Foreign Affairs
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A massive attack launched by Hamas against Israel has claimed nearly 800 Israeli lives in a single weekend. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) spoke with Fox News's Maria Bartiromo, comparing the attack to 9/11 and saying, "This was 100% Iran." "What folks need to understand is that this is not just another Middle East uprising or kind of violence […]
Near the end of August, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) demanded answers on the sudden dismissal of Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley. More recently, Airane Tabatabai, a high-ranking member of the Department of Defense (DOD) and former aide of Malley, allegedly has ties to the Iranian government. Specifically, Tabatabai is accused of being part of […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) intends to visit China this coming week, a move Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized in a recent appearance on Fox's Mornings with Maria, calling it "pure appeasement." Sen. Scott began by describing a bill he introduced that would prohibit taxpayer-funded trips to China for government officials, citing the acts of hostility the Chinese have […]
Tensions between the United States and China continue to boil, and solutions seem out of reach. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said in an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box that the difficulty of having dialogue with the Chinese is because "you do not have a real conversation with them," and "when someone is a bully, you do not appease them." […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) did not mince words when he said President Biden has "done terrible on the world stage" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, citing the creeping influence of Russia and China abroad as evidence. Additionally, Rep. Mills blasted the efforts to fold Ukraine funding into disaster relief bills, saying he does […]
China has recently announced its intention to not partake in the G20 Summit held in India this year despite attending BRICS. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) said this is part of Xi Jinping's plan to surpass the United States by promoting their own alliances and fostering relationships with the "global south" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney […]
Like the United States, Venezuela is gearing up for an election in 2024. However, few expect it to be legitimate. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and others in a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding the United States observes the integrity of the elections. "The Venezuelan people cannot […]
In March, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) spoke of two coups in West Africa perpetrated by US-trained soldiers in his bid to remove the American presence from Somalia. Now, Rep. Gaetz is introducing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) demanding the tracking of US-trained soldiers involved in coups. The Intercept reached Rep. Gaetz […]
Sitting down with the Gold Star families of the 13 servicemembers killed in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) gave a stirring address of gratitude and demands for the Biden Administration and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to hold themselves accountable. "Transparency, accountability. Those are two words I keep hearing from every single […]
House Republicans continue their battle against the Biden Administration. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has filed a resolution demanding the impeachment of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for his handling of the infamous Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021. In a lengthy tweet on X (formerly Twitter), Rep. Mills excoriated the Biden Administration as having "blatantly ignored […]
Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley suddenly had his security clearance revoked earlier this year, supposedly over his handling of classified materials. Two months later, there has been no answer as to why. Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) have written a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding the reason for Malley's removal. According to […]
While Americans struggle with many issues at home, the US position of dominance abroad is imperiled by China. In an op-ed for National Interest, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote on the importance of the United States standing behind its Indo-Pacific allies, such as the Philippines, against Chinese aggression. The emphasis on the Philippines as opposed to Taiwan, which […]
A bipartisan Congressional delegation recently visited India for its Independence Day and discussions of furthering ties between the South Asian country and the United States. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL), Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, appeared on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, where he called the relationship "the most important partnership in the 21st century." Rep. Waltz's comment comes […]
The Biden Administration has paid a $6 billion ransom for five Americans held hostage in Iran. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), in an interview with NewsMax, excoriated the Administration's consideration, calling it "outrageous" and promising to "put the Iranians back in their box" if elected President in 2024. X (Twitter) account DeSantis War Room posted the […]
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, described his past drug use in his memoir Spare, which has become the subject of a legal battle regarding his visa to the United States. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) seemed inspired by the case to introduce the Substance and Possession Abuse Restrictions for Entrance Act (SPARE), which would deny […]
Almost a dozen Chinese and Russian ships sailed dangerously close to the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, another example of China's aggression against the United States. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Cavuto Coast to Coast, saying we must "wake up to the cold war that China has entered with the United States." Additionally, the joint exercise with Russia […]
At the end of July, Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), and Jake Ellzey (R-TX) demanded a retrial for American deserter Bowe Bergdahl. Additionally, Rep. Waltz wrote an op-ed for Fox News explaining the demand further, calling Bergdahl a "traitor" who "continues to defy justice." In 2009, Bergdahl deserted his post in Afghanistan, where he was captured […]
The House Select Committee on China recently announced investigations into BlackRock and index provider MSCI for investing in sanctioned Chinese companies. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) went on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria to discuss, vowing to hold these two firms accountable. Rep. Gimenez slammed BlackRock and MSCI for "chasing the dollar and to our detriment," not only because China has sought to surpass […]
