Scott Urges Passage of his American Security Drone Act

Scott Urges Passage of his American Security Drone Act

Grayson Bakich
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February 6, 2023
The delayed reaction by the Biden administration to the Chinese surveillance balloon continues to draw ire from Republicans. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) says this whole affair is precisely why the American Drone Security Act, which he reintroduced in 2021, is vital in its passage. 'There's absolutely no reason we should allow Communist China to have […]
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Gaetz Wants Biden to 'Blow Up TikTok' After Chinese Spy Balloon is Shot Down

Gaetz Wants Biden to 'Blow Up TikTok' After Chinese Spy Balloon is Shot Down

Grayson Bakich
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February 6, 2023
With the Chinese surveillance balloon having finally been shot down, concerns about how deep Chinese espionage against American interests has gone. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1) simply says that with the balloon destroyed, "now blow up TikTok." Now blow up TikTok — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) February 5, 2023 A second follow-up tweet adds, "TikTok is a […]
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House Republicans Demand Chinese Balloon be Shot Down

House Republicans Demand Chinese Balloon be Shot Down

Grayson Bakich
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February 4, 2023
The U.S. government has confirmed that there is a Chinese spy balloon hovering over U.S. airspace and a second balloon over Canada, and also heading towards Montana. Not only is this a blatant violation of American airspace, but the Biden administration does not seem to be taking action against it. Republican lawmakers are immediately calling […]
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Frost Only Florida Democrat to Vote in Support of Socialism

Frost Only Florida Democrat to Vote in Support of Socialism

Grayson Bakich
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February 3, 2023
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's (R-FL) anti-socialism resolution was met with overwhelming support as the majority of Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted 386-86 in favor of the measure. Florida's entire congressional caucus, including Democratic Reps. Kathy Castor, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Lois Frankel, Jared Moskowitz, Darren Soto, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and Frederica Wilson, all […]
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DeSantis Files Complaint Against Florida Venue for Exposing Children to Sexualized Acts During Drag Show

DeSantis Files Complaint Against Florida Venue for Exposing Children to Sexualized Acts During Drag Show

Grayson Bakich
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February 3, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DPBR), has filed a formal 6-count complaint against the Orlando Philharmonic Foundation Inc., for exposing minor children to lewd sexual acts during a drag show that took place in Orlando on December 28, and will be revoking the organization's liquor license. As The […]
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Wasserman-Schultz Compares DeSantis to Socialist Dictators

Wasserman-Schultz Compares DeSantis to Socialist Dictators

Grayson Bakich
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February 3, 2023
The historical cruelties of socialism are too great to deny. As such, the House passes a resolution condemning the ideology. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz nonetheless uses this as an opportunity to take a shot at Governor Ron DeSantis. "Socialist tyrants in Cuba and Venezuela deserve condemnation, but today’s resolution fails to list their worst abuses […]
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Moskowitz Says Antisemitism Poses Threat to Jewish Community, Society

Moskowitz Says Antisemitism Poses Threat to Jewish Community, Society

Grayson Bakich
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February 2, 2023
Jewish members of Congress continue to demand action against the rise of antisemitism across the U.S.   Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) wrote a letter to  Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) this week, urging him to form a Select Committee on Combating Antisemitism. The letter states that according to the Anti-Defamation League's Audit of Antisemitic […]
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DeSantis Unveils Framework for Freedom Budget

DeSantis Unveils Framework for Freedom Budget

Grayson Bakich
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February 1, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has unveiled his 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, dubbed it the "Framework for Freedom." This ambitious $114.8 billion plan covers multiple areas, from tax relief to education to environmental and infrastructure projects to law enforcement. "Florida’s focus on freedom has led us to outpace the nation on all fronts," Gov. DeSantis […]
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Rubio Demands Blinken, Yellen Hold China Accountable in Upcoming Visit

Rubio Demands Blinken, Yellen Hold China Accountable in Upcoming Visit

Grayson Bakich
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February 1, 2023
Countering the threat of China is an international priority that America cannot overlook. As Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen gear up for a visit to Beijing, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) urges them to hold China accountable not only for its aggression abroad but its human rights abuses within. In […]
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Gimenez Demands Mayorkas Allow Border Agents Testify About Migrant Crisis

Gimenez Demands Mayorkas Allow Border Agents Testify About Migrant Crisis

Grayson Bakich
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January 30, 2023
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) recently invited four  Chief Patrol Agents of four U.S. Border Patrol sectors to testify about the southern border crisis in a hearing scheduled for February 7th. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas refused to let the four speak. As a result, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-28) wrote a letter to Sec. Mayorkas […]
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Trump Intends to One-Up DeSantis on Education in New Campaign Video

Trump Intends to One-Up DeSantis on Education in New Campaign Video

Grayson Bakich
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January 30, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) ongoing battle to reform education in Florida continues to draw attention on the national stage. More specifically, from former President Donald Trump and his campaign. A new campaign video posted by Trump War Room reveals he intends to do everything Gov. DeSantis is doing for education and more, but at a […]
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Florida's Congressional Caucus Condemns Jerusalem Synagogue Shooting

Florida's Congressional Caucus Condemns Jerusalem Synagogue Shooting

Grayson Bakich
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January 30, 2023
This past Friday, eight Israelis were murdered by a Palestinian gunman in Jerusalem. Footage showing Palestinians celebrating the attack circulates on Twitter, to which Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) says that "it is disgusting to see anyone celebrate the murder of innocent people. Always Israel seeks peace and always the terrorists respond with hatred and death. […]
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Strategic Production Act Passes Along Party Lines

Strategic Production Act Passes Along Party Lines

Grayson Bakich
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January 28, 2023
Increasing domestic energy production has been a priority of Republicans since retaking the House of Representatives. Now it looks like they have made some progress towards that goal as the Strategic Production Act (H.R. 21) passed in the chamber late last week.  Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-3) stated about the measure,  "this bill is a huge […]
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Trump Proposes Iron-Dome Like Missile Defense System

Trump Proposes Iron-Dome Like Missile Defense System

Grayson Bakich
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January 27, 2023
With former President Donald Trump out on the reelection campaign trail, videos detailing his domestic and foreign policy plans are making the rounds. A recent video, tweeted by Trump War Room, features President Trump speaking about implementing an Iron Dome-like missile defense system. NEW VIDEO: President Trump Will Build a New Missile Defense Shield pic.twitter.com/9eUSB8U3jj […]
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DeSantis's Spokesman Goes Nuclear on Loaded CNN Inquiry

DeSantis's Spokesman Goes Nuclear on Loaded CNN Inquiry

Grayson Bakich
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January 27, 2023
It's no secret that many left-leaning media or "legacy media" outlets, as he has dubbed them,  continue to target Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). and his legislative and political agendas. Earlier this week, the Daily Beast's Jake Lahut levied an unsubstantiated accusation against pro-DeSantis influencers online and his former press secretary Christina Pushaw.  Two days after […]
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Frost and Moskowitz Call for Classified Briefing on Mass Shootings

Frost and Moskowitz Call for Classified Briefing on Mass Shootings

Grayson Bakich
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January 27, 2023
Within just a couple of weeks into 2023, America has already witnessed several high-profile shootings, including two recent back-to-back events in California. As a result, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10) and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) wrote a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) calling on them to organize a […]
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Donalds: No, Republicans Aren't Cutting Social Security and Medicare

Donalds: No, Republicans Aren't Cutting Social Security and Medicare

Grayson Bakich
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January 27, 2023
The congressional debate over raising the debt ceiling continues. House Democrats claim Republicans intend to cut Medicare and Social Security. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) sets the record straight for his fellow House Republicans in a recent appearance on Fox Business. "There are no considerations AT ALL for reforms to Social Security & Medicare when it […]
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Greg Steube Provides Recovery Update After Injury

Greg Steube Provides Recovery Update After Injury

Grayson Bakich
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January 26, 2023
Last week, Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17) suffered serious injuries in a nasty fall doing yardwork at his home. Thankfully, his recovery is going well and is now back at his Sarasota residence. A recent tweet shows a clean-shaven Steube on his couch with two of his dogs and a third peeking in the background (the […]
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