Matt Gaetz Calls Kevin McCarthy 'Liar' and 'Lapdog'

Matt Gaetz Calls Kevin McCarthy 'Liar' and 'Lapdog'

Grayson Bakich
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December 21, 2022
As Republicans get ready to take its House majority in January, members must decide who will be Speaker. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1) is arguably the leader, or at least the voice of Republicans opposed to putting Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in the Speaker's seat. In a recent op-ed for the Daily Caller, Rep. Gaetz offers […]
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Scott and Rubio: No Concessions for Cuba

Scott and Rubio: No Concessions for Cuba

Grayson Bakich
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December 21, 2022
The Biden administration's foreign policy continues to attract scrutiny, especially in regards to Cuba. In a recent letter, Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Marco Rubio (R) demand Cuba receive no concessions. One possible concession is the removal of a 2018 ban on American businesses working with entities affiliated with the Cuban military. The second […]
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Moskowitz Condemns New York Times' Swastika Crossword

Moskowitz Condemns New York Times' Swastika Crossword

Grayson Bakich
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December 21, 2022
Earlier this week, the New York Times published a crossword puzzle resembling a swastika on the first night of Hanukkah. Among the many voices condemning the Times is Congressman-elect Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). "Unacceptable that this would have gone to print. Even if unintentional, clearly the people who approved this are either ignorant or had intent. […]
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Ashley Moody: Fentanyl Crisis Requires Drug Czar

Ashley Moody: Fentanyl Crisis Requires Drug Czar

Grayson Bakich
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December 20, 2022
With the fentanyl crisis potentially worsening with the coming expiration of Title 42, Florida AG Ashley Moody is demanding action. In a recent letter to the Biden administration, Moody calls for the restoration of Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to a cabinet-level position. "I’m calling on @JoeBiden to reinstate the […]
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Franklin Explains Republican Opposition to Puerto Rico Status Act

Franklin Explains Republican Opposition to Puerto Rico Status Act

Grayson Bakich
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December 19, 2022
The Puerto Rico Status Act passes in the House, despite overwhelming Republican opposition. Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL-15) recently tweeted a statement explaining his; and effectively the Republican Party's; opposition to the bill, saying that "the Puerto Rico Status Act is a pure messaging bill jammed through by Nancy Pelosi." The Puerto Rico Status Act is […]
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Gimenez Warns of Migrant Surge After Title 42 Expiration

Gimenez Warns of Migrant Surge After Title 42 Expiration

Grayson Bakich
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December 19, 2022
With Title 42 set to expire this week, the ongoing border crisis will reach a new level of chaos. In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Varney & Co., Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-26) speaks for all Republicans as he excoriates the Biden administration for its handling of the border. "@POTUS is endangering the United States and […]
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DeSantis Goes After Businesses For E-Verify Noncompliance

DeSantis Goes After Businesses For E-Verify Noncompliance

Grayson Bakich
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December 17, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is cracking down on employment of unauthorized aliens through usage of the E-Verify system. Six companies, however, have not complied. The Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity is sending their final letters to these six companies, demanding they comply with the E-Verify law within 30 days. To reiterate, E-Verify is a […]
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Donalds Calls Out McConnell for Omnibus Compromise

Donalds Calls Out McConnell for Omnibus Compromise

Grayson Bakich
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December 16, 2022
With the year closing out and Congress going on holiday break, the new omnibus spending bill for 2023 is up for a vote. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announces a bipartisan "framework" of the bill, which House Republicans like Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) take umbrage with. In a recent appearance on NewsMax, Rep. Donalds […]
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Nunez Slams Fauci, CDC for Hiding COVID Vaccine Data

Nunez Slams Fauci, CDC for Hiding COVID Vaccine Data

Grayson Bakich
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December 16, 2022
As the possible side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine become more apparent, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announces a grand jury to investigate. In an interview with Florida's Voice, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez speaks of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Dr. Anthony Fauci "hiding data." WATCH: Lt. Gov. @JeanetteNunezFL slams CDC for "hiding data" […]
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Mills Seeks to Criminalize Inappropriate Education Material

Mills Seeks to Criminalize Inappropriate Education Material

Grayson Bakich
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December 15, 2022
Back in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, the chief tenet in hte measure was the prohibition of inappropriate sexual material in classrooms for young children. Nearly nine months later, Congressman-elect Cory Mills (R-FL-7) is proposing the next step. Mills intends to make publishing or distributing such material […]
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Fentanyl Epidemic Does not Discriminate

Fentanyl Epidemic Does not Discriminate

Grayson Bakich
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December 14, 2022
The fentanyl scourge nearly claims another victim in Florida. Disturbing footage shows Tavares police officer Courtney Bannick overdosing on the substance after discovering it on a driver whom she had stopped. Despite wearing gloves, she is exposed to fentanyl. The footage shows fellow officers administering Narcan to an unresponsive Bannick, who initially regains consciousness. However, […]
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Donalds Says House Republicans Should Make no Major Deals With Democrats

Donalds Says House Republicans Should Make no Major Deals With Democrats

Grayson Bakich
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December 12, 2022
With Congress in its lame-duck session period, presumptive House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says this time Republicans will gear up for January and be limiting their work across the aisle with Democrats. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) appeared on MSNBC's The Beat to explain the Republican position, while also discussing his opinion on why Herschel Walker […]
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Could Elon Musk's Twitter Move to Florida?

Could Elon Musk's Twitter Move to Florida?

Grayson Bakich
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December 12, 2022
Florida has been more than welcoming to those seeking to benefit from not having a state income tax. In a recent appearance on Newsmax's Spicer & Co., Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-26) suggested that Elon Musk's Twitter move their headquarters to Miami-Dade, Florida. "Everyone is moving to the Free State of #Florida and I want @Twitter […]
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At Scott's Urging, Biden Calls for Release of Cuban Prisoners

At Scott's Urging, Biden Calls for Release of Cuban Prisoners

Grayson Bakich
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December 10, 2022
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden (D) successfully secured the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. However, Republican lawmakers say that the trade for notorious arms trafficker Viktor Bout was at at great cost. Republicans heavily criticize this move, but Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is able to make an opportunity out of it. In the […]
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Florida's Congressional Caucus Leads Bipartisan Request for Citrus Hurricane Relief

Florida's Congressional Caucus Leads Bipartisan Request for Citrus Hurricane Relief

Grayson Bakich
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December 9, 2022
The state of Florida continues to recover from the destruction left after Hurricane Ian made landfall several months ago.  In a bipartisan move, Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL-15) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9) have teamed up to request disaster relief funds from the House Appropriations Committee to help the citrus industry, which took a big hit after […]
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Steube Discusses Twitter's Censorship of Conservatives

Steube Discusses Twitter's Censorship of Conservatives

Grayson Bakich
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December 9, 2022
After his purchase of Twitter, billionaire Elon Musk revealed the extent to which conservative voices are subject to censorship. Dubbed "the Twitter Files," the first major bombshell Musk dropped ws how the social media giant actively colluded to suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story. The second release details the aforementioned silencing of conservatives and the […]
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Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Celebrates 15th Anniversary as Cancer Survivor

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Celebrates 15th Anniversary as Cancer Survivor

Grayson Bakich
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December 7, 2022
While December 7th is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it is also the anniversary for something that millions of Americans can relate to.  Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL-23) is breast cancer free as of December 7th. To celebrate this milestone, she spoke about her efforts to introduce and pass legislation related to battling the illness. Taking […]
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Mast Skewers Biden's Dismissal of Border Crisis

Mast Skewers Biden's Dismissal of Border Crisis

Grayson Bakich
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December 7, 2022
Despite Republicans' demands for the Biden administration to secure the U.S. southern border, President Biden (D) says there are "more important things going on." In response, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL-18) releases a short video on Twitter skewering the President's dismissive remark. "Biden says there’s “more important things” than the crisis at the southern border. His […]
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