Floridians Set to Control House Foreign Affairs Committee

Floridians Set to Control House Foreign Affairs Committee

Mateo Guillamont
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January 14, 2025
Representatives Cory Mills (R-FL) and Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL), under the direction of Representative Brian Mast (R-FL), have been selected as subcommittee chairs for their respective subcommittees within the House Foreign Affairs committee.  The slate grants Floridian lawmakers control over nearly one third of the subcommittees of a committee already led by a Floridian lawmaker: Representative […]
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Haridopolos Praises House Passage of Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

Haridopolos Praises House Passage of Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

Grayson Bakich
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January 9, 2025
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) praised the passage of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act in the House of Representatives in a recent statement, saying, "This bill sends a strong message to the international community that we will not allow the ICC or any unelected body to undermine our sovereignty or target our allies." The Illegitimate Court […]
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Mast, Roy Reintroduce Bill to Protect Israel From 'International Lawfare'

Mast, Roy Reintroduce Bill to Protect Israel From 'International Lawfare'

Jackson Bakich
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January 9, 2025
Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Chip Roy (R-TX) have introduced the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, a bill designed to "shield Israeli officials from the lawless and illegitimate attacks" of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The bill would impose sanctions on ICC officials who seek to go after U.S. citizens or allies, including Israel. It passed the House […]
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Hamas Leader Killed While Hiding Among Civilians in Gaza Refugee Camp

Hamas Leader Killed While Hiding Among Civilians in Gaza Refugee Camp

Mateo Guillamont
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January 2, 2025
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the Israeli Air Force (IAF) killed Hamas terrorist leader Hassam Shahwan during a strike in Gaza’s Khan Yunis humanitarian area. “Shahwan was responsible for developing intelligence assessments in coordination with elements of Hamas’ military wing in attacks on the IDF in Gaza,” claimed the IDF.  The attacks follow recent […]
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Mast Describes Trump's 'No Holds Barred' Immigration Plans

Mast Describes Trump's 'No Holds Barred' Immigration Plans

Grayson Bakich
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December 28, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's plans to curb the border crisis will involve "no holds barred" methods, as Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) described in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, which would include the possibility of cutting funding to sanctuary cities and imposition of tariffs or even sanctions on Mexico and Canada for enabling the crisis […]
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Unilateral Israel Strikes on Houthis Prompt Republicans' Critique of Biden's Inaction

Unilateral Israel Strikes on Houthis Prompt Republicans' Critique of Biden's Inaction

Mateo Guillamont
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December 27, 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have executed a series of strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.  According to the IDF, the strikes targeted Houthi military infrastructure in locations including airports and power generating facilities.  “The targets that were struck by the IDF include military infrastructure used by the Houthi terrorist regime for its military activities in […]
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Mast Says Chances of Trump Bringing World Peace 'Better Than Ever'

Mast Says Chances of Trump Bringing World Peace 'Better Than Ever'

Grayson Bakich
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December 23, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring global peace upon his return to office in Phoenix over the weekend. In a Sunday appearance on Fox News, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) said such a feat had "better than ever" chances. Mast added that global leaders recognize that "they can try President Trump, but they are absolutely rolling […]
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Mast Addresses Fears He Will Not Be Bipartisan in House Foreign Affairs Chair Role

Mast Addresses Fears He Will Not Be Bipartisan in House Foreign Affairs Chair Role

Grayson Bakich
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December 19, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is set to become Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sparking concerns that he will not be bipartisan, according to some Democrats. He addressed the situation in a recent appearance on Fox News's America's Newsroom, saying if they do not wish to cut frivolous foreign investments, "then it is not going […]
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Trump, Hegseth, and Waltz Attend Army-Navy Game in Show of Republican Unity

Trump, Hegseth, and Waltz Attend Army-Navy Game in Show of Republican Unity

Mateo Guillamont
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December 16, 2024
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 […]
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Mast Tears into Blinken for Continued Foreign Aid to Afghanistan

Mast Tears into Blinken for Continued Foreign Aid to Afghanistan

Grayson Bakich
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December 12, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday after being voted in contempt for failing to testify on the disastrous 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) tore into Blinken with both barrels on the federal government continuing to send foreign aid to the country despite having no diplomatic […]
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Mast Selected to Lead House Foreign Affairs Committee

Mast Selected to Lead House Foreign Affairs Committee

Mateo Guillamont
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December 11, 2024
US Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has been selected to lead the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee.  “I’m grateful and humbled by the trust my peers within the Republican Conference have placed in me by electing me the next chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Under my leadership, our committee will have a […]
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Mast Calls Sotomayor a 'Moron' After Likening Aspirin to Sex-Change Surgeries

Mast Calls Sotomayor a 'Moron' After Likening Aspirin to Sex-Change Surgeries

Jackson Bakich
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December 5, 2024
During the oral arguments of the latest Supreme Court Case – United States v. Skrmetti –  Justice Sonia Sotomayor, considered a liberal judge, compared the inherent risks of taking over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin, to undergoing a sex change operation. Two Republican congressmen, Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Ronny Jackson (R-TX), responded to The Floridian […]
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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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Mast Alleges Senior Biden Admin. Officials Working for Iran Leaked Israel Counterattack Intelligence

Mast Alleges Senior Biden Admin. Officials Working for Iran Leaked Israel Counterattack Intelligence

Mateo Guillamont
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October 23, 2024
US Representative Brian Mast (R-FL), a former volunteer with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), has alleged the recent confidential Israeli intelligence documents leak was intentionally caused by senior officials within President Joe Biden’s administration.  The illegally leaked classified documents outline how Israel is planning to launch a counter-attack against Iran, which fired hundreds of missiles […]
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Biden and Congressional Lawmakers Celebrate Death of Hamas Terrorist Leader Sinwar

Biden and Congressional Lawmakers Celebrate Death of Hamas Terrorist Leader Sinwar

Mateo Guillamont
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October 18, 2024
President Joe Biden commended the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) killing of Hamas’ leader Yahya Sinwar. The IDF announced Sinwar’s death following an IDF strike on a number of Hamas terrorists.  President Biden expressed relief and commented Sinwar’s death was “good” for Israel and the US.  “As the leader of the terrorist group Hamas, Sinwar was […]
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October 7th Anniversary Prompts Bipartisan Support for Israel...With Some Exceptions

October 7th Anniversary Prompts Bipartisan Support for Israel...With Some Exceptions

Mateo Guillamont
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October 7, 2024
US lawmakers have united in an unusual bipartisan show of support for Israel as it commemorates the one year anniversary of Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israeli civilians.  Israel subsequently responded to Hamas’ attacks by invading the Gaza strip and vowing to completely dismantle and eliminate Hamas. Democrat and Republican lawmakers alike commemorated the horrid attacks, […]
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Biden Rejects Potential Israel Strikes on Iranian Oil Facilities

Biden Rejects Potential Israel Strikes on Iranian Oil Facilities

Mateo Guillamont
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October 7, 2024
President Joe Biden has declined to support planned Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities.  When asked during a White House  press conference, President Biden suggested Israel consider alternate options.  “Well, look, the Israelis have not concluded how they’re — what they’re going to do in terms of a strike,” said Biden. “That’s under discussion.  I […]
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Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump in Support Following New Indictment

Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump in Support Following New Indictment

Mateo Guillamont
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August 29, 2024
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resuscitated an indictment against former President Donald Trump charging that the former president conspired to reverse the 2020 election results. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court tossed special counsel Smith’s case, arguing President Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for official presidential acts. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John […]
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