defense

President-elect Donald Trump attended Sunday’s ceremonial Army vs Navy football game in Maryland alongside Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and national security advisor Mike Waltz, among other cabinet nominees.  The occurrence was symbolic as republicans have rallied around nominee Hegseth in recent weeks following questions regarding his character and capacity to lead the Defense […]

With more members of Congress willing to cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump and the incoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), one area of government spending sure to be prickly is defense spending, which was part of the discussion during Representative Cory Mills' (R-FL) recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, saying it demonstrated the need for […]

China has banned select critical minerals exports to the US as a retaliatory measure against the US’ new microchip export restrictions.  Critical minerals are used to produce myriad technological devices in sectors like energy, defense, digital technology, and healthcare.  Critical minerals are extracted throughout the world but must be processed in specific facilities in order […]

Florida’s US Senators are mourning the recent passing of former Senator Jim Inhofe, a leading Republican Senator representing Oklahoma for almost 30 years. Florida Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) both released statements celebrating Senator Inhofe’s life, commending his public service, and mourning his death. “Ann and I are keeping Kay, the Inhofe […]

The United States and Jordan could soon see their present military cooperation expand if a new bipartisan Senate bill is enacted. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act to solidify both nations’ military interdependence. If passed, the bill would streamline American arms sales to Jordan and […]

Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) delivered an official communication to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) regarding vaccine-induced medical complications. Senator Rubio, joined by Senator Rick Scott and others, penned a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough to inquire on potential compensation for veterans adversely impacted by COVID-19 vaccination.  The Department of Defense (DoD) previously […]

Tallahassee, Fl- Rep. Jason Shoaf (R) of North Florida introduced legislation permitting the use of lethal force against Florida Black Bears in certain situations.  Titled, the “Self Defense Act”, the bill would allow Floridians to neutralize Black Bears if they encounter one on their private property and are threatened by it.  The Self-Defense Act follows […]