The controversial $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel signed into law by President Biden last week continues to receive criticism from Republicans frustrated with the lack of border security. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed the sentiment in a brief op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, saying he was "glad I can tell [my constituents] I wasn’t one of those […]
The recent wave of antisemitism in America, particularly in the pro-Palestine protests on college campuses throughout the country, may not have developed organically in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) suggested this could be the case in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, saying Congress should look into where the money for these protests is coming from. […]
When the controversial $95 billion foreign aid package passed in the House last week, many Democratic lawmakers celebrated by waving Ukrainian flags on the House floor, drawing ire from Republicans. Among them was Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), who has introduced a resolution to prohibit members of the House from bringing in or displaying the flags of foreign […]
Last week, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) released an explosive report detailing the coverup of the apparent abandonment of American troops in the West African country of Niger. Subsequently, the United States announced they would withdraw their presence from the country as negotiations with the new Nigerien government deteriorated. As a result, the Florida Congressman is […]
The antisemitic, anti-Israel protests across American college campuses, most notably Yale and Columbia, have made many Jewish students fearful to the point a Columbia professor told them to stay home. Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli condemned the protests, saying this was not only "a very dangerous moment for Jews in America," but for the American people as well. Chikli noted the irony […]
Three bills countering Iran, Hamas, and China, including the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, were recently signed into law by President Biden, originally introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), while Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the SHIP Act in the House and cosponsored the latter acts. Both issued statements celebrating the passage of these bills into law. […]
The State of Israel has planned to advance into Rafah, Gaza, one of Hamas's major strongholds, despite warnings from the Biden Administration over civilian casualties. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) pointed out that not only are the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) seeking to minimize civilian casualties, but Hamas actively uses human shields, and thus "I think anyone with a basic sense of […]
The controversial $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House last week continues to be plagued with criticism from Republicans for its lack of border security provisions. During a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) held nothing back in his critique of the bill, calling it "moral extortion" and "blackmail" to force support of aid to Israel at a time when […]
***Update*** Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) was recently qualified for reelection to his third term in Congress, sitting on a hefty war chest of $1.1 million on hand as November gets closer. The qualification came at a time when rumors had circulated the Florida Congressman would not seek reelection and instead return to his previous post […]
With the November presidential election getting closer by the day, plenty of congressional candidates seek to become members of Congress or retain their existing posts. Among those running for reelection, Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has raised an impressive $1 million in her reelection bid. According to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Rep. Lee retains a […]
Friday saw the passage of an extensive foreign aid package for America's allies that rankled Republican hardliners for its lack of provisions for the southern border. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL), who voted against the package, explained his stance in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Cavuto Coast to Coast, focusing on Ukraine and the lack of participation by […]
The House of Representatives passed four foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine Friday that will be voted on as a single bill in the Senate. Notably, $9 billion of the combined package will go toward humanitarian aid for Gaza, which many Republicans have railed against, saying it will go to Hamas. Senator Rick Scott […]
The United States boasts varied landscapes rich in natural resources, with each state having something to offer. However, the federal government has sought to standardize management for all states. To this end, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced a bill expanding state rights over natural resource management, emphasizing the codification of […]
Last year, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) grilled US Africa Commander Michael Langley about two coups perpetrated by American-trained soldiers in Guinea and Burkina Faso. In July, the Nigerien government was also overthrown by US-trained troops. Since then, American troops have been all but stranded by President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as detailed in a report published […]
The State of Israel retaliated against Iran's earlier barrage of missiles and drones with a limited strike in Isfahan recently, although the nuclear enrichment facility was untouched. Concerns this could lead to a wider war have flourished in the wake of the attacks, which was the subject of discussion by Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends […]
House Republicans successfully demanded an impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) dismissed the trial and called it illegitimate and politicized. However, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) laid it thick on Sec. Mayorkas in a recent hearing for the 2025 Homeland Security budget, detailed […]
Crime is on the rise in certain American cities such as New York, Austin, Los Angeles, and others. While Republicans blame the surges on Democratic policies in those areas and the influx of illegal immigrants, Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) argued that Florida's success in fighting crime stems from successful funding of initiatives. Similarly, she […]
Democrats have mobilized in support of Amendment 4, which protects abortion up to viability in Florida, as it comes up for a vote in November. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently predicted the Amendment 3 ballot initiative,m which legalizes recreational marijuana for adults over 21, would fail. However, in recent comments to The Floridian, Representative Sheila Cherfilus […]
