Rubio Calls for Reauthorization of Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act

Rubio Calls for Reauthorization of Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act

Grayson Bakich
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June 6, 2024
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 […]
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Miami Airport Cuban Delegation Crisis Prompts Federal Legislation Introduction

Miami Airport Cuban Delegation Crisis Prompts Federal Legislation Introduction

Mateo Guillamont
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June 6, 2024
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 […]
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Rubio Praises Passage of Mast's Bill Sanctioning International Criminal Court

Rubio Praises Passage of Mast's Bill Sanctioning International Criminal Court

Grayson Bakich
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June 6, 2024
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 […]
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Rubio, Senate Republicans Block 'Fake' Contraception Bill

Rubio, Senate Republicans Block 'Fake' Contraception Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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June 6, 2024
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 […]
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US Lawmakers Skeptical of Mexico's Maduro-Supported Woman President

US Lawmakers Skeptical of Mexico's Maduro-Supported Woman President

Mateo Guillamont
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June 4, 2024
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 […]
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Lee Says Biden's Border Action is 'Too Little, Too Late'

Lee Says Biden's Border Action is 'Too Little, Too Late'

Jackson Bakich
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June 4, 2024
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.” […]
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Rubio Leads Bipartisan Inquiry Against Global Investment Fund Entrenched in China Controversy

Rubio Leads Bipartisan Inquiry Against Global Investment Fund Entrenched in China Controversy

Mateo Guillamont
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June 4, 2024
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) […]
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Rubio, Cardin, Cassidy Condemn Maduro's Elimination of Opposition Ahead of Venezuelan Elections

Rubio, Cardin, Cassidy Condemn Maduro's Elimination of Opposition Ahead of Venezuelan Elections

Grayson Bakich
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June 3, 2024
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 […]
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Trump Confident Criminal Conviction Will Spur Hispanic-American Vote

Trump Confident Criminal Conviction Will Spur Hispanic-American Vote

Mateo Guillamont
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June 3, 2024
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 […]
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Verdict Aftermath: Rubio Vows to Block Biden's 'Political and Judicial Appointees'

Verdict Aftermath: Rubio Vows to Block Biden's 'Political and Judicial Appointees'

Jackson Bakich
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May 31, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent out a memo to the public calling out President Joe Biden's administration following the guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump (R) in the hush money trial held in New York, vowing to block "political and judicial appointees." After elected officials from around the country shared their opinion on […]
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Rubio Says Trump Guilty Verdict 'Elected Him President'

Rubio Says Trump Guilty Verdict 'Elected Him President'

Grayson Bakich
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May 31, 2024
The nation is still reeling from former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict in the New York hush money trial, and Republicans continue to decry it as "rigged." Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who had earlier denounced it as "a travesty" and "a political show trial," had a more detailed conversation about the verdict in a recent […]
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Florida Republicans Say Trump Conviction a 'Travesty' and 'Mockery' of Justice System

Florida Republicans Say Trump Conviction a 'Travesty' and 'Mockery' of Justice System

Daniel Molina
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May 31, 2024
Florida Republicans are responding with criticism over the nature of the trial. 
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Florida Legislators Celebrate Space Force Selecting Florida for STARCOM HQ

Florida Legislators Celebrate Space Force Selecting Florida for STARCOM HQ

Mateo Guillamont
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May 29, 2024
Florida lawmakers are celebrating the US Space Force’s decision to designate Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, as the Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) headquarters. The original decision to install STARCOM in Florida was made in June 2023 but finalized in late May 2024. STARCOM is responsible for educating and training Space Force members, or […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Potential VP Rubio Talks Differences Between a Trump and Biden Second Term

EXCLUSIVE: Potential VP Rubio Talks Differences Between a Trump and Biden Second Term

Jackson Bakich
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May 29, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently spoke to The Floridian to discuss the prospect of former President Donald Trump (R) returning to the White House in January of 2025. He was optimistic about President Trump's possible performance as there would be no “learning curve” for the former President upon entering the Oval Office. EPIC AND ACCURATE […]
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Senate Looks to Leverage IMF Authority to Counter Illicit Chinese Currency Manipulation

Senate Looks to Leverage IMF Authority to Counter Illicit Chinese Currency Manipulation

Mateo Guillamont
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May 24, 2024
A bipartisan effort in the US Senate looks to leverage the US’ International Monetary Fund (IMF) power to counter China’s manipulation of its currency. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the China Exchange Rate Transparency Act. The Senators allege their legislation will protect American industry and workers from China’s currency manipulations, […]
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Bipartisan Intelligence Reform Bill led by Rubio Clears Key Procedural Hurdle

Bipartisan Intelligence Reform Bill led by Rubio Clears Key Procedural Hurdle

Mateo Guillamont
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May 23, 2024
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (IAA) today by a unanimous 17-0 vote. Committee on Intelligence Chairman and Vice Chairman Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) led the IAA, respectively. The IAA funds, provides legal authority, and increments congressional oversight of the US Intelligence […]
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Rubio Warns US: 'Hamas Thinks They Have the Upper Hand'

Rubio Warns US: 'Hamas Thinks They Have the Upper Hand'

Grayson Bakich
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May 22, 2024
Pro-Palestine protesters crashed Secretary of State Antony Blinken's hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday. During an appearance on Fox and Friends, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) blasted the demonstrators and warned that Hamas is taking advantage of the anti-Israel sentiment in America and the Biden Administration's restraint, believing themselves to "have the upper hand" and are […]
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Return of American Sailors From Middle East Highlights Historic Violence Levels

Return of American Sailors From Middle East Highlights Historic Violence Levels

Mateo Guillamont
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May 21, 2024
American sailors on the USS Carney recently returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after being deployed for more than seven months in the Middle-East. The USS Carney was tasked with intercepting land-attack cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) launched by Houthi forces toward Israel. Since Hamas’ October 7th attacks, the Houthis have launched an […]
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