Kathy Castor Introduces Legislation to Curb Stillbirths, 'Dark Money' in Politics

Kathy Castor Introduces Legislation to Curb Stillbirths, 'Dark Money' in Politics

Jackson Bakich
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August 3, 2023
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. […]
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Gimenez Slams BlackRock for Chinese Investments

Gimenez Slams BlackRock for Chinese Investments

Grayson Bakich
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August 2, 2023
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 […]
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Byron Donalds Calls Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith 'A Lunatic'

Byron Donalds Calls Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith 'A Lunatic'

Grayson Bakich
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August 2, 2023
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, […]
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Matt Gaetz Compares Biden Witness Devon Archer to Nixon 'Deep Throat'

Matt Gaetz Compares Biden Witness Devon Archer to Nixon 'Deep Throat'

Grayson Bakich
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August 2, 2023
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 […]
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Mills Addresses Pentagon's Confusing Decision Surrounding Gold Star Family

Mills Addresses Pentagon's Confusing Decision Surrounding Gold Star Family

Jackson Bakich
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August 1, 2023
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 […]
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Gaetz Introduces Legislation to Abolish USAID

Gaetz Introduces Legislation to Abolish USAID

Jackson Bakich
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August 1, 2023
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 […]
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Scott Franklin Demands NOAA Drop COVID Mandates

Scott Franklin Demands NOAA Drop COVID Mandates

Grayson Bakich
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August 1, 2023
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 […]
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Senate Passes NDAA, Scott's Three Amendments

Senate Passes NDAA, Scott's Three Amendments

Jackson Bakich
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August 1, 2023
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. […]
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Rubio Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Mosquito Control

Rubio Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Mosquito Control

Jackson Bakich
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August 1, 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 […]
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Florida Congressmen Flout Spain’s Socialist Government by Supporting Gibraltar’s Independence

Florida Congressmen Flout Spain’s Socialist Government by Supporting Gibraltar’s Independence

Mateo Guillamont
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August 1, 2023
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 […]
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Luna Discusses Biden Investigation Ahead of Devon Archer Hearing

Luna Discusses Biden Investigation Ahead of Devon Archer Hearing

Grayson Bakich
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July 31, 2023
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 […]
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Rubio Disappointed his Bipartisan Amendment Against China Fails in Senate

Rubio Disappointed his Bipartisan Amendment Against China Fails in Senate

Jackson Bakich
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July 28, 2023
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), […]
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Mills Blasts Democrats for Attempting to Blame Trump for Afghanistan Withdrawal

Mills Blasts Democrats for Attempting to Blame Trump for Afghanistan Withdrawal

Jackson Bakich
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July 28, 2023
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 […]
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Rubio Demands Sanctions for Iran Supreme Leader and Accomplices in New Bill

Rubio Demands Sanctions for Iran Supreme Leader and Accomplices in New Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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July 28, 2023
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 […]
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Donalds Chides Pro-DeSantis Influencers After He Criticized FL Education Curriculum

Donalds Chides Pro-DeSantis Influencers After He Criticized FL Education Curriculum

Grayson Bakich
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July 28, 2023
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 […]
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Gaetz Questions Washington Law Allowing Gender-Affirming Care for Runaway Minors

Gaetz Questions Washington Law Allowing Gender-Affirming Care for Runaway Minors

Grayson Bakich
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July 28, 2023
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 […]
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Luna, Moskowitz Discuss UFO Hearing and Next Steps

Luna, Moskowitz Discuss UFO Hearing and Next Steps

Grayson Bakich
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July 27, 2023
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 […]
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Rubio and Scott Leverage Congressional Power to Block Biden EV Rule

Rubio and Scott Leverage Congressional Power to Block Biden EV Rule

Mateo Guillamont
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July 27, 2023
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 […]
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