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Florida lawmakers are celebrating the passage of a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas’ use of sexual violence in its war against Israel. Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Lois Frankel (D-FL) introduced the resolution condemning Hamas' horrific practices last January. Since then, the resolution gained 200 total co-sponsors from both sides of the aisle. “The U.S. Congress […]
A Neo-Nazi rally was reportedly held over St. Valentine’s weekend in Winter Park, Florida. Florida Representative Anna Eskamani (D-42) broke the news via X. “Sad to report that Nazi scum and losers are back in Winter Park, holding their disgusting flags and banner,” said Representative Eskamani. Sad to report that Nazi scum and losers are […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—As the 9-week Legislative Session nears its end on March 8, Lawmakers are scrambling to get their bills passed, including a series of controversial measures involving revamped defamation lawsuits, social media bans, and an anti-communism curriculum in classrooms. Here are updates on seven big bills this session: Defamation Lawsuits: For the second year in a […]
Last week, Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) publicly warned Russia was developing nuclear anti-satellite technology. Despite the warning's prevalence, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) cast suspicion on the timing of the announcement, pointing out Rep. Turner issued it as the House was going to vote on FISA reauthorization and aid to Ukraine in a recent appearance on Fox […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced a bill in November to rename the House Press Gallery to the “Frederick Douglass Press Gallery.” During his as the Editor-In-Chief for the New National Era newspaper, Douglass – the famous abolitionist – was also a member of the Congressional House Press Gallery, according to Spectrum News. Rep. Donalds spoke […]
As Israel continues to fight Hamas terrorists as a result of the October 7 attack that left 1,200 Israelis dead, international perceptions continue to remain polarized. Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva compared Israel to Nazi Germany in a recent speech, which earned condemnation from Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) on X (formerly Twitter). Translated from […]
A resolution seeking to amend the US Constitution to grant the President line item veto power when approving bills is progressing through the Florida legislature. The resolution was recently introduced and approved by the Florida Senate’s Fiscal Policy committee. ‘Line-item’ veto power refers to an executive’s ability to approve or reject certain portions of a […]
Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) has endorsed President Donald Trump’s (R) criticism of NATO.
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) has joined a bipartisan delegation in condemning Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for closing the United Nation’s human rights office.
Water is a Huge Issue in Florida. Still. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) sent out a press release on Friday demanding answers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on its effects on Florida's water...READ MORE Rick Scott-It’s been 135 days since Iran-backed Hamas terrorists targeted innocent civilians, beheaded babies, killed families, raped girls and took […]
The withdrawal of the U.S. Military from Afghanistan in 2021 remains a black mark of the Biden Administration, one that Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) has continually sought to receive accountability from its perpetrators. The Florida Congressman questioned former Afghan Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad on the administration's failure to uphold the Doha Agreement. The Doha Agreement was signed in 2020 under […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) sent out a press release on Friday demanding answers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) after it announced it will begin discharges to the St. Lucie Estuary. The USACE Jacksonville District announced Friday that it would discharge 1,800 cubic feet per second from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie […]
Chinese fast-fashion company Shein is attempting to gain access to the US stock market through an initial public offering (IPO). Due to alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the use of Uyghur forced labor, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote a letter to Securities and Exchange Commissioner Gary Gensler demanding enhanced disclosures from Shein. Shein […]
It's all About Immigration. Still. In the wake of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives, Florida hit hard on the topic of immigration this week, taking steps to demand action at the border. The sixth week of the nine-week Legislative session is over, and lawmakers are scrambling to pass […]
Republican House representatives immediately responded to New York’s ruling against former President Donald Trump (R) in which he has been ordered to pay over $350 million in a civil fraud case. The right side of the aisle voiced their displeasure with the decision with some ferocity in defense of President Trump. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Abortion rights advocates are up in arms over new bill language establishing an "unborn child" as a person at conception. If passed, this language could negatively impact Democrats' efforts to get abortion on the ballot in November. Republican Sen. Erin Grall, who sponsored Florida's six-week abortion ban last session, amended SB 476 this week […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced its funding shortfalls could cause it to scale back border security and deportation procedures in the near future. DHS’s announcement came shortly after the US Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid package that contained scant border security provisions. DHS spokesperson Erin Heeter reportedly said that President […]
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill that calls on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study the link between animal abusers and those who commit violence against humans. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI). The legislation is known […]
