Bilirakis Files Amicus Brief for Illumina Cancer Research Firm

Bilirakis Files Amicus Brief for Illumina Cancer Research Firm

Grayson Bakich
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June 19, 2023
Cancer research firms Illumina, Inc. and Grail, Inc. partnered to develop a multi-cancer detection test currently blocked by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) out of antitrust concerns. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) recently filed an amicus curiae brief to the Fifth Circuit Court demanding the removal of the FTC's block. According to the FTC, Illumina's partnership […]
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Waltz Slams Blinken's China Visit

Waltz Slams Blinken's China Visit

Grayson Bakich
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June 19, 2023
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with Chinese diplomats in Beijing, China,  Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) called out not only the Biden Administration's weakness toward China but also the willingness of American corporations to work with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in a recent appearance on Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures. Rep. Waltz stated that […]
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Scott Introduces Resolution to Condemn Anti-Israel Rhetoric as Antisemitism

Scott Introduces Resolution to Condemn Anti-Israel Rhetoric as Antisemitism

Grayson Bakich
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June 16, 2023
One can debate the efficacy of policies pursued by the State of Israel, but few can deny that antisemitism is a major component of its most radical critics. The International Holocaust Remembrance Association's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism includes such attacks, which Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) seeks to embrace in a recent resolution. Part of the […]
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Gruters Claims DeSantis Vetoed Sarasota Projects for Endorsing Trump

Gruters Claims DeSantis Vetoed Sarasota Projects for Endorsing Trump

Grayson Bakich
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June 16, 2023
The 2024 Republican Primary for Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has received a blow from within the Sunshine State. State Senator Joe Gruters (R-FL) has recently claimed Gov. DeSantis intentionally vetoed several Sarasota County projects because Sen. Gruters endorsed Donald Trump for President. "The Governor is clearly upset I endorsed Donald Trump for President, and so […]
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Cammack's REINS Act Passes House

Cammack's REINS Act Passes House

Grayson Bakich
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June 15, 2023
Representative Kat Cammack's (R-FL) REINS Act has passed in the House of Representatives 221-210. Federal agencies cannot enact specific rulings without Congressional approval through this bill. Specifically, federal agencies cannot implement or enforce "major" rulings with any of the following effects: cost or price increases for consumers, "significant" adverse effects on American industry, or an […]
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Buchanan Demands Inclusion of Military Mental Health, Drug Disposal Bills in NDAA

Buchanan Demands Inclusion of Military Mental Health, Drug Disposal Bills in NDAA

Grayson Bakich
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June 15, 2023
As the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is under consideration by the U.S. Congress, Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has written a letter demanding two provisions in the form of bills he has introduced in Congress. The first bill is the Treating Invisible Wounds on Base Act, which would require the Department of Defense (D0D) […]
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BREAKING: Luna's Resolution to Censure Schiff Killed

BREAKING: Luna's Resolution to Censure Schiff Killed

Grayson Bakich
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June 14, 2023
At the end of May, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) sought to censure Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) for his role in continuing to push the narrative of former President Donald Trump colluding with Russia to steal the 2016 Election, which included a $16 million fine. In the House vote today, Representative Katherine Clark (D-MA) successfully […]
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FL Democrats Remember Pulse Nightclub Shooting, Ignore Shooter's Islamic Terrorism Motive

FL Democrats Remember Pulse Nightclub Shooting, Ignore Shooter's Islamic Terrorism Motive

Grayson Bakich
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June 12, 2023
June 12th marks the 7th anniversary of the tragic Pulse Nightclub shooting in 2016. Florida's Congressional Delegation, primarily Democrats, commemorated the tragedy. Notably, many framed the attack as a matter of gun violence rather than a "ISIS-inspired" terrorist attack. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) stated, "The pain hasn’t lessened for the people of Orlando and those […]
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DeSantis Leaps Closer to Trump in Polls Even After Indictment

DeSantis Leaps Closer to Trump in Polls Even After Indictment

Grayson Bakich
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June 11, 2023
Before the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump last week, his biggest rival in the 2024 GOP Primary, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), was beginning to catch up to him in the polls. In Iowa, as of June 7th, President Trump stood at an even 46% in the polls, with Gov. DeSantis at 24.7%, totaling a […]
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Florida Republicans Slam Biden's Weakness on China

Florida Republicans Slam Biden's Weakness on China

Grayson Bakich
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June 11, 2023
While the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump rocked the country internally, foreign policy issues abroad continue to mount. Recently, 24 Chinese aircraft flew dangerously close to Taiwan, with ten crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. China has acted with increased aggression over the past several years, including talks with Cuba to […]
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Donalds Says Biden Used Multiple Bank Accounts to Receive Burisma Bribe

Donalds Says Biden Used Multiple Bank Accounts to Receive Burisma Bribe

Grayson Bakich
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June 10, 2023
Earlier this week, House Republicans revealed an FBI document suggesting President Biden took $5 million in bribe money from Burisma, where his son Hunter sat as a board member; as Vice President. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke during the House's press conference, repeating "Money was being moved through several accounts — multiple accounts — to […]
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McCormick Introduces Bill to Designate Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism

McCormick Introduces Bill to Designate Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism

Grayson Bakich
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June 10, 2023
The Russian-Ukraine War has seen instances where militias and terrorists have operated with Russian government support, committing war crimes. As a result, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Last April, Human Rights Watch detailed war crimes committed by Russian troops occupying Ukraine, including rape, looting, […]
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Moskowitz on Trump Indictment: 'Wait to Hear All the Facts'

Moskowitz on Trump Indictment: 'Wait to Hear All the Facts'

Grayson Bakich
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June 9, 2023
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) has stated that former President Donald Trump deservs a fair trial after he was indicted on 37 charges related to the Mar-a-Lago raid in August. Additionally, Rep. Moskowitz vowed he would "wait to hear all the facts." He further reiterated this notion and stressed the indictment came from a Miami grand […]
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Bilirakis Moves to Crack Down on Contraband Phones in Prisons

Bilirakis Moves to Crack Down on Contraband Phones in Prisons

Grayson Bakich
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June 9, 2023
Cell phones smuggled into prisons are how many criminals are able to continue their activities despite being behind bars. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has introduced legislation to crack down on cell phone smuggling and hold the smugglers accountable. Named the END CELLS in CELLS Act, the bill would prohibit any federal, state, or local inmate […]
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Florida Members of Congress React to Trump's Federal Indictment

Florida Members of Congress React to Trump's Federal Indictment

Grayson Bakich
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June 9, 2023
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted (again) on charges related to the supposed mishandling of classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence. When these charges were made the day House investigations suggested President Joe Biden took a $5 million bribe as Vice President, many Florida House Republicans said this was to prevent President Trump's reelection and an attempt […]
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Gaetz Demands Censure of January 6th Committee Chair

Gaetz Demands Censure of January 6th Committee Chair

Grayson Bakich
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June 7, 2023
House Republicans have their knives out for Biden Administration officials. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) set his sights on Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS), introducing a resolution to censure the Mississippi Congressman for not turning over records to the House Clerk during his time as Chair of the January 6th Committee. The Post Millennial described how rather than turn Committee […]
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Marco Rubio Responds to Claim Chris Christie 'Ended' His 2016 Presidential Run

Marco Rubio Responds to Claim Chris Christie 'Ended' His 2016 Presidential Run

Grayson Bakich
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June 7, 2023
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) has thrown his hat into the 2024 Presidential Election, further crowding the GOP primary. Fox News anchor Bret Baier suggested Christie will do well on the debate stage against former President Donald Trump since he "ended" Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) 2016 Presidential run after the New Hampshire primary and […]
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Soto Targeted by NRCC Again for Voting Against Energy Production

Soto Targeted by NRCC Again for Voting Against Energy Production

Grayson Bakich
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June 5, 2023
Domestic energy production has been a priority of House Republicans, especially as Saudi Arabia announced cutting oil exports starting in July. Although the Lower Energy Costs Act passed the House in March, it did so with little Democratic support. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has singled out Florida Representative Darren Soto (D) for his vote against the […]
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