Rubio Warns Trump Arraignment Sets 'New Normal' in Political Prosecution

Rubio Warns Trump Arraignment Sets 'New Normal' in Political Prosecution

Grayson Bakich
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April 4, 2023
As former President Donald Trump arrived in New York City for his arraignment on possibly trumped-up (no pun intended) charges, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) posted another homemade video on his Twitter, where he said, "Today is a bad day and for all of us & we are all going to regret it for a very […]
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Marco Rubio Criticizes Biden Admin's Attitude Towards El Salvador

Marco Rubio Criticizes Biden Admin's Attitude Towards El Salvador

Grayson Bakich
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April 4, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has returned from his trip to El Salvador. Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Sen. Rubio posted a video reflecting on the visit, criticizing the Biden Administration's reaction to President Nayib Bukele's actions against gangs such as MS-13. "I just returned from #ElSalvador where government officials are [being] sanctioned […]
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Scott, FL Lawmakers Urge Biden to Support Hurricane Relief Bill

Scott, FL Lawmakers Urge Biden to Support Hurricane Relief Bill

Jackson Bakich
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April 4, 2023
Since Hurricane Ian made landfall, Florida legislators have worked tirelessly to secure recovery funding for Florida and its residents, especially those Floridians in heavily impacted areas. According to Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just announced that Hurricane Ian will be officially classified as a Category 5 storm in perpetuity. […]
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Florida Republicans Slam Biden Admin Downplaying Chinese Balloon

Florida Republicans Slam Biden Admin Downplaying Chinese Balloon

Grayson Bakich
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April 3, 2023
NBC has confirmed the Chinese spy balloon shot down in early February was gathering information despite the Biden Administration's downplaying of the threat. Several Florida Republicans, including Senator Marco Rubio and Representatives Mike Waltz, Ver Buchanan, and Greg Steube excoriated Biden on Twitter. Sen. Rubio appeared on Fox, calling the balloon's flight "a test on […]
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Rubio Introduces Legislation to Hold Big Tech Accountable

Rubio Introduces Legislation to Hold Big Tech Accountable

Jackson Bakich
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April 1, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Senator Mike Lee to introduce the Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability (AMERICA) Act. The legislation looks to “restore and protect competition in digital advertising by eliminating conflicts of interest that have allowed the leading platforms in the market to manipulate ad auctions and impose monopoly rents on a […]
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Rubio: U.S. Must Have Strategy if China Invades Taiwan

Rubio: U.S. Must Have Strategy if China Invades Taiwan

Grayson Bakich
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March 30, 2023
China continues to seek global dominance, going so far as to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has teamed up with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to introduce a bill demanding the United States formulate a strategy to counteract such an event. Named the Taiwan Protection and National Resilience […]
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Rubio Offers Analysis of 'New Cold War' Against China

Rubio Offers Analysis of 'New Cold War' Against China

Jackson Bakich
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March 30, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at a Heritage Foundation event to discuss the geopolitical relationship between the United States and China, something that is being referred to as the “New Cold War.” As Americans have debated whether China or Russia is America’s greatest present adversary, Sen. Rubio makes the case that no matter what side […]
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Rubio Says 'It's Time to Ban TikTok'

Rubio Says 'It's Time to Ban TikTok'

Jackson Bakich
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March 29, 2023
While addressing the Senate floor, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) made his case for the ban of the social media giant, TikTok, which is owned by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Many concerns have been raised regarding the ethical procedures of the company’s data collection of Americans, and whether those procedures have led to the Chinese […]
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Scott and Rubio Introduce Space Sector Bill

Scott and Rubio Introduce Space Sector Bill

Jackson Bakich
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March 27, 2023
Despite the space race not being as culturally relevant as it once was, Florida legislators at the federal level are still looking to promote American dominance in the stars. And they are doing so in the spirit of bipartisanship. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced the American Space Commerce Act alongside […]
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Rubio Questions DoD for Suggesting 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors

Rubio Questions DoD for Suggesting 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors

Jackson Bakich
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March 25, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) questioning the agency’s support of “gender-affirming care” for minors. The letter, addressed to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Lester Martínez-López, confronts the March edition of the American Journal of Public Health, in which four DoD-affiliated doctors said they […]
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AOC Asserts that Banning TikTok Doesn't Solve Problem,  Supports Cammack's Proposal

AOC Asserts that Banning TikTok Doesn't Solve Problem, Supports Cammack's Proposal

Jackson Bakich
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March 24, 2023
The social media giant TikTok has become a point of focus for Republican and Democratic legislators alike. Both sides of the aisle have raised concerns over the way the app, and more specifically its Chinese parent company – ByteDance – has collected vast amounts of data on U.S. citizens. Those raising concerns include Senator Marco […]
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Marco Rubio: Is US Ready for 'Period of Conflict?'

Marco Rubio: Is US Ready for 'Period of Conflict?'

Grayson Bakich
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March 22, 2023
WASHINGTON—During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, inquiring if the United States is ready and capable of entering "a period of conflict." While Sen. Rubio notes this does not necessarily translate into war, countries such as Germany and Japan are remilitarizing. Additionally, countries have sought […]
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Rubio Requests Investigation into Possible CCP Infiltration Following Bank Collapses

Rubio Requests Investigation into Possible CCP Infiltration Following Bank Collapses

Jackson Bakich
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March 16, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to address the possibilities of the recent bank failures (Silicon Valley Bank – SVB – and Signature Bank) and their assets fallings into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Those failed banks did not receive bailouts; however, depositors were guaranteed […]
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Scott Pens Letter Urging Legal Action Against China for COVID Outbreak

Scott Pens Letter Urging Legal Action Against China for COVID Outbreak

Jackson Bakich
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March 16, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and his colleagues have sent a letter to call on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to inquire about what legal action can be pursued concerning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its involvement in the initialization of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus’ beginnings, which was originally […]
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Floridian and Puerto Rican Legislators Introduce Hurricane Tax Relief Act

Floridian and Puerto Rican Legislators Introduce Hurricane Tax Relief Act

Jackson Bakich
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March 13, 2023
Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Marco Rubio (R) joined forces with Representative Byron Donalds (R), as well as Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner (a non-voting member of the House of Representatives) Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (R) to ensure tax relief to the residents of the two entities due to the recent hurricanes (Ian, Nicole, and Fiona). […]
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Rubio Introduces New Bill in Response to Inflation Reduction Act

Rubio Introduces New Bill in Response to Inflation Reduction Act

Jackson Bakich
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March 11, 2023
In response to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that was passed by the Democratic-controlled Congress over the summer, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Restricting Electric Vehicle Outlays from Kleptomaniac Enemies (REVOKE) Act of 2023. Sen. Rubio claims that the IRA is actually a “$749 billion climate and tax law” that contributes billions towards […]
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Scott Declares President Biden a 'Hypocrite'

Scott Declares President Biden a 'Hypocrite'

Jackson Bakich
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March 8, 2023
On Capitol Hill, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) called President Joe Biden (D) a “hypocrite” and said that he “has no idea how to balance a budget,” during an interview on Fox News. Sen. Scott has been tough on President Biden, especially as inflation numbers and gas prices have been high during his Presidency. During the […]
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Winner Decided Between Rubio and Buttigieg's Heavyweight Bout

Winner Decided Between Rubio and Buttigieg's Heavyweight Bout

Jackson Bakich
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March 7, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is not hesitant to discuss his feelings toward the job performance of Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The rationale for the negative feedback concerning Secretary Buttigieg includes the recent failures of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the train derailments in South Carolina, Texas, and most notably in East Palestine, Ohio, […]
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