Marco Rubio

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Senate Republicans have filed a resolution in anticipation of the two-year anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade in Dobbs v Jackson. US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) led the resolution, which celebrates SCOTUS’ Dobbs ruling. “I will always support the sanctity of life,” said Rubio. “This anniversary serves as a […]
President Joe Biden has finally approved Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration (MDD) following a series of severe weather events in early May. Northern Florida was rocked by strong storms, winds, and tornadoes on May 10th, 2024. Local media reported three different tornadoes smashed into Florida’s capital, causing dramatic destruction and […]
The United States and Jordan could soon see their present military cooperation expand if a new bipartisan Senate bill is enacted. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act to solidify both nations’ military interdependence. If passed, the bill would streamline American arms sales to Jordan and […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) are reigniting a push to demand the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang be designated as a transnational crime group. Senator Rubio and Representative Salazar had previously requested such designation last March via letter to President Joe Biden. Tren de Aragua is Venezuela’s largest gang with […]
Hundreds of individuals on the terror watchlist have been encountered at the southern border since President Biden took office, leading to widespread fears of a large-scale terror attack occurring soon. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently wrote a joint letter to Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) calling for […]
Florida’s political class has united in a bipartisan attempt to rescind the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) hurricane risk reduction projects policy. USACE works to design, plan, construct, and maintain the US’ water resources, army installations, and other public projects. In the past, USACE has cooperated with and overseen sponsors of Florida hurricane risk […]
Former President Donald Trump (R) spoke to Fox News following his closed-door meetings with House and Senate Republicans on Thursday. During that conversation, Aishah Hasnie questioned the former president on who would potentially appear as the VP on the Trump ticket. Since the Iowa Caucuses, Trump has stated that he already knew who would receive […]
Chinese ‘fast-fashion’ brand SHEIN is again at loggerheads with US lawmakers following reports the former intends to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). SHEIN had previously attempted to enter the US stock market through an initial public offering (IPO). However, SHEIN halted the operation after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked the company […]
In an effort to avoid the issue, the lawmakers have introduced the bipartisan Secure Airports From Enemies (SAFE) Act.
The gross human rights violations the Chinese government continues to inflict upon the Uyghur people and other ethnic and religious minorities have continued to garner condemnation from the United States. In the latest effort to hold the CCP accountable, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) called for the reauthorization of the bipartisan […]
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and U.S. Representative Carlos Giménez (R-FL), have filed legislation in response to reports of Cuban government officials touring Miami International Airport’s (MIA) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) facilities. The visit by Cuban officials to MIA, who were led through secure areas unauthorized for the general public, caused uproar amongst the South […]
The House of Representatives recently passed Representative Brian Mast's (R-FL) bill sanctioning members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for targeting Israel as the Jewish State destroys Hamas by a vote of 247 in favor to 155 opposed. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), together with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and others, praised the bill's passage in […]
US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and 20 other Senators have jointly criticized a renewed push in the US Senate by Democrats to revive the ‘Right to Contraception’ Act, and now have blocked when the voted it down during a procedural vote by final count of 51 to 39. The Right to Contraception […]
US lawmakers are responding to news of Claudia Sheinbaum having been elected as the first woman president of Mexico. Mexican elections occurred last Sunday, with Sheinbaum capturing nearly 60% of the vote. Xochitl Galvez, the nearest runner-up, obtained only 28%. Sheinbaum, who is the former mayor of Mexico City, is a member of the progressive […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business’s “Mornings with Maria” on Monday to discuss President Joe Biden’s (D) possible moves to address the border crisis as millions of illegal immigrants have crossed the border during his time in office. Her message is that no matter what the President does, it’s “too little, too late.” […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is leading a Congressional inquiry into investment fund MSCI’s decision to lift vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen’s ‘red flag’ rating. MSCI had granted Volkswagen a ‘red flag’ rating after the latter was discovered to be harnessing Uyghur slave labor in its factory in Xinjiang. Many have accused the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) […]
Venezuela is set to hold presidential elections at the end of July, but few expect the contest to be fair as long as dictator Nicolas Maduro's regime remains in power. Ahead of the upcoming elections, Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) issued a joint statement condemning the Maduro regime and […]
Former President Donald Trump appears confident Hispanic-Americans will support him over President Joe Biden in the upcoming elections as he spoke during his first interview after being found guilty by a trial court last week. President Trump became the first president ever to be tried and convicted for criminal charges after a jury found him guilty […]
