Rick Scott

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Flood insurance premiums continue to rise in Florida, and Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) wants to address it.
Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) is now warning that going virtual will not slow the spread of antisemitism.
Senator Tim Scott (R) is now endorsing defunding Columbia and calling on its president to resign.
The House of Representatives passed four foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine Friday that will be voted on as a single bill in the Senate. Notably, $9 billion of the combined package will go toward humanitarian aid for Gaza, which many Republicans have railed against, saying it will go to Hamas. Senator Rick Scott […]
The United States boasts varied landscapes rich in natural resources, with each state having something to offer. However, the federal government has sought to standardize management for all states. To this end, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced a bill expanding state rights over natural resource management, emphasizing the codification of […]
Responding to the antisemitism, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has introduced a bill to hold the universities accountable.
During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) lambasted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Following the historic dismissal of Mayorkas’ impeachment trial, Mayorkas appeared in front of the upper chamber for questioning. “Secretary Mayorkas, you’re the first cabinet official to be impeached in our country’s history. I think it’s […]
House Republicans successfully demanded an impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis. However, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) dismissed the trial and called it illegitimate and politicized. However, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) laid it thick on Sec. Mayorkas in a recent hearing for the 2025 Homeland Security budget, detailed […]
Senate Republicans held a press conference this afternoon on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment trial.
Rick Scott (R) is calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) to take action by allowing a vote on the House-passed Israel aid bill.
The world at large has become polarized by the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, with many countries demanding the Jewish State restrain itself. The Persian Gulf country of Qatar is an American ally that also protects Hamas leadership, a situation in which Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is demanding reconsideration of the country's status as […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian this week to discuss Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has delayed the trial by deciding to send the articles of impeachment next week instead of sending them Wednesday. Sen. Scott provided what he believes to be ample evidence that this […]
Even as Iran continues sponsoring the Hamas terrorist organization as it wars with Israel, the Biden Administration recently approved a new sanctions waiver for the regime, potentially allowing Iran to access billions of dollars. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in demanding answers as to why such a decision was made, calling it […]
Former Congresswoman and U.S. Senate hopeful Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) appears confident in her bid to oust incumbent Senator Rick Scott (R-FL). After the State Supreme Court confirmed that abortion would be on the ballot for Floridians in November, former Rep. Mucarsel-Powell is doubling down on her efforts to call out Sen. Scott for his “radical […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is looking for accountability for the failures at the West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital after a series of terribly unfortunate events occurred there. The Florida congressman is calling for new leadership of the medical center. This includes a homicide that happened at the hospital, and according to Rep. Mast, […]
The Biden Administration recently announced plans to cut Medicare Advantage payouts for the second year in a row. In response, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released a statement criticizing the decision, accusing the President of having "no plan to protect Social Security, and now he just cut Medicare benefits." Health Care Dive reported that the Centers for Medicare […]
Republicans have been fiercely critical of the Biden Administration's treatment of Israel as the Jewish State wars with Hamas, providing aid but attempting to impose restrictions simultaneously. In a recent appearance on Fox News Sunday, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) made similar statements against the Persian Gulf state of Qatar, who host an American military base yet also […]
The Biden Administration's plans to build a temporary pier on the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid has raised concerns among Republicans. While the Biden Administration has stated support for Israel in its war against Hamas, actions such as building the pier will only prolong the war. As a result, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) […]
