Ashley Moody Questions New Fraud Enforcement Attorney General Colin McDonald

Ashley Moody Questions New Fraud Enforcement Attorney General Colin McDonald

Grayson Bakich
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February 26, 2026
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) questioned Colin McDonald, the new Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement, during his confirmation hearing this week, calling him the new "fraud czar." Sharing footage of the hearing on X, Senator Moody informed that 10% of the federal budget is allegedly "lost to fraud." "@POTUS, @SenJudiciaryGOP, and I are laser-focused on […]
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Greg Steube Predicts Legal Action Against Sanctuary States

Greg Steube Predicts Legal Action Against Sanctuary States

Grayson Bakich
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February 25, 2026
During an appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed ongoing deportation efforts, noting that legal consequences await officials who refuse to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) has received heavy scrutiny over her move to ban state officials from cooperating with ICE ahead of President Donald […]
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Florida Republicans Praise Trump's State of the Union Address

Florida Republicans Praise Trump's State of the Union Address

Grayson Bakich
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February 25, 2026
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night to glowing approval from Republican lawmakers, including Representatives Aaron Bean (R-FL), John Rutherford (R-FL), Laurel Lee (R-FL), and Vern Buchanan (R-FL). Rep. Bean said in a statement, "One year ago, President Trump returned to office with a plan to restore prosperity, secure our […]
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Rick Scott Blames Government Over Rising Healthcare Costs

Rick Scott Blames Government Over Rising Healthcare Costs

Grayson Bakich
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February 24, 2026
In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) discussed Republicans' efforts to transition away from the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and lower healthcare costs. Replacing Obamacare has been a topic of concern for Republicans, given that so many Americans are dependent on it. On the issue, Sen. Scott commented that "there […]
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NRCC Chides Darren Soto for Voting Against Laken Riley Act

NRCC Chides Darren Soto for Voting Against Laken Riley Act

Grayson Bakich
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February 24, 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) took a swipe at Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) for voting against the Laken Riley Act. This week, President Donald Trump honored Angel Families who lost a loved one to illegal alien crime. The president also honored the family of Laken Riley, a Georgia medical student who was murdered by […]
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Accusations of Anti-Florida CMS Bias Continue to Mount

Accusations of Anti-Florida CMS Bias Continue to Mount

Grayson Bakich
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February 23, 2026
The accusations that Florida's Medicare and Medicaid program was denied reauthorization due to political bias are heating up, as several conservative activist organizations have written to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to escalate the situation. Several Florida lawmakers previously demanded reauthorization of the Sunshine State's CMS program in early […]
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Ron DeSantis Says Unfolding Iran Events Were 'A Long Time Coming'

Ron DeSantis Says Unfolding Iran Events Were 'A Long Time Coming'

Grayson Bakich
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February 23, 2026
in a recent appearance on Fox News's Life, Liberty, Levin, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) discussed the unfolding events in Iran, saying they were "a long time coming" because of their own policies. Gov. DeSantis suggested that, prior to 1979, "the U.S. had a very reliable ally in Iran with the Shah, and Jimmy Carter was President […]
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House Financial Documents may Suggest Lois Frankel Engaged in Insider Trading

House Financial Documents may Suggest Lois Frankel Engaged in Insider Trading

Grayson Bakich
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February 20, 2026
According to House Financial Disclosure documents, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) may have engaged in insider trading back in March 2023. In 2023, First Republic Bank collapsed and was purchased by JPMorgan. Rep. Frankel allegedly held stock in First Republic, allegedly selling her shares for $1001 to $15,000 on March 16th. Six days later, on March […]
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Aaron Bean Introduces Bill Combating Healthcare Fraud

Aaron Bean Introduces Bill Combating Healthcare Fraud

Grayson Bakich
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February 20, 2026
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has introduced a bill that strengthens criminal penalties for healthcare fraud. The Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act raises the minimum sentence for defrauding state, private, and public programs from 10 years to 25 years in prison, and increases the minimum sentence for cases involving bodily harm to 30 years in prison. […]
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Jimmy Patronis Mocks Zohran Mamdani's Massive NYC Budget

Jimmy Patronis Mocks Zohran Mamdani's Massive NYC Budget

Grayson Bakich
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February 19, 2026
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) mocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's massive $127 billion city budget in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., pointing to it as another example of Democratic fiscal irresponsibility. Mayor Mamdani unveiled the budget this week, announcing that it would require a city property tax hike of nearly 10%. […]
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Was Florida's CMS Program Delayed for Political Reasons?

Was Florida's CMS Program Delayed for Political Reasons?

Grayson Bakich
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February 18, 2026
Real America's Voice anchor Eric Bolling recently suggested that the long-delayed approval of Florida's Medicare and Medicaid program by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) was politically motivated during a recent episode of his program Bolling! Florida's Medicaid system is one of the most disciplined and fiscally responsible in the country, ranking 46th among […]
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Gus Bilirakis and Anna Paulina Luna Introduce Bill Codifying Social Security Tax Cut

Gus Bilirakis and Anna Paulina Luna Introduce Bill Codifying Social Security Tax Cut

Grayson Bakich
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February 17, 2026
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) are introducing legislation to codify the $6,000 Social Security tax deduction. For additional context, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which was signed into law last year, allows seniors on Social Security to claim a $6,000 tax deduction ($12,000 if filing jointly). However, the provision is […]
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Byron Donalds Says Parents, Florida Should Lead Regulation of AI

Byron Donalds Says Parents, Florida Should Lead Regulation of AI

Grayson Bakich
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February 17, 2026
In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Kudlow, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) discussed the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its regulation, saying that parents and the state of Florida should lead decision-making. Rep. Donalds, who is running for Florida governor, has received significant backing from the AI-focused super PAC Leading the Future. The super […]
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Cory Mills Introduces Bill Prohibiting Government from Working with Anti-ICE Businesses

Cory Mills Introduces Bill Prohibiting Government from Working with Anti-ICE Businesses

Grayson Bakich
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February 13, 2026
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation prohibiting the federal government from contracting with businesses that have refused to serve federal law enforcement. The Halting Inappropriate Limits Targeting Officers Now Act (HILTON Act) prohibits the government from entering into contracts for covered services like food, lodging, transportation, vehicle rental, healthcare, and other services if a business […]
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Gus Bilirakis Urges Expedition of Slow-Walked Florida CMS Approval

Gus Bilirakis Urges Expedition of Slow-Walked Florida CMS Approval

Grayson Bakich
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February 13, 2026
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve Florida's long-delayed hospital-directed payment program (DPP), which has been in bureaucratic limbo for months. Medicaid allows states to direct managed care plans to make lump-sum payments to providers to reduce the gap between the cost of providing care to enrollees […]
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Greg Steube Fights to Prevent Sex Offenders from Receiving ACA/Medicaid Benefits

Greg Steube Fights to Prevent Sex Offenders from Receiving ACA/Medicaid Benefits

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation prohibiting registered sex offenders from receiving Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits. The Criminals' Loss of Eligibility and Assistance Networks Act, or CLEAN Act, amends the 1986 Internal Revenue Code and Social Security Act to explicitly deny registered sex offenders from receiving refundable tax credit healthcare coverage and […]
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Gus Bilirakis, Vern Buchanan Seek to Boost Tourism Ahead of America 250

Gus Bilirakis, Vern Buchanan Seek to Boost Tourism Ahead of America 250

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2026
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) have introduced a bill to boost tourism ahead of the United States' 250th year celebration. The USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act aims to increase international travel to the U.S. and domestic travel within the country by establishing a Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group as part […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Voices Strong Support for SAVE Act

Anna Paulina Luna Voices Strong Support for SAVE Act

Grayson Bakich
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February 11, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) came out swinging in support of the SAVE America Act in a recent address on the House floor, holding nothing back in condemning Democrats' opposition to the bill. Sharing a clip of her comments in X, Rep. Luna expressed, "IF YOU ARE NOT AN AMERICAN YOU DO NOT GET TO VOTE […]
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