Congress

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has had a busy week. Just days after ousting Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the House Speakership, he has introduced a bill preventing officials from publicly disclosing national security clearances. Named the "Security Clearance Revolving Door Act," this bill would make an official publicly stating their security clearance punishable by a […]

With the United States House of Representatives in unprecedented territory, many Americans will have to get used to sitting members of Congress pledging their support for a new Speaker while in session. With that being said, where do Republican House members from the state of Florida stand? Who have they supported? Have they supported anyone […]

In a move nobody ever saw coming, the Biden Administration has authorized the construction of twenty miles of border wall to try and stem the tide of illegal migrants. Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) appeared on Fox's Evening Edit to discuss, with both agreeing the move was purely "political calculation." Rep. De […]

Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is calling for bipartisanship after President Joe Biden (D) and his administration stated that there is an immediate need for a border wall. Tackling immigration has been on the minds and the lips of politicians for decades, but not a lot of progress has been made on that front. Building a […]

Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (IA-R) and Representative Michael Waltz (FL-R) have introduced sister bills in the Senate and House of Representatives aimed at preserving and increasing US sanctions on Iran.  The Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides (PUNISH) Act would codify existing executive order sanctions into law. Additionally, it would prolong the […]

Miami, Fl- Former Congresswoman Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s comments regarding student loan cancellations have recently come under scrutiny given her reported lavish lifestyle.  Mucarsel-Powell is challenging Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) in the upcoming 2024 general elections.  In 2019, Powell complained about student loans and her struggle to pay them off as she alleges to continue […]

In September, Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced a reform plan that would do five things: Ban U.S. Representatives from trading stocks, provide a 12-year term limit for representatives, ban political donations from lobbyists or Political Action Committees (PACs), provide term limits for Supreme Court Justices, and create an ethics code for Supreme Court Justices. Representative […]

As the nation witnesses the political fallout of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) removal, U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida – Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) are trading blows on X regarding rules surrounding the motion to vacate. Rep. Gaetz made history by bringing the motion to vacate to the floor […]

Washington, D.C.- Utah Senator Mike Lee (R), filed a bill today that would ban the use of federal funds for sex-reassignment research on minors.  Senator Lee’s Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act bans public funding for any research into sex-reassignment surgery, gender affirming care, or related hormonal treatments.  Senator Lee was joined by Senators […]

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 […]

Washington, D.C.- Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri (R) filed a bill yesterday that would permit state and local law officials to enforce national immigration laws.  Senator Hawley’s State Border Defense Act aims to circumvent President Joe Biden’s policies regarding immigration law enforcement and empower States to unilaterally enforce the same.  “Our southern border is overrun. […]

After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed from his post, U.S. Representatives from around the country have provided their statements regarding the historic vote that led to the demise of the top Republican in the House. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) stated that he disagreed with the decision to remove McCarthy, calling it an […]

The Republican Party, and by extension America, is still reeling from Representative Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) ouster as Speaker of the House. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on America's Newsroom to give his own take, especially on why he voted to retain McCarthy. While Rep. Donalds admitted "a lot of things did not happen well under McCarthy," he did not vote […]

Violence and civil unrest in the Caribbean nation of Haiti have reached a fever pitch since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise. In fact, the United Nations, through Kenya, has recently vowed to lead a multinational security force to help destroy the gangs terrorizing Haiti. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) spoke with MSNBC's Jose Diaz-Balart to discuss. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick […]

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) got his wish— Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has been booted off the Speaker's chair. But was it the right move? This is not a question of whether or not McCarthy's removal was justified for the reasons Gaetz gave, but if this will hurt Republicans more than it helps. To reiterate, Rep. Gaetz's […]

The decision to file a motion to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) introduced by Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has set the news ablaze. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) gave his take on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying he was "frustrated as hell" because "the people smiling right now are Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Joe Biden." […]

After Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a motion to vacate (now former) House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the House of Representatives has officially ousted him from his seat. By a vote of 216-210, McCarthy was voted out by a coalition of eight Republicans and 208 Democrats. Not a single Democrat voted for McCarthy. A total of […]