Steube Introduces Amendment Defunding DEI in Federal Communications Commission

Steube Introduces Amendment Defunding DEI in Federal Communications Commission

Grayson Bakich
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November 9, 2023
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI) seem to be everywhere, even in places where it would not be sensible, and Republicans are fighting back. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 General Government Appropriations that would defund DEI initiatives in the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). On the House floor, Rep. Steube did […]
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Donalds Introduces Resolution to Appreciate Lee, Collier County

Donalds Introduces Resolution to Appreciate Lee, Collier County

Grayson Bakich
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November 9, 2023
Southwest Florida, specifically Lee and Collier County, is an area worthy of recognition on multiple fronts, be it agriculture, the environment, its demographics, or its economic potential. As such, it is for these reasons Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced a resolution calling for the appreciation of the area it deserves. Rep. Donalds' resolution provides […]
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Scott Introduces Bill Prohibiting Use of Chinese Digital Yuan

Scott Introduces Bill Prohibiting Use of Chinese Digital Yuan

Grayson Bakich
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November 8, 2023
China is taking advantage of the current international turmoil. Not just through diplomacy but more insidious means such as central banking digital currency (CBDC). To this end, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced a bill prohibiting American money services businesses from using this new Chinese currency. Initially introduced in major Chinese cities in 2021, the digital […]
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Gaetz Questions Experts on Free Speech and Antisemitism

Gaetz Questions Experts on Free Speech and Antisemitism

Grayson Bakich
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November 8, 2023
American colleges have seen an exponential increase in displays of antisemitism since the October 7th Hamas attack under the guise of supporting Palestine. But how can the right of free speech be preserved in the face of such hatred? This became the topic of discussion for Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) in a recent Judiciary Committee […]
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Nunez Says Polls 'Snapshot of Moment in Time'

Nunez Says Polls 'Snapshot of Moment in Time'

Grayson Bakich
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November 8, 2023
The Presidential campaign of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has banked on building likeability and credibility in order to surpass former President Donald Trump, who continues to dominate the polls in the Republican primary. Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez (R-FL) recently spoke with Fox and Friends First on the endorsement of Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) and how polls are "a snapshot in a […]
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Scott Blasts Senate for Blocking Stand-Alone Israel Aid Bill

Scott Blasts Senate for Blocking Stand-Alone Israel Aid Bill

Grayson Bakich
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November 7, 2023
House Republicans recently passed a standalone bill to fund Israel's war effort against Hamas. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) had led the charge on the Senate's companion bill. On the floor, he gave a speech in favor of it, saying the United States must stand with Israel and help them destroy Hamas. Nevertheless, the bill was […]
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Gimenez Says Tlaib's Comments 'Cross the Line'

Gimenez Says Tlaib's Comments 'Cross the Line'

Grayson Bakich
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November 7, 2023
Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) made headlines recently when she uttered the antisemitic "from the river to the sea" chant at a pro-Palestine rally in Michigan. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Varney & Co., where he said her usage of the phrase "crosses the line." "You cannot just use the rhetoric, 'from the river […]
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Rubio Condemns Political Violence in Honduras

Rubio Condemns Political Violence in Honduras

Grayson Bakich
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November 6, 2023
The United States and Honduras' relationship has been shaky since the ascension of the anti-American President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya. Recently, her supporters attacked members of the opposition party on their way out of Congress, which received condemnation in a statement by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). For context, President Castro's Libre Party elected interim Attorney General […]
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Miami Beach Firefighters Head to Israel as First Responders

Miami Beach Firefighters Head to Israel as First Responders

Grayson Bakich
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November 6, 2023
Florida continues to demonstrate its commitment to America's ally Israel as they battle Hamas. Just recently, eight of Miami Beach's Fire Rescue have volunteered to serve two weeks in the Jewish State as first responders. X (formerly Twitter) account Israel in Miami posted pictures and footage of the sendoff ceremony presided over by Miami Beach […]
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Luna Says January 6th Tapes Will be Released, Loomer Doubtful

Luna Says January 6th Tapes Will be Released, Loomer Doubtful

Grayson Bakich
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November 6, 2023
Releasing the January 6th security footage has been bandied about by House Republicans. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) recently claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) intends to release the tapes, although journalist and activist Laura Loomer has expressed skepticism. On Friday, conservative influencer Ryan Fournier said, "Speaker Johnson is moving forward […]
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Gimenez Says Border Security Will Only Happen Under New President

Gimenez Says Border Security Will Only Happen Under New President

Grayson Bakich
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November 3, 2023
The House of Representatives, under Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), passed a stand-alone bill giving aid to Israel by offsetting funds for expanding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Bottom Line to discuss, in addition to the Republican plan to get the border under control, although he said border security would only […]
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Wasserman Schultz, Diaz-Balart Condemn Bolivia, Colombia, Chile for Cutting Israel Ties

Wasserman Schultz, Diaz-Balart Condemn Bolivia, Colombia, Chile for Cutting Israel Ties

Grayson Bakich
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November 3, 2023
The Israel-Hamas war continues to polarize, not just in the United States but around the world. The South American countries of Bolivia, Colombia, and Chile have recalled their ambassadors to Israel in protest of their actions against Hamas. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and other members of the Latino-Jewish Caucus have […]
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Moskowitz, Mills Team Up to Crack Down on Captagon

Moskowitz, Mills Team Up to Crack Down on Captagon

Grayson Bakich
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November 2, 2023
Support for Israel in its war with Hamas remains mostly bipartisan amidst other polarizing issues. In a recent example, Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Cory Mills (R-FL) have teamed up to crack down on Captagon, a drug used by the perpetrators of the Hamas terror attack of October 7th. According to the Jewish Insider, Rep. Moskowitz and […]
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Luna says $40k Check for Biden is 'Smoking Gun'

Luna says $40k Check for Biden is 'Smoking Gun'

Grayson Bakich
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November 2, 2023
The House Oversight Committee's impeachment inquiry into President Biden has found an explosive new piece of evidence: a personal check from James Biden to Joe for $40,000, money originally from China. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said in a recent appearance on Fox's Jesse Watters Primetime that this could "absolutely" be the smoking gun. "What we are seeing […]
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Bilirakis Introduces IPTIA to Amplify Small Media Voices

Bilirakis Introduces IPTIA to Amplify Small Media Voices

Grayson Bakich
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November 2, 2023
Censorship and reducing competition go hand-in-hand when it comes to the mainstream media. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation designed to allow smaller voices in the media to let their voices heard through market-based incentives. Named the Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act (IPTIA), the bill would give investment tax credits to services such […]
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Donalds Says Cutting IRS Money for Israel 'Makes Most Sense'

Donalds Says Cutting IRS Money for Israel 'Makes Most Sense'

Grayson Bakich
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November 1, 2023
House Republicans under Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) intend to separate Ukraine funding from Israel aid and take money intended to expand the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the latter. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke on Fox Business's Varney & Co. to discuss the plan, saying new IRS agents "are not going to help us raise revenue" and diverting their funds to […]
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'Bootgate' Takes Social Media by Storm as People Mock DeSantis' Supposed Lifts in His Boots

'Bootgate' Takes Social Media by Storm as People Mock DeSantis' Supposed Lifts in His Boots

Grayson Bakich
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October 31, 2023
The Presidential campaign for Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has had its ups and downs, but perhaps nobody could have seen this one coming: Trump influencers and meme makers on X (formerly Twitter) are spreading a hashtag known as "Bootgate," mocking Gov. DeSantis for supposedly wearing boots that make him taller. Back in July, The Floridian's […]
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Scott Highlights Terrorists at Border, Demands Security

Scott Highlights Terrorists at Border, Demands Security

Grayson Bakich
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October 31, 2023
As illegal migrants continue pouring over the southern border and terrorists hide among them, fears of a terror attack on American soil continue to grow. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Todd Young (R-IN), and others wrote a letter to the Biden Administration urging border security for this exact reason, citing the Hamas attack on October 7th as a […]
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