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In recognition of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has released a video commemorating the moment in the state’s history, while simultaneously pushing his Federal Disaster Responsibility Act. Sen. Scott announced the bill days after Hurricane Idalia recently thrashed Florida’s Big Bend region. The legislation seeks to […]
Washington, DC— Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R), along with Senator Rick Scott (R) and other Republican senatorial colleagues, have reintroduced the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. Citing instances of pregnant college students erroneously concluding they have no institutional support to carry a pregnancy, the act aims to increase awareness of existing pregnancy support avenues. If passed, […]
DeSantis shared his assessment of the debate, suggesting that he envisions himself serving two terms as president.
Long-serving Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has passed away at the age of 90. Florida lawmakers have issued statements and taken to X (formerly Twitter) to pay their respects. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke on X that he and his wife were "heartbroken" to hear the news, saying they were praying "for her family, staff and […]
House Republicans held the first hearing in their impeachment inquiry against President Biden. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke with Fox Business's Larry Kudlow after the hearing, where he suggested the Democrats' attempts at deflection meant "they know this is really, really bad for Joe Biden." Rep. Donalds explained that the purpose of this first hearing was to consolidate everything […]
Border Crisis Continues to Divide Americans With thousands of illegal immigrants continuing to flood the U.S. southern border as a result of recently lax immigration policies, House Republicans in Congress have introduced a legislative measure to help calm the migrant surge. House Democrats are calling the “MAGA Homeland Insecurity bill” nothing more than a legislative […]
Tallahassee, Fl- Rep. Jason Shoaf (R) of North Florida introduced legislation permitting the use of lethal force against Florida Black Bears in certain situations. Titled, the “Self Defense Act”, the bill would allow Floridians to neutralize Black Bears if they encounter one on their private property and are threatened by it. The Self-Defense Act follows […]
After a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a study providing “alarming findings” regarding poor living conditions of American military barracks, Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) sent a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to address these concerns. Rep. Waltz, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, produced the letter alongside Ranking […]
After a bipartisan push led by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Israel has been formally admitted into the United States Visa Waiver Program. This means that individuals from countries that participate in the program can travel to the U.S. for tourism or business for 90 days or less without needing a visa. […]
The 2024 GOP Primary hopefuls repeatedly slammed the economic policies of President Biden and offered alternatives throughout the second Republican debate in California. During the debate, Biden spokesman Kevin Munoz called the candidates "the most extreme slate in history" for "embracing a MAGAnomics agenda that would wreck the American economy and devastate working families." "Before […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] DeSantis Challenges Trump to a One-On-One Debate Governor Ron DeSantis challenged former President Donald Trump to a one-on-one debate in an interview with Sean Hannity yesterday...READ MORE Debbie Wasserman Schultz- Let’s be clear: A GOP shutdown would force those who sacrifice their […]
Waltz discusses the reasons why the United States need a national maritime strategy.
Waltz has introduced the Abbey Gate Gold Star Families Dignified Transport Act.
Governor DeSantis reminded voters that “polls don’t elect presidents.”
Cutting down the size of government has long been a talking point for Republicans, and various initiatives and policies seek to do just that. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined with several other Senators, including Ted Cruz (R-TX), to reintroduce the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act to trim down outdated or redundant government agency regulations. Should […]
With Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in California for the second 2024 GOP Primary debate and hosting a fundraiser the next day, he will not be present for a memorial service to the victims of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers on September 28th. Journalist and activist Laura Loomer, a vocal critic of Gov. DeSantis, chastised him […]
DeSantis has Great Debate Performance, but Will it be Enough to Outlast Trump? About a month after delivering a “serviceable” presidential debate performance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis invoked former President Ronald Reagan and delivered a much anticipated and needed showing at the second Republican presidential campaign in Simi Valley, California... READ MORE Here […]
While on-site for the second Republican Primary Debate at the Reagan Library, staff writer for The Floridian Chris Nelson interviewed Governor Ron DeSantis’ campaign consultant David Polyanski before Wednesday’s event. Nelson questioned Polyanski about the DeSantis campaign’s recent efforts to call out former President Donald Trump’s (R) alleged shortcomings during his time in office. “[DeSantis […]
