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Washington – U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) and Rick Scott (FL) introduced the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act to formally designate certain drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Senators Scott and Marshall have introduced the Act as a means to combat the growing threat posed by mortal fentanyl drugs illegally transported into the United States. […]
Progressive Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) recently spoke at an event saying "that you cannot claim to hold progressive values yet back Israel’s apartheid government." Rep. Tlaib further added, "we will continue to push back and not accept this idea that you are progressive except for Philistine [sic] any longer." Tlaib's remarks were met with a […]
Over the summer, families were struggling to find baby formula as inflation and supply chain issues took over the nation. However, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and others are calling out the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for not being proactive enough in terms of preventing another shortage. The Senators are alleging that the FDA has […]
As President Joe Biden (D) and his administration has set their intentions on renegotiating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – also known as the Iran Nuclear Deal – Republicans in both the House of Representatives and the Senate are looking for ways to keep it from happening, while also protecting American citizens. In […]
In a message to supporters, DeSantis calls himself “a threat to their agenda.”
Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) has introduced the Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicide (PUNISH) Act.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist aka "Chain gang Charlie" continues to work hard in displaying his progressive credentials in the weeks leading up to the 2022 midterm elections. In August, the Republican Party of Florida posted a video from a May 2022 interview conducted by the podcast "Your Brother John," where Crist says he is […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration continues to battle allegations of human trafficking after relocating 50 illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard. Bexar County, Texas Sheriff Javier Salazar announced he would conduct a criminal investigation into DeSantis. A class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the migrants by Lawyers for Civil Rights and Alianza Americas. However, DeSantis […]
While the island of U.S. territory Puerto Rico is recovering from Hurricane Fiona since it made landfall on Sunday, Senate hopeful and current member of Congress Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) is looking to make sure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing proper assistance to the island, including a 100% federal cost-share for […]
New reports indicated that Governor DeSantis will be directing a plane of undocumented immigrants to Delaware.
As the American electorate progresses deeper and deeper into election season, endorsements are becoming more and more apparent to Election Day hopefuls. However, major endorsements usually don't come from politicians across the aisle. Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has just secured one of those endorsements. While former President Donald Trump (R) won the state of […]
As difficult as training for the military is, getting out of the U.S. Armed Forces is the true challenge. Veterans are tragically a demographic at high risk of suicide. Thankfully, recent data conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showed that, in 2020, the number of veteran suicides decreased in Florida to 493. This […]
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is being accused by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) of paying the EcoHelath Alliance in taxpayer dollars in order facilitate funds (including federal grants) to foreign researchers such as the Wuhan Institute for Virology. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the research activities at the Wuhan Institute […]
Authorities in Texas are now opening an investigation into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) decision to send two planes filled with undocumented immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard. The decision was met with widespread condemnation from Democrats while Republicans championed the effort that has been similarly made by other Governors. The news comes a week after Governor […]
On Monday, over 30 Senate Republicans called for the investigation of President Joe Biden’s (D) son, Hunter Biden, due to his documented nefarious actions including alleged felonious offenses. The GOP members, including Florida’s Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), wrote Attorney General Merrick Garland asserting that U.S. Attorney David Weiss be given […]
The advertisement titled Protecting Florida discusses the issue of illegal immigration.
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) has issued a letter to President Joe Biden (D), calling him a hypocrite on the issue of immigration.
New details surrounding Gov. DeSantis' moving of 50 illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard continue to emerge. Democrats nationwide furiously allege DeSantis engaged in "human trafficking" and "kidnapping" of these migrants, and, as we reported earlier, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) sought to press charges against the Florida Governor. The DeSantis administration denies these accusations and has […]
