US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a bill restricting flying any flags, other than the US flag, at official US government property. Flags other than the US flag may only be flown on diplomatic missions, official residences, official offices, or official vehicles if they are smaller and flown beneath the present US flag. Senator Rubio […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) was joined by a delegation of Senate Republicans this week in an effort to oppose President Joe Biden’s administration’s announced taxation plans for energy producers. On March 11, 2024, the US Treasury Department unveiled its General Explanations of the Administration's Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Proposals (Green Book). The Green Book […]
A new bill introduced by US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) would alter the promotion process for members of the US Department of State. The Mandatory Review of Performance Improvement Plans at State Act would require the State Department review any Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) issued to individuals being considered for promotion. The State Department issues […]
US Representative Cory Mills’ (R-FL) Embassy Construction Integrity Act was recently approved by the House of Representatives. The legislation would prohibit the US from leasing or purchasing properties owned by Chinese firms when such property is to be subsequently used for consular or diplomatic purposes. Additionally, the act prevents the US from contracting Chinese companies […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the CCP Lobbying Divestment Act to counter American Defense contractors’ potential conflicts of interest. If passed, the legislation would prohibit companies receiving American defense contracts from hiring lobbyists simultaneously employed by Chinese military companies. The act also prevents defense contractors from employing lobbyists working for US-sanctioned Chinese companies as […]
Florida legislators are urging colleagues support the passage of the Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus (DEMOCRACIA) Act. The DEMOCRACIA Act, originally introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), would levy sanctions on nefarious Cuban actors and provide access to uncensored internet on the island. The […]
Florida registered Republicans will head to the polls today to vote for the Republican presidential nominee. Former President Donald Trump clinched the nomination a few weeks ago after Ambassador Nikki Haley dropped out of the race. The primary is being assessed by political analysts as an indicator of support for President Trump among Florida Republicans. […]
Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade recently resigned from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The resignation follows Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee’s ruling that either District Attorney Willis or Special Prosecutor Wade step down from the case. Willis had recently acknowledged her “personal relationship” with Prosecutor Wade, whom […]
Over the weekend, US Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) celebrated the Senate’s unanimous approval of their Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act. The bill would command the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designate the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) as an “Estuary of National Significance.” The Pensacola and […]
South Florida Lawmakers voiced their support for Cuban pro-freedom demonstrations as scores of Cuban citizens took to the streets on Sunday to protest governmental human rights abuses. Thousands of Cubans publicly expressed their disdain for the present communist regime’s repression of fundamental freedoms as well as the dire economic crisis ravaging the island. The protests […]
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has ruled District Attorney Fani Willis must abandon her case against former President Donald Trump unless special prosecutor Nathan Wade is removed. District Attorney Willis had recently acknowledged her “personal relationship” with Prosecutor Wade, whom she hired in her prosecution of President Trump. Willis hired Wade in November 2021 despite […]
US representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) welcomed Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation announcement. The announcement comes amid rampant gang violence across the island. Representative McCormick stated Haitians had been waiting for the Prime Minister to make the announcement and welcomed it. McCormick is the cochair of the Congress Haiti caucus and still has family members […]
US President Joe Biden’s administration recently announced new sanctions for Israeli individuals and entities on March 14. President Biden had already directed his administration to sanction certain Israeli individuals for their acts in the West Bank. The individuals named in the sanctions package were allegedly making “threats of violence against civilians, intimidating civilians to cause […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) filed a new bill this week that would halt all US funding to the UN. The bill comes after the Israeli defense forces (IDF)unveiled UN agencies’ employees’ collaboration with Hamas during the October 7 attacks. According to the IDF, a dozen members of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRW) […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to secretary of homeland security Alejandro Mayorkas regarding illegal immigrants boarding commercial airplanes. The letter comes after a center for immigration studies (CIS) report unveiled hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants were allowed to board US commercial airplanes without showcasing valid government ID. According to the report, the […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to Senate colleagues urging them to freeze the rising Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). AEWR determines the federally-set minimum wage employers must pay nonimmigrant workers under the H-2A visa classification. In January 1, 2024, an increased AEWR went into effect, nationally raising the rate by 5.6 percent. […]
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro officially announced his intention to remain in office for a third term. The announcement came after Dictator Maduro was recently ‘selected’ by Venezuela’s United Socialist Party (PSUV) to represent their party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming July elections. Maduro’s government has barred opposition candidates from participating in the elections and been […]
The Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Chairwoman Maria Salazar (R-FL) led a hearing into ‘The Agents of Antisemitism in Latin America’ late last week. During the hearing, Representative Salazar questioned Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt on the matter. Ambassador Lipstadt is an expert on antisemitism and has led efforts to advance […]
