Could DeSantis Replace Senator Rubio With Rep. Kat Cammack?

Could DeSantis Replace Senator Rubio With Rep. Kat Cammack?

Grayson Bakich
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January 14, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) discussed who would replace the outgoing Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) in a recent press conference, and for the first time signaled who his choice could be— Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL). When asked about possibly choosing Rep. Cory Mills, Gov. DeSantis made a strong case for Rep. Cammack, calling her "a fighter" […]
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DeSantis Confirms He Will Not Appoint Mills to Rubio's Senate Seat

DeSantis Confirms He Will Not Appoint Mills to Rubio's Senate Seat

Grayson Bakich
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January 13, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) confirmed in a recent Tallahassee press conference that he would not appoint Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) to fill departing Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) seat. He said that moving the Florida Congressman from the House of Representatives to the Senate "is just a big practical concern." Rep. Mills recently discussed his interest […]
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Mills Talks Ambitions to Replace Rubio, 'We Need Real Strength in Senate'

Mills Talks Ambitions to Replace Rubio, 'We Need Real Strength in Senate'

Grayson Bakich
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January 13, 2025
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed his ambitions to fill the departing Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) Senate seat in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, saying, "What we need is real strength in the Senate." Rep. Mills revealed that he had spoken over the phone with Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) about taking the position, telling […]
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Steube Says Trump is 'Setting Discourse' on Foreign Policy Via Greenland

Steube Says Trump is 'Setting Discourse' on Foreign Policy Via Greenland

Grayson Bakich
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January 10, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed President-elect Donald Trump's interest in Greenland during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, saying his announcements are "setting discourse" on American foreign policy. Host Larry Kudlow suggested Greenland is "integral to American interests" because it has rare earth mineral deposits and access to the Arctic Circle, which Russia and China have […]
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Haridopolos Praises House Passage of Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

Haridopolos Praises House Passage of Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

Grayson Bakich
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January 9, 2025
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) praised the passage of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act in the House of Representatives in a recent statement, saying, "This bill sends a strong message to the international community that we will not allow the ICC or any unelected body to undermine our sovereignty or target our allies." The Illegitimate Court […]
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Castor Demands Home Repairs for MacDill Air Force Base Servicemembers

Castor Demands Home Repairs for MacDill Air Force Base Servicemembers

Grayson Bakich
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January 9, 2025
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has written a letter demanding expedited housing repairs for servicemembers living at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Rep. Castor explained in her letter that MacDill "is home to the 6th Air Refueling Wing and a number of additional mission partners, including U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, and the […]
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Buchanan Introduces Eight Bills to Open 119th Congress

Buchanan Introduces Eight Bills to Open 119th Congress

Grayson Bakich
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January 8, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced a whopping eight bills to start the 119th Congress, covering everything from tax policy to veterans' healthcare to border security to animal protection, and the session has only begun. One bill Rep. Buchanan is reintroducing is the Tax Cuts and Jobs (TCJA) Permanency Act. As the name suggests, this […]
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Donalds Declares Republicans are 'Committed' to Carrying Out Trump's Agenda

Donalds Declares Republicans are 'Committed' to Carrying Out Trump's Agenda

Grayson Bakich
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January 8, 2025
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) addressed concerns of Republican infighting impeding President-elect Donald Trump's agenda in a recent appearance on Fox News's Bottom Line, saying, "We are committed to that. I think every member is ready to do that work." Host Dagen McDowell began the conversation by asking Rep. Donalds if he believed Trump would be able […]
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Cammack Confident Trump's Cabinet Will be Confirmed

Cammack Confident Trump's Cabinet Will be Confirmed

Grayson Bakich
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January 7, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) expressed confidence that President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Cabinet will be confirmed quickly in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, saying, "We recognize the urgent situation that we now have been left with because of four years of America Last and of weakness." Additionally, Rep. Cammack joked that "it may be […]
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Waltz on New Orleans Terror Attack: 'Close the Damn Border'

Waltz on New Orleans Terror Attack: 'Close the Damn Border'

Grayson Bakich
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January 7, 2025
Incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz (R-FL) discussed the National Security Council's role in combatting terrorism in a recent appearance on Fox News's Life, Liberty, and Levin, saying part of it was to "close the damn border." Host Mark Levin touched upon the horrific New Year's Eve attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, as an example of […]
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Steube Reintroduces Bill Protecting Women's Sports

Steube Reintroduces Bill Protecting Women's Sports

Grayson Bakich
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January 6, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has reintroduced The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, one of his signature pieces of legislation, as the 119th Congress commences. The bill would ensure that female athletes in federally funded athletic programs compete strictly against fellow biological females and prohibit biological males, thereby complying with Title IX's recognition […]
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Cammack Introduces Two Bills Right After Swearing-In

Cammack Introduces Two Bills Right After Swearing-In

Grayson Bakich
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January 5, 2025
The House of Representatives has returned to session, and its new and incumbent members have sworn in and are voting to retain Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) as Speaker of the House. On top of the vote, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has already introduced two bills to hit the ground running ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's […]
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Donalds Torches Biden Awarding Medals to January 6th Committee's Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson

Donalds Torches Biden Awarding Medals to January 6th Committee's Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson

Grayson Bakich
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January 4, 2025
President Biden recently awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest honor bestowed upon civilians, to former Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) for leading the January 6th Committee, an award Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) said he was "highly offended, but not surprised" by in a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity. Additionally, Rep. […]
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Gimenez Urges Republicans to Reelect Johnson as Speaker Ahead of Vote

Gimenez Urges Republicans to Reelect Johnson as Speaker Ahead of Vote

Grayson Bakich
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January 3, 2025
Will Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) retain his post? Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) urged his fellow Republicans to vote for it in an appearance on Fox and Friends ahead of the vote, saying, "This is bigger than all of us." He also emphasized the importance of pursuing President-elect Donald Trump's agenda upon his inauguration. […]
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Castor, Carter Celebrate Signage of Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization into Law

Castor, Carter Celebrate Signage of Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization into Law

Grayson Bakich
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January 3, 2025
President Biden has signed the bipartisan Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law, and Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) are celebrating. They call it "a critical step" in providing high-quality emergency healthcare for children and adolescents. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) described the EMSC program, enacted in […]
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Donalds Blasts Associated Press Coverage of Tesla Explosion Outside Trump Hotel

Donalds Blasts Associated Press Coverage of Tesla Explosion Outside Trump Hotel

Grayson Bakich
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January 2, 2025
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, in what authorities believe to be an act of terrorism. The Associated Press (AP) seemingly first reported the explosion as a mechanical problem, which Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) called out on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "This is why people don't trust […]
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Florida Representatives Offer Prayers for New Orleans Terror Attack Victims

Florida Representatives Offer Prayers for New Orleans Terror Attack Victims

Grayson Bakich
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January 2, 2025
After the horrific terror attack in New Orleans on the famed Bourbon Street, where a man, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, drove into a crowd, killing 15 and injuring 35, several of Florida's Congressional delegation members reacted to the news on X (formerly Twitter), offering their prayers for the victims. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said […]
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Luna Chastises 'Tone-Deaf' Weapons Package to Ukraine from Biden Administration

Luna Chastises 'Tone-Deaf' Weapons Package to Ukraine from Biden Administration

Grayson Bakich
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December 31, 2024
The Biden Administration sent a $1.25 billion weapons package to Ukraine as one of its last actions before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) chastised the move as "tone-deaf" in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, adding that "it goes to show that they are not in touch" and "they […]
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