National Politics

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A partial government shutdown grows closer as House Republicans and Senate Democrats continue to butt heads over budgeting. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) recently appeared on Fox and Friends First, where he blamed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for not taking up bills passed by the House, saying this was "the Schumer Shutdown." Host Carley Shimkus asked if […]
US lawmakers have criticized Belarus’ recently held ‘elections’ claiming they were merely a publicity stunt for regime leader Aleksandr Lukashenko. The US Department of State defined the elections as a “sham,” adding that they were “held in a climate of fear under which no electoral processes could be called democratic.” Belarus has been led by […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference in Pensacola, Florida regarding his recent to deploy additional Highway Patrolmen and National Guardsmen to the southern border to aid the state of Texas during the current migrant crisis at the southern border. The Florida governor described this decision as a “years-long effort” to help the Lone […]
President Biden has continued to take heat from Republicans for opening an account on the popular social media app TikTok despite banning it from federal devices. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently spearheaded a letter demanding the President delete the account. TikTok, which is under the ownership of China-based company ByteDance, has faced suspicion from Republicans for years for potential […]
Special Counsel David Weiss recently indicted FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, purported author of the 1023 document cited in House Republicans' impeachment inquiry of President Biden. While some are calling this a setback, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) remained firm in a recent appearance on NewsNation's "Cuomo," reminding viewers the 1023 was only part of the puzzle […]
Frost Torches Florida Social Media Bill, Calls It 'Lazy Legislating' and 'Brazenly Unconstitutional'
Despite facing continued criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, Florida House Bill 1, which would ban minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media, is headed for Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) desk after passing the Florida House. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) issued an inflammatory message after the bill's passing, calling it "a blatant and disturbing […]
In a recent video from Laura Loomer, the investigative journalist showcased a small portion of the mass migration coming from the Darién Gap – the land connecting Colombia and Panama (as well as South and Central America). In the clip posted on social media, migrants crossing through the area on small boats and playing in […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) questioned the Biden administration’s Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Dr. Bonnie Jenkins concerning her ideas of nation-building in a hypothetical Palestinian state. The United States has had mixed results in the field of nation-building. Following WWII, the United States helped rebuild Europe and facilitated the quick rebirth of […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss the Republican approach to funding the border in relation to other issues. The Florida congressman accused President Joe Biden (D) of enabling a “manmade political disaster” regarding illegal immigration. Democrats have wanted open borders for DECADES. Now they've gotten their wish, they don't want to […]
US Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) welcomed news that President Joe Biden will issue an executive order aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of US ports. President Biden’s announcement follows increased fears over potential Chinese surveillance of the movement of goods through US ports. According to Rear Admiral Jay Vann, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Cyber […]
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny suddenly died in prison, with many believing he was murdered by the regime of Vladimir Putin. In an op-ed for Newsweek, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) praised Navalny as a courageous figure to his dying day, saying "Russia—and the world—are worse off without him." Reuters reported on the circumstances of Navalny's sudden death in the […]
Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-35) has filed legislation to designate February 29, 2024 as “Israel Day at the Capitol.” Senator Book introduced SR1826 as sundry Israeli student organizations, companies, public advocacy groups, and related entities prepare to lobby at the Florida Capitol on February 29th. The event is being organized by the Miami […]
The calls for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict have returned even in the wake of the October 7th terrorist attack that saw 1,200 Israelis murdered and hundreds more dead in the ongoing conflict. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) dismissed the resurrected proposal in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying, "We have to allow […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) announced that he has received a 100% rating from the U.S. Humane Society’s 2023 legislative scorecard. The Florida congressman serves as the co-chairman of the bipartisan Animal Protection Caucus. He was one of 13 Members on the right side of the aisle to receive a perfect score. “As a proud dog […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently met with Argentina President Javier Milei during a trip to Argentina aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties among the US and Argentina. Senator Rubio commended President Milei’s bold economic resurgence plans for Argentina, a nation whose economy has been battered by previous left-wing governments. Argentina elected Milei to […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News’ “Varney & Co.” to discuss the southern border and President Joe Biden’s (D) approach to its security. Within the conversation, the notion of funding other countries and their military operations does not seem to entice Rep. Donalds and House leadership as they want to secure the border […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is demanding Vice President Kamala Harris oversee Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’ Senate impeachment trial. Senator Scott claimed the US Constitution requires that, as the President of the senate, VP Harris is to chair the upcoming impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas. Scott sent a letter to Harris, in which […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” program on Sunday to discuss the foreign policy strategies of President Joe Biden (D) and his administration. The program hosts mentioned the developing story concerning Russia’s stated efforts to put a nuclear weapon in space. When asked about this possibility and the Biden administration’s ability […]
