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Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced legislation to combat the use of “dark money” by utility companies to fund “ghost candidates,” and influence news organizations. Known as the Ethics in Energy Act, the bill would “prohibit electric utilities from using ratepayer dollars to fund shady political activities in the wake of scandals.” According to Rep. […]
The House Select Committee on China recently announced investigations into BlackRock and index provider MSCI for investing in sanctioned Chinese companies. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) went on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria to discuss, vowing to hold these two firms accountable. Rep. Gimenez slammed BlackRock and MSCI for "chasing the dollar and to our detriment," not only because China has sought to surpass […]
Special Counsel Jack Smith claimed former President Donald Trump deleted security footage from Mar-a-Lago in his ongoing investigation, which Trump vehemently denied. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), a vocal critic of Smith, recently appeared on Fox Business's Kudlow, where he dismissed the investigation as Smith, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Joe Biden "trying to grind their axe on Donald Trump." Additionally, […]
After the closed-door testimony of Hunter Biden's former business associate Devon Archer, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) discussed the hearing with Sean Hannity, comparing Archer to Mark Felt, otherwise known as "Deep Throat," the man who revealed the Watergate scandal under former President Richard Nixon. "Devon Archer may be more dangerous to the Biden presidency than […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) released a statement following the Pentagon’s head-scratching decision to make a Gold Star family pay over $60,000 to have their loved one’s remains transported back to the United States. Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, a member of the United States Marine Corps, died in the tragic Afghanistan withdrawal and was able to […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a bill to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), citing their record of “pushing radical, leftist ideology abroad” instead of employing common diplomatic practices that foster proper relationships with foreign nations that are “consistent with American values.” According to the Heritage Foundation report, USAID used American […]
Although the majority of the country considers the COVID-19 pandemic over, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) still has mandates related to symptoms and vaccination status in place in several departments. Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) wrote a letter signed by 41 fellow Republicans demanding why NOAA is keeping these policies. Specifically, NOAA's Office of […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) was satisfied with the upper chamber’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization (FY 24 NDAA) Act. A plethora of Sen. Scott’s amendments were included in NDAA, including his measure that prohibits federal agencies from buying and operating Chinese-made drones, known as the American Security Drone Act of 2023. […]
With the recent Malaria outbreak throughout the state of Florida in mind, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has reintroduced the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) 2.0 Act which would “reauthorize critical public health tools” to ensure that local municipalities are supported in their mosquito control efforts. Floridians know mosquitoes can be a nuisance […]
Washington, D.C.- Members of Florida's congressional delegation jointly supported a resolution to back Gibraltar’s self-determination rights. A bipartisan coalition of Florida Representatives including Reps. Gus Bilirakis, Brian Mast, Michael Waltz, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Lois Frankel all signed on to the bill. The bill comes as Spain’s Socialist Party attempts to retain control of the government […]
As congressional investigations continue, the House Oversight Committee will question Devon Archer, a former business associate of Hunter Biden. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to discuss what to expect from the closed-door hearing and further steps. "We are just trying to get to the bottom of this and find out the truth for the […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was disappointed in the Senate’s decision to block his amendment which would’ve withheld retirement funds of servicemembers and federal employees (The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board – FRTIB) that invest in companies that support the Chinese military (People’s Liberation Army). Despite garnering bipartisan support from Senators such as Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) accused the Democratic Party of playing politics while attempting to blame the botched Afghanistan withdrawal on former President Donald Trump (R). The Florida Congressman called out the Democrats for not wanting to “rehash” the Afghanistan withdrawal. “I want to go back to a couple of things that’s been said throughout this […]
Washington, D.C- Florida Senator Marco Rubio and California Senator Alex Padilla have introduced the bi-partisan Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) Act. The bill would require Congress to ponder the appropriateness of levying direct sanctions on Iran’s top leaders. The state of Iran is forcibly by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Supreme Leader Khamenei’s […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has recently criticized a line in the new Florida Education curriculum suggesting slaves "developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit." Pro-DeSantis social media influencers retaliated by comparing him to Vice President Kamala Harris, who also criticized the curriculum. Rep. Donalds appeared on Fox Business defending […]
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government held a hearing on gender-affirming care for minors with former Division I swimmer Paula Scanlan, detransitioner and activist Chloe Cole, and civil rights attorney Shannon Minter. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) focused primarily on questioning Minter and a law passed in April by the state of Washington allowing runaway minors to receive gender-affirming […]
Former intelligence officer David Grusch appeared before the House Oversight Committee testifying on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) or UFOs, alleging the Pentagon is hiding spacecraft and "biologics" of extraterrestrial origin. Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) made a joint appearance on MSNBC to discuss the hearing, pressing for greater transparency on the […]
Washington, D.C- Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott jointly submitted a resolution regarding President Joe Biden’s Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station policy. Namely, Senator Rubio and Scott’s resolution would potentially nullify President Biden’s decision to waive “Buy America Requirements” for new EV charging stations. “Buy America Requirements” are enforced by the Federal Highway Administration […]
