Rubio Introduces Bill to Ban TikTok Nationwide

Rubio Introduces Bill to Ban TikTok Nationwide

Jackson Bakich
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December 13, 2022
Throughout the past few years, the social media app TikTok has taken the world by storm. On this app, users can post comedic, informative, or persuasive content that is then thrown into an algorithm that attempts to provide videos for each individual based on their content likes, interactions, and other factors that make up an […]
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At Scott's Urging, Biden Calls for Release of Cuban Prisoners

At Scott's Urging, Biden Calls for Release of Cuban Prisoners

Grayson Bakich
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December 10, 2022
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden (D) successfully secured the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. However, Republican lawmakers say that the trade for notorious arms trafficker Viktor Bout was at at great cost. Republicans heavily criticize this move, but Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is able to make an opportunity out of it. In the […]
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Scott, Senators Look to Suspend Long-Term Spending Bill During Lame Duck Congress

Scott, Senators Look to Suspend Long-Term Spending Bill During Lame Duck Congress

Jackson Bakich
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December 8, 2022
With the midterm elections done and over, all Americans can do now is wait for all the congressional changes to take effect the first week of January. Currently, the House of Representatives is in a lame-duck session with less than a month until the 118th Congress is fully sworn in and ready to go. Because […]
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Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Celebrates 15th Anniversary as Cancer Survivor

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Celebrates 15th Anniversary as Cancer Survivor

Grayson Bakich
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December 7, 2022
While December 7th is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it is also the anniversary for something that millions of Americans can relate to.  Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL-23) is breast cancer free as of December 7th. To celebrate this milestone, she spoke about her efforts to introduce and pass legislation related to battling the illness. Taking […]
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Rubio Questions the Lack of Leadership Change in the Senate

Rubio Questions the Lack of Leadership Change in the Senate

Jackson Bakich
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December 7, 2022
Since the disappointing election returns for Republicans in November, there have been intraparty debates between the established leaders and those who are looking for a more conservative approach. For example, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) have been calling for change within the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, and Sen. […]
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Rubio Accuses China of Interfering in Midterms Through TikTok

Rubio Accuses China of Interfering in Midterms Through TikTok

Grayson Bakich
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December 6, 2022
Immensely popular social media app TikTok is under scrutiny by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). Earlier in November, he called for banning the app due to its Chinese ownership. Not is there a possibility the CCP is collecting user data, but it has actively censored material critical of the government. More worryingly, says Rubio, is the […]
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Rubio Leads Bipartisan Antisemitic Task Force in Senate

Rubio Leads Bipartisan Antisemitic Task Force in Senate

Jackson Bakich
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December 6, 2022
Recently, Ye, or the artist formally known as Kanye West, has provided a flurry of antisemitic comments and questionable positions, including his admiration for Hitler, Nazis, and a disdain for those who rush to criticize him for doing so. The national outrage prompted President Joe Biden (D) to release a statement condemning the rapper’s utterances, […]
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Wasserman Schultz Accuses DeSantis of Complicity Concerning Antisemitism

Wasserman Schultz Accuses DeSantis of Complicity Concerning Antisemitism

Jackson Bakich
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December 5, 2022
Recently, Ye or the artist formally known as  Kanye West, has provided a flurry of antisemitic comments. These statements have included admiration for Hitler, Nazis, and a disdain for those who rush to criticize the former. The national outrage prompted President Joe Biden (D) to release a statement condemning the rapper’s utterances, going as far […]
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Scott and Rubio Denounce Kanye West's Antisemitic Remarks

Scott and Rubio Denounce Kanye West's Antisemitic Remarks

Grayson Bakich
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December 2, 2022
Rapper Kanye West breaks headlines once more, and not for the reasons anyone should. Ye, of all people, seems to have embraced Neo-Nazism. In a deranged interview with Alex Jones, a hooded Ye says "I like Hitler" and mocks Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. President Biden responds to the incident in a tweet, stating, "I just want […]
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Rubio, AOC Come Together in Rare Moment of Political Harmony

Rubio, AOC Come Together in Rare Moment of Political Harmony

Jackson Bakich
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December 1, 2022
Pigs are flying. Hell has frozen over. The sky has fallen. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have agreed on something. No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Nor are you dreaming. And no, I am not lying to you. The Florida Senator and the New York Representative have come together in […]
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Rubio Weighs in on Biden's Railroad Strike Crisis

Rubio Weighs in on Biden's Railroad Strike Crisis

Jackson Bakich
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December 1, 2022
With Christmas fast approaching and the Biden administration failing to properly negotiate the ongoing railroad labor strike, the White House is calling on Congress to step in to avert what could be an economy-cripping strike. President Biden’s (D) tentative deal bought some time, but some legislators believe that his approach has “sold out the workers” […]
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Shevrin Jones Praises Passage of Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Senate

Shevrin Jones Praises Passage of Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Senate

Grayson Bakich
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November 30, 2022
The Respect for Marriage Act, which codifies same-sex and interracial marriage into federal law, passed in the U.S. Senate this week. Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34) calls the bill's passage "an historic moment for millions of Americans, and I am glad that a strong, bipartisan coalition of Senators supported this important legislation." However, Sen. […]
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Rubio Amendment Rejected by Democrats in Senate

Rubio Amendment Rejected by Democrats in Senate

Jackson Bakich
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November 30, 2022
Democrats in the Senate have officially struck down an amendment brought forth by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) concerning religious freedoms and the Respect for Marriage (RFMA) Act. According to Rubio, the act’s vague wording does not protect religious organizations that look to make decisions through faith. “The bill does not protect religious liberty. Nuns running […]
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Rubio Addresses Dependence on Foreign Pharmaceuticals

Rubio Addresses Dependence on Foreign Pharmaceuticals

Jackson Bakich
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November 25, 2022
During the initial coronavirus outbreak in 2020, many Americans were shocked to find out that a vast majority of United States’ medicine came from China. In fact, it has become a national security risk. Since 2019, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has led the effort to address this issue, such as combatting supply chain inadequacies and […]
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Republican Senators Condemn Possible Revamp of Disinformation Board

Republican Senators Condemn Possible Revamp of Disinformation Board

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2022
Earlier this year, the Biden administration received major pushback after considering the implementation of the “Disinformation Governance Board.” The institution’s main goal was to stop the spread of false information online, but many believe that it would be heavily politicized. With rumors of the board being reinstated, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and other Republican Senators […]
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Rubio, Cruz Introduce 'Restoring Military Focus Act'

Rubio, Cruz Introduce 'Restoring Military Focus Act'

Jackson Bakich
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November 18, 2022
With the threats of China and Russia on the horizon, many have worried about America's ability to keep politics out of the armed forces and maintain the mission of preparing an ultimate fighting force. Within the military, progressive initiatives such as diversity training have been implemented on a broad scale. Rep. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as well as […]
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Rubio Scathes Biden for Lackluster Meeting With Xi

Rubio Scathes Biden for Lackluster Meeting With Xi

Jackson Bakich
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November 16, 2022
Just days after Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) came forward and said that the social media giant TikTok should be banned in the United States due to personal and national security risks, the Florida Senator is also giving his thoughts about the recent meeting between President Joe Biden (D) and the leader of the Chinese Communist […]
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Mills Raises Concerns of Threats to U.S. Food Supply, Sugar Policy

Mills Raises Concerns of Threats to U.S. Food Supply, Sugar Policy

Grayson Bakich
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November 14, 2022
Agriculture and the nation's food supply are critical targets for foreign adversaries, and an important product of that food supply is sugar. Environmental policies can end up doing more harm than good, as a recent comment by Congressman-elect Cory Mills (R-FL-7) suggests. Rep. Mills, who recently flipped Florida's 7th congressional district from Democrat to Republican, […]
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