National Politics

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Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) released a joint statement regarding the Venezuelan government’s decision to suspend the primary election process of the opposition party of the Maduro regime. Rep. Wasserman Schultz serves as the co-chair of the Congressional Venezuela Democracy Caucus, and Rep. Elvira Salazar serves as Chair of the […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) appeared on CNN to discuss the prevalent anti-Semitism in the United States as Israel and Hamas (elected by Palestinians) have entered a bloody war. From the streets of America’s bustling cities to the campuses of higher education (including Rep. Moskowitz’s alma mater, George Washington University), and even the avenues of Ft. […]
Washington, D.C.- US Secretary of State Andrew Blinken stated the US is considering reimposing sanctions on Venezuela during a Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing. Secretary Blinken’s statements were made after being asked by Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fl) on the issue. Senator Rubio asked Blinken if, given Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s latest attempt at preventing free and […]
Tallahassee, Fl- Florida House Representative Jessica Baker (R) has filed a bill to tighten Florida’s sexual trafficking laws. The Jacksonville representative, who was rumored to potentially wield a speakership position in the future, filed the bill this Tuesday, October 31st. Representative Baker’s HB 305 would have first-time offenders found guilty of sexually trafficking minors automatically […]
The bipartisan Find and Protect Foster Youth Act has passed the Senate. The bill was led by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). The legislation is designed to create a “feedback loop” between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of Children and Families and […]
In January, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) introduced her Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023 to the 118th Congress. The bill would “prohibit funds from being used to finalize any rule or regulation resulting in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more.” Rep. Cammack’s language was […]
As illegal migrants continue pouring over the southern border and terrorists hide among them, fears of a terror attack on American soil continue to grow. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Todd Young (R-IN), and others wrote a letter to the Biden Administration urging border security for this exact reason, citing the Hamas attack on October 7th as a […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) is set to introduce the GIS Emergency Response Technology Sustainment Act, a bill that would establish the Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) within the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Geospatial Management Office (GMO). This move would sustain funding, encourage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) innovation, and coordinate search and rescue […]
Washington, D.C.- US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fl) is leading a 15 member congressional coalition seeking to halt US funding for the UN’s Human Rights Council (HRC). The move responds to the HRC’s failure to condemn Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israeli civilians this past October 7th. On October 27, the HRC released a report claiming […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has reintroduced the Preserving Accountability for National Assets (PANA) Act alongside Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and others to the 118th Congress. The bill’s purpose is to seize the assets of individuals of the Chavez and Maduro regimes convicted of corruption and hold them in the “Venezuela Restoration Fund.” […]
In an appearance on Fox News, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) questioned President Joe Biden (D) and his business decisions that have enabled his “luxurious lifestyle.” The Florida congressman did not mince words when it came to addressing the possible violations that the President may or may not have committed. We must know if Joe's foreign […]
Ever since Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) found the national spotlight during the uncertainty of the Coronavirus pandemic, both the American electorate and the media have likened him to former President Donald Trump (R) in both policy and persona. However, throughout Gov. DeSantis’ presidential campaign, those backing their candidates – such as Christina Pushaw of the […]
 Washington, D.C.- Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fl) is urging President Joe Biden take action in response to international waves of pro-Palestinian protests. While some protests have called for a bilateral humanitarian ceasefire, others have been anti-Israel and openly anti-Semitic. The latest episode of anti-Semitic pro-Palestine demonstrations happened over the weekend in the Muslim-majority Caucasus republic of […]
It seems as though everybody wants to express sympathy for the Hamas terror group, even in the face of the atrocities committed against Israelis. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan recently called the terrorist organization "a liberation group," and "mujahideen waging a battle to protect its lands and people." Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) joined a bipartisan group […]
Washington, D.C.- Senators Rick Scott (R-Fl) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) have filed a bill to prevent the US from authorizing any International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid disbursement to countries hostile to America. The bill follows Hamas’ terror attacks in Israel earlier in October and the subsequent destabilization of the middle-east region due to increased hostility […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has issued a statement after 17 Chinese nationals were apprehended in Florida’s 28th District, the area he represents in Washington. The 17 Chinese nationals landed in Key Largo by boat. They were undocumented, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). “Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Border […]
During a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing on Oversight & Accountability, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) questioned the Global Engagement Center’s (GEC) ability to reject legitimate “disinformation” as it could affect global conflicts and disputes. An example of a scenario such as this includes the recent missile that hit near a Gaza hospital. Initially, the Gaza […]
Although much of America talks about the war in Israel and the new Speaker of the House, there is still news from the border crisis. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed a recent incident in Key Largo (his district) of several Chinese nationals attempting to enter the United States by boat during an appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with […]
