Gaetz Says He Will 'Hold McCarthy to His Word' on Spending

Gaetz Says He Will 'Hold McCarthy to His Word' on Spending

Grayson Bakich
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September 25, 2023
Things got heated between Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Maria Bartiromo during his appearance on Fox's Sunday Morning Futures discussing the ongoing budget battle. Rep. Gaetz explained his hardline stance as him "being here to hold [Speaker] Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to his word" in regards to single-subject spending bills. Rep. Gaetz launched an attack almost as soon as Bartiromo introduced him, […]
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Gimenez Calls Funding Resolution 'Really Good Compromise'

Gimenez Calls Funding Resolution 'Really Good Compromise'

Grayson Bakich
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September 25, 2023
The ongoing resolution battle among House Republicans spurred a heated discussion between Fox News's Maria Bartiromo and Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL). More recently, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) spoke with Bartiromo, where he said the resolution is "a really good compromise." Rep. Gimenez previously stated that most House Republicans supported the resolution introduced by Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL). However, he clarified that […]
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Gimenez Says Majority of Republicans Want to Avoid Government Shutdown

Gimenez Says Majority of Republicans Want to Avoid Government Shutdown

Grayson Bakich
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September 22, 2023
House Republicans continue their internal fight over spending as a government shutdown grows closer. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First that most Republicans wish to avoid the shutdown, and only a few vocal members are stalling efforts to create appropriations bills. "Right now, all we need to do is […]
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Waltz Says Biden Dragging US Into Endless Ukraine War

Waltz Says Biden Dragging US Into Endless Ukraine War

Grayson Bakich
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September 22, 2023
Is the United States losing its will to continue aiding Ukraine in its war with Russia? It seems to be heading that way, as Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) appeared on Fox News's Ingraham Angle to discuss growing dissatisfaction with the apparent lack of strategy by the Biden Administration to end the conflict and the limited response from the rest of Europe. […]
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Rubio Reiterates Importance of Inquiry Before Impeachment

Rubio Reiterates Importance of Inquiry Before Impeachment

Grayson Bakich
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September 21, 2023
The House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden will have its first hearing on September 28th. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on NewsMax's Wake Up America to reiterate the importance of having an inquiry before launching an impeachment trial, warning that this would trivialize impeachment and turn it into a weapon. He reiterated that while the House is right to […]
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Gaetz Interrogates Garland over Joe and Hunter Biden

Gaetz Interrogates Garland over Joe and Hunter Biden

Grayson Bakich
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September 21, 2023
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) clashed with Attorney General Merrick Garland during a House Judiciary Committee hearing this week, with his questioning almost entirely being devoted primarily to alleging that  President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden receiving bribes. Rep. Gaetz began by bluntly asking if the Department of Justice has "told President Biden to […]
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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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