Foreign Affairs
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Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) condemned the outbreak of violence that has erupted in the Central African country of Cameroon as a result of disputed elections. As Reuters describes, Cameroon has been ruled by President Paul Biya since 1982, making him the world's oldest state leader at 92, and he has been accused of weaponizing […]
Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott appeared on a 60 Minutes segment, discussing the pressure the U.S. has been placing on disputed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his refusal to step down from power. “If I were Maduro, I'd head to Russia or China right now," Scott commented. "His days are numbered. Something's going to happen. […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) received a letter from Qatar's Ambassador to the United States, Meshal Hamad Al Thani, after he appeared on independent journalist Laura Loomer's podcast denouncing the country's influence in the U.S. Loomer shared the letter on X, writing, "Qatar thinks they can silence our legitimate and accurate criticism of state sponsors of […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) is calling for an investigation into crime allegations made against former President Joe Biden and the Biden family. The Florida Republican raised concerns in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel. “The American people deserve to know the truth about the Biden crime family […]
In recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) discussed how President Donald Trump could end the Russia-Ukraine War, expressing optimism in his ability to do so. The White House recently issued new sanctions on Russia, targeting its two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, evidently out of frustration with the Kremlin's […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Ambassador Mike Huckabee demanding Israel release Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, who was taken prisoner in February. Ibrahim, 16, was arrested for supposedly throwing rocks at Israeli settlers in the West Bank despite no evidence being presented. He has been held […]
Florida Senator Ashley Moody (R) issued a statement commending President Donald Trump’s actions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, resulting in the U.S. cutting aid funding to Colombia. “We can no longer ask taxpayers to fund foreign nations that undercut the interests and safety of America. Good to see President Trump leading with common sense,” Moody […]
The U.S., in its bid to curb Venezuelan drug imports, has launched strikes on Venezuelan submarines in an attempt to cripple Venezuela’s drug cartels and put pressure on the contested Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the strikes in a press conference held in the White House […]
Just as the Trump administration has affixed its military crosshairs on Venezuelan-backed narco-terrorist groups, could President Donald Trump target Colombia's Leftist President Gustavo Petro, who is said to be aligned with Dictator Nicolas Maduro and the very drug cartels that the U.S. War Department has been destroying? In an interview with Univision Noticias, President Petro […]
Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) shared a post on social media, gathering with the families of the hostages who were taken during the October 7 attacks as she celebrated their return home. “Two years ago, days after the Hamas attack on October 7th, I joined Rolling Thunder, [Josh Levy], and constituents who were organizing […]
In a rare display of bipartisan agreement, Florida Democrats have praised President Donald Trump and his administration in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and the subsequent release of the remaining living hostages, taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks. Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D), a supporter of Trump’s actions regarding the Israel-Hamas […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has issued a statement in praise of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, which was brokered by President Donald Trump. The development brings an end to the two-year war as Hamas released the last 20 living hostages taken on October 7th, 2023, in exchange for Israel releasing numerous Palestinian prisoners. […]
President Donald Trump recently stated that his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will be remembered "as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the United States." Trump made the remark during an address following the signing of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, in which Hamas freed the last 20 surviving hostages […]
Hamas has returned the last 20 living hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attacks to Tel Aviv in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli prisons. The hostage/prisoner exchange comes as part of a ceasefire agreement, pausing two years of war. In addition to releasing the 20 living hostages, Hamas also returned 4 deceased […]
With President Donald Trump launching a new 'War on Drugs' offensive using the U.S. military to target drug cartels tied to the Nicholas Maduro regime in Venezuela, could the kinetic force being used be a precursor for a larger, more ambitious military operation (s) directed at Dictator Maduro? While the Trump administration is not saying […]
The Nobel Committee awarded Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for speaking out against and fighting for the resignation of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro has continued to hold onto the presidency after uncovered fraudulent elections, with many Venezuelans and the U.S. calling for his resignation as Machado seeks to […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement applauding the historic peace deal mediated by President Donald Trump between Israel and Hamas, ending the two-year war. This week, President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to the "first phase" of the 20-point peace proposal he had put forth, which would require Hamas to release all […]
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has taken the U.S. by storm, with millions of parents voicing their concerns about the hidden dangers to their children in everyday products. Whether it’s advocating against toxic chemicals in baby shampoos, removing artificial dyes from cereals, or pushing for better food labeling, so-called MAHA "mom-fluencers" have been at the forefront of advocating for child health and safety. With the support of the Trump administration, these women […]
