Haridopolos Receives Major Endorsements From Speaker Mike Johnson, Others

Haridopolos Receives Major Endorsements From Speaker Mike Johnson, Others

Jackson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R) has received a flurry of endorsements from prominent Republicans nationwide with a concentration of support from his home state of Florida. Haridopolos is running for Congressional District 8, currently held by Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). Rep. Posey announced in April that he would not seek another term and […]
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Rubio Blasts Restrictive 'Green' Housing Rules, 'Arbitrary Environmental Benchmarks'

Rubio Blasts Restrictive 'Green' Housing Rules, 'Arbitrary Environmental Benchmarks'

Grayson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Is the Biden Administration's push for 'green' policies doing more harm than good? Many Republicans have said so, as the White House's environmental agenda creates more federal regulations that impede economic growth and make life more difficult for everyday Americans. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed the sentiment in a recent op-ed for the New York Post, blasting […]
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Mast Blasts Army Corps for Planning to Divert Florida Funding for Collapsed Bridge in Maryland

Mast Blasts Army Corps for Planning to Divert Florida Funding for Collapsed Bridge in Maryland

Jackson Bakich
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May 13, 2024
The tragedy that was the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, saw the death of six construction workers after a container ship hit the structure in late March. However, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) questions the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to divert hundreds of thousands of dollars from funding for […]
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DeSantis Praises FHP After 'Queers for Palestine' Protest Outside Disney Ends in 11 Minutes

DeSantis Praises FHP After 'Queers for Palestine' Protest Outside Disney Ends in 11 Minutes

Jackson Bakich
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May 13, 2024
The state of Florida was most recently hit with headline-worthy protests as three women – part of a group known as “Queers for Palestine” – blocked exit 67 on Interstate-4 near Disney World holding signs that stated “Free Palestine” and “Lookup Nakba 1948.” The three women were arrested and charged with misdemeanor refusal to obey […]
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Luna Targets Toxic Sunscreen Ahead of Summer Season

Luna Targets Toxic Sunscreen Ahead of Summer Season

Mateo Guillamont
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May 13, 2024
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has filed the bipartisan No Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics Act to ban the use of sunscreens and similar cosmetic products using Parabens. Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (D-MD) coauthored the bill, which comes as millions of Americans prepare to enter the summer season. Parabens are chemicals used as artificial preservatives in sundry […]
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Rubio Leads Bipartisan Effort Pressuring Biden to Reject Tentative Israel ICC Sanctions

Rubio Leads Bipartisan Effort Pressuring Biden to Reject Tentative Israel ICC Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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May 13, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent President Joe Biden a letter requesting the latter reject potential International Criminal Court (ICC) anti-Israel actions. Senator Rubio, alongside Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and fellow legislators, urged Biden publicly denounce such potential actions. The ICC is reportedly considering issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials for alleged international […]
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Harrowing Reports of Chinese Organ Trafficking Spark Congressional Outcry

Harrowing Reports of Chinese Organ Trafficking Spark Congressional Outcry

Mateo Guillamont
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May 11, 2024
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding the Biden administration respond to investigative reports alleging China is engaging in a massive forced organ transplant scheme. According to the American Journal of Transplantation, transplant surgeons in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) removed organs, including hearts and lungs, violating the internationally-accepted  “dead donor” rule, i.e., before […]
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Republican Lawmakers Face Off Against International Criminal Court

Republican Lawmakers Face Off Against International Criminal Court

Mateo Guillamont
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May 10, 2024
Republican lawmakers are upping their public campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in light of reports the former is considering issuing arrest warrants for Israel officials. The ICC is an international tribunal designed to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Neither the […]
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Buchanan, Soto Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Israel Ties in Healthcare Field

Buchanan, Soto Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Israel Ties in Healthcare Field

Jackson Bakich
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May 10, 2024
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced the Maximizing Israel-U.S. Research Advancement and Collaborative Leadership in Emerging Medical Technology (MIRACLE) Act alongside Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA). The bill is designed to do eight things according to Rep. Buchanan's Office: Promote research and development between the U.S. and Israel Support innovation hubs to […]
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Mast: Biden 'Succumbs to Propaganda,' Withholds Offensive Weapons from Israel in Rafah

Mast: Biden 'Succumbs to Propaganda,' Withholds Offensive Weapons from Israel in Rafah

Jackson Bakich
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May 10, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has released a statement concerning President Joe Biden’s (D) decision to withhold offensive weapons from Israel as it begins its operation in Rafah, the southernmost region in the Gaza Strip. The Florida congressman has been incredibly vocal in his support for Israel and quite negative toward President Biden’s approach toward the […]
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International Pro-Hamas Students Could Face Deportation if Republican Lawmakers Get Their Way

International Pro-Hamas Students Could Face Deportation if Republican Lawmakers Get Their Way

Mateo Guillamont
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May 10, 2024
Pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden’s administration to punish students involved in anti-Israel university protests many Republicans have characterized as pro-Hamas and antisemitic. Numerous Senators and Representatives have petitioned the Department of Homeland Security to expel any foreign national suporting Hamas and advocating the genocide of Jews through denying Israel’s right to exist. According […]
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Florida Retail Federation CEO Shalley: FDA Needs to 'Step Up' Against Illicit Chinese Vapes

Florida Retail Federation CEO Shalley: FDA Needs to 'Step Up' Against Illicit Chinese Vapes

Jackson Bakich
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May 10, 2024
Florida Retail Federation (FRF) President and CEO Scott Shalley spoke with The Floridian in an exclusive interview regarding the sale of illicit Chinese vape products throughout the United States. In the state of Florida specifically, however, these products have dominated the disposable vape market. Chinese-owned companies such as Elf Bar, Fume, and HQD accounted for […]
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Gaetz Demands Hearing with Bureau of Prisons Director After Blocking Navarro Interview

Gaetz Demands Hearing with Bureau of Prisons Director After Blocking Navarro Interview

Grayson Bakich
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May 9, 2024
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) recently sought to interview former President Donald Trump aide Peter Navarro as he is serving a prison sentence in Miami for contempt of Congress. However, Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters blocked the request, claiming Navarro is "too notorious." This has left the Florida Congressman, along with House Judiciary Chair Representative Jim Jordan […]
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Rubio Calls for Foreign Visas of Violent, Antisemitic College Students to be Revoked

Rubio Calls for Foreign Visas of Violent, Antisemitic College Students to be Revoked

Javier Manjarres
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May 9, 2024
As pro-Hamas and anti-Israel outside agitators join college students across the country with their protest of Israel’s ongoing military actions to eradicate the terror group Hamas as a result of the  Oct. 7 massacre that left 1,200 Israelis dead, American lawmakers like Florida Senator Marco Rubio have denounced the “antisemitic riots on campuses” and are […]
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Waltz, Rubio, and Colleagues Publish Series of Suggestions for US Maritime Strategy

Waltz, Rubio, and Colleagues Publish Series of Suggestions for US Maritime Strategy

Mateo Guillamont
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May 9, 2024
In the face of rising competition for control of the seas and the People’s Republic of China’s encroachments on the freedom of navigation, legislators have called for urgent action through a national maritime strategy report. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), U.S. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL), U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and U.S. Representative John Garamendi […]
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Donalds Demands Investigation into Potential Visa Fraud at Antisemitic College Protests

Donalds Demands Investigation into Potential Visa Fraud at Antisemitic College Protests

Grayson Bakich
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May 9, 2024
As law enforcement cracks down on the antisemitic demonstrations on American college campuses, Congress seeks to ensure perpetrators receive full accountability for their actions. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently cosigned a letter issued by Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) demanding investigations of visa fraud perpetrated by college administrators to protect international students who participated in […]
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Publicly-Funded Telehealth Abortions Targeted in New Steube Bil

Publicly-Funded Telehealth Abortions Targeted in New Steube Bil

Mateo Guillamont
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May 9, 2024
US Representative Gregory Steube’s (R-FL) Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act would prevent health care providers offering telehealth services for abortions from receiving Medicare funds. The act would prohibit access to medicare funds to health care providers who prescribe chemical abortion pills without physically examining a patient prior to such prescription. A single telehealth abortion-related service […]
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Frost Announces $5.8 Million LYNX Station Grant

Frost Announces $5.8 Million LYNX Station Grant

Grayson Bakich
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May 9, 2024
With hurricane season approaching, buildings' ability to weather the storm is paramount. To this end, the Department of Transportation (DOT) recently awarded $5.8 million toward the upkeep and improvement of the Lynx Central Station in Orlando, which Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) recently announced. Despite a decline in numbers since 2019, when Lynx served 25 million rides, the […]
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