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Gimenez Supports Regime Change in Venezuela, 'Restoration of Democracy' As Republican Lawmakers pushed back against House Democrats for forcing two votes to deny President Donald Trump the ability to use the U.S. Military to continue to attack drug cartels operating out of Venezuela, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) told The Floridian that he supported regime change, […]

WASHINGTON – Republican Sens. Mike Crapo and Bill Cassidy unveiled a bill that would deposit $1,000 to $1,500 into health savings accounts for qualifying customers. The proposal aims to be an alternative to the extension of the Affordable Care Act. Subsidies granted during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” […]

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan for congressional redistricting, saying there is "no ongoing work" on the plan by the Senate in a memorandum to his colleagues this week. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan for congressional redistricting in an exclusive interview with The Floridian earlier this week. "The Governor […]

At a time when 62% of U.S. adults argue that Republicans and Democrats are doing a poor job, suggesting that a third party is necessary in the political discourse, voters could be averting their eyes to Independent and Libertarian candidates. In Florida, as the race for Governor becomes more tense, Scott Jewett has announced his […]

Florida House Details Series of Property Tax Proposals for 2026 Ballot Florida House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez (R-Miami) released a memorandum on Thursday detailing several property tax initiatives filed by his colleagues in the lower chamber. The series of House Joint Resolutions, all put out by Republicans, is essentially part of a long-awaited plan by […]

The Republican Party of Florida announced it has raised $6.3 million in fundraising for the latest quarter, routing the Democratic Party, which has collected less than $540,000 over the same period. In a release, Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power credited the dominance to the GOP's "strength, unified vision, and broad grassroots support" as it moves […]

State Rep. Sam Garrison Designated Florida Speaker of the House Rep. Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) was formally elected to serve as Florida's next Speaker of the House for the 2026-2028 term in the lower chamber this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "I remember when ObamaCare proponents were promising thousands of dollars of reductions in […]

Randy Fine Calls for Repealing the 22nd Amendment With praise pouring in from conservatives and progressives alike regarding the brokered deal, calls are now being made to repeal the 22nd Amendment to ensure President Trump remains in power as long as possible. READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "The government is shut down because Schumer wanted […]

Florida Democrats and No Party Affiliation (NPA) voters are strongly in favor of opening Florida's primary elections, according to a poll by Florida Open Primaries and the reform group Open Primaries and its Let Us Vote Campaign. The poll, surveying 626 Democrats and 684 NPA's, found 93% and 96% support, respectively, from each group for […]

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Republicans in Florida and across the country are positioning themselves for what will be a pivotal election cycle. With control of Congress, state legislatures, and governors' mansions at stake, three major factors stand out as crucial for Republican strategists and voters alike: redistricting battles, economic conditions, and the future […]

Florida Republicans and Democrats remembered the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Thursday. The attack killed 2,977 victims and led the United States into the War on Terror over the next two decades. "We enter today solemn, knowing the world holds so much pain. Yet 9/11 reminds us of the day America stood […]

House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez (R-Miami) announced eleven state representatives that will be part of a new select committee to redraw Florida's congressional map, potentially creating a more favorable opportunity for Republicans as they look to maintain control of Congress after the upcoming midterm elections. Rep. Mike Redondo (R-Miami) was named chairman of the Select […]

Florida Democrats might be feeling a little bullish after two of their candidates, LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young, won their respective Special Election races on Tuesday night. Like any good coach, or in this case, Chairwoman Nikki Fried, you want to express a tone of gratitude after a pair of wins. “Senator-elect LaVon Bracy […]

Senate President Ben Albritton has announced a meeting of the Florida Senate Republican Caucus on Oct. 14 to pick Majority Leader Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) as the president-designate for the 2026-28 legislative term. "A dedicated family man and business owner, we have all witnessed his strong work ethic, innate intellect, and willingness to tackle tough issues […]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has requested the U.S. Commerce Department to make corrections to the 2020 U.S Census, which he says erroneously overcounted and undercounted the populations of 14 states, including Florida. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Uthmeier said the miscount cost Florida a second congressional seat and should be corrected […]

The Florida Democratic Party issued a statement slamming House Speaker Daniel Perez (R-Miami) after he recently announced a Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting. The criticism follows Gov. Ron DeSantis's call for a mid-decade redrawing of Florida’s congressional map, which could help House Republicans hold their paper-thin majority in Congress. “This is corruption, plain and simple. […]

The Democratic Party's image has eroded to 35-year lows among the American public, according to a recent poll by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The survey found a whopping 63 percent of voters view the party unfavorably, while only 33 percent hold a "very favorable" view. The survey, conducted by Democratic pollster John Anzalone and Republican […]

In a win for the GOP, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) outraised its chief competition, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, in the second quarter of 2025, according to a report from The Hill. "For the first time in 4 years, the @NRCC is outraising the @DCCC in the first 6 months of an election […]