House Republicans Repeal Greenhouse Gas Reduction 'Slush' Fund

House Republicans Repeal Greenhouse Gas Reduction 'Slush' Fund

Grayson Bakich
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March 23, 2024
During the last House session for the month, House Republicans overwhelmingly voted in favor of repealing a portion of the Clean Air Act, creating the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The final vote was 209 in favor of passing the repeal, with 204 opposed, making it a narrow victory for Republicans as the bill passed along […]
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Mills Rescues 13 More Americans From Haiti in Second Mission

Mills Rescues 13 More Americans From Haiti in Second Mission

Grayson Bakich
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March 22, 2024
With the crisis in Haiti continuing to deteriorate, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) once again went above and beyond the call of duty, undergoing a second mission to rescue 13 more Americans trapped in the Caribbean country on St. Patrick's Day.  The week before, Rep. Mills rescued ten American workers at a Haitian orphanage, accusing the Biden Administration […]
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Waltz Declares Joe and Hunter Biden 'Worst Corruption Scandal in Our History'

Waltz Declares Joe and Hunter Biden 'Worst Corruption Scandal in Our History'

Grayson Bakich
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March 22, 2024
The House Oversight Committee recently held a hearing with Hunter Biden's former business associate Tony Bobulinski and others as House Republicans continue their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, hoping to hold a hearing with the President personally. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) who sat at the hearing, discussed afterward on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, saying the nature of […]
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Frost Introduces Bill to Close 'Zombie Gun' Loophole

Frost Introduces Bill to Close 'Zombie Gun' Loophole

Grayson Bakich
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March 21, 2024
Reducing or preventing mass shootings and other acts of gun violence remains a priority of Democrats, seeking means of preventing the next shooter from obtaining weapons legally through loopholes in gun purchasing regulations. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) recently introduced a bill that would close the "zombie gun" loophole, saying, "I refuse to see another life […]
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Frost Announces $12 Million for Central Florida Housing and Infrastructure

Frost Announces $12 Million for Central Florida Housing and Infrastructure

Grayson Bakich
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March 20, 2024
The State of Florida has become one of the nation's fastest-growing states, but making sure everyone who moves in has a place to live remains a problem. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) recently announced the securing of $12 million from the Biden Administration for affordable housing and infrastructure, saying it would "make a world of difference for so […]
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Waltz Accuses Biden Administration of 'Living in Fantasy Land' During Afghanistan Withdrawal

Waltz Accuses Biden Administration of 'Living in Fantasy Land' During Afghanistan Withdrawal

Grayson Bakich
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March 20, 2024
The House Foreign Affairs Committee recently held a hearing with Generals Mark Milley (Ret.) and Kenneth McKenzie (Ret.) on the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal of August 2021 which saw 13 American service members killed via suicide bomb at Abbey Gate. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL), who sat on the hearing, appeared on Fox News's Hannity to discuss afterward, accusing the Biden […]
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Moskowitz Calls for Hearing on Haiti as Americans Remain Stranded

Moskowitz Calls for Hearing on Haiti as Americans Remain Stranded

Grayson Bakich
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March 19, 2024
The violence and unrest in Haiti have piqued concerns in the United States, both because many Americans remain trapped in the country and many of its people are expected to flee to the mainland. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) recently wrote a letter calling for a Congressional policy hearing about the crisis, saying, "As one of […]
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Scott Receives Endorsement of Cammack, Rubio in Senate Reelection Bid

Scott Receives Endorsement of Cammack, Rubio in Senate Reelection Bid

Grayson Bakich
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March 19, 2024
The reelection campaign for Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to the Senate has gained momentum as the 2024 elections in November inch closer. The former Florida Governor has received the endorsements of his fellow Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), boosting his already high number of endorsements. Sen. Rubio publicly endorsed his colleague […]
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Gaetz Rips 'Democrats in Drag' in GOP Primaries Against Johnson's Calls for Unity

Gaetz Rips 'Democrats in Drag' in GOP Primaries Against Johnson's Calls for Unity

Grayson Bakich
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March 18, 2024
As the November general election looms, Republican hardliner Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is putting stock behind primary challengers to the reelection campaigns of Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL) and Tony Gonzalez (R-TX). This puts him at odds with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who demanded both sides "cool it." Rep. Gaetz briefly appeared on CNN over the […]
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Mills Condemns Biden's Failure to Rescue Americans Stranded in Haiti

Mills Condemns Biden's Failure to Rescue Americans Stranded in Haiti

Grayson Bakich
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March 17, 2024
With the crisis in Haiti descending deeper into chaos, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) once again personally traveled to evacuate Americans trapped in a foreign country, rescuing ten orphanage workers. The Florida Congressman recently appeared on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria to discuss the mission and condemn the Biden Administration for "dereliction of duty" and accused the Department of State […]
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Scott Demands New Sanctions on Nicaragua for Persecuting Christians

Scott Demands New Sanctions on Nicaragua for Persecuting Christians

Grayson Bakich
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March 17, 2024
The Ortega-Murillo (Sandinista) regime in Nicaragua's persecution of Christians reaches not only Catholics but Protestants as well, cracking down on the American Evangelical Mountain Gateway missionary organization. As a result, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) led a group of Senators in a letter demanding the Biden Administration place additional sanctions on Nicaragua in response. Sen. Scott's letter and […]
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Scott Demands Details on Laken Riley Murderer Jose Ibarra

Scott Demands Details on Laken Riley Murderer Jose Ibarra

Grayson Bakich
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March 15, 2024
America was shocked, saddened, and outraged by the February murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley by Jose Ibarra, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, becoming a symbol of the ongoing border crisis. Ibarra was supposedly released into the country in 2022, prompting Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to spearhead a recent letter to Homeland Security […]
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Frost Calls for Temporary Protected Status of Haitians, Slams DeSantis

Frost Calls for Temporary Protected Status of Haitians, Slams DeSantis

Grayson Bakich
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March 14, 2024
The violence and unrest in Haiti has reached a fever pitch with the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, throwing the Caribbean country into deeper turmoil. While Republicans anticipate preventing the fleeing populace from entering the United States en masse, Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) recently called instead for Haitians to receive Temporary Protected Status, saying, […]
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Gaetz Condemns 'Wildly Inappropriate' Denial of Information About Illegal Immigrant Who Killed Pensacola Man

Gaetz Condemns 'Wildly Inappropriate' Denial of Information About Illegal Immigrant Who Killed Pensacola Man

Grayson Bakich
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March 14, 2024
The day before University of Georgia student Laken Riley was murdered by Jose Ibarra, an unidentified 21-year-old Pensacola motorcyclist was struck and killed on February 21st by an illegal immigrant driver wanted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who represents the area in Congress, demanded information about Byron Pineda, the accused, […]
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Gaetz Presses Defense on Possible Mass Migration from Haiti

Gaetz Presses Defense on Possible Mass Migration from Haiti

Grayson Bakich
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March 13, 2024
Gang violence continues to escalate in Haiti even after the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, causing concerns that Haitian refugees will come to the United States en masse. During a recent House Armed Services Committee hearing, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) questioned Assistant Secretary of Defense Rebecca Zimmerman on how the Biden Administration will respond, revealing its plans […]
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Mast Criticizes Biden's 'Red Line' for Israel, Says 'Hunting Terrorists is How You Win'

Mast Criticizes Biden's 'Red Line' for Israel, Says 'Hunting Terrorists is How You Win'

Grayson Bakich
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March 12, 2024
The State of Israel intends to attack the city of Rafah in their war to exterminate Hamas in retaliation for the horrific attacks of October 7th. However, the Biden Administration cautioned this would be a "red line," out of concern for civilian casualties. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) issued a brief statement in response to the […]
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Rubio Interrogates Wray on Criminals Crossing the Border

Rubio Interrogates Wray on Criminals Crossing the Border

Grayson Bakich
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March 12, 2024
How much of a threat to national security does the border crisis pose? In a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) questioned FBI Director Christopher Wray on criminals entering the United States and the various crimes they are involved in, such as human and drug trafficking and selling fake IDs. Sen. Rubio […]
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Rubio Argues Against Gaza Port Because Hamas Will Steal Aid

Rubio Argues Against Gaza Port Because Hamas Will Steal Aid

Grayson Bakich
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March 12, 2024
During President Biden's State of the Union address, he announced the construction of a port through which American vessels would deliver aid to Gaza as Hamas continues its war with Israel. In a recent appearance on CBS's Face the Nation, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said he understood the impetus for wanting to ensure the safety of civilians, yet […]
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