Moody Demands Zuckerberg Testify on Meta's Trafficking Role

Moody Demands Zuckerberg Testify on Meta's Trafficking Role

Grayson Bakich
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July 12, 2023
Human traffickers have taken to social media to find victims, with many contacted over apps under the Meta umbrella (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger). Florida Attorney General (AG) Ashley Moody is demanding Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg testify before the Florida Statewide Council on Human Trafficking on this issue. According to the Human Trafficking Institute, out […]
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DeSantis Announces Historic Signups for Hometown Heroes Program in Year Two

DeSantis Announces Historic Signups for Hometown Heroes Program in Year Two

Jackson Bakich
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July 11, 2023
In May of 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced the Hometown Heroes housing program, designed to help Floridians who have helped serve the state and the nation, buy their first home. The $100 million program is under the direction of the Florida Housing and Finance Corporation (Florida Housing). Going into its second year, the Governor’s […]
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Trump Makes Unforced Error in Iowa, but History Tells us it might not Matter

Trump Makes Unforced Error in Iowa, but History Tells us it might not Matter

Opinion
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July 11, 2023
Former President Donald Trump (R) is well clear of Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in the polls at the moment. According to the Real Clear Politics average, President Trump holds a commanding 32-point lead over Gov. DeSantis heading into the primary debates. However, his lack of a filter – his inability to think […]
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Luna Slams DOD's Opposition to Sexual Assault Bill

Luna Slams DOD's Opposition to Sexual Assault Bill

Grayson Bakich
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July 11, 2023
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) introduced the Stop Our Sexual Assault in the Military (SOS) Act to introduce self-defense training against sexual assault for servicemembers. However, the Department of Defense (DOD) responded with claims Rep. Luna's proposed program is "victim-blaming," "stigmatizing," and "re-traumatizes victims." Rep. Luna took to Twitter, slamming the DOD's opposition to the bill "All […]
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Rubio Joins Democrats in Condemning Russian Detention of Opposition Leader

Rubio Joins Democrats in Condemning Russian Detention of Opposition Leader

Mateo Guillamont
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July 11, 2023
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has joined Democrat Senators on a Senate resolution critical of the Kremlin’s political suppression tactics.  Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 condemns “in the strongest possible terms the unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian democratic opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza.” Leader Kara-Murza is an anti-communist, right wing political activist who was detained […]
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Gaetz to Cosponsor Democrat Bill Against Cluster Bombs for Ukraine

Gaetz to Cosponsor Democrat Bill Against Cluster Bombs for Ukraine

Grayson Bakich
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July 11, 2023
As the Russia-Ukraine War rages on, the Biden Administration has announced it will send cluster bombs to aid in Ukraine's war effort. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), an outspoken skeptic of American involvement in the conflict, announced on his podcast Firebrand he would cosponsor Representative Sara Jacobs' (D-CA) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) […]
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Byron Donalds Maintains Offensive on Spending Policy

Byron Donalds Maintains Offensive on Spending Policy

Grayson Bakich
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July 10, 2023
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has been one of House Republicans' major voices in favor of cutting Federal spending. In a recent episode of the American Potential podcast, Rep. Donalds described how "Everyone in Washington wants to spend, but nobody wants to evaluate the efficacy of what they're spending on." "Everyone in Washington wants to spend, but nobody wants to […]
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Mills Appears on Fox Business, Calls for Bolstering of America's Industrial Base

Mills Appears on Fox Business, Calls for Bolstering of America's Industrial Base

Jackson Bakich
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July 10, 2023
Congressman Cory Mills (R-FL) went on Fox Business to discuss the geopolitical relationships between the United States, Ukraine, and China. Rep. Mills, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee declared that President Joe Biden (D) and his administration have had “continuous missteps on the world stage.” The Biden […]
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Trump Lands Visual Punch to DeSantis Campaign in Vegas Despite Losing the Fundraising Race

Trump Lands Visual Punch to DeSantis Campaign in Vegas Despite Losing the Fundraising Race

Jackson Bakich
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July 10, 2023
Former President Donald Trump (R) received an incredibly warm welcome while attending Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 290 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC fans are familiar with President Trump as he has been connected to the MMA franchise almost since its inception. While Florida Governor and presidential nominee Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has unreservedly hauled in more […]
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Moskowitz, Lawler Discuss SHIP Act and Working Across the Aisle

Moskowitz, Lawler Discuss SHIP Act and Working Across the Aisle

Grayson Bakich
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July 10, 2023
Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) have introduced the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, designed to strengthen existing sanctions against Iran and its oil exports. More recently, Reps. Moskowitz and Lawler appeared on Fox News's Special Report with Bret Baier to discuss not only the importance of the bill but also the importance of Congress […]
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Cammack Blasts Green Energy Push, 'All About Dependency and Control'

Cammack Blasts Green Energy Push, 'All About Dependency and Control'

Grayson Bakich
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July 8, 2023
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and other states' Attorney Generals recently wrote a letter condemning a new emission rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to accelerate the push for electric vehicles (EVs). Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Wall Street to discuss further, calling the Biden Administration's drive for green energy "all about dependency […]
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Biden Receives Mixed Reviews from Florida Lawmakers after June Jobs Report

Biden Receives Mixed Reviews from Florida Lawmakers after June Jobs Report

Jackson Bakich
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July 8, 2023
After the recent national employment statistics were released, Democratic lawmakers from the state of Florida were quick to congratulate President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for the 209,000 jobs that were added in June. The job growth was initially reported as 306,000 for the month of June but was revised, according to The New […]
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DeSantis Announces Completion of Hurricane Michael Recovery Effort

DeSantis Announces Completion of Hurricane Michael Recovery Effort

Jackson Bakich
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July 7, 2023
On October 10, 2018, Florida witnessed Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm make landfall over the panhandle. With maximum sustained wind speeds of 161 mph, Hurricane Michael remained a hurricane even until the storm reached southwest Georgia. However, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced good news regarding the cleanup efforts surrounding the natural disaster that […]
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Mills Comments on Russian Jets Harassing American Drones in Syria

Mills Comments on Russian Jets Harassing American Drones in Syria

Grayson Bakich
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July 7, 2023
Russian fighter jets in Syria have harassed American drones at least twice within 24 hours. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) appeared on Fox News at Night to discuss, calling the U.S.'s lukewarm response "a stark reminder of the risks of a weakened stance on the world stage." "The recent harassment of U.S. drones by Russia in Syria is […]
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Waltz Says Biden Admin Conceded to China as Yellen Visits

Waltz Says Biden Admin Conceded to China as Yellen Visits

Grayson Bakich
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July 7, 2023
In June, Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) spoke on Secretary of State Antony Blinken's diplomatic visit to China. With Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen now in Beijing, Rep. Waltz speculated what sort of concessions the Biden Administration has made to China for these visits to occur in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. For […]
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Steube Suggests Hunter Biden is Joe's 'Fall Guy'

Steube Suggests Hunter Biden is Joe's 'Fall Guy'

Grayson Bakich
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July 7, 2023
As investigations into President Biden and his son Hunter continue, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has continually provided updates on its progress. In a recent appearance on One America News Network's Tipping Point, Rep. Steube suggested Hunter is, in fact, the "fall guy" for President Biden in their alleged influence peddling scheme. Additionally, Rep. Steube indicated the […]
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Casey DeSantis Launches ‘Mamas for DeSantis’ Campaign Coalition in Iowa

Casey DeSantis Launches ‘Mamas for DeSantis’ Campaign Coalition in Iowa

Mateo Guillamont
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July 7, 2023
Johnston, Iowa- Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis launched a ‘Mamas for DeSantis’ coalition to aid Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign. The coalition was announced on July 6, 2023 during a campaign event co-hosted by Casey DeSantis and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. The event was DeSantis’ first solo public campaign outing. “It’s one thing what […]
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Moody Leads Charge Against EPA Emission Standards

Moody Leads Charge Against EPA Emission Standards

Grayson Bakich
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July 7, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new emission regulations for gas-powered vehicles to push for electric vehicles (EVs). Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has led a coalition of fellow attorneys general against the proposal in a recent letter, saying it requires "a dangerous, expedited timeline to shift to electric vehicles [that] will harm consumers and wreak havoc on […]
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