Florida Officials Celebrate Rubio's Confirmation as Secretary of State

Florida Officials Celebrate Rubio's Confirmation as Secretary of State

Grayson Bakich
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January 21, 2025
Several Florida officials, including newly-designated Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Representatives Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Kat Cammack (R-FL), celebrated the unanimous confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on X (formerly Twitter). Although Rubio's confirmation as Secretary of State was expected, his unanimous vote of 99-0 is truly remarkable. Senator […]
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Donalds Says Running for Florida Governor in 2026 Has 'Crossed His Mind'

Donalds Says Running for Florida Governor in 2026 Has 'Crossed His Mind'

Grayson Bakich
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January 21, 2025
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) admitted that running for Governor of Florida in 2026 has crossed his mind in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., but "now we have got to focus on the job." Host Stuart Varney noted that President Donald Trump called out Rep. Donalds by name, saying, "What a future this […]
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Luna Calls for 'Top-Down Overhaul' of FBI Under Kash Patel

Luna Calls for 'Top-Down Overhaul' of FBI Under Kash Patel

Grayson Bakich
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January 20, 2025
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) discussed the FBI's recent closure of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, saying that she does not "really have faith that the FBI is in the right direction" and that "there needs to be a top-down overhaul of the entire bureau" in a […]
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Cammack Reintroduces Resolution to Ban Foreign Flags on House Floor

Cammack Reintroduces Resolution to Ban Foreign Flags on House Floor

Grayson Bakich
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January 17, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has reintroduced a resolution prohibiting the display of foreign flags on the floor of the House of Representatives. Rep. Cammack had introduced the resolution in April after the passage of a $95 billion aid package to Ukraine and Israel, which House Democrats celebrated by waving small Ukrainian flags on the floor. […]
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Waltz Calls TikTok 'Great Platform,' Says Trump Will 'Preserve It'

Waltz Calls TikTok 'Great Platform,' Says Trump Will 'Preserve It'

Grayson Bakich
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January 17, 2025
Incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz commented on the TikTok situation in a recent appearance on Fox News, calling the app "a great platform" that President-elect Donald Trump will "preserve." Host Bret Baier began the discussion by noting that the Supreme Court had not officially ruled on TikTok parent company ByteDance's challenge to President Biden's […]
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Steube Leads Resolution Demanding NCAA Prohibit Biological Males from Women's Sports

Steube Leads Resolution Demanding NCAA Prohibit Biological Males from Women's Sports

Grayson Bakich
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January 16, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) demanding that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reverse its rule allowing biological males to compete in women's sports. In addition to the NCAA, the resolution implores all other sports-governing bodies to do the same and prohibit transgender-identified biological male athletes from competing […]
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Buchanan, Donalds Introduce New No Tax on Tips Bill

Buchanan, Donalds Introduce New No Tax on Tips Bill

Grayson Bakich
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January 16, 2025
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Byron Donalds (R-FL) have introduced new legislation removing taxes from income received through tips. Aptly named the "No Tax on Tips" Act, the bill allows for up to $25,000 in qualified tips to be deducted from income taxes and is reserved strictly for people working in traditionally tip-based jobs like […]
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Lee, Moskowitz Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Tax-Free Disaster Savings Accounts

Lee, Moskowitz Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Tax-Free Disaster Savings Accounts

Grayson Bakich
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January 16, 2025
Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) have introduced a bipartisan bill creating tax-free savings accounts for disaster-related purposes. More specifically, the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act would allow taxpayers to create a tax-free account similar to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to set aside funds for at least […]
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Buchanan, Cruz Introduce Bill Strengthening Penalties for Cop Killers

Buchanan, Cruz Introduce Bill Strengthening Penalties for Cop Killers

Grayson Bakich
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January 15, 2025
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have jointly introduced a bill strengthening the penalty for killing police officers and first responders. Named the Thin Blue Line Act, the bill specifically would make the murder or attempted murder of a police officer or other first responders an "aggravating" factor in death penalty determinations. […]
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Bean Reveals Official DOGE Caucus Platform

Bean Reveals Official DOGE Caucus Platform

Grayson Bakich
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January 15, 2025
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has released the official platform of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, a pledge and plan of action to reduce government waste, fraud, and abuse. The platform comprises eight principles the Caucus members agreed upon, beginning with the preamble: "The federal government must be downsized. It is too large, costly, […]
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Cherfilus McCormick Urges Renewal of TPS Status for Haitian Nationals in U.S.

Cherfilus McCormick Urges Renewal of TPS Status for Haitian Nationals in U.S.

Grayson Bakich
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January 15, 2025
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) joined 40 lawmakers urging the Biden-Harris Administration to renew Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States. Temporary Protected Status prevents aliens from designated countries from being deported and protects their eligibility for work authorization because a safe return to their home country is impossible. Rep. Cherfilus […]
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Luna Confident Trump Will Raise Mandatory Minimum Rape Sentence

Luna Confident Trump Will Raise Mandatory Minimum Rape Sentence

Grayson Bakich
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January 14, 2025
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) suggested President-elect Donald Trump is on board with raising the mandatory minimum sentencing for sexual crimes, especially those against children, in recent comments to Fox News Digital, reiterating that "you cannot rehabilitate predators." Rep. Luna introduced legislation in April that would raise the federal minimum sentence for child sexual abuse […]
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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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