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Despite being cleared of wrongdoing without charges filed against him, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is still under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, to which he recently issued his final response, calling the whole affair "a political payback exercise, devoid of adequate due process, riddled with leaks, and now seeking deeply personal information that is […]

Despite his massive popularity, El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has attained controversy for his hardline tactics in defeating the numerous gangs in his country. A group called "the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador" (CISPES) recently accused Representative Matt Gaetz's (R-FL) El Salvador Caucus of "whitewashing human rights abuses," which the Florida […]

Former President Donald Trump is showing relentless defiance after suffering a second assassination attempt in less than 3 months. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed yesterday they are investigating the Secret Service’s foiling an attempt on the former president’s life.  President Trump, who assured followers of his safety, has published several statements underscoring his […]

Vice President Kamala Harris has been criticized by Republicans for her apparent flip-flop on border policy, including the building of a wall. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) discussed the switch in comments to The Floridian, saying Republicans will push the duplicity of Harris's recent statements. "The Democrats right now have a crisis with the electorate because […]

Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed superseding indictments against former President Donald Trump, despite a federal judge previously ruling Smith was unlawfully appointed to pursue. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding to know who authorized this new indictment. In July, Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that Smith was […]

Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Eli Crane (R-AZ) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as well as U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Linda Fagan surrounding the USCG’s implementation and adherence to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles. The congressman stated this letter comes in response to the Coast […]

During the Monday forum hosted by the independent investigation into the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) raised the uncomfortable question surrounding the shooting: Did the Secret Service allow it to happen? Rep. Gaetz began the discussion with Blackwater founder Erik Prince, who suggested that the Secret Service, or even […]

President Joe Biden has ordered the US military to definitively dismantle an offshore military pier designed to assist the US deliver aid to Gaza. The pier, known as Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS), had been temporarily dismantled due to rough weather in early June. Earlier in May, the pier had already been rendered inoperable by turbulent […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) have joined a letter demanding answers from the Department of Justice (DOJ) lack of action against fraudulent voter registration. Dozens of lawmakers signed the letter alongside Senator Scott and Representative Gaetz. The letter cites various reports of illegal aliens attempting to register to vote and the […]

Tips could soon be exempt from taxation thanks to a new initiative by US Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL). Representative Donalds’ No Tax on Tips Act would enable workers to request a tax deduction on their taxable income equal to their reported tipped wages. Donalds’ bill is the corollary to Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) own tax […]

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) recently launched the Congressional El Salvador Caucus alongside Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX). The Texas congressman will serve as the inaugural co-chair. The caucus aims to “promote a better understanding of issues related to the United States’ relationship with El Salvador, [American] interests, and the interests of the United States.” Rep. Gaetz […]

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News in the spin room in Atlanta following Thursday’s debate alongside former senior advisor to President Trump (R). The Florida congressman provided his thoughts as well as some quips against President Joe Biden (D). By almost all accounts, President Biden’s performance was lackluster. His age did […]

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the No Tax on Tips Act, a bill that would attempt to institute the legislation’s title nationwide. The Texas senator called his initiative a “pro-worker” piece of legislation. The bill exempts “cash tips” – cash, credit and debit card charges, and checks – from federal income tax by allowing taxpayers […]

Congressional lawmakers from Florida, including Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), continue to question President Joe Biden's cognitive state after the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, where the President had an awkward onstage squatting position moment. When asked by The Floridian what he thought of Democrats accusing Republicans of going after President Biden for his […]

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) spoke to the media regarding President Joe Biden’s (D) recently announced executive order which will “temporarily shut down asylum requests” once 2,500 migrants are encountered at official ports of entry. The Florida congressman argued what Republicans have been saying for years: the way to alleviate the border crisis is to reinstate […]

US Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), and numerous other US lawmakers and officials attended El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s inauguration over the weekend. Both Representatives Salazar and Gaetz personally greeted and congratulated President Bukele. Bukele has been credited for leading a historic crime crackdown in the country, turning El Salvador from a […]

Elected officials around the state of Florida have shared their thoughts following the guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump (R) on all 34 charges in the hush money trial surrounding the adult film star Stormy Daniels. President Trump was accused of paying his lawyer, Michael Cohen, $130,000 to cover up the affair with Daniels. […]

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported two US Navy ships were targeted by Houthi militant drones in the Red Sea.  The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group partly financed by Iran, have vowed to strike all ships in the Red Sea with any connection to Israel until Israel commits to a ceasefire with Hamas.  However, Houthi […]