Donalds Addresses Debt Ceiling, Asserts Democrats 'Don't Have a Plan'

Donalds Addresses Debt Ceiling, Asserts Democrats 'Don't Have a Plan'

Jackson Bakich
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May 7, 2023
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on Bloomberg to discuss Republican efforts to address the budget while simultaneously calling out the Democrats for their lack of planning. House Republicans recently passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act which looks to tackle “chronic labor shortage hurting small businesses while reining in President Biden’s wasteful spending,” according to a […]
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Rep. Mast Makes Distinction of What a 'Real American' Is

Rep. Mast Makes Distinction of What a 'Real American' Is

Jackson Bakich
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May 5, 2023
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) recently released a video questioning some of his Democratic colleagues’ thought processes concerning American citizenship and the defining qualities of what makes someone a “real American.” In the video, Representative David Cicilline (D-RI) states that “the notion that there are some ‘real Americans’ that we should really care about. I don’t […]
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Rubio Exposes NIH for 'Pushing President Biden's Agenda'

Rubio Exposes NIH for 'Pushing President Biden's Agenda'

Jackson Bakich
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May 5, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio is calling out the National Institute of Health (NIH) for “pushing President Biden’s progressive agenda.” This encompasses the rejection of grantee candidates that do not “prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in their research,” as well as “promoting sex-changing surgery and puberty blockers as ‘safe and effective’ despite the proven social, psychological, […]
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Scott, Rubio Introduce Bill to Protect Unaccompanied Migrant Children at Southern Border

Scott, Rubio Introduce Bill to Protect Unaccompanied Migrant Children at Southern Border

Jackson Bakich
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May 5, 2023
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced the Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act, a bill which looks to address “unaccompanied migrant children” that have been given to sponsors that haven’t received proper vetting from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Sen. Scott blamed President Joe Biden (D) […]
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Simpson Applauds DeSantis, FL Legislature for Passing Bill Banning Chinese Land Acquisitions

Simpson Applauds DeSantis, FL Legislature for Passing Bill Banning Chinese Land Acquisitions

Jackson Bakich
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May 5, 2023
With Florida’s Legislative Session coming to a close, the Sunshine State’s Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson (R-FL) applauded the State Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 264, a bill concerning “Interests of Foreign Countries” which looks to protect Florida’s food supply by barring hostile nations from purchasing agricultural land and plots near “critical infrastructure facilities.” Commissioner […]
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Rubio Scolds Biden Admin for Celebrating Ford Motor Company's Deal with China

Rubio Scolds Biden Admin for Celebrating Ford Motor Company's Deal with China

Jackson Bakich
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May 4, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent multiple letters to members of President Joe Biden’s (D) administration concerning the Ford Motor Company’s recent announcement. Ford disclosed their plans of a new joint venture with China-based Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Company and an Indonesian subsidiary of a Brazil-based mining conglomerate, known as Vale. One of the main concerns […]
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DeSantis Signs Bill Limiting Big Pharma Power

DeSantis Signs Bill Limiting Big Pharma Power

Jackson Bakich
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May 3, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has signed the Prescription Drug Reform Act, which looks to create “transparency and accountability within the Pharmaceutical Industrial Complex.” Its goal is to limit the power of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBMs) which are known as middlemen in the industry. The bill requires PBMs to pass through 100% of all rebates received […]
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Scott Signs Letter Condemning Redistribution of Wealth Based on Credit Scores

Scott Signs Letter Condemning Redistribution of Wealth Based on Credit Scores

Jackson Bakich
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May 3, 2023
President Joe Biden (D) and his administration recently announced a new plan that looks to reward homeowners with lower credit scores by penalizing those with higher ones. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and other Senate Republicans have voiced their displeasure with this plan, as it comes across as a way for the government to unfairly redistribute […]
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Florida: Where ESG Goes to Die

Florida: Where ESG Goes to Die

Jackson Bakich
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May 2, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has now signed House Bill 3 – the Government and Corporate Activism bill – into law. The bill surrounds Gov. DeSantis and his administration’s efforts to combat the usage of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards at the state level. ESG standards (and the adherence to them) is an economic philosophy […]
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Mills Introduces Bill to Prevent Important Drug Shortages Nationwide

Mills Introduces Bill to Prevent Important Drug Shortages Nationwide

Jackson Bakich
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May 2, 2023
After pain reliever products such as children's versions of Tylenol and Motrin went scarce across the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) initiated a bipartisan effort alongside Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA) to prevent important drug shortages like this in the future. The representatives introduced the Drug Shortage Prevention Act, which obligates drug […]
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Donalds Introduces International Energy Act in House

Donalds Introduces International Energy Act in House

Jackson Bakich
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May 2, 2023
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently introduced bipartisan companion legislation to the International Nuclear Energy Act, alongside Representative James Clyburn (D-SC). The Senate version of the bill (of the same name) was sponsored by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Jim Risch (R-ID). The bill looks to provide a sustainable “whole-of-government strategy” towards nuclear productions and exportation […]
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Steube '100%' in Favor of Military Action Against Mexican Cartels

Steube '100%' in Favor of Military Action Against Mexican Cartels

Jackson Bakich
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April 29, 2023
Following Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) and former President Donald Trump (R) lead about the U.S. using military action against Mexican drug cartels, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has stated that he is also in favor of going after the cartels in the same way. Rep. Steube was asked if there would be any limitation to going […]
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DeSantis Reaffirms Support for Israel, Declares BDS is 'DOA'

DeSantis Reaffirms Support for Israel, Declares BDS is 'DOA'

Jackson Bakich
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April 27, 2023
JERUSALEM – Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) visited the Museum of Tolerance in the Holy Land to reaffirm his support of Israel, as well as the State of Florida’s support of the Jewish nation. Gov. DeSantis spoke on his time as a U.S. Naval Officer deployed to the Middle East, providing insight into his experiences fighting […]
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Mast Slams Biden Admin's Plan to Redistribute Wealth Based on Credit Scores

Mast Slams Biden Admin's Plan to Redistribute Wealth Based on Credit Scores

Jackson Bakich
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April 27, 2023
President Joe Biden (D) and his administration recently announced a new plan that looks to reward homeowners with lower credit scores by penalizing those with higher ones. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) and other Republicans have scratched their heads at this plan, as it comes across as a way for the government to unfairly redistribute wealth. […]
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Donalds Accuses Biden of 'Race-Baiting' in Campaign Announcement Video

Donalds Accuses Biden of 'Race-Baiting' in Campaign Announcement Video

Jackson Bakich
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April 25, 2023
As President Joe Biden (D) has officially thrown his hat back in the ring to keep his seat in the White House, Republicans such as Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) have called out the President for some of the claims he made during his announcement video. Within the video, President Biden claims that “MAGA Republicans” are […]
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DeSantis Meets with Prime Minister of Japan to Expand 'Strategic Partnership'

DeSantis Meets with Prime Minister of Japan to Expand 'Strategic Partnership'

Jackson Bakich
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April 24, 2023
Earlier today, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and First Lady Casey DeSantis met with the Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and discussed the Sunshine State’s mutual interests with the East Asian powerhouse. According to the DeSantis press release, PM Kishida and Gov. DeSantis met previously at the Southeastern United States – Japan Conference (SEUS Japan) […]
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NBA Responds to Sen. Scott with 'Pathetic' Answer

NBA Responds to Sen. Scott with 'Pathetic' Answer

Jackson Bakich
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April 21, 2023
In March, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) wrote a letter to the National Basketball Association (NBA) regarding their strong relationship with the Chinese government; the sports league has spent decades promoting their brand in the country with over a billion people and has become a huge market for the organization. Because of this, some Sen. Scott […]
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Rubio, Scott Call for Waivers to Ease Fuel Shortage in South FL

Rubio, Scott Call for Waivers to Ease Fuel Shortage in South FL

Jackson Bakich
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April 21, 2023
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a formal request for waivers of red tape and requirements (such as the usage of non-summertime fuel) to meet the fuel scarcity in South Florida. The Senators’ letter comes a day after two lawmakers both stated that more resources need to be expended in order […]
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