National Politics

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The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is focusing its efforts on two congressional races in Florida that they feel could be in play in the 2026 Midterm elections—the districts of Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Darren Soto. With Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick having been indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly stealing $5 million in […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing legislation that denies registered sex offenders access to children through surrogacy agreements. Specifically, the No Surrogacy for Sex Offenders Act denies registered offenders from using interstate or foreign commerce to enter into a surrogacy arrangement, which the bill intentionally defines broadly enough, with the intent to obtain parental […]
In response to rising threats of violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers (ICE) and others across the country, Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) announced the introduction of the "Halo Act" in Congress this week. The proposal would specifically create a 25-foot buffer zone for immigration duties to perform their duties while on the job. It […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan bill protecting seniors from rising Medicare costs. Specifically, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act ensures that Medicare payments accurately reflect current healthcare costs, especially in rural, underserved, and low-income areas. In practice, this prevents doctors from limiting the number of Medicare patients they can see, […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) continues press for relocating generic drug production from foreign countries, such as India and China, to the U.S. during a hearing with the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. Scott, who is the chairman of the special committee, highlighted various U.S. companies that are successfully producing generic medications domestically, and […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is cosponsoring Representative Jen Kiggans' (R-VA) bill improving disabled veterans' Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs). A Thrift Savings Plan is effectively a retirement fund for veterans. However, once members leave the service and/or are rated as 100% disabled, they are not allowed to continue contributing funds to the system, even if it […]
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation codifying President Donald Trump's moratorium on drilling for oil off the Florida coast into law. During his first term, President Trump issued a moratorium on drilling, leasing, seismic testing, and exploration on Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts (along with the Straits) until 2032, a move that has […]
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan (R) announced a new bipartisan bill called the ASAP Act, which ensures that seniors have timely access to innovative diagnostic tests that can detect Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in their earliest stages. Congressman Buchanan, alongside Congressman Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), introduced the bill in the House, while Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and […]
Much like the deceased and accused pedophile Jeffrey Epstein allegedly did to many underage girls, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted almost unanimously on a bill that would "expose" the details found within the now infamous "Epstein Files." House Democrats have been pressing their Republican counterparts in Congress to release the files, and now, […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) applauded American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla for their efforts to shift parts production and supply to the U.S. from China. “This is the right move by Tesla. Communist China cannot be trusted, and the faster we get them out of our supply chains, the better!” Sen. Scott shared in […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) signaled her vote to release the remaining Epstein files in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show, calling Democrats' recent focus on the files "a smear campaign" against President Donald Trump. "My position has not changed, I will be voting for it," Rep. Luna affirmed. "But to be clear, […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation to ban government-produced media intended for foreign audiences from dissemination in the United States. The Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 authorizes the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to distribute media worldwide for diplomatic purposes, including through outlets such as Radio Free Europe and Voice of America. However, loopholes […]
The U.S. The Department of State announced that the Venezuelan drug cartel, “Cartel de los Soles”, headed by illegitimate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, will be labelled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement, stating the State Department’s intentions to designate it as a terrorist group for its role […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to act as the ongoing political violence in the Central African nation of Cameroon worsens. In mid-October, Cameroon held its presidential elections with its long-serving President, Paul Biya, winning another term. However, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is claiming fraud, and supporters have led […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation to authorize the use of drones to manage America's wild horse and burro populations. Specifically, the Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act establishes a five-year pilot program testing drone-assisted herd stewardship and population control methods. Funds are authorized at $100,000 annually from the Bureau of […]
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins criticized members of Congress for prioritizing media appearances instead of passing legislation in a social media post this week. The post follows growing speculation on his own run for governor against Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is arguably the Republican favorite in the race. "Let’s face it. Most members of Congress […]
After Zohran Mamdani’s (D) November 3rd victory to become New York City’s next mayor, Democrats contend with the growing influence of democratic socialism in the party. Democrats like former Miami Beach Mayor Phillip Levine (D) are now calling out the rise of democratic socialism, calling on Democrats to take a stand and embrace “democratic capitalism.” […]
In a recent appearance on Fox News' Jesse Watters Primetime, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) commented on developments in the release of the Epstein files, accusing Democrats of having "lost the national messaging on all fronts." House Oversight Democrats released three documents this week showing email correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and […]
