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Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) released a statement following the Pentagon’s head-scratching decision to make a Gold Star family pay over $60,000 to have their loved one’s remains transported back to the United States. Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, a member of the United States Marine Corps, died in the tragic Afghanistan withdrawal and was able to […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a bill to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), citing their record of “pushing radical, leftist ideology abroad” instead of employing common diplomatic practices that foster proper relationships with foreign nations that are “consistent with American values.” According to the Heritage Foundation report, USAID used American […]
A new poll indicates that President Donald Trump (R) dominates in support among Republican voters.
DeSantis is now receiving criticism from a top pro-life group as he celebrates his policy.
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) was satisfied with the upper chamber’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization (FY 24 NDAA) Act. A plethora of Sen. Scott’s amendments were included in NDAA, including his measure that prohibits federal agencies from buying and operating Chinese-made drones, known as the American Security Drone Act of 2023. […]
With the recent Malaria outbreak throughout the state of Florida in mind, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has reintroduced the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) 2.0 Act which would “reauthorize critical public health tools” to ensure that local municipalities are supported in their mosquito control efforts. Floridians know mosquitoes can be a nuisance […]
Washington, D.C.- Members of Florida's congressional delegation jointly supported a resolution to back Gibraltar’s self-determination rights. A bipartisan coalition of Florida Representatives including Reps. Gus Bilirakis, Brian Mast, Michael Waltz, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Lois Frankel all signed on to the bill. The bill comes as Spain’s Socialist Party attempts to retain control of the government […]
With the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate set for August 23, criticism continues to mount against the frontrunners. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), coming in second place in polling, has now embroiled himself in controversy over Florida's new education curriculum. Texas Rep. Will Hurd (R) is directing criticism to Governor DeSantis, calling him “mean […]
Rubio questions whether the MLS potentially violated the First Amendment.
Rep. Salazar called his socialist policies destructive.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was disappointed in the Senate’s decision to block his amendment which would’ve withheld retirement funds of servicemembers and federal employees (The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board – FRTIB) that invest in companies that support the Chinese military (People’s Liberation Army). Despite garnering bipartisan support from Senators such as Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) accused the Democratic Party of playing politics while attempting to blame the botched Afghanistan withdrawal on former President Donald Trump (R). The Florida Congressman called out the Democrats for not wanting to “rehash” the Afghanistan withdrawal. “I want to go back to a couple of things that’s been said throughout this […]
Washington, D.C- Florida Senator Marco Rubio and California Senator Alex Padilla have introduced the bi-partisan Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) Act. The bill would require Congress to ponder the appropriateness of levying direct sanctions on Iran’s top leaders. The state of Iran is forcibly by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Supreme Leader Khamenei’s […]
Rep. Waltz pressed military officials regarding the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
With those endorsements comes support for Senator Scott introducing the SOCIAL MEDIA Act to combat online sales of drugs.
Washington, D.C- Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott jointly submitted a resolution regarding President Joe Biden’s Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station policy. Namely, Senator Rubio and Scott’s resolution would potentially nullify President Biden’s decision to waive “Buy America Requirements” for new EV charging stations. “Buy America Requirements” are enforced by the Federal Highway Administration […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced more legislation to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their “genocidal regime.” This time, the Florida legislator has brought forth the Stopping Genetic Monitoring by China Act, a bill dedicated to prohibiting China’s use of genetic material to abuse human rights. In order to do so, the United […]
Marco Rubio (R) discussed the Hunter Biden trial, questioning arguing that there's a double standard with the media.
