National Politics

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Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has long been an opponent of President Joe Biden (D) and his administration’s economic policies, and now he has joined Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) to address a provision that “increases mortgage rates for many middle class Americans.” The provision, brought forth by the Biden administration in May, would reward homeowners with […]
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) barely passed in the House of Representatives, almost entirely along political party lines in the Republican-controlled lower chamber. Florida lawmakers provided their thoughts regarding the passage of the legislation, which will fully fund the armed services through FY ‘24 should it pass in the Democrat-controlled […]
Wasginton, D.C- President Joe Biden continued attempts to forgive student debt as he pardoned over 804,000 borrowers late last week. The Department of Education published a statement outlining the “total of $39 billion in Federal student loans that will be automatically discharged in the coming weeks.” President Biden had previously attempted to nullify student debt […]
Although the time for selecting running mates in the 2024 Republican primary is far off in the political primary distance, this did not stopped Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) from stating her colleague Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) would make "an incredible VP" to Donald Trump if he wins reelection. My friend @ByronDonalds would make an […]
House Progressive Caucus Chair Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) has called Israel "a racist state." Several Jewish-American Democrats, most notably Representatives Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), condemned Rep. Jayapal's comments in a letter. For context, Rep. Jayapal spoke at a Netroots Nation conference in Chicago. The event was interrupted by several protestors who chanted "Free […]
In addition to Representative Brian Mast's (R-FL) firey opening comments directed towards former Secretary of State and Democratic nominee for President John Kerry (D) on Capitol Hill, the Florida Congressman searched for transparency surrounding his position as the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC), otherwise known as the “Climate Czar.” Regarding the chain of command, […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has led his colleagues in urging the Biden administration to counteract the Chinese-Iranian oil relationship that has benefitted the American adversaries. Without sanctions on the oil purchases, the senators believe that the current relationship between the two nations “benefits not only Beijing’s genocidal regime, but also Tehran’s suppression of peaceful protestors […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) requested investigations into his rival Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for the latter's relocation of illegal migrants. Florida Attorney General (AG) Ashley Moody wrote to the Department of Justice (DOJ), warning Gov. Newsom's calls for investigation have no legal basis and are little more than "a ridiculous political stunt." In September, Gov. DeSantis made […]
Collusion between Big Tech firms and the White House to censor social media posts was struck down through the decision of Judge Terry Doughty in Missouri v. Biden. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is taking further action by introducing the PRESERVE Online Speech Act. The Act itself is simple. Its first component would require internet companies to publicly disclose […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl) has cosponsored legislation amending the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA), the annual military spending measure. Senate Amendment 2226 aims, in part, to deter “aggression by the Russian Federation” by "strengthening the alliance's deterrence and defense posture by denying potential adversaries any possible opportunities for aggression." Senator […]
Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) joined a bipartisan effort in requesting necessary information regarding federal health benefits surrounding speech therapy, especially relating to Americans who struggling with a stutter. In a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid as well as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the lawmakers […]
The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing with Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry, the Biden Administration's so-called "Climate Czar." Representative Brian Mast (R-FL), presiding over the hearing, unleashed a fiery opening statement against Kerry for his apparent lack of oversight and accountability, calling him "hellbent on enacting policies not by votes through the House and Representatives and the […]
After the House Oversight Committee's hearing with FBI Director Christopher Wray, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Evening Edit to discuss the aftermath, saying, "We have clear evidence of the politicization of the Department of Justice." Director Wray's responses to questions by members of Congress were evidence of him "trying to deflect," according to Rep. Steube, with […]
Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a new resolution to the House of Representatives condemning the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Simultaneously, his resolution urges President Joe Biden (D) and his administration to not rejoin the institution, citing the organization’s anti-United States and anti-Israel bias. In 2011, the U.S. and Israel cut […]
With the House of Representatives set to look at the 2024 Fiscal year National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the coming days, Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) announced that his bipartisan Rachael Booth Act will be included in the NDAA. The Rachael Booth Act addresses gaps in the legal system that “prevents some individuals who suffer […]
Washington, D.C.- US Senators for Florida Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are sparing no time in this sweltering summer congressional session. Together, the two senators sponsored and cosponsored a total of four different bills on July 11, 2023. Both have led or participated in nearly one hundred different pieces of legislation in the months […]
During the House Oversight Committee's hearing of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) laid it on thick into Director Wray, asking about the ongoing investigations into Hunter Biden and illegal Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) queries. Rep. Gaetz opened by quoting the alleged WhatsApp message by Hunter Biden to Chinese businessman […]
A recent House Weaponization Subcommittee report suggested the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) partnered to censor social media posts. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Evening Edit to discuss, calling the operation "horrific" and "violating American civil liberties." Rep. Cammack stated the FBI compromised its own objective of countering foreign influence, doing […]
