Scott Introduces Bill to Tackle 'Swatting' Once Again

Scott Introduces Bill to Tackle 'Swatting' Once Again

Jackson Bakich
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January 14, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced legislation alongside Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) known as the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act. This bill increases the criminal penalties for swatting by expanding the federal criminal hoax statute to specifically prohibit “swatting” hoaxes. "Swatting," as it is known, is the act of […]
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Up the Stakes: Scott, Cruz Bill Grants $100M for Info Leading to Maduro Arrest

Up the Stakes: Scott, Cruz Bill Grants $100M for Info Leading to Maduro Arrest

Jackson Bakich
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January 11, 2025
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) have reintroduced legislation upping the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro. The current maximum reward is $15 million, but it would increase to $100 million with the bill's passage. The bill is known as the Securing […]
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Patronis: 'The Values of Northwest Florida do not Exist' in Other Parts of Florida

Patronis: 'The Values of Northwest Florida do not Exist' in Other Parts of Florida

Jackson Bakich
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January 10, 2025
Florida Chief Financial Officer and U.S. Congressional District 1 (Pensacola) hopeful Jimmy Patronis (R) answered questions during a recent public forum. During the event, CFO Patronis was asked about his knowledge of the area compared to his potential predecessor, former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Patronis responded by saying that he's a "son of Northwest Florida." […]
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Scott Introduces Bill Guiding Venezuela Back Into Democracy

Scott Introduces Bill Guiding Venezuela Back Into Democracy

Jackson Bakich
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January 9, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) and five other U.S. senators in introducing the Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act (VALOR Act). The bill would provide a blueprint for Venezuela to transition to a democratic government. The nation has been under Nicolas Maduro's dictatorship since 2013. The VALOR […]
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Stars and Syrup, Never: Canada's Conservative Leader Denounces Trump's Ambition

Stars and Syrup, Never: Canada's Conservative Leader Denounces Trump's Ambition

Jackson Bakich
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January 9, 2025
The leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, has released an official response to President-elect Donald Trump's (R) recent public desire to make America's neighbors to the north part of the Union. According to Polymarket, Poilievre currently has an 88% chance of becoming Canada's next prime minister. Poilievre, on social media, provided a […]
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Mast, Roy Reintroduce Bill to Protect Israel From 'International Lawfare'

Mast, Roy Reintroduce Bill to Protect Israel From 'International Lawfare'

Jackson Bakich
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January 9, 2025
Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Chip Roy (R-TX) have introduced the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, a bill designed to "shield Israeli officials from the lawless and illegitimate attacks" of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The bill would impose sanctions on ICC officials who seek to go after U.S. citizens or allies, including Israel. It passed the House […]
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Stars and Syrup Forever?: Trump Gets Serious About Acquiring Canada

Stars and Syrup Forever?: Trump Gets Serious About Acquiring Canada

Jackson Bakich
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January 8, 2025
Reporters questioned President-elect Donald Trump (R) about his willingness to acquire Canada during his upcoming presidency. When asked if he would take it via military force, he said he could do so through "economic force." President-elect Trump was also asked about the opinion of Canadian conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who said America's northern neighbor would […]
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Scott Lays Out Legislative Priorities Entering 119th Congress

Scott Lays Out Legislative Priorities Entering 119th Congress

Jackson Bakich
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January 7, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has released his legislative priorities heading into the 119th Congress. He intends to reintroduce bills regarding the economy, American seniors, the SNAP program, foreign policy, human trafficking, and other major issues in the United States. Sen. Scott also wants to introduce Constitutional amendments regarding term limits and congressional pay raises. “I’m […]
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VP Harris, Congress Certify Trump's Election

VP Harris, Congress Certify Trump's Election

Jackson Bakich
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January 6, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump's (R) election victory has officially been certified during a Joint Session of Congress in the House of Representatives. The session was presided over by Vice President Kamala Harris (D), a rare moment in which a vice president has to certify their own election loss. President Trump won the race with 312 electoral […]
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Scott Sworn in for Second Term, Releases Statement

Scott Sworn in for Second Term, Releases Statement

Jackson Bakich
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January 6, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has released a statement after he was sworn into the United States Senate for the second time. He defeated former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) by a double-digit margin. Scott's Statement In his statement, the Florida Senator recollected on his time as Florida governor and how that shaped his identity as a […]
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House Freedom Caucus Provides Speaker Johnson With List of Demands

House Freedom Caucus Provides Speaker Johnson With List of Demands

Jackson Bakich
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January 5, 2025
Members of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) voted for newly re-elected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as Republicans head into the 119th Congress with a slim majority. While the House Freedom Caucus, including Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), and Eli Crane (R-AZ), did in fact vote for Speaker Johnson, it appears they did so […]
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BREAKING: Speaker Johnson Retains Gavel Heading Into 119th Congress

BREAKING: Speaker Johnson Retains Gavel Heading Into 119th Congress

Jackson Bakich
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January 3, 2025
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) failed to reach the threshold to retain the gavel as the first tally of the vote was 216-215-3. However, with Representatives Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Keith Self (R-TX) changing their votes for Speaker […]
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BREAKING: Speaker Mike Johnson Fails to Retain Gavel on First Vote

BREAKING: Speaker Mike Johnson Fails to Retain Gavel on First Vote

Jackson Bakich
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January 3, 2025
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has failed to reach the threshold to retain the gavel. This moment could be a massive roadblock not only for Republicans in the lower chamber but for President-elect Donald Trump (R) as the […]
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'Projecting Weakness': Steube Blames Biden for Nation's Vulnerability to Terrorists

'Projecting Weakness': Steube Blames Biden for Nation's Vulnerability to Terrorists

Jackson Bakich
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January 2, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) released a statement regarding the terrorist attack in New Orleans. The attack was carried out by a Texas native and Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar. He fatally sped down Bourbon Street in a pickup truck brandishing an ISIS flag, leaving 15 people dead and 30 injured, per Reuters. The Florida representative said […]
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Scott's NO CORRUPTION Act Becomes Law

Scott's NO CORRUPTION Act Becomes Law

Jackson Bakich
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December 31, 2024
When former Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of bribery, he was still eligible for his government pension. However, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) No Congressional Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pension to Incarcerated Officials Now (NO CORRUPTION) Act has passed both chambers of Congress and garnered the approval of President Joe Biden’s (D) pen. It […]
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Steube Discusses New Tax Relief Bill, Could Bring 'Hundreds of Millions' to Floridians

Steube Discusses New Tax Relief Bill, Could Bring 'Hundreds of Millions' to Floridians

Jackson Bakich
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December 28, 2024
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss his bill, The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023, and what it means for Floridians and Americans alike as President Joe Biden (D) recently signed it into law. The legislation would allow all Americans affected by a federally declared natural disaster to receive a tax […]
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Scott Releases Christmas Message, Aims to ‘Reflect on Blessings’

Scott Releases Christmas Message, Aims to ‘Reflect on Blessings’

Jackson Bakich
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December 26, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released a message on social media to Floridians and Americans alike, wishing his constituents a nice Christmas holiday. Sen. Scott said this time is meant to acknowledge our blessings and spend time with family.
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Scott Announces Committee Assignments for 119th Congress

Scott Announces Committee Assignments for 119th Congress

Jackson Bakich
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December 24, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) recently shared that he has been assigned to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and will be Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging for the 119th Congress. He will also continue to serve on the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and […]
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