Congress

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Hunter Biden refused to appear for his closed-door deposition for House Republicans' impeachment inquiry, instead giving a brief speech in front of the Capitol and leaving. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Kudlow before the formal impeachment inquiry vote, where he did not mince words when he said Biden's actions "demonstrate how arrogant he is about the […]
US Representative Vern Buchanan (R-Fl) has filed legislation to expand public healthcare options for lung cancer screenings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in America, with about 136,000 people dying from it yearly. According to the University of Florida, early detection can increase the […]
House Republicans continue to stand firm in demanding border security and aid to Israel before funding Ukraine from President Biden and Senate Democrats. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) lobbed a nasty zinger against Biden as he attempts to constrain Israel in their war with Hamas. "If Israel had a Burisma, and they were paying out Hunter […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and some of his colleagues are pushing for the passage of the American Investment Accountability Act. The act would direct the US Secretaries of Commerce and Treasury, as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to publish a report on American capital flows to China once every 90 days. According […]
Chinese cyberattacks have recently hit American utility services on the West Coast as China continues ramping up its aggression against the United States. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Evening Edit to discuss the situation, warning that artificial intelligence (AI) is making such attacks easier and represents "a real threat to the American homeland." […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited Washington seeking money for the ongoing war with Russia, which House Republicans refuse to give unless President Biden and Senate Democrats secure the southern border. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) discussed the standoff in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Cavuto Coast to Coast, saying the demands have nothing to do with politics […]
After being just the sixth member of the House of Representatives to be expelled, former Rep. George Santos (R) is making tens of thousands of dollars daily on Cameo, an app that allows people to pay celebrities hundreds of dollars to record personalized videos for them. Hilariously, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) has become the ultimate […]
As the former Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has released a statement after the conclusion of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28). The Florida congresswoman was optimistic following efforts from the Biden administration and America’s global partners to push for cleaner, green energy. “It is crucial that […]
The Federal Reserve, or simply the Fed, plays a significant role in the American economy and thus has partial responsibility for the current economic downturn. As a result, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is renewing calls for Chair Jerome "Jay" Powell to resign his post, saying his "failed leadership" of a Federal Reserve that "has grossly […]
Senator and former presidential candidate Tim Scott (R-SC) has led some of his cohorts in sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland to share their worries about Chinese influence in the American education system. More specifically, the senators are concerned about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) influence on Chinese Students and Scholars Associations (CSSAs) […]
Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) No Budget No Pay Act has made the annual National Taxpayers Union (NTU) “No Brainers” list for the year 2023. The bill would “prohibit Members of Congress from receiving their salaries if they fail to pass a concurrent budget resolution and the required appropriations bills by the start of each fiscal […]
Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) recently announced that he will be joining the House Oversight Committee. The Republican-led committee is in the process of investigating President Joe Biden (D) and the alleged criminal exploits of his family. Rep. Waltz said he is looking forward to working with the chairman of the Committee, Representative James Comer (R-KY). […]
Is the world beginning to accept that COVID-19 most likely came from the Wuhan Institute of Virology? Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed a recent statement made by former Biden health advisor Dr. Raj Panjabi and what sort of role Dr. Anthony Fauci could have had in covering it up in a recent appearance on Fox News's On Air, […]
Could First Son Hunter Biden's recent indictments for tax crimes have an ulterior motive, such as covering up Joe Biden's possible involvement in supposed influence peddling? Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) called the timing of the indictments "suspect" in a recent appearance on Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures, pointing to the fact that previous statutes of limitations for similar crimes were […]
Buenos Aires, Argentina- President Javier Gerardo Milei was sworn in as Argentina’s next president. Milei, whose political career began in Argentina’s Congress, is a conservative figure whose rise has taken the world by surprise. Yesterday’s inaugural speech centered on Milei’s plans to reshape Argentina’s fiscal policy. Milei inherited sky-high inflation, colossal debt, and record unemployment […]
Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) continues to receive political pushback from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). The Florida congressman, whose congressional seat is considered vulnerable, is accused of repeatedly hosting and engaging with the Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL), which has failed to condemn Hamas the terrorist organization’s attack against Israel […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl) has floored legislation that would prohibit using federal tax dollars to purchase at home COVID-19 tests manufactured by certain states, namely China. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it would purchase $600 million in COVID-19 tests earlier this year “ to Bolster US Manufacturing of COVID-19 […]
First Son Hunter Biden has been indicted on 9 news tax-related charges as the House's impeachment inquiry continues revealing more information. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the indictment and what this means for the investigation in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying, "This is part of the Biden family criminal enterprise," and, […]
