Florida is a success story, and it did not happen by accident. Since COVID, Miami and the greater region, as well as the state, have experienced a transformation that rivals anything in modern American economic history. Population growth, corporate relocations, new business formation: by every measure, the Free State of Florida is not just thriving, it is becoming a cornerstone of America's new economy. That momentum reflects a consistent policy framework that prioritized fre

As I watched the televised State of the Union on Feb. 24, the cameras panned across the congressional chamber. Sitting there was Rep. Rashida Tlaib , Michigan Democrat, sporting an indecent accessory that read “F—- ICE.” Shortly thereafter, the Democratic Party leaders in Congress refused to move on the Department of Homeland Security budget until their “reform” agenda for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was adopted. During budget negotiations, Senate Minority Lead

Close this dangerous loophole now On April 1, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on President Trump’s Executive Order 14160, ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. In the decades-old debate over immigration, the issue of birthright citizenship stands out as the most contentious. Current law on citizenship is based on interpretations of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which says, “All persons born or naturalized in the United State

It's a national security threat and a fraud magnet For more than 20 years, the diversity visa, also known as the visa lottery, has faced numerous calls across the federal government for reform and outright elimination. In Congress , among federal agencies and think tanks, many believe the diversity visa is an unnecessary national security vulnerability that has run its course. The diversity visa was the brainchild of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who in 1990 inserted this random vi

The Stronger Miami coalition recently collected over 20,500 signatures to place a charter amendment on the 2026 ballot expanding the Miami City Commission from five seats to nine. Supporters argue this means better representation and an end to political dynasties. It is a well-intentioned idea. It is also completely unnecessary, and voters just proved it. The argument behind this proposal has always been rooted in frustration. For years, residents felt that Miami's entrenched

Selling U.S. citizenship to the highest bidder When FBI agents raided a nondescript apartment in Arcadia, California, they didn’t find drugs or weapons. They found 21 infants, a host of nannies and the nerve center of a sophisticated international operation designed to manufacture U.S. citizens for Chinese nationals. This wasn’t an isolated incident; it was a glimpse into a new, insidious front in the long-term strategic competition with the People’s Republic of China. For ye

Trump, Rubio have created opportunity to reset the world stage A day after America’s Jan. 3 special operation to arrest Venezuelan narco-dictator Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made clear that the South American country could “no longer cozy up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.” Less than a week later, a U.S. delegation traveled to La Paz, Bolivia , to press its new government to expel suspected Iranians and designate the Islamic Revo

If we don't claim it, Russia or China will President Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland reflects a strategic foresight essential for America’s future security. The world is entering a new era of great power competition, and the Arctic is the next major theater of that competition, with Greenland its most strategically valuable territory. Russia and China recognize this and are rapidly moving to claim their place. Rich in rare earth minerals, Greenland is the strategi

We will remove 'leaders' who traffic narcotics, conspire with enemies For years, Washington talked. Our enemies acted. That’s why I strongly support President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in their effort to finally hold Nicolas Maduro accountable in U.S. courts. This isn’t about oil, corporate profits or ideology. It’s about national security, the rule of law and the stability of our hemisphere. Let’s be clear about who Mr. Maduro is. He is not merely an authori

Redefining what's possible in tax policy For too long, Miami homeowners have been told that meaningful property-tax relief is “impossible.” Critics say eliminating the city’s homestead property tax simply can’t be done. They claim the numbers don’t work. They insist reforms are unrealistic, inconvenient or politically risky. This isn’t true for just the city of Miami ; it is also what many say across the nation. They’re wrong, and Miami is about to prove it. The city of Mia

The headlines are stark. War in Israel and Ukraine. Chaos in Congress. With conflict and division brewing at home and abroad, one thing seems clear: Our sense of unity as fellow Americans is fraying. That is, unless you know where to look. Over the storied history of our country, generations of Americans have found a way to come together to confront the challenges of our time by focusing on the shared human values that unite us: courage and sacrifice, commitment and integrity