Marco Rubio

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A new bill introduced by US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) would alter the promotion process for members of the US Department of State. The Mandatory Review of Performance Improvement Plans at State Act would require the State Department review any Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) issued to individuals being considered for promotion. The State Department issues […]
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) and Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar's (R) VERDAD Reauthorization Act has passed a markup in the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The VERDAD Reauthorization Act would reauthorize sanctions place on the Maduro regime in 2019. After President Joe Biden (D) eased sanctions against Venezuela, Republican outcry was widespread. In an effort […]
All Eyes on Rubio, Again I will take full credit for saying that Senator Marco Rubio's stock has risen above any of the other potential 2028 Republican Presidential candidates. In addition, we have been saying that Sen. Rubio could be the odds-on favorite to succeed Trump if Trump wins later this year. That's right, we […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the CCP Lobbying Divestment Act to counter American Defense contractors’ potential conflicts of interest. If passed, the legislation would prohibit companies receiving American defense contracts from hiring lobbyists simultaneously employed by Chinese military companies. The act also prevents defense contractors from employing lobbyists working for US-sanctioned Chinese companies as […]
As a vocal critic of the Castro regime, Senator Rubio is championing the protests, arguing that “Marxism always fails.”
Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Chair Nikki Fried held a press conference following yesterday’s election results throughout the state of Florida. Fried reported that it was a big win for Democrats in the Sunshine State and a bad night for former President Donald Trump (R) and Republicans alike. “So, what we saw last night: Donald Trump […]
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) has condemned the passage, calling for the international community to unite in condemnation.
The reelection campaign for Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to the Senate has gained momentum as the 2024 elections in November inch closer. The former Florida Governor has received the endorsements of his fellow Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), boosting his already high number of endorsements. Sen. Rubio publicly endorsed his colleague […]
Over the weekend, US Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) celebrated the Senate’s unanimous approval of their Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act. The bill would command the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designate the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) as an “Estuary of National Significance.” The Pensacola and […]
MIAMI, FL—47 Americans trapped in the perilous Caribbean isle of Haiti returned to the United States last night, though fears of other stuck citizens, gang violence, and surges in immigration plague discussions on how to address the Haiti situation. On February 29, violence broke out in Haiti. Gangs began to target airports and shipping ports […]
Senator Rubio and Rep. Salazar are calling on the president to designate Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization.
US President Joe Biden’s administration recently announced new sanctions for Israeli individuals and entities on March 14. President Biden had already directed his administration to sanction certain Israeli individuals for their acts in the West Bank. The individuals named in the sanctions package were allegedly making “threats of violence against civilians, intimidating civilians to cause […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) filed a new bill this week that would halt all US funding to the UN. The bill comes after the Israeli defense forces (IDF)unveiled UN agencies’ employees’ collaboration with Hamas during the October 7 attacks. According to the IDF, a dozen members of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRW) […]
The House of Representatives has officially passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This bill, introduced by Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) will prohibit the “distributing, maintaining, or providing internet hosting services for a foreign adversary controlled application (e.g., TikTok)." The bill will shut down TikTok in the United States if ByteDance, the […]
Marco Rubio (R) commented on his priorities as a Florida senator and why pursuing "the safety and security of Florida" is crucial.
How much of a threat to national security does the border crisis pose? In a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) questioned FBI Director Christopher Wray on criminals entering the United States and the various crimes they are involved in, such as human and drug trafficking and selling fake IDs. Sen. Rubio […]
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro officially announced his intention to remain in office for a third term. The announcement came after Dictator Maduro was recently ‘selected’ by Venezuela’s United Socialist Party (PSUV) to represent their party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming July elections. Maduro’s government has barred opposition candidates from participating in the elections and been […]
During President Biden's State of the Union address, he announced the construction of a port through which American vessels would deliver aid to Gaza as Hamas continues its war with Israel. In a recent appearance on CBS's Face the Nation, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said he understood the impetus for wanting to ensure the safety of civilians, yet […]
