Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rubén Marinelarena Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a bipartisan bill called the Continuing High-Quality Evaluations of Concerning and Known Persons of Interest through National Training Updates (CHECKPOINT) Act. The act aims to modernize and improve U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints by formally codifying the Checkpoint Program Management Office to oversee performance, […]

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, (D-FL) accused the Trump administration of imposing recent travel bans against Haitians out of prejudice rather than protection. "I have one simple question: Where is the data? What evidence shows that Haitians pose a threat to national security? There is none. No facts. No justification. Just a sweeping, baseless ban rooted […]

U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, (R-FL) wrote a letter to Kristi Noem, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security over concerns regarding Venezuelan political prisoner Gregory Sanabria.  “I sent a letter to DHS raising serious concerns about its recent detainment of Gregory Sanabria, a brave political prisoner who spent more than three years imprisoned—including in Maduro’s […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) mocked Senator Alex Padilla's (D-CA) detainment by Secret Service agents in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, saying he "wanted to make a name for himself." As host Laura Ingraham described, Sen. Padilla tried to crash a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles before […]

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing legislation to deport illegal aliens convicted of crimes related to rioting in the wake of the ongoing Los Angeles riots. Specifically, Rep. Buchanan's Returning Illegals Over Turmoil (RIOT) Act would render any illegal alien, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient deportable and permanently inadmissible to the United States if […]

Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation requiring all planes in the Armed Forces to have air-to-air and air-to-ground collision detection systems. Specifically, the Collision Limiting Operational Upgrade for DOD (CLOUD) Aircraft Act requires the Secretary of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing these systems […]

Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) grilled James C. Harris III, Assistant Director of Homeland Security Investigations' Countering Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) division, on countering the Chinese manufacture of fentanyl precursor chemicals shipped to Mexico in a recent House Homeland Security hearing. "What kind of success have we had in interdicting those precursor chemicals [from China]?" Rep. […]

The Broward County Sheriff, embroiled in controversy for refusing to track down and arrest unauthorized migrants, should be suspended and replaced if he continues to deprioritize illegal immigration efforts, two top allies to Gov. Ron DeSantis and likely picks to lead high office said Monday. Gregory Tony, the sheriff of the county with the most […]

U.S. Rep Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) released a message on social media directed towards the violent protests in Los Angeles, Monday. “You can scream–LOUDLY. The Constitution gives you the right!," she stated. “But: You CANNOT attack police officers. You CANNOT torch media vans. You CANNOT destroy federal buildings. You CANNOT loot private businesses. And you […]

Days after Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony refused to join the "cesspool" of tracking down unauthorized migrants, Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday demanded he clarify his stance and promise to uphold a contested new immigration law. If not, Tony could be removed from office, Uthmeier added at the end of a lengthy letter sent […]

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) condemned House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' (D-NY) recent vow to unmask Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arresting illegal aliens in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). "This is reprehensible. The House Minority Leader threatened to dox our courageous @ICEgov agents for protecting our communities. Democrats continue to be pro-crime […]

U.S. Rep Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) recently expressing her disapproval over the Trump administration's handling of immigration court cases and asylum seekers. “I am fully aware, and heartbroken, about the uncertainty now gripping Florida's 27th District because of the recent immigration actions of the Administration. Arrests in immigration courts, including people with I-220A and pending […]

TALLAHASSEE—Days after Florida's top higher education board shot down a presidential finalist for the first time ever, House Speaker Danny Perez called the move "embarrassing" and preventable had a bill despised by Gov. Ron DeSantis passed the legislature. Perez, a Miami Republican who's clashed with DeSantis for months, spoke to reporters on Thursday, two days […]

Former Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been officially sworn in as Florida International University’s seventh president. She had previously served as interim president after Kenneth A. Jessell’s contract expired. In response to her appointment, Nuñez posted on social media. “I am humbled by the trust that has been placed in me by the FIU […]

Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) vowed to continue pushing for passage of his Major Richard Star Act in a recent post to X (formerly Twitter). The post responded to a story from Alternet.org describing the plight of the U.S. Army veteran Dan Nevins, who lost two limbs after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated under his […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday pushed for one of his top aides to become the next Education Commissioner, replacing Manny Diaz, Jr. ahead of his new job as interim President of the University of West Florida. DeSantis recommended Anastasios "Stasi" Kamoutsas, one of his four deputy chief of staff officers, to be Florida's top education […]

In a historic first, the Florida Board of Governors on Tuesday blocked Dr. Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s next president, caving to Trump world’s bitter criticism of his past support for diversity initiatives and allegations of antisemitism. Ono, who resigned his post as president of the University of Michigan just hours after […]

Sen. Rick Scott, (R-FL) held a press conference outlining his concerns on the presidential bid of University of Michigan’s former president Santa Ono. “I have serious concerns about Santa Ono’s nomination to be the president of the University of Florida and every single member of the Florida Board of Governors should be demanding answers right […]