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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DeSantis Counters Criticism of His Fight with Disney

DeSantis Counters Criticism of His Fight with Disney

Grayson Bakich
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June 5, 2023
As the 2024 Republican primary continues, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) addressed criticism from the other contenders on his war with Disney. In an interview on the Brian Kilmeade Show, Gov. DeSantis spoke of how he intends "to fight the sexualization of minors," and how "You can’t just be a lackey for corporate America … The […]
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Moskowitz Introduces Bill Targeting Iran Sanction Evasion

Moskowitz Introduces Bill Targeting Iran Sanction Evasion

Grayson Bakich
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June 3, 2023
Despite the existing US sanctions, Iran's oil sales have surged to record highs. The revenue from these sales goes on to finance terrorism worldwide or towards developing nuclear weapons for the regime. To counter these sanction evasions, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) teamed up with Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY) to introduce the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum […]
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Marco Rubio Demands TikTok CEO Investigated for Perjury

Marco Rubio Demands TikTok CEO Investigated for Perjury

Grayson Bakich
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June 2, 2023
Forbes has found evidence of American TikTok creators' financial information, such as Social Security numbers, stored on Chinese servers despite claims by the app's CEO Shou Chew that China did not have access to such information. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), a long-time advocate for banning TikTok, demanded Attorney General Merrick Garland investigate Chew for perjury. During the […]
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DeSantis Says it's Important for a U.S. President to Have Military Experience (VIDEO)

DeSantis Says it's Important for a U.S. President to Have Military Experience (VIDEO)

Grayson Bakich
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June 2, 2023
LEXINGTON, SC—Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is on the South Carolina leg of his 2024 Presidential campaign, and The Floridian's Javier Manjarres caught up to Gov. DeSantis, asking on the importance of having a President with previous military experience (especially combat service). Gov. DeSantis repeated voters who stated they believed it was "important" for the next […]
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DeSantis Questions why Trump Didn't Fix America in His First Term

DeSantis Questions why Trump Didn't Fix America in His First Term

Grayson Bakich
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June 2, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is clapping back at the insults being lobbed by former President Donald Trump on the 2024 campaign trail. During one of his appearances in New Hampshire, Gov. DeSantis responded to a boast by Trump claiming he could get America back on the right track in six months, "Why didn't he do […]
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Donalds, Florida Republicans Come Out Against Debt Ceiling Agreement

Donalds, Florida Republicans Come Out Against Debt Ceiling Agreement

Grayson Bakich
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June 1, 2023
Earlier this week, debt ceiling negotiations between the White House and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) reached an agreement. However, Florida Republicans, most notably Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), are objecting to the bill before its vote. In a press conference, Rep. Donalds urged his fellow Republicans to vote against the current agreement, especially as it does little to […]
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Mast Chides Biden Admin's Foreign Policy, 'Weakness Invites Aggression'

Mast Chides Biden Admin's Foreign Policy, 'Weakness Invites Aggression'

Grayson Bakich
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May 31, 2023
A Chinese jet nearly clipped and American spy plane over the South China Sea, yet the Biden Administration did nothing. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) criticized this lack of action in a recent Fox News appearance, "At a time when the United States must show strength, President Biden continues to show weakness." Rep. Mast made an […]
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DeSantis Says Trump Has

DeSantis Says Trump Has "Moved Left" and Pushing Voters to Him (VIDEO)

Grayson Bakich
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May 31, 2023
With his 2024 Presidential campaign officially underway, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke in West Des Moines, Iowa, finally addressing the criticism thrown at him by former President Donald Trump. Namely, Gov. DeSantis expressed his belief Trump's attacks will shift voters away, having "moved left" on specific issues. Additionally, while Trump continues to lead in all […]
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DeSantis Appears to be Surging in Polls

DeSantis Appears to be Surging in Polls

Grayson Bakich
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May 29, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) will kick off his 2024 Presidential campaign in West Des Moines, Iowa, as he continues to try to shore up support for his young presidential campaign. Despite the issues with his official announcement on Twitter, which earned him much mockery from former President Donald Trump's camp, it ultimately paid off for Gov. DeSantis in a […]
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Florida Congressional Representatives Honor Memorial Day

Florida Congressional Representatives Honor Memorial Day

Grayson Bakich
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May 29, 2023
Today marks Memorial Day, honoring our troops who have fallen in the defense of this nation. Florida's Representatives in Congress unite to pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL), a veteran himself, stated "On Memorial Day, we honor & remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice […]
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Debt Ceiling Agreement Reached, Florida's Congressional Delegation Reacts

Debt Ceiling Agreement Reached, Florida's Congressional Delegation Reacts

Grayson Bakich
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May 28, 2023
Debt ceiling negotiations have finally reached an agreement in principle between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), evoking mixed reactions from Florida Representatives. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) stated he was "happy" the agreement was reached and he was "looking forward to reading the bill." "I am happy to hear that @SpeakerMcCarthy and @POTUS have […]
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Marco Rubio Demands DNA Testing Remain in Place for Border Children

Marco Rubio Demands DNA Testing Remain in Place for Border Children

Grayson Bakich
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May 27, 2023
Human trafficking remains one of the chief problems at the southern border. Should the Biden Administration halt familial DNA testing for migrant children, the problem would only worsen. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently wrote a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas demanding familial testing remain in place. Sen. Rubio highlighted statistics from the Homeland Security Inspector General showing 8.5 […]
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DeSantis has Always Held an Unwavering Support for Israel (VIDEO)

DeSantis has Always Held an Unwavering Support for Israel (VIDEO)

Grayson Bakich
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May 26, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) announcement to run for President has dominated the news cycle. While much of the coverage has focused on the rivalry between him and former President Donald Trump, one must ask what Gov. DeSantis would do in the Middle East if he became President? In a 2013 interview with The Floridian's Javier Manjarres […]
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