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Along with up-to-date political coverage, The Floridian takes the opportunity to post about issues, legislation, and lawmakers in local municipalities and at the state level

Trump Isolates China, Raises Tariffs to 125%

President Donald Trump recently announced he was raising tariffs on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately.” The announcement comes…

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Biden-era IRS Chief Resigns Over Disagreements With ICE

Melanie Krause, the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly preparing to resign her job following disagreements…

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Nikki Fried Says its 'Realistic' for Florida to be Battleground State Again After Special Elections

Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried recently expressed confidence that Florida could again become a battleground state after small victories…

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Trump Harnesses Executive Authority to Boost Coal Industry

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order designed to bolster the coal industry. Conservatives had long claimed burdensome permit…

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Castor Leads Bipartisan Bill to Keep Offshore Drilling Away from Florida Coast

Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) joined together in a bipartisan bill…

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US-China Trade Negotiatons on Verge of Collapse as Trump Threatens More Tariffs

Trade negotiations between the US and China are teetering as President Donald Trump recently threatened China with expanding tariffs lest…

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Nearly 60 House Members Condemn Trump's Election Executive Order

The Congressional Voting Rights Caucus Co-Chairs recently led nearly 60 House members in sending a letter to President Donald Trump (R)…

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Abbott & Cruz Ask DeSantis & Scott to Bet on Florida-Houston Basketball Game

Both Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have called upon their Floridian counterparts, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL)…

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AG James Uthmeier Charges 8 in International Child Pornography Ring

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges to eight individuals connected to an international child pornography ring after authorities uncovered advertisements…

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Florida House Budget Cuts May Create Nurse, Healthcare Shortage

Florida College & University Leaders discussed Monday how the House of Representatives' recent budget proposal to trim $4 billion would…

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