Donalds Explains Continuing Resolution as Stopgap for Appropriations Bills

Donalds Explains Continuing Resolution as Stopgap for Appropriations Bills

Grayson Bakich
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September 20, 2023
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced a continuing resolution (CR) on government spending that became the subject of an X (formerly Twitter) battle with Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL). In an appearance on Newsmax's Rob Schmitt Tonight, Rep. Donalds offered further clarification, explaining the CR was a stopgap to get 12 appropriation bills through. Rep. Donalds began by explaining that the resolution's pulling from the […]
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Scott Says China is a 'Bully You Do Not Appease'

Scott Says China is a 'Bully You Do Not Appease'

Grayson Bakich
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September 20, 2023
Tensions between the United States and China continue to boil, and solutions seem out of reach. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said in an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box that the difficulty of having dialogue with the Chinese is because "you do not have a real conversation with them," and "when someone is a bully, you do not appease them." […]
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Scott Wants New Fed Governors to Cut Spending

Scott Wants New Fed Governors to Cut Spending

Grayson Bakich
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September 19, 2023
The Federal Reserve has confirmed three new members to its Board of Governors: Lisa Cook, Ariana Kugler, and Philip Jefferson, appointed in January by President Biden. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has written letters to each of the new Board members congratulating them on the posts. More importantly, inquiring if they are willing to act transparently and accountably. "I am […]
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Donalds and Gaetz Fight Over Continuing Resolution

Donalds and Gaetz Fight Over Continuing Resolution

Grayson Bakich
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September 19, 2023
As a government shutdown looms, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has spearheaded a continuing resolution (CR) to cut 8% of discretionary spending. However, conservative hardliner Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) expressed sharp opposition to the resolution, calling it "bad for America." The Hill gave a description of Rep. Donalds' resolution, which included asylum restrictions to secure the border, no […]
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Rubio Introduces Protecting Conscience in Healthcare Act

Rubio Introduces Protecting Conscience in Healthcare Act

Grayson Bakich
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September 15, 2023
A major component of the legislative battle over gender reassignment surgery is the freedom of conscience and religion on behalf of healthcare providers. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a bill protecting those rights, the Protecting Conscience in Healthcare Act. For additional context, the Washington Free Beacon reported in May that the Human Rights Campaign, bankrolled […]
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Gaetz Attends Vigil for J6 Prisoners, Vows to Release Tapes

Gaetz Attends Vigil for J6 Prisoners, Vows to Release Tapes

Grayson Bakich
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September 15, 2023
A vigil was held for those imprisoned in Washington, D.C. for their presence on January 6th. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) appeared, speaking with one of the prisoners and vowing to make Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) release the full, unredacted security tapes from the Capitol that day. BREAKING: Congressman Gaetz attends vigil for mistreated J6 prisoners […]
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Scott Demands Answers on CIA Bribing Agents Over COVID Origin

Scott Demands Answers on CIA Bribing Agents Over COVID Origin

Grayson Bakich
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September 14, 2023
Were the origins of COVID-19 covered up by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)? Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined with Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) in a letter to the CIA Director demanding the truth. Science reported an anonymous whistleblower stated in a Congressional hearing that six analysts were bribed […]
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Donalds Mocks Democrats Demanding Vote on Impeachment Inquiry

Donalds Mocks Democrats Demanding Vote on Impeachment Inquiry

Grayson Bakich
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September 14, 2023
House Democrats are hammering on Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) decision to open an impeachment inquiry against President Biden without a vote. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) clapped back in a post on X (formerly Twitter), pointing out that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) did not call for a vote to launch an inquiry into President Trump […]
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Rubio Demands Wray Explain FBI Targeting of Catholics

Rubio Demands Wray Explain FBI Targeting of Catholics

Grayson Bakich
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September 13, 2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had been monitoring what they called "radical traditionalist Catholics," sparking outrage across the country. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently wrote a letter to Director Christopher Wray demanding further information and proof the monitoring has been halted. In April, the Catholic News Agency reported the FBI's Richmond Office produced an […]
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Wasserman Schultz Calls McCarthy 'CEO' of Trump Campaign

Wasserman Schultz Calls McCarthy 'CEO' of Trump Campaign

Grayson Bakich
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September 13, 2023
The internet has been abuzz with Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) was asked about the news during an appearance on MSNBC Reports, where she called Rep. McCarthy "the CEO of the wholly-owned subsidiary the House Republican Conference has become of the Trump campaign." […]
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Gimenez on Impeachment Inquiry: 'If I Were Biden, I'd Be Scared'

Gimenez on Impeachment Inquiry: 'If I Were Biden, I'd Be Scared'

Grayson Bakich
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September 13, 2023
The impeachment inquiry into President Biden has begun, and much to discuss remains. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal voicing his support for the inquiry and speculating on how it will move forward. "I agree with the Speaker's [Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)] actions. I think there is plenty of evidence there to support an inquiry. […]
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Salazar Calls for Responsible Government Funding and Spending

Salazar Calls for Responsible Government Funding and Spending

Grayson Bakich
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September 12, 2023
With the House coming back into session, spending and appropriations will be among the most urgent topics. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria to discuss, calling on Congress to "be thinking about funding the government in a responsible way." "I think at this hour, we need to be thinking about funding the […]
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Gaetz Highights DHS Negligence in Letter

Gaetz Highights DHS Negligence in Letter

Grayson Bakich
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September 12, 2023
An illegal migrant from Nicaragua ran over a police officer in Chesapeake, Virginia in August. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has written a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas highlighting the case as an example of DHS's apparent negligence in monitoring illegal migrants and failure to enforce immigration law. The Washington Examiner detailed how […]
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Florida Lawmakers Remember September 11th

Florida Lawmakers Remember September 11th

Grayson Bakich
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September 11, 2023
Twenty-two years ago today, two airplanes struck the World Trade Center in New York City. A third crashed into the Pentagon. A fourth was prevented from striking an unknown target by the heroic efforts of its passengers in taking back the plane. Florida lawmakers, Democrat and Republican alike, have commemorated this fateful day in American […]
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Frost Calls on FL Judges to Uphold Abortion

Frost Calls on FL Judges to Uphold Abortion

Grayson Bakich
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September 9, 2023
In April, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a bill prohibiting abortions after 6 weeks following an earlier 15-week ban. The law has since been challenged in Florida's Supreme Court, for which oral arguments have recently concluded. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) calling for the judges to uphold the 1989 […]
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Mills Calls Biden 'Terrible on World Stage' Ahead of G20

Mills Calls Biden 'Terrible on World Stage' Ahead of G20

Grayson Bakich
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September 8, 2023
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) did not mince words when he said President Biden has "done terrible on the world stage" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, citing the creeping influence of Russia and China abroad as evidence. Additionally, Rep. Mills blasted the efforts to fold Ukraine funding into disaster relief bills, saying he does […]
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Rubio Argues Against Rice's Whale Habitat Near Eglin Testing Range

Rubio Argues Against Rice's Whale Habitat Near Eglin Testing Range

Grayson Bakich
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September 8, 2023
The Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) composes a large swathe of the Gulf of Mexico near Florida, where the Air Force tests weapons. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposed part of the Gulf as a habitat for an endangered whale species nearby. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote a letter against the proposal, arguing […]
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Rubio Says No to Biden Impeachment Trial, Supports Inquiry

Rubio Says No to Biden Impeachment Trial, Supports Inquiry

Grayson Bakich
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September 8, 2023
A new indictment for Hunter Biden's tax and gun charges will supposedly come through at the end of the month. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on Fox and Friends to discuss the possible indictment, saying he would support an impeachment inquiry if it means gathering evidence against President Joe Biden and Hunter Biden's alleged influence-peddling, though not an impeachment trial. […]
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