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The US House of Representatives has just passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), or the annual defense funding bill. However, the bill was not popular with everyone. Surprisingly Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) voted against the measure, citing it eroded gun rights. Rep. Bilirakis has received recognition for being a solid representative for conservatives in Florida, but […]
After his purchase of Twitter, billionaire Elon Musk revealed the extent to which conservative voices are subject to censorship. Dubbed "the Twitter Files," the first major bombshell Musk dropped ws how the social media giant actively colluded to suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story. The second release details the aforementioned silencing of conservatives and the […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Rep. Harding Resigns A day or so after being indicted on federal fraud charges, State Rep. Joe Harding has resigned from the Florida House of Representatives. Rep. Harding sent the incoming Speaker of the House Paul Renner this letter: “Thank you […]
Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) called the passing of the 2023 Defense bill as the right path forward for the United States.
While US Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has already gone to bat for religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine in the military, the Florida senator is doubling down on the cause and once again defending religious exemptions in the military. Almost 1 year ago, Senator Scott supported an amicus brief that challenged the US Navy's vaccine […]
The field of construction has seen some of its biggest jumps in recent years with the innovation of 3D printing. Now FIU has received over $3 million from the Army Corps of Engineers to 3D print ultra-high performance concrete. Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is seen as a truly superior counterpart to traditional concrete. The material […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Republican Lawmakers Question Biden's Prisoner Swap Between Arms Dealer and WNBA Star By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Washington—Congressional Republicans and Democrats appear to be somewhat at odds over the prisoner swap President Joe Biden negotiated between WNBA player Brittney Griner and […]
Washington D.C. – In a shocking display of improper flag etiquette, while moving offices, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) put her American flag and her Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag in a trash bin. In a tweet, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) has called her out for what some would call a disrespectful display […]
Congressional Republicans and Democrats appear to be somewhat at odds over the prisoner swap President Joe Biden negotiated between WNBA player Brittney Griner and arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner, who was convicted and sentenced to 9.5 years in a Russian prison for possessing several canisters of cannabis oil during a trip to Russia, is now […]
Democrats have warned that the Supreme Court could soon turn its sight on same-sex marriage, so Democrats have praised the effort while indicating that there’s still work to be done.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) told The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarrés what the American people can expect from the House Oversight Committee he sits on come January 3rd when House Republicans take control of the 118th Congress. Republicans such as Donalds, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), and Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) have all come out in favor […]
The U.S. Supreme Court is slated Jan. 6 to discuss whether to take up a high-profile case about a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies such as Facebook and Twitter. A court docket said justices are expected to consider the case during a behind-the-scenes conference. The Supreme Court receives thousands of […]
The historic Respect for Marriage Act or same-sex marriage bill has passed in the House of Representatives by a vote margin of 258-169. While the controversial bill was voted on and passed along political party lines, 39 House Republicans crossed the aisle to vote alongside their Democratic colleagues in favor of the measure. In the […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Wasserman Schultz’s Survival Milestone Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), who is arguably one of the most influential Florida lawmakers in Congress, announced that she has reached a personal milestone in her life, reaching the 15th anniversary of being cancer free. Rep. […]
With the midterm elections done and over, all Americans can do now is wait for all the congressional changes to take effect the first week of January. Currently, the House of Representatives is in a lame-duck session with less than a month until the 118th Congress is fully sworn in and ready to go. Because […]
The bill is now embroiled in even further controversy as Rep. Harding has been indicted on multiple fraud charges.
While December 7th is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it is also the anniversary for something that millions of Americans can relate to. Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL-23) is breast cancer free as of December 7th. To celebrate this milestone, she spoke about her efforts to introduce and pass legislation related to battling the illness. Taking […]
Have a tip, story, new job, or announcement for The JUICE? Reach out: [email protected] Border Crisis Causing High Rate of Border Patrol Agent Suicides By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Washington—The massive influx of illegal immigrants that has created the crisis along the US southern border has led to the suicides of 14 U.S. Customs and Border Protection […]
