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'People Want a Better Florida': Angie Nixon Looks to Improve Affordability, Defeat Alexander Vindman Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) emphasized fixing the state's affordability crisis... READ MORE. Renner War Room: "Byron Donalds trades stocks more often than he shows up to vote in Congress." Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Raúl Castro is indicted. Cuba is next!" […]

U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro on Murder and Conspiracy Charges A U.S. grand jury in Florida has indicted Raúl Castro and five others over a fatal downing of two planes 30 years ago.... READ MORE.         Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Thomas Massie's anti-Semitic diatribes are pathetic but not surprising. Completely unbecoming of a Member […]

The Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution that aims to force President Donald Trump to stop all military action in Iran and withdraw from the conflict in the Middle East. Since the launch of “Operation Epic Fury,” Democrats have forced votes on several war power resolutions that would require President Trump to receive congressional approval […]

Trump administration officials convened with members of Congress regarding congressional authorization for the war in Iran, as President Donald Trump faces a deadline in the conflict under the War Powers Resolution of 1973. According to CBS News, the War Powers Resolution provides a timeline for when federal officials must be notified of hostilities and when […]

Florida Police Benevolent Association Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) announced its endorsement of Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)... READ MORE. Byron War Room: "Hey, Jay, read the room!" Collins War Room: "True story: When Jay was being handed his green beret, Byron was being handed his orange jumpsuit." Rep. Maxwell […]

U.S. State Department Praises Milei's Argentina for Excluding Chinese State-Owned Companies From Infrastructure Bids The U.S. State Department has responded to The Floridian's request for comment to Secretary Marco Rubio... READ MORE.         Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "#SOSCuba The regime in Havana is at its weakest point. President Trump has a historic opportunity […]

As the war with Iran approaches its sixth week, Democratic congressmembers have attempted another effort to check President Donald Trump’s executive power as Commander-in-Chief. According to a report from USA Today, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives deterred congressional Democrats from “considering a measure to halt military hostilities in the region.” Congress is currently […]

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 […]

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Senate failed to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s executive powers, requiring the president to seek congressional authorization before taking any further action in Iran. The results were 47-53, falling mostly along party lines, with the legislation’s cosponsor, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), being the […]

The Senate is set to vote today on whether to limit President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran through the War Powers Resolution. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Rep. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) have forced a vote on a war powers resolution that would "direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or […]

U.S. Senate Republicans voted 51-50 on Wednesday against a war powers resolution that would have restrained President Donald Trump from further use of military force in Venezuela without congressional authorization, after the president put pressure on fellow Republicans who had supported the measure. Last week, Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Democrats […]

Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) blasted Republican representatives in the Senate for voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution that aims to curb President Donald Trump’s control over Venezuela and remove U.S. troops from the country. “Let me be clear: this vote will not stop our mission in Venezuela. What President Trump has achieved […]

Last week, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a new War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. troops from Somalia. As a floor vote on the measure appears imminent, Connect to Congress briefly spoke with Rep. Gaetz about the resolution, where he said that he is "going to take this Congress on a trip around the world." […]

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is determined to bring American soldiers home. While his Syrian War Powers Resolution failed, he is pressing on, having introduced a new War Powers Resolution demanding the withdrawal of all US forces from Somalia, minus those guarding the American embassy. During a hearing with US Africa Commander Michael Langley, Rep. Gaetz spoke of […]

Representative Matt Gaetz's (R-FL) War Powers Resolution to withdraw US troops remaining in Syria has been voted down. With a vote count of 103-321, Rep. Gaetz's measure was rejected by both parties. Rep. Gaetz introduced the resolution in late February, which initially required the withdrawal of all 900 troops stationed in Syria within 15 days […]

Days, before authorities arrested an Iranian national close by President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago estate carrying $22,000 in cash and an assortment of weapons, including a machete, pickax, and two knives, Republican congressional candidate and activist Laura Loomer all-but, predicted that an Islamic threat was imminent.