Florida officials this week took steps to address the safety of Haitians, both in the state and on the island, as gang violence continues to destabilize Haiti. Former Congressman Mike Waltz, now U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, traveled to Port‑au‑Prince and said a multinational police force authorized by the United Nations would target gangs such as the one led by Jimmy Chérizier. The force, headed by a Mongolian commander and staffed by personnel from ten countries, recently cleared neighborhoods and detained individuals linked to criminal activity. Waltz said the operation was part of a new gang‑suppression effort under the United Nations. South Florida Democrats, including Representative Lois Frankel, oppose the Trump administration’s plan to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian residents, arguing that conditions remain unsafe. Frankel noted that Haitian immigrants are embedded in Florida workplaces, health care facilities and communities. The House has passed legislation to override the TPS suspension, but the Senate must approve the measure with Republican support. Senator Ashley Moody and Representative Greg Steube announced that Florida will receive nearly $2 billion in FEMA disaster assistance, including $64 million for Charlotte County, after a long delay. Moody said the funds reimburse hurricane recovery costs and reflect a commitment to transparent disaster assistance. FEMA Region 4 Administrator Rob Ashe said the agency has delivered more than $1.2 billion to Florida communities in the past 90 days. Senator Rick Scott urged Congress to pass a set of bills aimed at curbing financial scams, including measures to sanction foreign entities, require disclosure for Chinese companies, allow external audits and create a centralized reporting website. He said the proposals address AI‑driven fraud that targets seniors. Representative Kat Cammack will host a veterans’ town hall in Ocala with Representative Morgan Luttrell, focusing on service issues; the event is limited to 350 attendees with priority for veterans. Representative Gus Bilirakis spoke at a conference in Athens, Greece, emphasizing stronger U.S.–Greece ties and energy security. Representative Vern Buchanan raised concerns about athlete health and proposed a system that provides compensation for the risks taken by student‑athletes. Representative Greg Steube introduced the HUSTLE Act to help college athletes manage name‑image‑likeness earnings through tax‑advantaged investment accounts, a plan supported by Florida State University officials. The South Florida Sun‑Sentinel editorial board endorsed Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz in her primary, noting her experience and alignment with values such as affordability and humane immigration policy. Representative Mario Díaz‑Balart advocated tougher sanctions on countries that assist Cuba’s medical‑trafficking practices, citing a provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Representative Carlos Giménez resigned as co‑chair of the Congressional Friends of Spain Caucus in protest of Spain’s sanctions on Israel. The series of actions reflects a mix of foreign policy, domestic immigration, disaster relief and consumer protection measures, with several proposals pending congressional action.