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Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) commented on President Donald Trump's border security and mass deportation efforts, saying that "nothing that the President is doing is a surprise" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. Substitute host Cheryl Casone began by noting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 538 illegal aliens in a […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was recently confirmed by a slim 51-50 Republican majority, dispelling doubts he would be able to secure an approval vote. Hegseth thanked the Senate for their support and pledged to diligently lead America's military and promoting global peace through strength. President Donald Trump had reportedly antecedently doubted Secretary Hegseth’s approval […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have reintroduced the Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act, legislation that would double the United States customs waters authority from 12 to 24 nautical miles from the nation's baselines (low water line). Sen. Scott believes this initiative will grant the U.S. Coast Guard and Border Patrol's […]
Russian officials have disclosed President Vladimir Putin is awaiting President Donald Trump’s invitation to meet and discuss potential avenues for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. International media reported Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov disclosed President Putin “was waiting for signals” from President Trump to meet. "Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals (from Washington). Everyone is […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) spoke with The Floridian to discuss tax policy, saying that extending the tax cuts from President Donald Trump's first term is crucial, as "the best thing we can do for the economy right now is offer certainty and stability." More to the point, he emphasized that "the longer we wait [to extend […]
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth recently survived a Senate procedural vote enabling him to be considered for the Defense Secretary position. Hegseth obtained 51 votes in favor and 49 against, surpassing the procedural hurdle by razor thin margins. Hegseth’s final and decisive confirmation vote is scheduled for Friday, January 24th. Senate Majority leader John […]
Representative Mike Collins' (R-GA) pivotal legislation, the Laken Riley Act, has passed in both the House and the Senate and will head to President Donald Trump's (R) desk. The bill immediately deports illegal immigrants who have been arrested for shoplifting, assault against police officers, and crimes that result in death or serious bodily injury. It also […]
Donald Trump's candidates in Florida's congressional special elections, Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis, outstripped their competitors by hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to new campaign finance data. As former—and current—President, the Trump seal of approval granted the Republicans enormous political pull, enabling Chief Financial Officer Patronis to rake in a sizable war chest in […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) discussed working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus and the lawsuit filed against it in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying it demonstrated that "the Swamp will not go quietly into the night." The lawsuits were filed almost immediately after President Donald Trump was sworn into […]
On the first day of his term, President Donald Trump (R) signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). Following this announcement, Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and Jodey Arrington (R-TX) introduced the WHO is Accountable Act, a bill intending to prevent future Presidents from rejoining the WHO without any […]
Florida's Chief Financial Officer and U.S. Congressional District 1 hopeful, Jimmy Patronis (R), appeared on the Fox Business program Varney & Co. to discuss his candidacy and relevant policies surrounding Washington D.C. The issues at hand include former President Biden's (D) electric vehicle (EV) mandates (which were struck down by President Donald Trump), government budgeting, […]
President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered the termination of all of the US government’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and employees. The move comes hours after President Trump’s team shuttered the government’s official DEI website. An executive order signed by Trump on January 20th directed “the termination of all discriminatory programs, including illegal DEI […]
President Donald Trump (R) has released a message on social media calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine and stop the bloodshed. Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022. President Trump promised that he would end the war quickly upon entering office. In President Trump's post on Truth Social, he […]
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discussed President Trump's announcement of a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying the President is "ahead of the game" on such technology, adding that "AI has to be in the hands of the United States." Additionally, Rep. Salazar emphasized […]
Though Gov. Ron DeSantis strongly approves of President Donald Trump's new executive order ending birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants, he doesn't think it will hold up in the Supreme Court. Gov. DeSantis referred to one of Trump's 26 executive orders issued on his first day in office, which clarifies that children of illegal immigrants do […]
*Note: The Floridian has learned that mailers requesting Florida residents to call on their legislators to support the special session on immigration have been sent out to all regions of the state. Edits of this article reflect this revelation. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is asking Florida residents to call on their state legislators to support and participate […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), like most Republicans, was ecstatic with the Inauguration of President Donald Trump (R) on Monday. At the event, Sen. Scott brought Edmundo González, whom the United States recognizes as the democratically elected President of Venezuela. The Florida senator shared that he was "proud" to have President González with him at the […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) admitted that running for Governor of Florida in 2026 has crossed his mind in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., but "now we have got to focus on the job." Host Stuart Varney noted that President Donald Trump called out Rep. Donalds by name, saying, "What a future this […]