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Washington, D.C.- Utah Senator Mike Lee (R), filed a bill today that would ban the use of federal funds for sex-reassignment research on minors. Senator Lee’s Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act bans public funding for any research into sex-reassignment surgery, gender affirming care, or related hormonal treatments. Senator Lee was joined by Senators […]
On October 7th, 2023, Port Tampa Bay will be hosting the Naval Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas DDG 125 warship. The public is now invited to spectate the event. Ship commissioning is a ceremony of placing a ship into active Naval service. The moment the commissioning pennant is broken at the masthead, a […]
Near the end of August, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) demanded answers on the sudden dismissal of Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley. More recently, Airane Tabatabai, a high-ranking member of the Department of Defense (DOD) and former aide of Malley, allegedly has ties to the Iranian government. Specifically, Tabatabai is accused of being part of […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Florida Republicans Stand to Benefit From Speaker Shake Up in Washington With House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) out, Congress now sets its sights on electing a new speaker. After being voted out of his role, Speaker McCarthy...READ MORE Byron Donalds-.@Jim_Jordan has my full […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) demanding that he send a plan of action to Republicans concerning the 12 appropriations bills that need to be passed to avoid a December omnibus. “The core constitutional responsibility of the United States Congress is the […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) intends to visit China this coming week, a move Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized in a recent appearance on Fox's Mornings with Maria, calling it "pure appeasement." Sen. Scott began by describing a bill he introduced that would prohibit taxpayer-funded trips to China for government officials, citing the acts of hostility the Chinese have […]
Washington, D.C.- Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri (R) filed a bill yesterday that would permit state and local law officials to enforce national immigration laws. Senator Hawley’s State Border Defense Act aims to circumvent President Joe Biden’s policies regarding immigration law enforcement and empower States to unilaterally enforce the same. “Our southern border is overrun. […]
The question lingers as to who Republicans will support for speaker of the House.
Democrats Look to Abolish Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law Tallahassee, Fl-Florida Senator Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones (D) of Miami-Dade has filed a bill that would abrogate Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ gun laws....READ MORE Rep. Cory Mills-The voters deserve a strong, unifying conservative leader who wholeheartedly supports our Constitution. We need a Speaker who is prepared […]
Tallahassee, Fl-Florida Senator Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones (D) of Miami-Dade has filed a bill that would abrogate Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ gun laws. In Florida, ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws exempt Floridians from a duty to retreat when protecting themselves or their property from an attacker. Senator Jones’ bill would install a duty to retreat and […]
After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed from his post, U.S. Representatives from around the country have provided their statements regarding the historic vote that led to the demise of the top Republican in the House. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) stated that he disagreed with the decision to remove McCarthy, calling it an […]
Carlos Gimenez called the vote “insane,” suggesting a different approach for the future.
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has teamed up with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to introduce the bipartisan School Access to Naloxone Act. The bill would ensure that “school personnel have the training to administer lifesaving drugs and devices for emergency treatment in cases of known or suspected opioid overdose.” This bill is par for the course […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] DeSantis Raises Whopping $15 Million in Campaign Cash 'Show Me the Money' Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign has announced that it has raised $15 million in donations in the third quarter of 2023...READ MORE Maxwell Alejandro Frost-You can tell how […]
The Republican Party, and by extension America, is still reeling from Representative Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) ouster as Speaker of the House. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on America's Newsroom to give his own take, especially on why he voted to retain McCarthy. While Rep. Donalds admitted "a lot of things did not happen well under McCarthy," he did not vote […]
“Promises made. Promises kept.” That was one of the banners and signs displayed throughout Trump's campaign and presidential rallies dating back before the 2020 election. However, Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) believes that former President Trump (R) has not come through on all of his promises, especially the notion that the southern border […]
Violence and civil unrest in the Caribbean nation of Haiti have reached a fever pitch since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise. In fact, the United Nations, through Kenya, has recently vowed to lead a multinational security force to help destroy the gangs terrorizing Haiti. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) spoke with MSNBC's Jose Diaz-Balart to discuss. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick […]
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) assures that Republicans are “committed” to governing for the American people.
