Hello,

Happy Friday!

This week, I remained focused on the decisions that will shape America’s security and leadership for years to come, both abroad and here at home. From advancing the pursuit of peace in Ukraine to confronting the risks of a rapidly accelerating race toward superintelligence, I worked to ensure America is leading these conversations instead of reacting after the fact. Our responsibility is to protect the American people, and I will continue fighting to ensure our nation possesses the strength and stability needed to shape what comes next.

This week, several leaders and whistleblowers of the artificial intelligence industry raised serious concerns about the risks tied to the race toward superintelligence. Innovation has to keep moving forward, and the upside for the American people is real, but that progress does not come without new risks. For the sake of our country and national security, we must win this race to ensure we are not answering to China. 

In this pursuit, however, comes the responsibility to protect humanity and American citizens first and foremost. As elected officials, it is not our job or position to hope for the best and do nothing. It is our responsibility to start these discussions and bring world leaders and heads of state to the table now, as nations once did to negotiate the terms of the nuclear age.

Peace Is the Prize

This week, we have seen that the pursuit of peace remains within reach as diplomatic efforts and negotiations continue to develop to end the war in Ukraine. This administration has taken a different approach by keeping direct engagement at the center of the process and exhausting every possible avenue toward a resolution. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have reflected that commitment through continued diplomacy, and I will do everything in my power to help facilitate peace. We continue to pray for an end to this war and remain committed to the conversations necessary to achieve that reality.

I was also grateful for the opportunity to meet with Ukrainian constituents from Florida's 13th District this week to discuss the current status of the negotiations and peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Peace remains the ultimate prize, and I look forward to President Trump continuing to lead negotiations toward a lasting resolution that finally brings this war to an end.

 Service Academy Nominations

Service Academy nomination applications for the Freshman Class entering in 2027 remain open for students in Florida’s 13th Congressional District, and my office is proud to help facilitate the process. 

If you are interested in applying, be sure to submit your application before the October 30, 2026 deadline. To learn more about eligibility requirements, application materials, and the nomination process, please visit luna.house.gov/service-academy-nominations or click the image above.

 Internship Opportunities

Congressional internship applications are now open for my Washington, D.C. and Seminole offices. If you are interested in serving Florida’s 13th Congressional District and gaining firsthand experience in public service from Team Luna, submit your application today at luna.house.gov/internships.