Gimenez Unsure Big Beautiful Bill Will Pass by July 4th, But Says It Must Pass

Gimenez Unsure Big Beautiful Bill Will Pass by July 4th, But Says It Must Pass

Grayson Bakich
|
June 30, 2025
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) expressed uncertainty about the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing the Senate by July 4th, but remained insistent that it pass in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co. Host Stuart Varney began by noting that former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk remains opposed to the Big Beautiful […]
Read More
Patronis Applauds Passage of 2026 MILCON Act

Patronis Applauds Passage of 2026 MILCON Act

Grayson Bakich
|
June 28, 2025
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) praised the passage of the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, saying, "I'm grateful for President Trump's and Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership in the passage of this pro-military, pro-veteran legislation." As Rep. Patronis's press release described, $452 billion is directed to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), […]
Read More
Haridopolos Blasts Lack of Transparency in Justice40 Initiative

Haridopolos Blasts Lack of Transparency in Justice40 Initiative

Grayson Bakich
|
June 27, 2025
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the Justice40 Initiative in a recent House Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing, describing it as "eye-opening, and unfortunately not in a positive way." The Justice40 Initiative, implemented by the Biden Administration, is a program that requires 40% of the benefits from federal climate programs […]
Read More
Fine Wants All Illegal Aliens Deported From the United States

Fine Wants All Illegal Aliens Deported From the United States

Grayson Bakich
|
June 27, 2025
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) did not mince words about illegal aliens in a recent interview with The Floridian, saying, "I want every illegal to be deported." "Everything they have done since they have come here is fruit of the poisonous tree," Rep. Fine added. "They should not have come here in the first place. They broke […]
Read More
Patronis Mocks NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani as Adam Sandler's Zohan

Patronis Mocks NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani as Adam Sandler's Zohan

Grayson Bakich
|
June 26, 2025
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) mocked New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, comparing him to the character Zohan from Adam Sandler's 2008 comedy film You Don't Mess with the Zohan. "I cannot believe that New York is about to elect Adam Sandler, the hairdresser, as mayor […]
Read More
Haridopolos, Scott Introduce Bill Improving Federal Spending Transparency

Haridopolos, Scott Introduce Bill Improving Federal Spending Transparency

Grayson Bakich
|
June 26, 2025
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) are introducing legislation to improve transparency in federal spending. Named the Locating Every Disbursement in Government Expenditure Records (LEDGER) Act, Rep. Haridopolos's bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a standardized system of tracking all purchases and payments made by the federal government down […]
Read More
Fine Introduces Bill Designating CAIR as a Terrorist Organization

Fine Introduces Bill Designating CAIR as a Terrorist Organization

Grayson Bakich
|
June 25, 2025
Representative Randy "the Hebrew Hammer" Fine (R-FL) is introducing legislation to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a domestic terrorist organization. According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), CAIR was founded in 1994 as a Muslim civil rights organization that has faced numerous controversies for its membership's pro-Hamas views and downplaying or legitimizing of […]
Read More
Mast Accuses Democrats of 'Wanting Trump to Lose More Than They Want America to Win'

Mast Accuses Democrats of 'Wanting Trump to Lose More Than They Want America to Win'

Grayson Bakich
|
June 25, 2025
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) discussed the political fallout of President Donald Trump's attempt to establish a ceasefire between Israel and Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., accusing Democrats of "wanting Trump to lose more than they want America to win." Host Stuart Varney began the discussion by pointing out that recent […]
Read More
Cherfilus McCormick and Wasserman Schultz Urge Reversal of NOAA Cuts Ahead of Hurricane Season

Cherfilus McCormick and Wasserman Schultz Urge Reversal of NOAA Cuts Ahead of Hurricane Season

Grayson Bakich
|
June 24, 2025
Representatives Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) are spearheading a recent letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with several other Florida Democrats, urging Lutnick to reverse recent cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) as hurricane season begins. According to the letter, NOAA has laid off […]
Read More
Mast Says U.S., Israel 'Are in Exactly the Position We Want to Be In' Amidst Hostilities

Mast Says U.S., Israel 'Are in Exactly the Position We Want to Be In' Amidst Hostilities

Grayson Bakich
|
June 23, 2025
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's weekend strikes on Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying the United States and Israel "are in exactly the position we want to be in." By that, Rep. Mast meant that "no matter what Iran does tomorrow, it will not be responding with […]
Read More
Luna Defends Constitutionality of Trump's Iran Strikes, Says Democrats Could Request Briefing

Luna Defends Constitutionality of Trump's Iran Strikes, Says Democrats Could Request Briefing

Grayson Bakich
|
June 23, 2025
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) defended the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's recent strikes on Iran in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show, further refuting Democrats' claims they were left ignorant of the attacks. "I just wish these people would be more transparent with the American people on what is considered constitutional," Rep. […]
Read More
Cammack Says 'No More' After USAID Bribery Scandal

Cammack Says 'No More' After USAID Bribery Scandal

Grayson Bakich
|
June 21, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) had some strong words on X (formerly Twitter) in response to four USAID employees for being convicted in a $550 million bribery scheme running through the agency. "SHOCKER!" Rep. Cammack posted, followed by an eye-rolling emoji indicating sarcasm. "Four former USAID employees plead guilty in a $550M bribery scandal. This is […]
Read More
Donalds Rips Omar's Remarks About Israel-Iran War, 'Pure Ignorance'

Donalds Rips Omar's Remarks About Israel-Iran War, 'Pure Ignorance'

Grayson Bakich
|
June 21, 2025
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) responded to remarks made by Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, calling it "pure ignorance," adding, "It defiles the members of our country who have been killed by Iranian proxies." In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rep. Omar said, "No one is attacking or […]
Read More
Frost, Wasserman Schultz Introduce Bill Addressing Supposed Human Rights Abuses in ICE Detention Centers

Frost, Wasserman Schultz Introduce Bill Addressing Supposed Human Rights Abuses in ICE Detention Centers

Grayson Bakich
|
June 19, 2025
Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Adriano Espalliat (D-NY) have introduced legislation exposing and demanding accountability for supposed human rights abuses conducted in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. Specifically, the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment (SUDEM) Act demands that ICE detail who is being detained in its detention centers, […]
Read More
Steube Harshly Criticizes Democrats' Opposition to Deportations, 'Where Were These Tears for American Victims?'

Steube Harshly Criticizes Democrats' Opposition to Deportations, 'Where Were These Tears for American Victims?'

Grayson Bakich
|
June 19, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) held nothing back in fierce criticism of Democrats' opposition to deportations in a recent appearance on Fox Business's The Bottom Line, asking where the tears were for American victims of illegal aliens. "The majority of America, the mass majority of America, in fact, gave President Trump an edict to get all of […]
Read More
Franklin, Diaz Balart Introduce Bill Improving Post Office Transparency, Accountability

Franklin, Diaz Balart Introduce Bill Improving Post Office Transparency, Accountability

Grayson Bakich
|
June 19, 2025
Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) have introduced legislation to improve the United States Postal Service's (USPS) transparency and accountability regarding post office closures. Specifically, the Post Office Closure Accountability Act requires USPS to inform their communities, Congressmen, and local officials of instances wherein post offices are permanently closed or temporarily suspended. Rep. […]
Read More
Steube Introduces Bill Suspending South Africa Aid for Its Hamas Support

Steube Introduces Bill Suspending South Africa Aid for Its Hamas Support

Grayson Bakich
|
June 18, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation suspending aid to South Africa for its pro-Hamas bias, saying, "It is clear as day that the Government of South Africa is unfairly targeting the State of Israel and inciting hostility towards the United States and our allies." Specifically, Rep. Steube's Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the […]
Read More
Castor Urges Scott, Moody to Vote Against Big Beautiful Bill

Castor Urges Scott, Moody to Vote Against Big Beautiful Bill

Grayson Bakich
|
June 17, 2025
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) urging them to vote against the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," saying, "The House Republican budget bill will hurt the State of Florida, our families and providers more than any other state." "As fellow members of the Florida delegation, […]
Read More
Texas Politics
Cactus Politics
Big Energy News
Dome Politics
Northeast Independent