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Showdown at the House 'O.K. Corral" in Washington?
He's rugged. He sports a beard. He can put two sentences together and he was just elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. No, we are not talking about Congressman-elect Aaron Bean, but Congressman-elect Cory Mills.
Mills is that much ahead of the political game in Washington than just about any other freshman class member.
Since he first ran for Congress in 2021, Mills was the target of the famed "Squad" in the House of Representatives.
Because Mills likes to play with guns and throw smoke grenades and all kinds of other explosives, he really is the political boogeyman to Reps. Cori Bush, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and others like them.
Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Bush have already subpoenaed Mills to testify before the House Oversight Committee and he refused.
Will they force him to testify now as a member of Congress?
We spoke to AOC. What do you think she said?
Former President Donald Trump continues to receive backlash for dining with recording artist Ye and right-wing agitator Nicholas Fuentes.
Now Congressman-elect Jared Moskowitz has weighed in, but not against President Trump, he has called out Fuentes as being a “lying Anti-Semite.”
Responding to a Washington Post story about Trump’s Mar-A-Lago dinner with Ye and Fuentes, Moskowitz questioned the story’s depiction of Fuentes as being an activist.
“A Holocaust denier, is not an activist. They are, however, a lying Anti-Semite. Try again,” tweeted Moskowitz.
Moskowitz is referring to a 2019 podcast where Fuentes openly denies the Holocaust occurs and refers to the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis as “cookies” in ovens.
Fuentes has also vowed to work against Gov. DeSantis if he runs against Trump in 2024.
Meanwhile, Gov. DeSantis is at home right now with Casey, the three kids, and a big bag of Extra Butter popcorn watching the political circus go by.
Congresswoman Kat Cammack-Sec. Mayorkas has repeatedly refused to acknowledge the crisis his own department created at our southern border. This is a dereliction of his most basic duty—to defend our homeland.
If Mayorkas does not resign, House Republicans will take action.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Lost amid dud Red Wave news, voters gave Mother Earth big Green wins:
GOP didn't run vs. Inflation Reduction Act, the strongest climate law ever
Voters ended Bolsonaro's Amazon Forest destruction
Democratic enviro-champs won governor's races
Young climate voters surged
"Could There be Congressional Showdown Between Cory Mills and 'The Squad?'" by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"Rep. Cammack Promises Impeachment for Mayorkas" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—With a new gained majority in the House of Representatives, many Republicans have been eager to show to the country what they are going to do with the control of the lower chamber. And while Republicans have called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign, now there are possible plans to impeach him, should the resignation not come to fruition. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) is one of those Republicans promising that circumstance.
"Wasserman Schultz Looks to Secure $55 Million for South FL Courthouse" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) has announced that she has "rallied" members of the South Florida delegation in order to request over $50 million in the next fiscal year for a new federal courthouse in Ft. Lauderdale, citing both unsafe and financially burdensome conditions of the current courthouse.
"Crenshaw Introduces Declaring War on Cartels Act" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
"Lawmakers Support China's Zero-COVID Policy Protests" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—The world watches as the Chinese people take to the streets to protest China’s zero-COVID policy. What’s striking is that thousands of people are defying Chinese authorities by protesting on the streets and at universities.
"Republicans Slam Biden Administration's Chevron-Venezuela Deal" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Ever since President Biden (D) took office, Republicans have taken fierce umbrage at the administration's policies. Energy production, in particular, remains a key talking point. Recently, the Biden administration has allowed Chevron to reengage in "limited" oil production in Venezuela. Such a move invites criticism from Florida Republicans, who take to Twitter to voice their opposition to the plan.
"DeSantis First to Question McCarthy's Leadership in Republican-led House" by The Floridian's Michelle Rosenberg—The pushback against House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s leadership continues and it appears that the case against the embattled and potential future Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives was first made by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
"Soto Calls for Investigation into Cryptocurrencies" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—The recent scandal over cryptocurrency company FTX has led to questions regarding digital money. Specifically, Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9) calls on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate and regulate cryptocurrencies and blockchain systems. More surprisingly, his request has received bipartisan support in Congress, with Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) listed as a signer of the March 16, 2022, along with several other Democrats and Republicans.
"Waltz Asks 'Where's Pete Buttigieg?" on Rail Strike" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) is one again taking issue with the Biden administration, signaling that it’s absent amidst the ongoing rail strike concern. Specifically, Waltz questioned “Where’s Pete Buttigieg?” on trying to negotiate a path forward.
"Gaetz Endorses Jim Jordan as House Speaker" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—,While the Republican Party has won majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, tensions have arisen over who will be the new Speaker. While House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is the presumptive, new Speaker. there has been a contingent of those opposed to him. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1) is easily one of the most vocal members of this opposition, voicing support for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) instead.
"Gimenez Raises Alarm About Chinese Drones Over Washington" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—More than any other country, Communist China is the largest foreign threat to the United States, with no facet of American society being off-limits as a target. Recently, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-26) appeared on Fox's Evening Edit to discuss Chinese-manufactured drones possibly engaging in espionage.
"House Democrats Will Continue to Target Guns in the Minority" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—25-year-old Congressman-elect Maxwell Frost will continue taking up an anti-gun position in the upcoming Republican-controlled House of Representatives, which is to be expected considering his past position as one of the founders of the March for our Lives movement. House Democrats will push for control and abortion.
"Rubio Addresses Dependence on Foreign Pharmaceuticals" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—During the initial coronavirus outbreak in 2020, many Americans were shocked to find out that a vast majority of United States’ medicine came from China. In fact, it has become a national security risk. Since 2019, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has led the effort to address this issue, such as combatting supply chain inadequacies and attempting to pass the Medical Manufacturing, Economic Development, and Sustainability (MMEDS) Act.
"Wasserman Schultz Leads New Bipartisan Family Building Caucus" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—On Tuesday, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) announced the Family Building Caucus which looks to bring attention to the many struggles Americans face in attempting to start families, according to Wasserman Schultz’s press release regarding the news.
"Rick Scott Headlines Meeting in The Villages on Protecting Seniors" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—The Villages – On Monday, several statewide elected officials such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) led a special meeting about protecting aging seniors and their needs concerning their peace of mind both physically and fiscally.
"Cammack Accuses White House of 'Ignorance' for Calling Border Visit a 'Publicity Stunt'" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Florida Republicans continue to be among the most ardent opposition to the overall Biden agenda. The ongoing border crisis is of particular focus, with calls for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to resign. Meanwhile, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-3) has recently visited the border, and spoke with Julie Banderas on Fox's Faulker Focus about the experience.
"Mast Introduces Bill Cutting Red Tape for Veterans" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich
"Gimenez Support Student Protestors Against Oppressive Iranian Regime" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich
"Eskamani Warns of 'Complete Control' of House by Republicans" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
"Bidenflation Blamed for Most Expensive Thanksgiving in Decades" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
"Book, Senate Democrats Badly Outnumbered in Florida Legislature" by The News Service of Florida
"Republican Senators Condemn Possible Revamp of Disinformation Board" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Earlier this year, the Biden administration received major pushback after considering the implementation of the “Disinformation Governance Board.” The institution’s main goal was to stop the spread of false information online, but many believe that it would be heavily politicized. With rumors of the board being reinstated, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and other Republican Senators have come out against the establishment of it once again.
"AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Still Helping Victims of Hurricane Ian" by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"McCormick Commends Sylvester Cancer Center, Promotes Cervical Cancer Elimination" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich
"If Russia is Banned from the World Cup, Why Not Iran?" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—As the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar kicked off this past weekend, it was hard not to ask why the Islamic Republic of Iran was not banned from the sporting event.
"Steube Discusses House Investigation Into Democrats; Biden" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—The new Republican majority in the House of Representatives looks to engage in a multitude of investigations. For starters, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) announces the launching of a probe into Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17) appeared on Newsmax's John Bachman Now to discuss the full extent of investigations House Republicans intend to begin in January.
"Florida Congressman Looks to Revamp VA Home Loan Program" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Rep. Brian Mast, who served in the U.S. Army and was wounded in Afghanistan, is drafting legislation that could change the Veteran Affairs Home Loan program by allowing veterans to buy farmland.
"Bilirakis Leads Bipartisan Push for INFORM Act" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—With the rise of online retail, the government has been slow to catch up to the changing pace of the internet, which often invites a lot of problems. US Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has applauded a recent bill that protects consumers from counterfeit, stolen products online.
"Florida Lawmaker Interested in Heading up State Republican Party" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—State Rep. Anthony Sabatini, who was crushed in the 2022 Republican primary congressional race in Florida’s 7th District by now Congressman-elect Cory Mills, appears to be desperately trying to keep his political dreams alive and is said to be eyeing the chairmanship of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF).
"Garcia Sets 2024 Path for Miami-Dade County" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Though the topic of a “red wave” is still up for debate, one thing is clear – Florida decidedly voted Republican. Moreso, Miami-Dade County, a county that is still blue regardless of the election results, voted in favor of Republican leadership for the first time in many elections.
"Mast Applauds Passage of PAST Act in House" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich–Just weeks following Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) demanding answers concerning inhumane dog experiments that were approved by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Florida Congressman is now looking to take action against another form of animal cruelty.
"Donalds, House Oversight Committee Launches Investigation into Joe Biden" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Now that the Republicans have officially retaken the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, they now control various committees and have the ability to launch investigations on a Congressional scale. And despite their slim majority, the failure of Republicans to take back the Senate puts them in a position to scrutinize the Biden administration through the House Oversight Committee much like Democrats did the Trump administration between 2018-2020.
"Florida Sees 30th Straight Month of Job Creation in October" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Perhaps Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) should modify his campaign slogan to "Keep Florida Free and Thriving." A recent economic data update shows October is Florida's 30th month straight in job creation, even when accounting for Hurricane Ian. Not only that, but Florida remains a leader in job growth and in reducing unemployment levels.
"Fox News Moving To DeSantis's Free State of Florida?" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Mills Demands Audit of Ukraine Funds in First Congressional Press Conference" by The Floridian's Grayson BakichThe soon-to-be Republican majority in the House of Representatives is on the warpath. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has introduced a bill demanding an audit of the funds sent to aid Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. In a press conference introducing the bill, Rep. Greene introduced Congressman-elect Cory Mills (R-FL-7), who has extensive knowledge in international affairs.
Sen. Marco Rubio"Rubio, Cruz Introduce 'Restoring Military Focus Act'" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—With the threats of China and Russia on the horizon, many have worried about America's ability to keep politics out of the armed forces and maintain the mission of preparing an ultimate fighting force. Within the military, progressive initiatives such as diversity training have been implemented on a broad scale. Rep. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as well as other Senators have introduced a bill to combat the spending of taxpayer dollars towards woke approaches.
"Waltz Chairs Panel Looking to Address Military Recruitment" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—On Wednesday, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) took part as the chair of the Heritage Foundation meeting for its National Independent Panel on Military Service and Readiness (NIPSMR). Especially with tensions rising all throughout the world right now, military readiness is a major concern.
"Judge Blocks DeSantis' Stop WOKE Act" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) Stop WOKE Act has been blocked after receiving opposition through two lawsuits. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, who’s previously blocked portions of the Stop WOKE Act in different cases, announced the ruling.
"Florida Congressional Democrats Praise Pelosi's Leadership as she Steps Down" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—With Republicans securing a slight majority in the House, and with California Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R) being elected the new Speaker of the House, previous Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) has announced that she will no longer serve in a leadership role for Democrats. Pelosi will however still serve as a member of Congress.
"Tavares City Council Candidate Reports Mistake in Election Administration" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich
"Waltz Leads Congressional Military Readiness Panel" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R), who easily won reelection on November 8th chaired the Heritage Foundation meeting of its National Independent Panel on Military Service and Readiness (NIPMSR). The panel Waltz chairs, which was created last month, is focused on examining concerns related to military recruitment and retention.
"Lawsuit on Guns, Pot Going to Appeals Court" by News Service of Florida—Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and other plaintiffs will appeal the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging federal prohibitions on medical-marijuana patients buying and possessing guns, according to a court notice filed Wednesday.
"Why DeSantis Shouldn't run for President" —OPINION
"Mast Adds His Support to Mayorkas' Impeachment"
by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—With Republicans expected to take back the House of Representatives, curbing the Biden administration's agenda is a big priority. Of note is that the border crisis looks like it will come to a head. Earlier this week, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-3) grilled Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas about the border.
"McConnell Defeats Scott for GOP Senate Leadership" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Despite opposition from some Republican Senators, Mitch McConnell (R) has been reelected as the GOP Senate leader. His reelection comes the same week that Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) announced that he would challenge McConnell for the position.
"Trump Quickly Snags Endorsements, Future of GOP Not So Black and White" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Former US President Donald Trump (R) made history last night by announcing that he will be running for the Presidency of the United States once again. Now that the news is official, the former President has already picked up many endorsements.
"Rubio Scathes Biden for Lackluster Meeting With Xi" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Just days after Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) came forward and said that the social media giant TikTok should be banned in the United States due to personal and national security risks, the Florida Senator is also giving his thoughts about the recent meeting between President Joe Biden (D) and the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), General Secretary Xi Jinping.
"Gimenez Latest to Demand Mayorkas' Resignation" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich
"Kat Cammack Ignites Fiery Immigration Exchange with Mayorkas" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—The border crisis, which started in early 2021, has remained a tense political issue even after the 2022 midterm elections. During a House Homeland Security Committee meeting this week, US Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) confronted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the 1.4 million illegal immigrants who have entered the country this fiscal year alone.
"President Donald Trump: 'America's Comeback Starts Right now'" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—And just like that, former President Donald Trump has officially filed paperwork to run for president and announced his intentions to run for reelection.
"DeSantis to Trump: Look at the 'Scoreboard'" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—The tension between President Donald Trump (R) and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) continues to brew as Gov. DeSantis has responded to Trump's choice words.
"Scott Challenging McConnell for GOP Senate Leadership" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—The Floridian initially reported that Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) would not be challenging Senator Mitch McConnell (R). However, Senator Scott has now confirmed that he is challenging McConnell for the top Republican leadership position as Republicans look to new leadership after the November election.
"Gaetz Speaks on GOP Leadership, New Majority" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—WASHINGTON, D.C. – There is breaking news in the nation’s capital: Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will become the next Speaker of the House, maybe. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said before the decision was made final that he wanted change in leadership. He also stated that he voted for Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), a member of the freedom caucus.
"FBI Director Wray Says Border not Secure, Mayorkas Says it is" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—As drug-related crimes continue to steadily flow across the U.S. southern border and permeate throughout the nation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas continues to insist that the border is secure, but law enforcement is his assessment of the situation along the border
"Donalds Says Republicans 'Missed Mark' on Abortion in 2022" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Waltz Discusses Full Extent of Wokeness in Military" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—The forces of "wokeness" know no bounds in the American culture wars, and the armed forces are no exception. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL-6) spoke of how this focus on cultural issues within the military is affecting its readiness, while China prioritizes research and buildup.
"Mills Raises Concerns of Threats to U.S. Food Supply, Sugar Policy" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—It seems as though, for the past two years, every facet of American society is under attack. Agriculture and the nation's food supply are critical targets, and an important product of that food supply is sugar. Environmental policies can end up doing more harm than good, as a recent comment by Congressman-elect Cory Mills (R-FL-7) suggests.
"Who Will Lead the Sunken Florida Democratic Party?" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—While Democrats were able to stave off the weak Republican “Red Wave” of 2022 by holding on to their majority in the U.S. Senate, their expected crash and burn in the U.S. House of Representatives appears to have been more of a cushioned emergency landing. Republicans were expecting to do better across the country during the 2022 midterm elections but didn’t, except in Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis walloped Florida Democrats statewide.
"Rubio Says Revamped GOP can win big in Elections" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Over last weekend, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) joined the Ingraham Angle to discuss Florida’s midterm elections. Florida voters decidedly voted in favor of Republicans on November 8th, and Sen. Rubio says a revamped GOP will be a force to be reckoned with in upcoming elections.
"Republicans Blame Trump for Midterm Losses" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Republican infighting seems to be heating up as President Donald Trump (R) takes shot at potential 2024 rivals. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) have not announced their intention to run for the White House, but President Trump has already directed choice comments at both.
The JUICE is squeezed by Javier Manjarres, Jim McCool, and Daniel Molina
