Everglades and China Featured on Provisions of Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill

Everglades and China Featured on Provisions of Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2024
The US Senate’s recently passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill includes provisions addressing Chinese threats and environmental concerns in the Everglades. US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) lobbied for the inclusion of such language in the FAA bill, which reauthorizes the same until 2028. On the Everglades front, the bill will prohibit civil aviation at […]
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Haridopolos Receives Major Endorsements From Speaker Mike Johnson, Others

Haridopolos Receives Major Endorsements From Speaker Mike Johnson, Others

Jackson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R) has received a flurry of endorsements from prominent Republicans nationwide with a concentration of support from his home state of Florida. Haridopolos is running for Congressional District 8, currently held by Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). Rep. Posey announced in April that he would not seek another term and […]
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Rubio Blasts Restrictive 'Green' Housing Rules, 'Arbitrary Environmental Benchmarks'

Rubio Blasts Restrictive 'Green' Housing Rules, 'Arbitrary Environmental Benchmarks'

Grayson Bakich
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May 14, 2024
Is the Biden Administration's push for 'green' policies doing more harm than good? Many Republicans have said so, as the White House's environmental agenda creates more federal regulations that impede economic growth and make life more difficult for everyday Americans. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed the sentiment in a recent op-ed for the New York Post, blasting […]
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Rubio Leads Bipartisan Effort Pressuring Biden to Reject Tentative Israel ICC Sanctions

Rubio Leads Bipartisan Effort Pressuring Biden to Reject Tentative Israel ICC Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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May 13, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent President Joe Biden a letter requesting the latter reject potential International Criminal Court (ICC) anti-Israel actions. Senator Rubio, alongside Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and fellow legislators, urged Biden publicly denounce such potential actions. The ICC is reportedly considering issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials for alleged international […]
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Harrowing Reports of Chinese Organ Trafficking Spark Congressional Outcry

Harrowing Reports of Chinese Organ Trafficking Spark Congressional Outcry

Mateo Guillamont
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May 11, 2024
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding the Biden administration respond to investigative reports alleging China is engaging in a massive forced organ transplant scheme. According to the American Journal of Transplantation, transplant surgeons in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) removed organs, including hearts and lungs, violating the internationally-accepted  “dead donor” rule, i.e., before […]
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Republican Lawmakers Face Off Against International Criminal Court

Republican Lawmakers Face Off Against International Criminal Court

Mateo Guillamont
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May 10, 2024
Republican lawmakers are upping their public campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in light of reports the former is considering issuing arrest warrants for Israel officials. The ICC is an international tribunal designed to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Neither the […]
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International Pro-Hamas Students Could Face Deportation if Republican Lawmakers Get Their Way

International Pro-Hamas Students Could Face Deportation if Republican Lawmakers Get Their Way

Mateo Guillamont
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May 10, 2024
Pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden’s administration to punish students involved in anti-Israel university protests many Republicans have characterized as pro-Hamas and antisemitic. Numerous Senators and Representatives have petitioned the Department of Homeland Security to expel any foreign national suporting Hamas and advocating the genocide of Jews through denying Israel’s right to exist. According […]
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Rubio Introduces Bipartisan Bill For Human Trafficking Victims

Rubio Introduces Bipartisan Bill For Human Trafficking Victims

Grayson Bakich
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May 8, 2024
The modern-day slavery that is human trafficking takes many forms, whether it be sex trafficking, smuggling, or forcing victims to commit crimes on the traffickers' behalf. The third aspect of coerced criminality was the subject of a recent bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), which would expunge the criminal […]
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Rubio Requests Biden Assign Religious Freedom Special Advisor in National Security Council

Rubio Requests Biden Assign Religious Freedom Special Advisor in National Security Council

Mateo Guillamont
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May 7, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting the latter exercise his 1998 International Religious Freedom Act powers to appoint a Special Advisor on International Religious Freedom. According to Senator Rubio, the international deterioration of religious freedom demands the US, being committed to protecting the free exercise of religion, take […]
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New Rubio Bill Could Deregulate Small Business Military Cooperation

New Rubio Bill Could Deregulate Small Business Military Cooperation

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2024
Small Businesses could see their ability to conduct business with the US military expand thanks to a new bill introduced by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tom Cotton (R-AR). The Defense Innovation and Small Business Momentum Act would codify current exemptions for small businesses from complex data disclosures required to receive US Department of Defense […]
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Rubio, Senate Republicans Demand Answers on Accepting Gaza Refugees into US

Rubio, Senate Republicans Demand Answers on Accepting Gaza Refugees into US

Grayson Bakich
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May 3, 2024
As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the Biden Administration has considered allowing refugees from the Gaza Strip into the United States. The consideration has brought volatile skepticism from Republicans concerned Hamas operatives will be among those accepted, expressed in a recent letter to the President led by Senate Republicans, including Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), demanding answers on […]
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Rubio Rips Antisemitic 'Zombies,' Biden's Silence, Outside Agitators at College Protests

Rubio Rips Antisemitic 'Zombies,' Biden's Silence, Outside Agitators at College Protests

Grayson Bakich
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May 2, 2024
The protests against the State of Israel and in support of Palestine continue to make headlines as violence has begun to break out, yet the Biden Administration has done little in response. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) discussed the protests in a recent appearance on Fox News, dismissing the protesters as "zombies" who are the result of twenty […]
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Rep. Lee's REPORT Act Sent to President's Desk, Looks to Curb Online Predators

Rep. Lee's REPORT Act Sent to President's Desk, Looks to Curb Online Predators

Jackson Bakich
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May 1, 2024
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has played an integral role in sending the Revising Existing Procedures On Reporting via Technology (REPORT) Act to President Joe Biden’s (D) desk as a companion bill sponsor. The bill looks to change requirements regarding how electronic service providers submit reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) […]
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Lawmakers Demand Accountability Following Worrying VA Report

Lawmakers Demand Accountability Following Worrying VA Report

Mateo Guillamont
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April 30, 2024
The recently published findings of a two-year investigation into the Veterans’ Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has revealed the VHA failed to properly identify and exclude ineligible health care providers. The investigation was executed by the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) following concerns regarding the VHA’s capacity to remove healthcare providers failing to meet […]
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Rubio Says He is 'Glad' To Not Vote for Ukraine Bill

Rubio Says He is 'Glad' To Not Vote for Ukraine Bill

Grayson Bakich
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April 29, 2024
The controversial $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel signed into law by President Biden last week continues to receive criticism from Republicans frustrated with the lack of border security. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) expressed the sentiment in a brief op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, saying he was "glad I can tell [my constituents] I wasn’t one of those […]
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Rubio Meets with Hostage Families as Hamas Releases New Footage of Hostages

Rubio Meets with Hostage Families as Hamas Releases New Footage of Hostages

Mateo Guillamont
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April 29, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) traveled to Tel-a-Viv over the weekend to meet with US families whose loved ones were kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7th attacks.  Senator Rubio, who is the U.S. Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman, met with the families of US citizens Itay Chen and Edan Alexander.  Itay Chen […]
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Rubio Meets with Netanyahu as Pro-Palestine Protests Intensify

Rubio Meets with Netanyahu as Pro-Palestine Protests Intensify

Mateo Guillamont
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April 25, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) traveled to Israel on a diplomatic trip to reassure Israeli officials of the US’ steadfast support for the Jewish state.  Senator Rubio’s trip comes as sundry pro-Palestine protests have erupted across American college campuses.  Rubio, who is the U.S. Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman, met with Israeli Prime […]
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Rubio, Moskowitz Celebrate Passage of SHIP Act, Other National Security Bills into Law

Rubio, Moskowitz Celebrate Passage of SHIP Act, Other National Security Bills into Law

Grayson Bakich
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April 25, 2024
Three bills countering Iran, Hamas, and China, including the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, were recently signed into law by President Biden, originally introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), while Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the SHIP Act in the House and cosponsored the latter acts. Both issued statements celebrating the passage of these bills into law. […]
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