Anticipating a Government Shutdown, Biden and Republicans Clash Over Military Salaries

Anticipating a Government Shutdown, Biden and Republicans Clash Over Military Salaries

Mateo Guillamont
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September 26, 2023
Washington, D.C.- President Joe Biden is publicly accusing Republicans of ignoring the needs of military personnel and their families in light of the potential government shutdown.  President Biden's latest comments follow an overarching campaign by the Democrat party to undermine the motivations of congressional Republicans unwilling to support their proposed budget.  “Extreme House Republicans are […]
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With the Farm Bill Looming, Scott Addresses Florida's Agriculture Problems

With the Farm Bill Looming, Scott Addresses Florida's Agriculture Problems

Jackson Bakich
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September 26, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) hosted a roundtable concerning Florida’s agriculture industry and the issues that it faces today. With the Farm Bill on the horizon, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Senator John Boozman (R-AR), and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson (R-FL) joined Sen. Scott to discuss the problems and issues […]
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DeSantis On Migrant Crisis: 'They Are All Going Back'

DeSantis On Migrant Crisis: 'They Are All Going Back'

Grayson Bakich
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September 26, 2023
With the second 2024 Republican presidential primary debate being held later this week, solving the border crisis will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion and addressed at the debate in California. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently spoke with Glenn Beck on The Blaze on how he would deal with the immense numbers of migrants crossing […]
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Rubio Says AI Cannot Be Regulated Immediately

Rubio Says AI Cannot Be Regulated Immediately

Grayson Bakich
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September 26, 2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues developing, people are naturally worried we will be seeing the rise of Skynet, HAL 9000, Ultron, or any other infamous examples seen in science fiction. But where do we begin on regulation to ensure that does not happen? Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said in a Washington Times op-ed that Congress should not attempt […]
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Franklin Introduces Resolution to Combat USDA

Franklin Introduces Resolution to Combat USDA

Jackson Bakich
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September 25, 2023
In response to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) threatening to withhold lunch funding from schools that do not comply with the White House’s sexual orientation and gender ideology policies, Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) has introduced a resolution to combat this notion. In May of 2022, the USDA announced that they would interpret the […]
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DeSantis, Trump Both Support Military Force Against Cartels Despite Mexican President's Warning

DeSantis, Trump Both Support Military Force Against Cartels Despite Mexican President's Warning

Jackson Bakich
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September 25, 2023
As fentanyl and illegal immigration continue to flood  across the southern border, Republican candidates for President – Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and former President Donald Trump (R) – have shared their plans to combat the cartels that facilitate the atrocities stemming from Mexico. Gov. DeSantis was the candidate to “declare war” against the cartels, stating […]
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Gaetz Says He Will 'Hold McCarthy to His Word' on Spending

Gaetz Says He Will 'Hold McCarthy to His Word' on Spending

Grayson Bakich
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September 25, 2023
Things got heated between Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Maria Bartiromo during his appearance on Fox's Sunday Morning Futures discussing the ongoing budget battle. Rep. Gaetz explained his hardline stance as him "being here to hold [Speaker] Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to his word" in regards to single-subject spending bills. Rep. Gaetz launched an attack almost as soon as Bartiromo introduced him, […]
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Florida Legislators Aim to Expand Medical Negligence Compensation Eligibility

Florida Legislators Aim to Expand Medical Negligence Compensation Eligibility

Mateo Guillamont
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September 25, 2023
Tallahassee, Fl- Lee County Representative Spencer Roach (R) has filed a bill (HB 77) that would expand compensation eligibility for victims of medical negligence.  Representative Roach has filed the measure in anticipation of the Florida Legislature’s upcoming January 2024 session.  Current Florida law bars parents of ‘adult children’, individuals 25 and up, from recovering certain […]
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Gimenez Calls Funding Resolution 'Really Good Compromise'

Gimenez Calls Funding Resolution 'Really Good Compromise'

Grayson Bakich
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September 25, 2023
The ongoing resolution battle among House Republicans spurred a heated discussion between Fox News's Maria Bartiromo and Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL). More recently, Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) spoke with Bartiromo, where he said the resolution is "a really good compromise." Rep. Gimenez previously stated that most House Republicans supported the resolution introduced by Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL). However, he clarified that […]
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Castor Announces $4.5 Million Grant for Hillsborough's Homeless Youth

Castor Announces $4.5 Million Grant for Hillsborough's Homeless Youth

Jackson Bakich
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September 23, 2023
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has announced the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) will receive more than $4.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (UHD). This grant will look to “expand services and support” for youth experiencing homelessness in the area. “Florida’s lack of affordable housing is causing mortgages and rents to […]
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Gimenez Says Majority of Republicans Want to Avoid Government Shutdown

Gimenez Says Majority of Republicans Want to Avoid Government Shutdown

Grayson Bakich
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September 22, 2023
House Republicans continue their internal fight over spending as a government shutdown grows closer. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) said in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends First that most Republicans wish to avoid the shutdown, and only a few vocal members are stalling efforts to create appropriations bills. "Right now, all we need to do is […]
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Waltz Says Biden Dragging US Into Endless Ukraine War

Waltz Says Biden Dragging US Into Endless Ukraine War

Grayson Bakich
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September 22, 2023
Is the United States losing its will to continue aiding Ukraine in its war with Russia? It seems to be heading that way, as Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) appeared on Fox News's Ingraham Angle to discuss growing dissatisfaction with the apparent lack of strategy by the Biden Administration to end the conflict and the limited response from the rest of Europe. […]
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Rubio Introduces Legislation to Combat CCP Members from Receiving Asylum

Rubio Introduces Legislation to Combat CCP Members from Receiving Asylum

Jackson Bakich
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September 22, 2023
In an effort to curb those affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from entering the country, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the No Asylum for CCP Spies Act. According to Sen. Rubio’s press release, the U.S. government has encountered an estimated 40,000 Chinese nationals along the northern and southern border. Sen. Rubio’s bill would […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Scores Democrat Endorsements, Scott Frames them as 'Radical'

Mucarsel-Powell Scores Democrat Endorsements, Scott Frames them as 'Radical'

Mateo Guillamont
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September 22, 2023
Democrat Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s campaign is gaining traction as she recently secured the endorsement of several members of Florida's congressional delegation. Mucarsel-Powell, who is a former U.S. congresswoman,  launched her campaign in late August to contest Florida Senator Rick Scott’s US Senate seat.  "I'm not afraid to take on anyone who doesn't put Florida […]
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Scott, Rubio Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Russian-Owned Companies from having access to U.S. capital

Scott, Rubio Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Russian-Owned Companies from having access to U.S. capital

Jackson Bakich
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September 21, 2023
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) reintroduced the Halting Enrichment of Russian Oligarchs and Industry Allies of Moscow’s Schemes to Leverage its Abject Villainy Abroad (HEROIAM SLAVA) Act, alongside Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). The senators believe that “Russia must face severe consequences” for their invasion of Ukraine and act against their state-owned enterprises […]
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Access Act Introduced by Cammack and Steube to Dynamize Public Healthcare Subsidies

Access Act Introduced by Cammack and Steube to Dynamize Public Healthcare Subsidies

Mateo Guillamont
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September 21, 2023
Washington, D.C.— Florida Representatives Kat Cammack (R) and Greg Steube (R) have jointly introduced the Access Act to make Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available for up to five million lower-income Americans. HSAs are structures enabling any eligible insured who is enrolled in an exchange-provided high-deductible health plan to receive public funds for personal medical expenses.   […]
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Rubio Reiterates Importance of Inquiry Before Impeachment

Rubio Reiterates Importance of Inquiry Before Impeachment

Grayson Bakich
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September 21, 2023
The House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden will have its first hearing on September 28th. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on NewsMax's Wake Up America to reiterate the importance of having an inquiry before launching an impeachment trial, warning that this would trivialize impeachment and turn it into a weapon. He reiterated that while the House is right to […]
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Scott Rounds Up Nearly Every Republican Senator to Blast Schumer Dress Code Change

Scott Rounds Up Nearly Every Republican Senator to Blast Schumer Dress Code Change

Jackson Bakich
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September 21, 2023
After freshman Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) presided over the Senate in shorts and a short-sleeve button-down shirt, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) led 45 of his colleagues to demand that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) “restore decorum” in the upper chamber. According to NBC News, Sen. Schumer changed the rules just days ago to allow […]
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