Bean Discusses DOGE Caucus, Says It Will Grow as Waste is Uncovered

Bean Discusses DOGE Caucus, Says It Will Grow as Waste is Uncovered

Grayson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
Earlier this week, Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) launched the Congressional Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, which aims to supplement the incoming Trump Administration's eponymous government division. He discussed this in a recent appearance on Fox News, suggesting that "the iron is hot" and that more Congressmen will join the caucus as waste is uncovered. […]
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Donalds Declares Trump Has 'Greatest Presidential Mandate' to Secure Border

Donalds Declares Trump Has 'Greatest Presidential Mandate' to Secure Border

Grayson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has made border security a day-one priority of his incoming administration, promising massive deportations that Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) said he had "the greatest presidential mandate" to carry out in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, chastising blue state governors and mayors for their plans to oppose Trump's border agenda. "Donald Trump […]
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Bipartisan Condemnation of ICC Arrest Warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant

Bipartisan Condemnation of ICC Arrest Warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant

Mateo Guillamont
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November 22, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing bipartisan condemnation of its arrest warrants for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. 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. ICC prosecutor Karim Ahmad […]
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Scott Praises Pam Bondi Following Trump's AG Appointment

Scott Praises Pam Bondi Following Trump's AG Appointment

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
Politicians around the country are sharing their reactions to President-elect Donald Trump (R) appointing Pam Bondi to be the next United States Attorney General. As the former Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi has crossed paths with leaders such as Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R), and it seems she has earned […]
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Salazar Joins Congressional DOGE Caucus

Salazar Joins Congressional DOGE Caucus

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2024
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) announced this week that she intends to join the Congressional Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency Caucus, or DOGE Caucus.
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Conservative Dissension Over PRESS Act Begins to Brew

Conservative Dissension Over PRESS Act Begins to Brew

Mateo Guillamont
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November 21, 2024
Conservatives are beginning to show signs of internal disagreement over the PRESS act, a press protections bill passed by the House of Representatives and currently being considered by the Senate.  The PRESS Act was sponsored by Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and nine other Republican representatives along with several Democrat lawmakers.  It would prohibit the national government […]
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FIU Panel Explores Trump's Policy Toward Venezuela

FIU Panel Explores Trump's Policy Toward Venezuela

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2024
With President Donald Trump (R) winning the November election, the second panel hosted this week questions how the new administration would approach U.S.-Venezuela relations.
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Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration

Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2024
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) has withdrawn from being considered Attorney General of the Trump Administration.
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Trump Opposes PRESS Act, Calls For Senate to Kill Press Protections Passed by House

Trump Opposes PRESS Act, Calls For Senate to Kill Press Protections Passed by House

Mateo Guillamont
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November 21, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled his opposition to the bipartisan PRESS Act, passed in the US House of Representatives in January.  The PRESS Act was sponsored by Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and nine other Republican representatives.  It would prohibit the national government from compelling journalists or their employers from releasing information regarding their sources or information […]
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Bean, Sessions Launch DOGE Caucus as Trump Prepares to Assume Office

Bean, Sessions Launch DOGE Caucus as Trump Prepares to Assume Office

Grayson Bakich
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November 21, 2024
A priority of the incoming Trump Administration is the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a massive effort to reduce the federal government's bureaucracy, size, and scope. Ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration in January, Representatives Aaron Bean (R-FL) and Pete Sessions (R-TX) are launching the DOGE Caucus, designed to aid and supplement the incoming Department's mission. […]
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Moskowitz Calls for Department of Homeland Security to be Broken Up

Moskowitz Calls for Department of Homeland Security to be Broken Up

Daniel Molina
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November 21, 2024
Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) is calling for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to investigate changes in the Department of Homeland Security. 
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Mast on Transgender Bathroom Bill:

Mast on Transgender Bathroom Bill: "Men are men and Women are Women"

Jackson Bakich
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November 21, 2024
Since the election of the first transgender member of Congress earlier in November– Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-DE) – Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to bar transgender people at the Capitol from using single-sex facilities opposite of their assigned gender at birth. U.S. Representatives such as Congressmen Brian Mast (R-FL) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) […]
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Luna Defends Trump Cabinet Picks, Says Attacks 'Just Business as Usual in Washington'

Luna Defends Trump Cabinet Picks, Says Attacks 'Just Business as Usual in Washington'

Grayson Bakich
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November 20, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's potential Cabinet for his second term has been hot news, especially after he selected Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for Attorney General. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) recently spoke about Trump's Cabinet picks on Fox News's Your World, saying he "wants people who know how to message the American people." She also said, […]
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Florida Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads After Gov's Pricey Alleged 'PSAs'

Florida Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads After Gov's Pricey Alleged 'PSAs'

Liv Caputo
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November 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—Florida Senate Democrats plan to file a bill this session banning the use of taxpayer money for political advertising, prompted by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration using millions of Florida dollars to fund ads against abortion and marijuana initiatives. Though Sen. Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) doesn't know which member will file the legislation, she feels her […]
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Scott Endorses Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate Seat

Scott Endorses Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate Seat

Jackson Bakich
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November 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump for Marco Rubio’s likely soon-to-be-open senate seat as he has been tapped for President-elect Donald Trump's (R) Secretary of State. It is up to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to fill the position. The Florida governor could appoint himself or somebody in his inner circle who […]
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Scott Sends Letter Regarding Biden 'Burrowing' Appointees in Federal Government

Scott Sends Letter Regarding Biden 'Burrowing' Appointees in Federal Government

Jackson Bakich
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November 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has joined some of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Robert Shriver, requesting transparency regarding the conversion of Biden administration political appointees into nonpolitical permanent positions, also known as “burrowing.” According to American Oversight, concerns about burrowing include the […]
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Trump Confirms He Will Use Military to Counter Illegal Immigration, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking

Trump Confirms He Will Use Military to Counter Illegal Immigration, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking

Mateo Guillamont
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November 20, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed rumors amongst conservatives that he will leverage the US military to counter illegal immigration as well as illegal drug and human trafficking networks.  President Trump has heavily campaigned on combating illegal immigration and has pledged to execute one of the nation’s largest deportation programs.  Now, Trump has claimed he will […]
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Trump Picks Transition Co-Chairs Lutnick and McMahon to Lead Commerce and Education

Trump Picks Transition Co-Chairs Lutnick and McMahon to Lead Commerce and Education

Mateo Guillamont
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November 20, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has selected his transition team co-chairs, Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick, to lead the Departments of Education and Commerce, respectively.  President Trump’s transition team’s leadership by McMahon and Lutnick has presented a stark contrast to when former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was at the helm during Trump’s first term.  McMahon was […]
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