Anna Paulina Luna Condemns NYC Anti-ICE Firebombing as Consequence of Electing Mamdani

Anna Paulina Luna Condemns NYC Anti-ICE Firebombing as Consequence of Electing Mamdani

Grayson Bakich
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July 21, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) condemned the recent attempted firebombing of a federal building in New York City as a consequence of Zohran Mamdani being elected mayor. The Attack On Monday, a man approached 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, which is being used as a processing center, and used fireworks in an attempt to […]
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Byron Donalds Introduces Bill to Ensure Taxpayers Don't Suffer Data Center Investment Costs

Byron Donalds Introduces Bill to Ensure Taxpayers Don't Suffer Data Center Investment Costs

Grayson Bakich
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July 20, 2026
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) is introducing a bill ensuring that American taxpayers do not bear the brunt of investment costs in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. What the Bill Does Rep. Donalds' Protecting Ratepayers Act codifies President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge launched in April, a voluntary agreement between tech firms and the federal government […]
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Kat Cammack Calls On House To Vote On House Staff Vetting Measure

Kat Cammack Calls On House To Vote On House Staff Vetting Measure

Joseph Quesada
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July 20, 2026
Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) is calling on House colleagues and leadership to “immediately bring” her measure – a House Resolution aimed at “strengthen[ing] security standards for congressional staff” – to the House floor for a vote. The amendment, known as House Resolution 500 (H.RES.500), introduces “stronger vetting and transparency standards” to the Rules of the […]
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Rick Scott, Mark Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill Modernizing Federal Clean Water Allotment Program

Rick Scott, Mark Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill Modernizing Federal Clean Water Allotment Program

Grayson Bakich
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July 20, 2026
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have teamed up to introduce a bipartisan bill to modernize the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to meet changing needs rather than remain a fixed allotment system. Context for What the Bill Does The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is a joint federal and […]
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Belinda Keiser Attacks Carbonara and Askar as GOP Congressional Race Heats Up

Belinda Keiser Attacks Carbonara and Askar as GOP Congressional Race Heats Up

Javier Manjarres
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July 18, 2026
Republican congressional candidate Belinda Keiser, vice chancellor of Keiser University, has struck first at two of her contested primary race opponents, businessman Michael Carbonara and businessman and U.S. Marine veteran Casey Askar. In a recent campaign text message, Keiser's official campaign made a bold claim to draw first blood, taking a swipe at Carbonara and […]
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Greg Steube Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Judge Who Released Plane Hijacker from ICE Custody

Greg Steube Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Judge Who Released Plane Hijacker from ICE Custody

Grayson Bakich
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July 17, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced articles of impeachment against Senior District Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, John E. Steele, for ordering the release of a convicted plane hijacker from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. The Context In 2003, Maikel Guerra Morales, a Cuban national, hijacked […]
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Mike Haridopolos, Ashley Moody Introduce Bill to Update Space-Related Infrastructure

Mike Haridopolos, Ashley Moody Introduce Bill to Update Space-Related Infrastructure

Grayson Bakich
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July 16, 2026
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) have teamed up to introduce a bicameral bill updating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) infrastructure to maintain spacefaring dominance. What the Bill Does and Why It's Needed As the commercial space industry advances rapidly, NASA is lagging behind, even as demand continues to grow. […]
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'Prominent' Human Rights Groups Endorse Lois Frankel For FL CD 23

'Prominent' Human Rights Groups Endorse Lois Frankel For FL CD 23

Joseph Quesada
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July 15, 2026
Several of the “most prominent” Human Rights Advocacy Organizations in both Palm Beach County and the U.S. have endorsed incumbent Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) in her re-election bid in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District (FL CD 23). Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the Palm Beach County Chapter of the National Organization for Women’s (PBC NOW) Women’s Issues […]
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Greg Steube Introduces Bill Restricting Automatic Birthright Citizenship

Greg Steube Introduces Bill Restricting Automatic Birthright Citizenship

Grayson Bakich
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July 15, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation restricting the automatic grant of birthright citizenship to anyone born in the United States. What the Bill Does Rep. Steube's Birthright Citizenship Limits for Aliens and Illegal Migrants (CLAIM) Act clarifies that birthright citizenship is not automatically granted when neither parent is a U.S. citizen or national, and […]
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Vern Buchanan Celebrates Passage of Sunshine Protection Act

Vern Buchanan Celebrates Passage of Sunshine Protection Act

Joseph Quesada
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July 15, 2026
Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) celebrated the measure's approval, expressing gratitude to “both sides of the aisle for supporting this bipartisan effort.” The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Buchanan, was overwhelmingly approved by a vote of 308-117, with 88% of Republicans voting in […]
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Mario Diaz-Balart Demands Release of All Cuban J11 Protesters

Mario Diaz-Balart Demands Release of All Cuban J11 Protesters

Grayson Bakich
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July 14, 2026
Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) marked the fifth anniversary of the July 11th protests in Cuba by demanding the release of all protesters taken prisoner by the Diaz-Canel regime. The J11 Protests: A Recap In July 2021, Cubans across the island began a mass demonstration against the longstanding Communist regime under the motto "Patria y Vida" […]
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Maria Elvira Salazar Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law

Maria Elvira Salazar Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law

Grayson Bakich
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July 13, 2026
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) celebrated the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law over the weekend. The Context The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a bipartisan effort, originally introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), to make homebuying easier and more affordable for Americans through numerous provisions that […]
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Byron Donalds Lays Out Vision for Education in Florida

Byron Donalds Lays Out Vision for Education in Florida

Grayson Bakich
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July 10, 2026
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) laid out his vision for Florida's education policy should he win the 2026 gubernatorial election in November during a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity. Elementary School Policy Rep. Donalds began by explaining, "We want to make sure that our young kids, by the time they reach third grade, are all reading […]
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Brian Mast Endorses Dan Franzese In House Race

Brian Mast Endorses Dan Franzese In House Race

Joseph Quesada
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July 10, 2026
As the soon-to-be contentious Republican primary for Florida’s 25th Congressional District ramps up, businessman Dan Franzese has secured an endorsement from U.S. military veteran Congressman Brian Mast. “I’m endorsing Dan Franzese for Congress because he is the conservative fighter South Florida needs to stand with President Trump and put America First,” Rep. Mast affirmed. Franzese […]
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Carlos Gimenez Withdraws from Friends of Spain Caucus

Carlos Gimenez Withdraws from Friends of Spain Caucus

Grayson Bakich
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July 9, 2026
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has announced his withdrawal as Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Spain Caucus, citing their hostility to Israel. 'Political Grandstanding Over Moral Clarity' In a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Rep. Gimenez accused him of having "repeatedly chosen political grandstanding over moral clarity" in one of the most turbulent […]
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Jared Moskowitz Fights to Block Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program

Jared Moskowitz Fights to Block Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program

Grayson Bakich
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July 7, 2026
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) was among 17 Democratic lawmakers cosigning a letter voicing opposition to the Trump Administration's apparent plan to reintegrate the Republic of Turkey (Turkiye) into the F-35 program as Ankara hosts the NATO Summit this week. Context In late June, President Donald Trump said that Turkish President Recep Erdogan could expect a […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Calls for House Oversight Investigation into 'Patriot Front' Group

Anna Paulina Luna Calls for House Oversight Investigation into 'Patriot Front' Group

Grayson Bakich
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July 7, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is calling for an investigation into the white nationalist group known as "Patriot Front" in a recent social media post. What is Patriot Front? Patriot Front is an apparent white nationalist group that is known for marching in matching navy blue shirts, khaki pants, and face coverings while carrying American, […]
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Republicans Congressional Candidates Hope Endorsements Will Help Them win on Election Day

Republicans Congressional Candidates Hope Endorsements Will Help Them win on Election Day

Javier Manjarres
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July 7, 2026
With absentee ballots about to drop in Florida, candidates in some of the most contentious Republican congressional contests are racing to see how many campaign endorsements they can garner. Let's put it out there that the only endorsement that really matters, that could tip the scales of any primary election, is the endorsement of President […]
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