National Politics

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Florida Congressman Mario-Diaz Balart (FL-26), in tandem with congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), introduced the School Guardian Act last Thursday (H.R.4111). The bill’s senate companion, S.B. 1305, was introduced last April by Florida Senator Rick Scott. If enacted, all k-12 schools in the nation, both private and public, will receive access to federal funds facilitating the […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to discuss the government spending habits of the Democratic Party. They have controlled the Senate and the White House since President Joe Biden’s (D) term began. The Florida Congressman asserts that the Democrats have been “reckless” and not concerned about “efficacy.” “Frankly, what are the Democrats doing […]
Investigations into President Biden's alleged involvement in his son Hunter's business dealings appear to be coming to a head. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to summarize the situation, saying, "We can't allow a corrupt President to stay in office." "The FBI has so much evidence against Joe Biden and his family members […]
In January, it was reported the Biden Administration sought to limit Americans' usage of gas stoves. House Republicans were quick to call the move ridiculous, passing a bill on Wednesday in the House to prevent the restrictions from taking place. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) commented on the passage in a recent blog post and Tweet, […]
Out on the 2024 Presidential campaign trail in Nevada, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke of how both Nevada and Florida have received Californians moving out because "Leftist government is destroying that state," vowing to "restore sanity" to the United States if elected President. Gov. DeSantis said the influx of Californians was "kind of new for […]
Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) 2024 Presidential campaign went to Nevada over the weekend, attracting diehard supporters at the 8th annual Basque Fry event in Reno. If Gov. DeSantis has one major advantage over his biggest rival, former President Donald Trump, it would be his COVID policy record, as NBC News suggested in a recent article. […]
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with Chinese diplomats in Beijing, China, Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) called out not only the Biden Administration's weakness toward China but also the willingness of American corporations to work with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in a recent appearance on Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures. Rep. Waltz stated that […]
A recently published poll by Harvard University’s Center for American Political Studies demonstrates a seemingly remarkable lead by Trump over DeSantis amongst Republican voters. Poll respondents were asked ‘If the Republican primary is down to two choices, Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump, who would you choose to run as president in 2024 among the two?’ […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the investigation of former President Donald Trump (R), demanding that Special Counsel Jack Smith provide and preserve all records from his office. After revelations of those working under Smith providing thousands in donations to various Democratic campaigns and funds such as […]
As the Sunshine State enters into hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is expected to run out of funds after the first week of August. As hurricane season runs from June to November, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced legislation to address the looming problem. The Disaster Relief Fund […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has again questioned formerPresident Donald Trump’s commitment to the pro-life cause. The remarks came during an interview with David Brody of CBN News. During the interview, Brody asked Governor DeSantis how he intended to attract Evangelical voters, who would otherwise vote for Trump, into his camp. In his response, DeSantis touted […]
One can debate the efficacy of policies pursued by the State of Israel, but few can deny that antisemitism is a major component of its most radical critics. The International Holocaust Remembrance Association's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism includes such attacks, which Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) seeks to embrace in a recent resolution. Part of the […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) went on the Meidas Touch Podcast to discuss what he believes is Republican hypocrisy when it comes to guns. As law and order has been a major selling point for the GOP, Rep. Moskowitz asserts that the right’s emphasis on combating crime without addressing mass shootings is inconsistent with their political […]
While announcing his “Framework for Freedom” budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was asked about Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) agreeing (in principle) to a debate between the two rising stars in their respective parties. The first part of Gov. DeSantis’ response highlighted California’s “huge problems,” including the exodus of people leaving […]
Representative Kat Cammack's (R-FL) REINS Act has passed in the House of Representatives 221-210. Federal agencies cannot enact specific rulings without Congressional approval through this bill. Specifically, federal agencies cannot implement or enforce "major" rulings with any of the following effects: cost or price increases for consumers, "significant" adverse effects on American industry, or an […]
As the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is under consideration by the U.S. Congress, Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has written a letter demanding two provisions in the form of bills he has introduced in Congress. The first bill is the Treating Invisible Wounds on Base Act, which would require the Department of Defense (D0D) […]
As co-chair of the Congressional Venezuela Democracy Caucus, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) has brought together both sides of the aisle to reintroduce the bipartisan, bicameral Assuring that the Fact-Finding Examination Continues to Track Human Rights in Venezuela (AFFECT) Act. This bill is dedicated to organizing “multilateral efforts to hold the Maduro regime accountable.” It […]
At the end of May, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) sought to censure Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) for his role in continuing to push the narrative of former President Donald Trump colluding with Russia to steal the 2016 Election, which included a $16 million fine. In the House vote today, Representative Katherine Clark (D-MA) successfully […]
