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With the South still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could benefit from the modernization of its hurricane hunter aircraft fleet, a request magnified by Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) in a bipartisan letter. Specifically, the two called for additional funding to the hurricane hunter […]

President Joe Biden commended the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) killing of Hamas’ leader Yahya Sinwar. The IDF announced Sinwar’s death following an IDF strike on a number of Hamas terrorists.  President Biden expressed relief and commented Sinwar’s death was “good” for Israel and the US.  “As the leader of the terrorist group Hamas, Sinwar was […]

The Iranian missile attack on Israel has earned ferocious bipartisan condemnation and criticism from Congress, with Florida's delegation hosting some of the loudest voices. More support for the Jewish State came in throughout Tuesday from Florida Congressmen on X (formerly Twitter). Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) was one of several Republicans who have attacked the […]

Texas Representative Chip Roy (R) has called out his colleagues on the other side of the aisle as 162 Democrats voted against provisions that “actively target LGBTQ+ service members” which “threaten the recruitment, retention, and readiness of our Armed Forces.” Rep. Roy noted the provisions that the Democrats are hoping to retain while also calling […]

Florida lawmakers have proposed legislation that would set a reward of $100 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Information leading to the arrest of President Maduro is currently set at $15 million dollars. According to the Department of State, US authorities seek to arrest Maduro for international […]

The bipartisan Banning Operations and Leases with Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime (BOLIVAR) Act, introduced by Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), recently passed out of the House Oversight Committee, and will soon be up for a vote on the House floor. Rep. Waltz and Rep. Wasserman Schultz introduced the bill in February, […]

Heisman winner and two-time national championship for the Florida Gators – Tim Tebow – joined U.S. legislators to introduce the bicameral, bipartisan Renewed Hope Act of 2024. This measure was brought forward by Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). The legislation is designed to […]

U.S. House District 25 hopeful Bryan Leib (R-FL) has received the endorsement of CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) as he attempts to challenge longtime incumbent Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) for her seat. Leib released a statement following the news of the endorsement, calling both his campaign and CPAC part of the “America First” movement. […]

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) spoke to The Floridian to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ (D) chances in the upcoming 2024 presidential election against former President Donald Trump (R) in November. Her response was incredibly optimistic as she listed Vice President Harris'  track record during her time in public service. “First of all, she's an […]

Former President Donald Trump (R) dodged an assassination attempt on his life on Saturday after a gunman shot and nearly killed him at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The attempted assassination has brought the Secret Service's capabilities and bandwidth into question, but it also brought to light a recently filed legislative measure that specifically called for […]

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) is claiming former President Donald Trump’s (R) tenure in office was “disastrous” – especially his economic record. The Florida congresswoman stated that the 45th President lost nearly three million jobs while in the White House while President Joe Biden (D) added 15 million jobs. Trump’s disastrous presidency cost America nearly […]

Florida’s political class has united in a bipartisan attempt to rescind the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) hurricane risk reduction projects policy. USACE works to design, plan, construct, and maintain the US’ water resources, army installations, and other public projects. In the past, USACE has cooperated with and overseen sponsors of Florida hurricane risk […]

US Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has claimed president Joe Biden and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officials knowingly granted Cuban agents access to Miami International Airport’s (MIA) security infrastructure. The announcement follows a controversial visit by Cuban officials to MIA. As The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres explained, a cohort of Cuban government officials were given an exclusive […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) spoke to The Floridian regarding the Israeli-Hamas War that has raged on since Oct. 7, where she reiterated her call The Florida congresswoman mentioned that “there are negotiations going on” but that Israel is not currently at the table. “At the moment there are negotiations going on. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) are working on a bill to ban former President Donald Trump (R) from holding federal office by barring him from appearing on any ballot. This news comes after the U.S. Supreme Court voted unanimously against the State of Colorado’s attempt to invoke the […]

US Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) held a meeting with doctors to discuss the recent measles outbreak in Florida.   Florida recently reported 10 new measles cases, with most located in part of Representative Schultz’s congressional district Broward County.  Schultz explained her meeting was motivated by her desire to ensure "we all have correct information […]

Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fl) prevented Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) from participating in a hearing regarding President Joe Biden’s policies’ impact on Cubans.  Representative Salazar, who chairs the subcommittee, blocked Representative Lee’s participation for her alleged support and sympathy towards former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) had asked for both Congresswoman Debbie […]

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) has initiated an effort to free two jailed Cuban artists who have been imprisoned since the July 11, 2021, protests. Throughout this effort, Rep. Wasserman Schultz plans to “highlight the injustice” of the artists and their persecution, working with President Joe Biden (D) and his administration to make their freedom […]