Moody Praises Trump's Border Crackdown

Moody Praises Trump's Border Crackdown

Grayson Bakich
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April 30, 2025
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) praised President Donald Trump's border security initiatives during his first 100 days in office in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, saying, "he is willing to make the tough decisions and get it done, and our country is benefiting from that." Additionally, Sen. Moody acknowledged Border Czar Tom Homan's comments […]
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Luna Introduces Bill Codifying DOGE Reforms

Luna Introduces Bill Codifying DOGE Reforms

Grayson Bakich
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April 30, 2025
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing legislation codifying the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reforms into law. Rep. Luna's unnamed bill explicitly states that all changes made by DOGE must be authorized and enforced by law and can only be changed by DOGE or an act of Congress. "For the first time in decades, […]
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Bilirakis Celebrates Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

Bilirakis Celebrates Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

Grayson Bakich
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April 29, 2025
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) celebrated the TAKE IT DOWN Act's passage in the House of Representatives a second time this week in a statement, saying, "I am glad we are one step closer to protecting victims of online sexual exploitation." As we explained in December when it was introduced by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), […]
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Bilirakis Praises Reestablishment of Longevity Science Caucus

Bilirakis Praises Reestablishment of Longevity Science Caucus

Grayson Bakich
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April 29, 2025
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) was among several members of Congress who celebrated the recent reestablishment of the Longevity Science Caucus, saying, "Increasing life expectancy and promoting positive health outcomes are important priorities." As the name suggests, the Longevity Science Caucus seeks to promote research and policy on aging and biotechnology, allowing Americans to live healthier, […]
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Waltz Says Trump is 'Frustrated' with Putin, Zelenskyy's Actions to Bring Ukraine War to an End

Waltz Says Trump is 'Frustrated' with Putin, Zelenskyy's Actions to Bring Ukraine War to an End

Grayson Bakich
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April 28, 2025
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz discussed the ongoing discussions between the Trump Administration and Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin of Russia to end the war in a recent appearance on Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures, saying Trump is "frustrated" with the slow progress. President Trump met with Zelenskyy in the Vatican during […]
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Bean Says DOGE Will Continue Without Musk

Bean Says DOGE Will Continue Without Musk

Grayson Bakich
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April 26, 2025
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) discussed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk's recent announcement that he would be less personally involved in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying that his departure would not impede DOGE's efforts. Rep. Bean posted the clip to X (formerly Twitter), saying, "I've got some bad news […]
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Bilirakis Launches American-Made Medicine Caucus

Bilirakis Launches American-Made Medicine Caucus

Grayson Bakich
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April 25, 2025
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has launched the new American-Made Medicine Caucus with Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY). As the name suggests, the Caucus intends to promote policies that would bring the production of medicine and pharmaceuticals back to the United States or friendlier shores, as America has become increasingly dependent on China […]
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Patronis Assigned to House Small Business Committee

Patronis Assigned to House Small Business Committee

Grayson Bakich
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April 25, 2025
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) announced in a recent statement that he will join the House Committee on Small Business and that he is "honored" by the appointment. Additionally, Rep. Patronis will sit on the following subcommittees of the Small Business Committee: Rural Development, Energy and Supply Chains, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, and Oversight, Investigations, […]
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Cammack Fiercely Criticizes Democrats for Standing Against Trump's Deportations

Cammack Fiercely Criticizes Democrats for Standing Against Trump's Deportations

Grayson Bakich
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April 24, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) held nothing back in fierce criticism of Democrats for their opposition to President Donald Trump's deportations in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, calling it "infuriating." Host Harris Faulkner began the discussion by highlighting California's planned early release of Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, a twice-deported illegal alien who killed two teenagers […]
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Buchanan Praises FDA Decision to Move Away from Animal Drug Testing

Buchanan Praises FDA Decision to Move Away from Animal Drug Testing

Grayson Bakich
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April 24, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement praising the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent decision to stop testing drugs on animals, saying he was "proud" of them for making this decision. The FDA announced the plan earlier in April, saying they will move into more advanced methods of testing monoclonal antibody therapies and other […]
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Bean Introduces Bill Allowing Americans to Save More Money for Healthcare

Bean Introduces Bill Allowing Americans to Save More Money for Healthcare

Grayson Bakich
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April 23, 2025
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has introduced legislation allowing Americans to save more money for future healthcare expenses in their Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Rep. Bean's Flexible Savings Arrangements for Healthy Robust America (FSA-HRA) Act works by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 so that unused funds for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), […]
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Gimenez Mocks Democrat 'Fearmongering' About Deportations

Gimenez Mocks Democrat 'Fearmongering' About Deportations

Grayson Bakich
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April 22, 2025
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) mocked remarks by Democrats about President Donald Trump's deportation efforts, calling them "fearmongering" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co. The specific remarks came from MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend, who claimed on Saturday that President Trump intends to deport African Americans during a discussion about the ongoing controversy surrounding […]
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Buchanan Commends Trump's Renegotiation of European Trade Deals After EU Visit

Buchanan Commends Trump's Renegotiation of European Trade Deals After EU Visit

Grayson Bakich
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April 21, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) recently traveled throughout the European Union (EU) to discuss President Donald Trump's ongoing negotiations for new trade deals, saying, "As I reiterated to our counterparts in the EU this past week, I look forward to working with the President to finalize a strong, fair trade deal that reflects our shared economic […]
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Frost Rips Comer for 'Shameful' Denial of El Salvador Trip

Frost Rips Comer for 'Shameful' Denial of El Salvador Trip

Grayson Bakich
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April 21, 2025
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) ripped Representative James Comer (R-KY) for denying him and other Congressmen permission to visit El Salvador on behalf of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling it "pretty shameful." "Chair Comer denied our request for an official trip to El Salvador to advocate for due process and the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Pretty […]
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Salazar Says Tariff Negotiations Will be 'Beautiful in the End' as Negotiations Continue

Salazar Says Tariff Negotiations Will be 'Beautiful in the End' as Negotiations Continue

Grayson Bakich
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April 20, 2025
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) said that President Donald Trump's tariff policies, which have paused as countries negotiate new trade deals, will work in the United States' favor and be "beautiful in the end" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit. The host noted that Japan is currently in talks with the President and […]
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Cherfilus McCormick Introduces Bill Providing Tax Relief to Working Families

Cherfilus McCormick Introduces Bill Providing Tax Relief to Working Families

Grayson Bakich
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April 19, 2025
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation to provide comprehensive tax relief to American families. Provisions within Rep. McCormick's All-Americans Tax Relief Act include new above-line deductions for medical, rent, daycare, commuting, and tutoring expenses, along with credit card debt interest for working and middle-class families. The Earned Income Tax Credit will also expand […]
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Castor Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Critical Mineral Mapping

Castor Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Critical Mineral Mapping

Grayson Bakich
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April 19, 2025
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) ability to map critical minerals geologically. Named the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Finding ORE) Act, Rep. Castor's bill seeks to give the United States a competitive advantage over China in the critical mineral production industry by establishing memoranda […]
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Bean Introduces Bipartisan Bill Removing Tax on Alternative Marine Fuel Use

Bean Introduces Bipartisan Bill Removing Tax on Alternative Marine Fuel Use

Grayson Bakich
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April 18, 2025
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation removing an excise tax on alternative fuels for marine vessels. The Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act (MFTPA) is a response to a longstanding excise tax levied on seafaring vessels using liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead of diesel, which is currently exempt from excise taxes. After all, according […]
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