Greg Steube Introduces Bill Restricting Automatic Birthright Citizenship

Greg Steube Introduces Bill Restricting Automatic Birthright Citizenship

Grayson Bakich
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July 15, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation restricting the automatic grant of birthright citizenship to anyone born in the United States. What the Bill Does Rep. Steube's Birthright Citizenship Limits for Aliens and Illegal Migrants (CLAIM) Act clarifies that birthright citizenship is not automatically granted when neither parent is a U.S. citizen or national, and […]
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Byron Donalds Lays Out Vision for Education in Florida

Byron Donalds Lays Out Vision for Education in Florida

Grayson Bakich
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July 10, 2026
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) laid out his vision for Florida's education policy should he win the 2026 gubernatorial election in November during a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity. Elementary School Policy Rep. Donalds began by explaining, "We want to make sure that our young kids, by the time they reach third grade, are all reading […]
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Carlos Gimenez Withdraws from Friends of Spain Caucus

Carlos Gimenez Withdraws from Friends of Spain Caucus

Grayson Bakich
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July 9, 2026
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has announced his withdrawal as Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Spain Caucus, citing their hostility to Israel. 'Political Grandstanding Over Moral Clarity' In a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Rep. Gimenez accused him of having "repeatedly chosen political grandstanding over moral clarity" in one of the most turbulent […]
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Byron Donalds Says Democrats 'Coming Out of the Closet' by Embracing Socialism

Byron Donalds Says Democrats 'Coming Out of the Closet' by Embracing Socialism

Grayson Bakich
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July 8, 2026
In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) suggested that Democrats are showing their true colors by embracing socialism. The Context Substitute host David Asman played a clip from a recent interview with conservative pundit Joel Pollak, where he suggested that the Democrats' embrace of socialism is "changing the contours […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Calls for House Oversight Investigation into 'Patriot Front' Group

Anna Paulina Luna Calls for House Oversight Investigation into 'Patriot Front' Group

Grayson Bakich
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July 7, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is calling for an investigation into the white nationalist group known as "Patriot Front" in a recent social media post. What is Patriot Front? Patriot Front is an apparent white nationalist group that is known for marching in matching navy blue shirts, khaki pants, and face coverings while carrying American, […]
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Folarin Balogun's Red Card Suspended Following President Trump's Call For Review

Folarin Balogun's Red Card Suspended Following President Trump's Call For Review

Joseph Quesada
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July 6, 2026
We are nearing the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Recently, host nations Canada and Mexico were eliminated from the competition, with our northern neighbors losing to Morocco (0-3) and our southern neighbors losing in a tumultuous battle against England (2-3). The U.S. Men’s National Team, however, remains victorious, following their win […]
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KOSA Act Sponsor Rep. Bilirakis Celebrates KIDS Act's Passage

KOSA Act Sponsor Rep. Bilirakis Celebrates KIDS Act's Passage

Joseph Quesada
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July 3, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, a landmark package bill aimed at “better protect[ing] children and teenagers from the growing dangers they face online,” such as social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots. House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) commemorated the […]
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Keiser, Burck and other Republican Congressional Candidates Sound Alarm Over Sharia Law Mission Creep

Keiser, Burck and other Republican Congressional Candidates Sound Alarm Over Sharia Law Mission Creep

Javier Manjarres
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July 2, 2026
Delray Beach—The Islamic moral code that the majority of Muslims follow—Sharia Law— continues its mission creep into the U.S., and Republican lawmakers and candidates for elected office continue to sound the alarm about the threat that this extremist ideology poses to Americans. During a recent Republican congressional primary forum between candidates running in Florida's 22nd […]
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Laurel Lee Explores Balance Between AI Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Deepfakes

Laurel Lee Explores Balance Between AI Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Deepfakes

Grayson Bakich
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June 30, 2026
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed maintaining the balance between innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), intellectual property (IP) protection, and malicious AI use, such as deepfakes and fraud, in a recent House Judiciary hearing. Opening Remarks and First Witness Question Rep. Lee began by noting how "the internet has created extraordinary opportunities for innovation, but it […]
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Mike Haridopolos Questions How to Combat Grant Fraud When Consequences Don't Matter

Mike Haridopolos Questions How to Combat Grant Fraud When Consequences Don't Matter

Grayson Bakich
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June 24, 2026
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) questioned the efficacy of levying fines on universities for grant fraud in a recent House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight hearing, arguing that "repeat offenders" still receive federal research grants, rendering such fines moot. Haridopolos's Opening "A bank robber, Willie Sutton, was once asked, 'Why do you rob […]
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SCOTUS Rules Against 'Devout' Rastafarian Who Sued Prison Officials For Shaving Off His Dreadlocks

SCOTUS Rules Against 'Devout' Rastafarian Who Sued Prison Officials For Shaving Off His Dreadlocks

Joseph Quesada
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June 24, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against a former Louisiana inmate and devout Rastafarian who sought to sue state prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks, claiming it to be a violation of his religious beliefs. In a 6-3 ruling, the high court rejected Damon Landor’s attempts to sue the Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public […]
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Sens. Scott and Moody Condemn Tampa Sports Authority After Refusing To Cancel Kanye West Concerts

Sens. Scott and Moody Condemn Tampa Sports Authority After Refusing To Cancel Kanye West Concerts

Joseph Quesada
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June 16, 2026
Florida Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, alongside several elected officials and Jewish community members, urged the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Ye's (formerly Kanye West) upcoming concerts on June  26 and 28, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium, citing concerns over the controversial artist’s history of antisemitic remarks and actions. Sen. Scott's Letter to […]
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What A Time To Be Alive: World Cup, NBA, UFC Freedom 250, Nat'l Flag Day

What A Time To Be Alive: World Cup, NBA, UFC Freedom 250, Nat'l Flag Day

Joseph Quesada
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June 15, 2026
It has been an eventful and historic week for the U.S. so far this summer. Amid the lead-up to the 250th U.S. birthday, several historic achievements have taken place across the country, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the NBA Finals, National Flag Day, President Donald Trump's birthday, and UFC Freedom 250. U.S. Makes History […]
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Patti Wheeler Says Kratom Killed Her Son. The Autopsy Tells a More Complicated Story.

Patti Wheeler Says Kratom Killed Her Son. The Autopsy Tells a More Complicated Story.

Staff Report
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June 13, 2026
Patti Wheeler has become one of the most recognizable faces of the anti-kratom movement. Her story is powerful: her son, Robert “Wyatt” Wheeler, a young Texas man and TCU student, used a legal herbal supplement, suffered seizure-like activity, and died. In interviews and legislative appearances, Wheeler has attributed his death to kratom and urged lawmakers […]
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Jared Moskowitz Co-Leads Bipartisan Jewish American Security Act

Jared Moskowitz Co-Leads Bipartisan Jewish American Security Act

Grayson Bakich
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June 10, 2026
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is cosponsoring a bipartisan bill to strengthen the federal response to domestic antisemitism that has risen in recent years. What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Moskowitz's Jewish American Security Act enhances Title VI compliance standards for colleges and universities to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination, authorizes $1 billion toward […]
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Greg Steube Introduces Resolution Supporting Efforts to Prevent Iranian Infiltration of World Cup

Greg Steube Introduces Resolution Supporting Efforts to Prevent Iranian Infiltration of World Cup

Grayson Bakich
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June 9, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution to support the State Department's work to prevent the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from infiltrating the FIFA World Cup as it kicks off this week. What is the State Department Doing? With fears that the IRGC is embedding operatives in the Iranian National Football Delegation, the […]
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Maxwell Alejandro Frost Introduces Bill Reinforcing Right of Citizens to Record Federal Agents in Action

Maxwell Alejandro Frost Introduces Bill Reinforcing Right of Citizens to Record Federal Agents in Action

Grayson Bakich
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June 8, 2026
Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) has introduced a bicameral bill to reinforce citizens' right to record federal agents in action. What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Frost's Right To Record Act preserves citizens' First Amendment rights to engage with and record federal agents by providing compensation if those rights are violated. What Lawmakers are Saying […]
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Vern Buchanan Introduces Bill to Study Link Between Animal Cruelty and Violent Crime

Vern Buchanan Introduces Bill to Study Link Between Animal Cruelty and Violent Crime

Grayson Bakich
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May 28, 2026
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill to study the link between animal abuse and violent crime, especially in order to prevent those convicted of animal cruelty from harming other people. Specifically, the Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act commissions a study within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to […]
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