE—As Governor Ron DeSantis is set to veto the illegal immigration “Trump ACT” that passed in the Florida Legislature, a political revolt or feud by Republican state lawmakers against the governor appears to be coming to a head, with Speaker Danny Perez asserting that the Governor’s office failed to communicate with the Republican-led legislature. During […]
TALLAHASSEE—Amid the feud over the illegal immigration special session between Gov. Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez, and Senate President Ben Albritton, Trump-endorsed Rep. Meg Weinberger was kicked out of her hotel room at the Governor's Inn for voting against the governor's immigration proposal. Shortly after the state lawmakers voted in favor of the "TRUMP […]
Florida Lawmakers Rebuke DeSantis, Pass Special Session Immigration Bill...Governor to Veto it The illegal immigration special session in the Florida legislature has ended with lawmakers revolting against Governor Ron DeSantis by passing a legislative measure that allegedly had the blessing of President Donald Trump. Gov. DeSantis is expected to veto the measure. Republicans could then […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently laid out his vision for America’s Department of State during his 4-year mandate at its helm. Secretary Rubio, who claimed that leading the State Department was the “highest honor” of his life, underscored his strategy would be modelled towards bolstering America’s strength, safety, and prosperity. President Donald Trump’s appointment […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined 34 Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to introduce the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act” a bill that intends to make the 20 percent pass-through business tax deduction permanent. The legislation would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business […]
