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Washington, D.C.- US Representative David Schweikert (R-Arizona) was joined by a bevy of Republicans in the House of Representatives to propose the Fortify Israel Act. The Fortify Israel Act would prohibit President Joe Biden from releasing frozen Iranian assets back to Iran and enable him to instead use these to support Israel’s defense efforts against […]
After the horrifying terrorist attack in Israel committed by Hamas which left 1,200 Israelis dead and thousands wounded, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) is calling for President Joe Biden (D) and his administration to re-freeze the $6 billion that was sent to Iran in a prisoner exchange. In order to re-freeze the funds, Representative August Pfluger […]
After the horrifying terrorist attack in Israel committed by Hamas which left nearly 1,000 Israelis dead and thousands wounded, Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) believes that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has the facts all wrong surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Florida Governor would also mention the notion that Israel has attempted to make […]
After the horrible terrorist attacks on Israel committed by Hamas which saw nearly 1,000 Israelis – mostly civilians – slaughtered and thousands wounded, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is calling for his bipartisan legislation, The Hamas International Financing Prevention Act to be passed. The bill would force the United States to sanction financial backers of Hamas. Rep. Mast, […]
After the horrifying terrorist attack in Israel committed by Hamas which left nearly 1,000 Israelis dead and thousands wounded, a worker’s union for Starbucks – known as Starbucks Workers United – shared their support for Palestine (which is backed by Hamas). Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has called for a boycott of the store until the […]
Florida Senator Tina Polsky (D) has introduced a flurry of bills that would harden Florida’s gun laws by, among other measures, requiring background checks for ammunition sales. Senator Polsky filed Senate Bills 176, 180, and 182 proposing Florida update its criminal liability laws for gun-safety negligence, require background checks for ammunition sales, and ensure confidentiality […]
Governor and Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) went on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” with Joe Scarborough to discuss the political landscape surrounding the general election. He believes that if former President Donald Trump (R) receives the nomination – as he is currently poised to do – then the general election would be a referendum on Trump, […]
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) delivered an official communication to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) regarding vaccine-induced medical complications. Senator Rubio, joined by Senator Rick Scott and others, penned a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough to inquire on potential compensation for veterans adversely impacted by COVID-19 vaccination. The Department of Defense (DoD) previously […]
After the Hamas attack in Israel, some fear the United States is next, thanks to the ongoing border crisis. Florida Attorney General (AG) Ashley Moody has taken action, leading a coalition of 27 states in forcing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expressly prohibit ongoing catch-and-release policies. AG Moody and the Attorneys General of […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) has issued a statement denouncing Hamas.
A bipartisan effort is looking to recognize latinos in the STEM workforce.
Tallahassee, Fl- For the seventh year in a row, Florida Democrats have filed a bill to remove Florida statutes’ ban of same-sex marriage. Senator Tina Scott Polsky (D) filed the bill, which would repeal the relevant portion of Florida statutes that prohibits same sex marriages within the state. The nationwide legalization of same sex marriages […]
After President Joe Biden (D) addressed the nation following the terrorist attack on Israel committed by Hamas which left over 900 Israelis dead and thousands injured, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) called some of the President’s statements “lackluster” and “moronic.” Floridian publisher Javier ManjarrĂ©s interviewed the Florida congressman, asking him what he thought of the President’s […]
After the horrible terrorist attacks on Israel committed by Hamas which saw nearly 1,000 Israelis – mostly civilians – slaughtered and thousands wounded, conservative commentator Jack Posobiec resurfaced a post from former President Donald Trump (R) in which he predicted (about a month ago) that more kidnapping would occur from terrorists in the Middle East. […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) went on WPLG-10 News in Miami to discuss who he will support for the House Speakership. In a surprising statement, Rep. Gimenez said that he would be sticking to his guns and maintain his support for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). ?NEW: @SpeakerMcCarthy is our leader & we are urging him […]
Tallahassee, Fl- Palm Beach Legislators Senator Lori Berman (D) and Representative Katherine Waldron (D) have introduced a joint bipartisan resolution to condemn Hamas’ attacks on Israel. The resolution reaffirms “solidarity with the State of Israel” and underscores Florida’s support for “Israel's right to defend itself” from the recent “unprovoked attack by Hamas.” Representative Waldron filed […]
Rep. Salazar congratulates Lewis for having denied an $800 million loan to PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (PEMEX).
Washington, D.C.- Congressional members are demanding all United States aid to Gaza be halted following Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attacks on Israel. Former President Donald Trump’s administration had ceased granting Gaza any US aid, a decision President Joe Biden decided to overturn, and has yet to bring up since the attack occurred. Florida Representative Cory Mills […]
