Marco Rubio
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US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has condemned Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro for torture practices. Dictator Maduro has been previously broadly accused of human rights violations including arbitrary deprivations of life, arbitrary detentions, short-term forced disappearances, acts of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, as well as sexual and gender-based violence. Senator Rubio’s condemnation of […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced the Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act, a bill that would “hold Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) accountable by requiring enforcement of federal antisemitism prohibitions.” The senators from Florida cite the rise of antisemitic harassment cases at college campuses since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist […]
US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), supported by over a dozen conservative representatives, have petitioned President Joe biden instruct the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) to clarify its debris removal policy. The request comes as Florida communities ravaged by recent hurricanes struggle to fulfill federal regulations for debris removal in order to […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), alongside Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI), is calling for a federal investigation into American multinational management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. The conservative lawmakers claim they have unearthed evidence McKinsey concealed its cooperation with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) while simultaneously working with the US government. […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Tom Cotton (R-AR) appeared on Fox News's “The Story with Martha MacCallum” to discuss the latest in foreign affairs and their party’s Senate races. The trio sat in front of a crowd for a “get out the vote” rally in Boca Raton, Florida, as Sen. Scott is […]
Republican lawmakers are pressing the US Treasury department regarding the expansion of Gotion, a chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, near a US military base. Gotion has stirred controversy regarding alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its cooperation with the Chinese military. Since 2023, Gotion has been constructing an over $2 billion […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has requested President Joe Biden’s administration investigate Unity of Fields, a pro-Hamas group operating in the US, for domestic terrorism. Unity of Fields is a protest organization mobilizing Hamas and Palestinian sympathizers across the US in occupations of University buildings, violent protests, and vandalism. The organization is explicitly anti-Zionist and […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the anti-Israel group "Unity of Fields." This group, according to Sen. Rubio, should be investigated as a possible domestic terrorist organization as it has aligned and declared its allegiance toward other groups such as Hamas, Islamic […]
US conservative lawmakers are joining a lawsuit challenging new regulations from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FHWA, at the direction of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, adopted a final rule requiring state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the highway system and set declining […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced a bill alongside Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), and other co-sponsors to restore $20 billion in funding to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) following the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. This move from Sen. Rubio comes after Department of […]
President Joe Biden has levied new sanctions on Iran following the latter’s wave of missile attacks against Israel. Iran recently directly attacked Israel with over 300 ballistic missiles and drones, most of which were deflected by the latter with the US’ and allies’ aid. President Biden’s sanctions attempt to punish Iran for their destabilizing bellicose […]
Conservative lawmakers have expressed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) their desire for a new deal with Argentina. Argentina is the largest IMF debtor, owing the latter over $30 billion and has struggled to consistently pay its debts to the IMF. Argentina’s financial woes resulted in the IMF placing Argentina on an extended fund facility […]
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have called on President Joe Biden (D) to approve the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s request to sign off on a pre-landfall emergency declaration immediately. This would allow the Seminole Tribe to have access to federal resources for emergency response and recovery preparations on tribal lands, including the […]
Florida Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) have sent President Joe Biden a letter requesting he declare a pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. As Florida recovers from the wreckage of Hurricane Helene, a new hurricane of equal force is expected to slam into the state later this week. Hurricane Milton […]
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell requesting that affected local governments receive timely reimbursements from past hurricanes – including Helene and Debby. According to Sen. Rubio, some local governments are experiencing budget shortfalls, which could affect current and future […]
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) and a flurry of Florida U.S. House Representatives from both parties have called for emergency state block grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) following Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in the Sunshine State. It has caused formidable damage to Florida and North Carolina as infrastructure […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released a statement following the attack on Israel by Iran in various cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. These attacks have furthered escalations in the Middle East, possibly setting the world stage closer to global warfare. In his statement, Sen. Rubio described Iran's ploy as an effort to terrorize […]
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) in support of the State of Florida’s major disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene – which needed approval from the Commander-In-Chief. The state received the necessary approval, and President Biden said the administration “will be with you every step of […]
