Congress

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Three American servicemembers are dead, and more were wounded after a drone strike launched by an Iranian proxy militia. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) said this was a consequence of the Biden Administration's foreign policy in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, saying the blood of those three members is on their hands, and they "need to […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday morning that he is working with the Florida Legislature to certify four Constitutional amendments under Article V, including term limits for members of Congress. A press release from the Governor's office reads, “Today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for constitutional reforms to hold the U.S. Congress accountable and, in doing […]
NAPLES, FL—In a press conference Monday morning, Gov. DeSantis outlined the "weakness" of President Biden and the desire for fiscal responsibility and holding Washington accountable. "Weakness invites aggression, and Biden has been weak since the day he took office. He gave Iran a lifeline with massive reliefs and sanctions, of course, they're going to use […]
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has been negotiating a border deal that has earned ire from other Republicans. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who called for the bill to be "shut down," offered further explanation for his stance in a recent appearance on Fox News Sunday, saying Sen. Lankford is "on a suicide mission" and that President Biden could […]
Despite the national debt climbing past $32 trillion and the government spending $2 trillion more than it takes in (deficit), Washington continues its unabated spending. 'We are continuing to make the same mistakes that we have made over the last two or three decades," said Rep. Cory Mills in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line while […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Real America’s Voice to discuss President Joe Biden (D) and his administration’s priorities pertaining to the United States’ southern border in comparison to other borders around the world. Alluding to his travels as he has stumped for former President Donald Trump (R), Rep. Donalds has seen frustration from American […]
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has vowed to remain in the 2024 GOP primary despite two straight losses. Even one of her donors, Andy Sabin, has recently called on her to drop out. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) offered insight into the development in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First, reiterating that Republicans should unite behind Donald […]
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the Biden Administration could remove the razor wire installed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) to stem the flow of migrants over the border. Gov. Abbott has remained defiant and said he would continue placing wire. Florida Republicans, including Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), have taken to X (formerly […]
Former President Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the New Hampshire primary against the remaining Republican competitor Nikki Haley, with many now saying the primary process is effectively over. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) discussed the victory and where Trump goes from here in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying the sheer enthusiasm of the former President's base will […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) seeks to support school choice programs across the nation by proposing the week of January 21 be designated as ‘National School Choice Week.’ ‘School choice’ is the name given to educational policies that generally permit for parents to decide which educational institutions will receive their tax dollars. Senator Scott joined […]
The Biden Administration's handling of the border crisis has earned the wrath of House Republicans, yet they may be at the "depression" stage as bargaining seems to go nowhere. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said only a new President can halt the border crisis now in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria because "President Biden can stop […]
Is the House Republican demand for border security from the Biden Administration ultimately futile? Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) seemed to imply as such in a recent appearance on Fox News's Ingraham Angle, as any law passed by the House and Senate would likely be vetoed or ignored by the President, and there seems to be an effort in […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential election last Sunday, endorsing Donald Trump. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) said he was "happy" to have Gov. DeSantis back in Florida during an appearance on Fox Business's Big Money Show and that he also wants to see him more involved in the state legislature. "I think he needs […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-TX) has criticized President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for sending hundreds of millions of dollars to a group that is being accused of diverting humanitarian aid to Hamas. The terrorist organization carried out an attack that killed approximately 1,000 Israelis on Oct. 7. The group in question is known as […]
While stumping for former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to discuss how House Republicans will fight more aggressively for border security in March while stipulating that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is doing as well as he can to avoid removal as Speaker. Rep. Gaetz said March […]
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fl) prevented Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) from participating in a hearing regarding President Joe Biden’s policies’ impact on Cubans. Representative Salazar, who chairs the subcommittee, blocked Representative Lee’s participation for her alleged support and sympathy towards former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) had asked for both Congresswoman Debbie […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) – a Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus – has announced that they will support the United States Soccer Federation’s bid to jointly host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside Mexico. The co-chairs, including Rep. Castor, provided a resolution commending the bid. It is a bipartisan, bicameral effort. "Women's soccer […]
The national Foster care system has been in desperate need of overhauling for years, and just as about every corner of the U.S. struggles to address the ongoing issues that plague the system, the U.S. House of Representatives has just passed a bipartisan legislative measure that would help retain and recruit much-needed and good foster […]
