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Secretary of State Marco Rubio questions the benefit of the U.S.’s alliance with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during an interview aboard Air Force One with FOX News’ Sean Hannity. Secretary Rubio criticized NATO partners’ refusal to allow the U.S. to utilize their military bases amid the current conflict in the Middle East. “When […]
U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) called out the federal government’s “failed energy policies, poor monetary decisions”, and over expenditure, as contributors to the rise in inflation and consumer goods amongst American families during a House Financial Services Committee markup. During the meeting, the Florida Congressman called for stronger congressional oversight and economic policies to bolster […]
WASHINGTON—Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) is accusing the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of storming the office of Department of National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and removing 40 boxes of “MLK and JFK” files headed to her Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets. “The CIA just went in and took 40 boxes out of […]
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, marking the first time the president has visited China since 2017. Walking alongside the president were his son Eric Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and a mirage of high-profile business leaders, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang […]
Before departing on his diplomatic trip to China, President Donald Trump told reporters that the American people’s economic burden amid the war in Iran is not a factor in negotiating a deal with the Islamic Republic’s leadership. According to NBC News, when asked by reporters about the role “Americans’ financial situations” plays in motivating him […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced a bill designed to improve access to urgent mental health care for veterans. The Never Fight Alone Act ensures that veterans can access these services through community providers, protects veterans' right to choose their mental health care provider, reduces approval delays, and requires congressional approval before any changes to […]
The Trump administration will temporarily halt Medicare enrollment by new home health and hospice providers amid concerns about rampant healthcare fraud, an exclusive report by Reuters revealed. The nationwide suspension comes after the U.S. State Attorney’s office, in a joint effort with Vice President (VP) J.D. Vance's anti-fraud task force, announced the arrest of 8 healthcare […]
A heated exchange between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) broke out amid a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. During the hearing, Sen. Van Hollen brought into question Patel’s alleged alcohol overconsumption and day drinking. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) began the budget hearing by condemning the […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is canceling a Biden administration rule that sought to place public land conservation prioritization on par with oil drilling, grazing, and other extractive industries on vast government-owned properties. The rescission comes as the Trump administration pulls back restrictions on these industries in efforts to promote domestic drilling, logging, […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and members of congressional Republican leadership announced their endorsement of Sydney Gruters in Florida's District 16 congressional race in a joint statement on social media. Republican leadership backing Gruters includes Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-N.Y.) "Sydney Gruters […]
Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche affirmed that members of the media “should not be surprised” if they receive subpoenas for information related to their sources on reports involving national-security matters. "Prosecuting leakers who share our nation's secrets with reporters, in turn risking our national security and the lives of our soldiers, is a priority […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying he is "not crazy" about the meeting and urging Trump to take a hardline stance against China. Host Stuart Varney began the discussion by playing footage of Trump recently saying […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took a shot at Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) over "doing nothing about the SAVE America Act" during a recent appearance on Fox News's Jesse Watters Primetime. Rep. Luna and substitute host Kayleigh McEnany established context by discussing how Democrats are preparing for the midterms and their plans to possibly […]
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) responded to President Trump’s announcement of talks between the U.S. and Cuba, as the island nation asks for global assistance amid a five-month oil embargo. “Mr. President, Republicans know you are the only person who will be able to free Cuba after 67 years of oppression, and we Republicans in […]
During a phone interview with CBS News, President Donald Trump said he will begin efforts to suspend the federal gas tax “for a period of time.” "I think it's a great idea," President Trump said. "Yup, we're going to take off the gas tax for a period of time, and when gas goes down, we'll […]
Republican congressional candidate Michael Carbonara announced he has been endorsed by HUCKPAC for America in his race for Florida's 22nd District. HUCKPAC for America is a conservative political action committee committed to electing Republican candidates who advocate for conservative principles. Former Arkansas Gov. Mick Huckabee established the PAC in 2008. Mike Huckabee's son, David Huckabee, […]
Congressional candidate Keith Gross, one of the Republican primary challengers for congressional district 2 to replace Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), has stated that he will join the Sharia-Free America Caucus if he is elected to office. Gross, a veteran, is among the growing number of Republican congressional candidates who are vowing to join the Sharia […]
During an Oval Office ceremony, President Donald Trump announced new maternal healthcare resources for expectant mothers. “In recognition of this ambitious agenda – to support American mothers –, today we are announcing a new website that is online right now, it's Moms.gov,” President Trump unveiled during the ceremony. According to the Department of Health and […]
