Foreign Affairs

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National Security Adviser Mike Waltz discussed the ongoing negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia to end the war in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends, effectively saying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in no place to criticize President Donald Trump for wanting to end hostilities. Zelenskyy accused Trump of living in a "disinformation […]
The Trump Administration’s decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 500,000 Venezuelans has sparked outrage among South Florida lawmakers and activists, who argue that sending exiles back to Nicolás Maduro’s regime will only worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
President Donald Trump (R) released a message on his social media app, Truth Social, regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding the Ukrainian-Russian War. President Trump has accused President Zelenskyy of being a "dictator" who "wants to keep the 'gravy train' going," referring to the hundreds of […]
President Donald Trump (R) has announced that negotiations have begun between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine to end the war in Eastern Europe. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the death toll from the conflict is in the millions, according to President Trump. The 45th and 47th President announced the beginning of negotiations […]
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, held a hearing titled "Nuuk and Cranny: Looking at the Arctic and Greenland's Geostrategic Importance to U.S. Interests." In late January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America is about acquiring the land and that it is "in our national interest" […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) recently addressed the House Finance Committee in favor of two pieces of legislation: one holding China accountable for currency manipulation and another protecting small businesses from regulations that impose unnecessary costs. H.R. 692, the China Exchange Rate Transparency Act, requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to […]
Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) recently wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, calling for action against Iran-backed militias embedded in Iraq's military and security forces. As Rep. Steube explained in his letter, a combined $11.4 billion has been sent to Iraq for humanitarian assistance and […]
With President Donald Trump being reelected to a second term in office, the ‘America First Agenda” has taken full swing, and has also taken a full swipe at the Communist Chinese government, as Republican lawmakers like Rep. Cory Mills (R) who have been emboldened with their control of all three branches of government, continue to […]
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) appeared on Real America's Voice to discuss her latest bill making English the official language of the United States. When asked why Congress hadn't already made English the official language, Rep. Greene provided a long-winded answer, sharing that Congress deserves total blame for a wide variety of problems and that an official […]
The Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR) has released a "Know Your Rights" campaign directed toward Muslim immigrants to help them maneuver in and around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids throughout the country. This move comes in response to President Donald Trump's executive order to deport Hamas sympathizers on student visas. The guide […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and immediately halt all federal funding. The Trump Administration has highlighted the waste, fraud, and abuse occurring at USAID in recent days. Elon Musk has been especially critical of the program, calling it "a criminal organization" in an […]
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is reminding Americans of her disdain for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after President Donald Trump (R) appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator. In a recent statement, Secretary Rubio notified Congress that a review of USAID's "foreign assistance activities is underway with an eye toward […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's tariffs on countries such as Mexico, Canada, and China in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. He said the United States should 'decouple' from China, which he acknowledged would be difficult but ultimately better for the U.S. Rep. Gimenez praised the imposition of tariffs on […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a bill last week that would attempt to keep the Chinese government and its businesses from evading the tariffs that were levied against them by President Donald Trump (R). They officially went into effect today. Sen. Scott's bill wants to end the "country-hopping" loophole, which would bar nations such as […]
While the Florida State Legislature is enduring a power struggle over immigration, the Peach State appears to have a more concrete plan in alignment with President Donald Trump's (R) administration. Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R), the President of the Georgia State Senate, announced a war on fentanyl in lockstep with President Trump's administration. The […]
President Donald Trump (R) has announced that a deal has been brokered between the United States and Mexico to lift their competing tariffs against each other. As part of the agreement, Mexico will supply 10,000 troops to the border in an attempt to curb the influx of drug trafficking (specifically fentanyl). The United States has […]
President Donald Trump has announced that after sending Envoy for Special Missions Ric Grenell to personally deliver a message to Dictator Nicolas Maduro, demanding the release of Americans being detained in Venezuela, 6 "hostages" were released and flew back with Grenell. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was quick to respond to President Trump's announcement of […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's recent memorandum ordering the detainment of 30,000 criminal illegal aliens in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying it is "not a bad idea." President Trump announced the plan in a recent press conference, saying Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and […]