Rick Scott

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) continues to receive pushback from Florida judges as a judge has just blocked the stop WOKE Act.
Although the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act is currently a major topic, the border crisis is becoming one again as well. The Biden administration's efforts to undue President Trump's border policies are being felt, and Florida representatives are speaking out. According to Fox, the total number of migrant encounters at the southern border is 2 million […]
With the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law, the IRS will grow by an unwelcome 87,000 new agents. Should one consider the idea of becoming one of those number, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL)Â says they should reconsider. In an open letter to job seekers posted on Scott's LinkedIn account, he advises potential IRS agents that the […]
As the United States hits the 1-year anniversary of the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan which left 13 U.S. troops dead, politicians are looking back and reigniting the conversation regarding the failed evacuation attempt. Following the withdrawal, the Taliban quickly took over the area, resulting in human rights violations all throughout Afghanistan once again. Florida politicians […]
It has been reported around the nation that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is going to be hiring a vast number of agents after the House votes on Friday to grant the agency 80 billion dollars in additional funds. 87,000 agents are expected to be hired following the passage of the bill in the House. […]
Despite the inflation rates dropping slightly compared to the incredibly high rates in June (9.1%), the 8.5% rate that was reported for the month of July has not satisfied Republicans such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), whose entire platform since running for Governor has been getting Americans back to work. The July Consumer Price Index […]
All of Florida's congressional delegation has opened up about the recent FBI raid of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Republicans and conservatives have voiced immense criticism of the raid, and more continue to speak out. The Floridian has covered the reactions of Governor Ron DeSantis (R), Senator Rick Scott (R), […]
While the United States reels from the recent FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago and allegations of corruption in the Dept. of Justice, China continues to be a threat. On Monday, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) wrote a letter to Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee chair Gary Peters (D-MI) requesting a hearing with Federal Reserve Board […]
News organizations around the nation, including The Floridian, have reported that former President Donald Trump’s (R) private estate, Mar-a-Lago, has been raided by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents. Politicians and pundits across the nation have responded, with some accusing the FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ) of authoritarian practices. Reports have found that […]
Tensions between the United States and China remain high after Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) visit to Taiwan this past week. In retaliation, China has placed sanctions on the island and has conducted live-fire drills near its coasts. In an op-ed for National Review, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) outlines his strategy for the region. Scott cites the February invasion of Ukraine […]
The introduction of Fentanyl to America – primarily through drug trafficking via the southern border – is one of the greatest crises the nation is facing today. It seems as though everyone has heard a horror story in which the extremely addictive, and more importantly, fatal substance has crept into their community one way or […]
For over sixty years, Cuba has been under Communist rule. Last July, thousands of protestors peacefully assembled to demand change. The Cuban government predictably cracked down hard, detaining hundreds and subjecting them to torture. On Monday, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL)Â introduced a resolution commemorating the protestors and condemning the Communist regime. Two […]
Just two years ago, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden (D) showed support for the independence of Taiwan, an island in which Chinese Communist Party (CCP) claims as its territory, but asserts the government of Taiwan does not. He stated in a tweet, “Taiwan’s thriving democracy and response to COVID-19 are an example to the world. America’s […]
With the Biden administration’s hesitancy to give the nod of approval for renewed American oil production, conservatives have called out the President for going to international energy in order to satiate the nation’s demands. Conservatives like Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and other Republican lawmakers have just introduced a bill that would ban oil and natural […]
As if the United States did not have enough to deal with at home, foreign policy is beset by problems of its own. Most notably, the threat of China. This past week, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) threatened Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) should she visit Taiwan. In response, Senators Michelle Steel (R-CA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and […]
As a coastal state with thousands of acres of wetlands, Florida maintains a precarious balance of infrastructure and natural environment. On July 28th, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 passes with plentiful provisions for Florida. The bill provides both infrastructure improvements to Florida waterways and re-nourishes prominent ecosystems. Senator Rick Scott (R) and […]
The numbers are in: The United States of America is in recession again. Or is it? Politicians and pundits across the nation are arguing the semantics of whether the world’s largest economy is falling on hard times. Politicians including President Joe Biden (D), Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL), and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL). As we’ve stated, […]
As inflation continues to grow and a recession looms, Congress continues to propose new means and ways to continue spending. Among these proposals is the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act. On July 25th, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) wrote a letter to the Wall Street Journal criticizing the CHIPS Act. The Act, […]
