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As Republicans get ready to take its House majority in January, members must decide who will be Speaker. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL-1) is arguably the leader, or at least the voice of Republicans opposed to putting Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in the Speaker's seat. In a recent op-ed for the Daily Caller, Rep. Gaetz offers […]
The Biden administration's foreign policy continues to attract scrutiny, especially in regards to Cuba. In a recent letter, Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Marco Rubio (R) demand Cuba receive no concessions. One possible concession is the removal of a 2018 ban on American businesses working with entities affiliated with the Cuban military. The second […]
Earlier this week, the New York Times published a crossword puzzle resembling a swastika on the first night of Hanukkah. Among the many voices condemning the Times is Congressman-elect Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). "Unacceptable that this would have gone to print. Even if unintentional, clearly the people who approved this are either ignorant or had intent. […]
At a time in which a massive omnibus spending bill is possibly on its way to the President’s desk, House Republicans including Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) are encouraging their fellow Senate GOP legislators to “take all steps necessary” in order to stop the $1.7 trillion bill. Republican Representatives and representatives-elect stated that the Senators on […]
Congressional Republicans have voiced their displeasure with President Joe Biden (D) and his administration’s inability to quell inflation. However, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is questioning some of the statistics considering employment and whether the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is accurately reporting them. Sen. Scott is referring to the report made by the Philadelphia Federal […]
Waltz cites that the negotiations that are currently underway could have a negative impact on the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.
With the fentanyl crisis potentially worsening with the coming expiration of Title 42, Florida AG Ashley Moody is demanding action. In a recent letter to the Biden administration, Moody calls for the restoration of Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to a cabinet-level position. "I’m calling on @JoeBiden to reinstate the […]
Today, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues applauded the signage of the Restoring Resilient Reefs Act which looks to “reauthorize and modernize” prior legislation in order to strengthen the laws on the books to protect American coral reefs in all states and territories. The bill was bipartisan, including support and cosigns from Sen. Brian […]
The Puerto Rico Status Act passes in the House, despite overwhelming Republican opposition. Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL-15) recently tweeted a statement explaining his; and effectively the Republican Party's; opposition to the bill, saying that "the Puerto Rico Status Act is a pure messaging bill jammed through by Nancy Pelosi." The Puerto Rico Status Act is […]
With Title 42 set to expire this week, the ongoing border crisis will reach a new level of chaos. In a recent appearance on Fox Business'Â Varney & Co., Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-26) speaks for all Republicans as he excoriates the Biden administration for its handling of the border. "@POTUS is endangering the United States and […]
On December 13th, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced his intention to create a grand jury in order to investigate the business side of the production and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine (Big Pharma) as well as investigate the physical side effects of the vaccine. While doing so, the Governor announced his intention to form the […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R), a vocal critic of the CCP, is further calling for a full investigation into the origins of COVID-19.
Castor made a distinction between Republicans and Democrats on environment efforts, criticizing the GOP for not taking an approach.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is cracking down on employment of unauthorized aliens through usage of the E-Verify system. Six companies, however, have not complied. The Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity is sending their final letters to these six companies, demanding they comply with the E-Verify law within 30 days. To reiterate, E-Verify is a […]
For years, elected officials have lectured the American people about the dangers of carbon emissions should they get out of control. People have been heavily encouraged to buy electric cars, stop eating meat, and reduce, reuse, and recycle. However, have the politicians looking to enforce this way of life living up to this standard? Sen. […]
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) is pressing forward with her legal immigration reform plan.
With the year closing out and Congress going on holiday break, the new omnibus spending bill for 2023 is up for a vote. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announces a bipartisan "framework" of the bill, which House Republicans like Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) take umbrage with. In a recent appearance on NewsMax, Rep. Donalds […]
As the possible side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine become more apparent, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announces a grand jury to investigate. In an interview with Florida's Voice, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez speaks of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Dr. Anthony Fauci "hiding data." WATCH: Lt. Gov. @JeanetteNunezFL slams CDC for "hiding data" […]
