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DeSantis Brushes Aside Endorsing Jay Collins in LG's Backyard With Lt. Gov Jay Collins present, Gov. Ron DeSantis sidestepped whether or not he would endorse the lieutenant governor... READ MORE. Rep. Darren Soto: "Trump blocked Obamacare subsidies and 1 MILLION Floridians will lose their healthcare [.] Now they face cruel choices […]
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Senate-passed bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) – during a pro forma session. Amid a two-week Congressional spring recess, the House held a brief, “perfunctory” meeting known as a pro forma […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis and several Republican and Democratic leaders celebrated Good Friday and Easter Sunday across social media this weekend. "Wishing everyone a meaningful Good Friday as we commemorate Christ’s passion and death," DeSantis wrote. Wishing everyone a meaningful Good Friday as we commemorate Christ’s passion and death. pic.twitter.com/79c5F1L4Ii — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 3, […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) is ahead of Democratic candidate David Jolly in a hypothetical matchup to become Florida's next governor, according to an Emerson College poll released this week. Rep. Donalds led Jolly 44% to 39% in the matchup. Another 15% were undecided, and 2% picked another candidate. “Florida Hispanic voters […]
Florida GOP Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for Chief Financial Officer The Republican Party of Florida formally endorsed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia... READ MORE. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "Grocery prices are up nationwide, making it harder for families to celebrate Passover and Easter." Senatorial Candidate Alex Vindman: "Floridians are stepping up and supporting our campaign […]
DeSantis Signs SAVE Act to Bolster Election Integrity Measures Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's version of the SAVE ACT to bolster election integrity measures... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "'No Kings' protests frequently sport communist flags. Not going to win over people in Florida with that!" Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced the introduction of the GI Bill Transferability Act and SCHEDULES Act, two bills that seek to provide aid to U.S. servicemen and women by broadening access to education benefits and enhancing accountability within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for members. According to a press release from the Senator’s Office, […]
The Byron Donalds Campaign and Friends of Byron Donalds PAC announced a record $22.2 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 for Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his campaign bid. The new funds bring Rep. Donalds' war chest to $67 million, with 10,000 donors coming from his latest haul. "Trump […]
Rick Scott Questions Democrats' Opposition to 'Bipartisan' SAVE America Act During a Senate GOP press conference, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) did not hold back in rebuking Democrats' opposition to the SAVE America Act... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: “For decades, Florida condo owners and borrowers were harshly subject to a 25% down payment. This […]
DeSantis Rebukes Grady Judd on Illegal Immigration Enforcement While speaking at a news conference in Bradenton, Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back on Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida doesn't need another politician, it needs a warrior." State Rep. Angie Nixon: "If you supported @JohnFetterman and […]
During a Senate GOP press conference, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) did not hold back in rebuking Democrats' opposition to the SAVE America Act, saying they are the only group of people in America that are opposed to it. "I have been up here for seven years. This is probably the most bipartisan thing I have […]
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social today. Wiles, who has been Trump's Chief of Staff since his second inauguration in January 2025, plans to continue her role as she undergoes treatment. "Susie Wiles is an incredible Chief of Staff, a […]
A trio of senators introduced legislation that could add a new name to the United States' list of designated terrorist organizations, citing what they describe as a growing and dangerous alliance between a North African separatist group and Iran. That separatist group is the Polisario Front. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Rick […]
Ediberto Roman, Professor of Law & Director of Immigration and Citizenship Initiatives at Florida International University When Florida Democrats suffered through Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 20-point wipeout of Charlie Crist and the loss of four House seats in 2022, Dems figured there was nowhere to go but up. When Donald Trump won Florida by 13 points in 2024 and Senator Rick […]
Byron Donalds Condemns Racist, Antisemitic Miami GOP Group Chat Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is running for governor of Florida, has sharply condemned racist and antisemitic comments in a private GOP group chat... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: “Great work by the Florida Senate to stand up for Floridians against abuses by Big Tech!” […]
Florida Senate Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Unlikely The Florida Senate passed a bill to provide consumer protections and safeguards for vulnerable adults and minors against the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)... READ MORE. State Senator Shevrin Jones: "Miami-Dade County is one of the most diverse communities in the […]
WASHINGTON—In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) declared that Sharia Law, the traditional system of Islamic jurisprudence, has "no place in America." The Florida lawmaker suggested that Democrats supporting Sharia Law as a matter of tolerance are "wrong" and "stupid," clarifying, "I think we have to respect people's religion, but we […]
Republicans continue to dominate in the state of Florida, adding another 11,150 registrations in February to Democrats' 229, according to a post shared on social media by Michael Pruser of Decision Desk HQ. "Other" jumped 8,373. Florida Voter Registration Update - March 2026 pic.twitter.com/69ytquL2eH — Michael Pruser (@MichaelPruser) March 2, 2026 According to the post, […]
