Lee Introduces Bill to Protect Prison Staff from Sexual Assault, Harassment

Lee Introduces Bill to Protect Prison Staff from Sexual Assault, Harassment

Grayson Bakich
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November 18, 2024
Sexual assault and harassment of prison staff by inmates is a worryingly frequent issue, prompting Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Hank Johnson (D-GA) to introduce the bipartisan Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act. Rep. Lee's bill would require the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Inspector General to compile a report of incidents that would be sent to […]
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DeSantis Speaks on Rubio's Senate Seat, Doesn't Leave Out Self-Appointment

DeSantis Speaks on Rubio's Senate Seat, Doesn't Leave Out Self-Appointment

Jackson Bakich
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November 18, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has a decision to make. With Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) accepting President-elect Donald Trump's (R) offer to become his Secretary of State (as he is expected to be confirmed), Gov. DeSantis has the task of replacing the senator's seat. Many names have been floated around, including Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), DeSantis […]
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Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Mateo Guillamont
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November 18, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s calls for the Senate to permit recess appointments are becoming the first test of Republican unity behind his administration.  President Trump requested Republican Senators consent to extend the Senate’s recess for the President’s cabinet nominees to be automatically approved. “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate […]
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'Hebrew Hammer' Randy Fine Could Soon Take on 'Squad' in U.S. Congress

'Hebrew Hammer' Randy Fine Could Soon Take on 'Squad' in U.S. Congress

Javier Manjarres
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November 18, 2024
With Rep. Michael Waltz (R) leaving the U.S. Congress to become President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor, Gov. Ron DeSantis is tasked with setting a special election to replace Rep. Waltz and the frontrunner to replace him is State Senator-elect Randy Fine (R), aka "The Hebrew Hammer." Rep. Fine is interested in the job and […]
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Scott Blasts DoD for Failing Seventh-Straight Audit

Scott Blasts DoD for Failing Seventh-Straight Audit

Jackson Bakich
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November 18, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling out the Department of Defense (DoD) for failing its seventh-straight annual audit, failing to account for more than its $820 million budget. However, DoD officials stated that the agency has made strides in its ability to properly account for its spending. According to Fox News, the DoD audits concluded […]
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JUICE?—11.18.2024—Attorney General Matt Gaetz?—Israel, Rubio, FEMA—Much More...

JUICE?—11.18.2024—Attorney General Matt Gaetz?—Israel, Rubio, FEMA—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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November 18, 2024
Attorney General Matt Gaetz? When President-elect Donald Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, millions of collected Democratic heads exploded in anger. Rep. Gaetz is the proverbial political boogeyman to Democrats, and being nominated to lead and overhaul the Department of Justice is like showing Count Dracula a crucifix to Democrats. Gaetz has widespread […]
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Cherfilus-McCormick Highlights Study Showing Most Illegal Guns in Caribbean from US

Cherfilus-McCormick Highlights Study Showing Most Illegal Guns in Caribbean from US

Grayson Bakich
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November 16, 2024
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recently published a report suggesting most illegal firearms recovered from the Caribbean were initially purchased in the United States, a study Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) highlighted in a statement urging more vigorous action against black market arms trafficking. Specifically, GAO's report noted that 73% of weapons recovered from 25 […]
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Bipartisan Resolution Recognizes National Caregiving Youth Week

Bipartisan Resolution Recognizes National Caregiving Youth Week

Daniel Molina
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November 16, 2024
Florida Reps. Lois Frankel (D) and MarĂ­a Elvira Salazar (R) have collaborated on a resolution recognizing November 11-17th, 2024 as National Caregiving Youth Week. Introducing the resolution alongside California Rep. Barbara Lee (D), the resolution honors the commitment and contributions of youth under 18 who provide essential care for their loved ones. Caregiving youths, which […]
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Scott Talks Trump, Rubio, Israel Relations on Capitol Hill

Scott Talks Trump, Rubio, Israel Relations on Capitol Hill

Jackson Bakich
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November 15, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian regarding the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Iran, and their proxies, which has left tens of thousands of people in the region dead. With President-elect Donald Trump (R) stating that the conflict would’ve never happened under his watch, we asked Sen. Scott how the incoming administration […]
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Moskowitz Pushes Back Against 'Recess Appointments'

Moskowitz Pushes Back Against 'Recess Appointments'

Daniel Molina
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November 15, 2024
Taking to social media to speak out about recess appointments, Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) suggested that this could come back to haunt Republicans.
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Steube Files Discharge Petition to Expedite Passage of Sunshine Protection Act

Steube Files Discharge Petition to Expedite Passage of Sunshine Protection Act

Grayson Bakich
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November 15, 2024
The push to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent nationwide has picked up steam again thanks to Representative Greg Steube (R-FL), who recently filed a discharge petition for the Sunshine Protection Act. As CBS helpfully defines it, a discharge petition is a maneuver through which 218 members of the House of Representatives must sign a […]
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Fired FEMA Worker Blows the Whistle on NC, GA Controversy

Fired FEMA Worker Blows the Whistle on NC, GA Controversy

Daniel Molina
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November 15, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to stir controversy, which has led to bipartisan condemnation. Earlier this month, a FEMA supervisor was fired for allegedly instructing staff to avoid hurricane affected homes that had Trump signs. In a new interview, the former FEMA employee shared that FEMA staff were also urged to avoid homes […]
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JUICE?—11.15.2024—Israel Has 'Yuge' Friend in Trump—DeSantis Special Congressional Elections—UFO's—Much More...

JUICE?—11.15.2024—Israel Has 'Yuge' Friend in Trump—DeSantis Special Congressional Elections—UFO's—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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November 15, 2024
Trump: Israel's 'Yuge' Friend Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have joined Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and 31 other upper chamber legislators in bringing forward the Stand With Israel Act, a bill that would cut U.S. funding to United Nations (UN)...READ MORE     Matt Gaetz-John Sauer brings terrific experience and talent to the Trump/Vance Department of Justice. As […]
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Election Integrity Fight Ensues in Pennsylvania

Election Integrity Fight Ensues in Pennsylvania

Mateo Guillamont
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November 15, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign is condemning Democrat efforts in Pennsylvania to host a recount including undated ballots in the Senate race between Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Republican Dave McCormick.  Despite the Associated Press (AP) having called the Senate race for McCormick, Senator Casey has yet to concede.  Pennsylvania election officials, however, are claiming state […]
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Stand With Israel Act Gains Steam, Six Senators Join Rick Scott

Stand With Israel Act Gains Steam, Six Senators Join Rick Scott

Jackson Bakich
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November 15, 2024
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have joined Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and 31 other upper chamber legislators in bringing forward the Stand With Israel Act, a bill that would cut U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that “expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.” This piece of legislation has gained six […]
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Luna Inquires on UAPs, Whether or Not They are a Threat

Luna Inquires on UAPs, Whether or Not They are a Threat

Grayson Bakich
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November 15, 2024
A recent House Oversight hearing with independent journalist Michael Shellenberger, former intelligence agent Luis Elizondo, Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet (Ret.), and former NASA official Michael Gold sought to investigate the existence of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) asked the four a series of questions about the potential nature of UAPs and […]
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Rubio, Cruz, Others Urge Answers After Reports of Improper File Access of Vance, Walz

Rubio, Cruz, Others Urge Answers After Reports of Improper File Access of Vance, Walz

Jackson Bakich
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November 14, 2024
Republican Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Mike Braun (R-IN), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN.), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) wrote a letter to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough after reports surfaced detailing some unnerving details regarding former Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance (R) and Tim Walz […]
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Moskowitz Calls Gabbard a 'Reckless' Choice for DNI Post

Moskowitz Calls Gabbard a 'Reckless' Choice for DNI Post

Daniel Molina
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November 14, 2024
Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) is now questioning the appoint, calling Rep. Gabbard a "reckless" choice for DNI.
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