Rubio Demands Possible Blockage of Shein from US Stock Market

Rubio Demands Possible Blockage of Shein from US Stock Market

Grayson Bakich
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February 18, 2024
Chinese fast-fashion company Shein is attempting to gain access to the US stock market through an initial public offering (IPO). Due to alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the use of Uyghur forced labor, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote a letter to Securities and Exchange Commissioner Gary Gensler demanding enhanced disclosures from Shein. Shein […]
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Fight Over Border Widens as DHS Warns of Reduced Operations

Fight Over Border Widens as DHS Warns of Reduced Operations

Mateo Guillamont
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February 16, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced its funding shortfalls could cause it to scale back border security and deportation procedures in the near future.  DHS’s announcement came shortly after the US Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid package that contained scant border security provisions.   DHS spokesperson Erin Heeter reportedly said that President […]
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Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Despite Conservative Resistance

Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Despite Conservative Resistance

Mateo Guillamont
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February 15, 2024
The US Senate passed a sweeping $95 billion foreign aid spending bill that would, among other things, fund Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.  The spending bill had been procedurally frozen by a cohort of conservatives, but eventually passed earlier this week.  According to CNN, the aid bill contains billions of dollars to support Ukraine and for […]
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Rubio Reacts to Trump NATO Comments, Points Out Biden Swearing at Netanyahu

Rubio Reacts to Trump NATO Comments, Points Out Biden Swearing at Netanyahu

Grayson Bakich
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February 13, 2024
Former President Donald Trump came under fire over the weekend for comments on the campaign trail about NATO countries paying more for defense. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business's Kudlow to discuss, saying this is another example of how Trump speaks and pointed out that President Biden has recently faced controversy for using foul language against […]
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Rubio Says U.S. Needs 'Third Country' Asylum Processing to Fixed Border Crisis

Rubio Says U.S. Needs 'Third Country' Asylum Processing to Fixed Border Crisis

Javier Manjarres
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February 13, 2024
WASHINGTON—With the Senate border bill failing to pass on a floor vote 49-50, and House Republicans announcing that the bill—if it were to have passed in the upper chamber—would be “dead on arrival” in the House of Representatives, could the Biden administration be forced to reenact the Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy to fix […]
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Rubio Files Border Enforcement Amendments to Sweeping Spending Bill

Rubio Files Border Enforcement Amendments to Sweeping Spending Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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February 12, 2024
A $95 billion foreign aid package containing aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan surmounted a key procedural vote on Superbowl Sunday.  The spending bill had been procedurally frozen by a cohort of conservatives, but eventually passed by a vote count of 67-27.  Last week, a border security deal failed to pass the Senate as conservatives […]
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Rubio Chastises Senators Who Ignore Border for Ukraine

Rubio Chastises Senators Who Ignore Border for Ukraine

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2024
After the death of the bipartisan border deal, the Senate sought to move forward on the foreign aid portions of the bill. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave a lengthy address on the floor saying, "For most Americans, [Ukraine] is not a priority," and chastised others who put other countries ahead of the United States. Sen. Rubio clarified that while […]
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Widespread Hacking of US Healthcare Prompts Rubio Cybersecurity Bill

Widespread Hacking of US Healthcare Prompts Rubio Cybersecurity Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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February 9, 2024
Increased reports of healthcare data breaches across the United States are gaining the attention of lawmakers seeking to protect Americans’ personal health information.  Currently, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investigating nearly one thousand different breaches of healthcare data systems. Each breach enables hackers to access the protected health information of […]
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Castor Calls On Speaker Johnson to Renegotiate Border Deal

Castor Calls On Speaker Johnson to Renegotiate Border Deal

Jackson Bakich
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February 8, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) released a statement following Congress’s inability to agree on the border security deal crafted in the U.S. Senate. According to CNN, the proposal would’ve allowed an influx of illegal immigrants into the country through the southern border but provided $20.23 billion for “operational needs and capabilities” and resources for the newly […]
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Machado Looks to Turn Venezuela Into the 'Energy Hub of the Americas'

Machado Looks to Turn Venezuela Into the 'Energy Hub of the Americas'

Mateo Guillamont
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February 8, 2024
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado appeared in a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the fight for freedom in Venezuela led by U.S. Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL). Machado overwhelmingly won the Venezuelan opposition party’s recent primary elections. However, Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s puppet Venezuelan Supreme Court invalidated the election results and barred Machado shortly afterward. Machado has […]
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Rubio, Scott Say House Should've Been Part of Border Bill Talks

Rubio, Scott Say House Should've Been Part of Border Bill Talks

Daniel Molina
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February 8, 2024
Florida Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) argued that the House should have been involved in negotiating the Senate border bill.
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Senate Votes No Against Border Security Deal, Pivots to Foreign Nation Funding

Senate Votes No Against Border Security Deal, Pivots to Foreign Nation Funding

Jackson Bakich
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February 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republicans in the upper chamber were able to muster enough votes to block the Senate border bill from passing. The bill failed by a tally of 49-50. 60 votes were needed to pass. According to CNN, the deal would still allow an influx of illegal immigrants into the country through the southern […]
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Florida Legislature Emphasizes Florida-Taiwan Relations

Florida Legislature Emphasizes Florida-Taiwan Relations

Mateo Guillamont
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February 6, 2024
A resolution filed by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-40) seeks to celebrate the economic and cultural ties between the State of Florida and Taiwan.   The resolution commends Taiwan for its vibrant relationship with the sunshine state in light of the recently held Taiwanese presidential elections. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), who claims Taiwan belongs to […]
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Salazar to Host Venezuela’s Machado in Foreign Affairs Committee

Salazar to Host Venezuela’s Machado in Foreign Affairs Committee

Mateo Guillamont
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February 6, 2024
US Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL) will lead a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing into the fight for freedom in Venezuela this Wednesday, January 7th.  The hearing will feature Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as the main witness.  Machado overwhelmingly won the Venezuelan opposition party’s recent primary elections. However, Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s […]
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Senate Border and Foreign Aid Bill Released, 'Dead on Arrival in House'

Senate Border and Foreign Aid Bill Released, 'Dead on Arrival in House'

Christian Pitten
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February 5, 2024
The United States Senate agreed Sunday on addressing the surge of illegal immigrants at the U.S. Southern border, releasing a $118 million bipartisan border security and foreign aid bill.  Among many things, the bill would give the president more powers when dealing with immigration policy. One of these powers would be a special presidential expulsion […]
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Bipartisan Rubio Bill Requests Review of Military Maternal Care

Bipartisan Rubio Bill Requests Review of Military Maternal Care

Mateo Guillamont
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February 4, 2024
Bipartisan legislation kickstarting a comprehensive review of the US military’s maternal care resources was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) this week.  According to Senator Rubio’s office, pregnancy and childbirth are amongst the top reasons for admissions at military healthcare facilities.  However, reports of staffing shortages, accessibility difficulties, and patient dissatisfaction have prompted Rubio and […]
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Rubio Renews Calls for Hamas Deportations as Biden Sanctions Israelis

Rubio Renews Calls for Hamas Deportations as Biden Sanctions Israelis

Mateo Guillamont
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February 2, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is refloating calls to deport Hamas supporters residing in the US after President Joe Biden announced sanctions against certain Israeli citizens.  According to a State Department communication, President Biden’s sanctions respond to certain Israeli citizen’s involvement in attacks against civilian populations in the West Bank.  The individuals named in the sanctions […]
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Rubio Resolution Commending Catholic Schools Passes Unanimously in Senate

Rubio Resolution Commending Catholic Schools Passes Unanimously in Senate

Mateo Guillamont
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February 2, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) resolution commending US Catholic schools was unanimously approved by the Senate. Senate resolution 539 supports the contributions of Catholic schools and celebrates the 50th annual National Catholic Schools Week. According to Senator Rubio’s office, nearly 2 million students with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses are enrolled in Catholic schools throughout […]
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